Premier Same Day Guitar Setups, Guitar Repair, Guitar Finishing, Amp Repair Center In North County San Diego

Guitar Repair services

Services We Provide

Guitar Setups

A proper professional setup on a stringed instrument can take it from unplayable to enjoyable and inspiring! Like other services, there’s a technical part AND an experience part of doing a professional setup that makes the difference. We have been doing multiple setups daily for years; we have the experience to make sure your instrument is playing its absolute best when it leaves our shop.
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Bass Guitar Repair & Setup

A proper bass setup transforms the feel and response of your instrument so it plays clean, comfortable, and powerful. We handle everything from action and intonation to electronics, fret issues, pickup height, and overall performance. After thousands of setups and repairs, we know exactly how to dial in a bass so it sounds its best and plays effortlessly in any style.
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Pickup Swaps And Electronics Repair

We work quickly and efficiently to make sure your new pickups are installed professionally and cleanly. No solder pie here! Dirty pot? Sticky switch? We use only the finest replacement parts available from companies like Switchcraft, CTS, and Emerson in our electronics repair and upgrade services. Passive? Active? No problem. Bring your electronics repair projects to us for a speedy recovery.
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Fret Services

Fret dressing, refretting, milling, shaping, you name it, we’ve seen and done it all on every kind of guitar out there. Our fret services are some of the best in the business; you can count on us to get the job done right when you bring your guitar in for buzz, notes getting choked, or intonation issues.
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Guitar Finishing

We can refinish or custom finish your instrument to any specification you would like. Whether you have a ’59 Goldtop that needs to be put back to original spec or want a sunburst on your J200, we can color match or custom mix the right look for your guitar. We can also apply nearly any finish as well; if your Strat needs a new nitrocellulose coat or vintage Martin needs something else, we’ve got you covered from back to front.
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Amplifier Repair

We provide Tube amp Repair as well as Repairing some Solid State electronics. So if your having issues with your Tube Amp, bring it in and we will go through it to see what the issue is and get it back in working order. Solid State Amplifiers are on a case by case bassis however we will know more once we get inside.
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Premium Martin Neck Reset Services for Vintage and Modern Guitars

A proper neck reset restores the correct neck angle, allowing the action to be adjusted again and improving overall playability and intonation. We use traditional C.F. Martin–approved methods to ensure your guitar plays its absolute best while preserving its tone, structure, and character.
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How fast can I get my guitar professionally set up?

Most guitars can be fully set up the same day — often within just a few hours — so you never have to wait weeks to play your best again. Don’t wait weeks for a setup that still doesn’t feel right. Book your same-day appointment now and get your guitar back playing better than ever — usually within hours.

What guitar setup options do you offer, and what’s the difference between them?

We offer three levels of same-day guitar setups — Standard, Pro, and Premium — each designed for different players, guitar conditions, and service needs. Every tier includes a full playability evaluation and all the essential adjustments your guitar needs to feel its best.

💳 Payment is made at drop-off - quick, simple, and secure.



Standard Guitar setup

$105 (Electric) / $90 (Acoustic)

Perfect for maintaining stability and playability. Includes truss rod, nut slot file and saddle adjustment. Best for New and the super clean guitars. mechanical adjustments only.

Pro Guitar setup

$135 (Electric) (Acoustic) (Bass)

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Everything in the Standard, plus a deep fretboard clean, fret tarnish removal, and hardware check.
Also includes a battery test and complimentary replacement if needed.
This is the setup most players choose when they want their instrument to feel and sound alive again — same-day turnaround included.
(Our most popular service.)

Premium Guitar setup

$180 (Electric) (Acoustic) (Bass)

For guitars that need more than a quick tune-up. The Premium Setup includes everything in the Pro tier, plus:
* Heavy fretboard deep clean to remove built-up grime
* Output jack, pot & switch cleaning to eliminate crackle and noise
* Detailed hardware tightening and alignment
* Light body polish and finishing care to bring back the guitar’s shine
* This is the service for instruments that haven’t been serviced in a while — the full reset that will refresh your guitar.

Complimentary non-coated strings included with all online 6-string guitar setups.

Book Today — Get Your Guitar Playing Its Best. Choose setup options Below!

Book Pro Setup
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👉 Same-day setup slots fill fast — book now and get your guitar playing its best today.

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