The fact that you're here, says a lot.
You know when something's missing and not right with your guitar.
You're feeling it now, you know something is missing and your guitar doesn’t respond the way it used to.
The fact that you’re here says a lot. You know when something’s not right with your guitar setup. No matter who you are, every guitar player benefits from having their instrument professionally dialed in.
You’re the kind of player who can tell when something’s off. We’re the shop that helps you make it right.
Factory guitar setups are built to survive shipping, not to match your playing style.
Every guitar needs a good setup. That’s why every serious player works with a guitar tech who knows how to bring it back to life.
You’ve probably heard about us — the guitar repair shop that makes guitars play smoother than they ever have.
We’ve spent years helping players across Southern California fall back in love with their guitars. Every guitar setup is done right here in the shop — by real techs who play, listen, and care. When you pick it up, it’s going to play the way it should’ve from the start.
See what some of our customers have had to say below!
I've been going to James with all my stringed instruments for 12 years. He takes the time to know the player, beginner or advanced and will make your guitar sound amazing. Really nice dude, too. Love the "Same Day Setups".. perfect for procrastinators like me. Dropped it off, went and had tacos.. came back and it was perfectly dialed in. Thx James!
Did a drop off (appointment recommended) for set-up & repair of my 17 yo Parker PM24Pro. James found the problem (not what I thought it was) and Parker now plays like new.
Needed to have the action adjusted on an old acoustic guitar given to me by a family friend, so I searched online and saw James Hood had really good reviews. Sure enough, the process was super easy and the service was great. Turnaround time was just over one week, and they kept me notified with any updates throughout which I really appreciated. I honestly couldn't be happier. Highly recommend!
I am very happy with JH. James corrected some problems created by other repair shops. His tech is great. When I took my guitar to a rehearsal my buds asked me what I had done to make my instrument sound so brilliant.
Ive been going to James for years! He is the only guy i trust to do work on my guitars and amps. Staff is super helpful and responsive too.
Not just “pros” at what they do but more importantly James and team are “craftsmen”….
Ready to feel the difference for yourself?
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.
Choose your same -day guitar setup below
Every service level adds more detail and inspection checkpoints to make sure your guitar plays 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!
👉 Same-day setup slots fill fast — book now and get your guitar playing its best today.
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