Who do you normally go for a guitar setup?

[JazznBlues]

Hey just wanna check with yall, if you want a setup for your guitar, who do you recommend?
I read from this forum got several reputable technicians, like Malcolm, Beez and Raymond, who do I look for?
I mean an electric guitar setup.
Thank you all for replying me!!!
Happy new year to everyone !!!

 

[MadWerewolfBoy]

i've done setups at all the aboved mentioned. i would recommend malcolm if you have the budget, otherwise, look for beez!

 

[JazznBlues]

Hey thanks for the reply dude!
How much is a normal setup if I look for Malcolm?

 

[guitarsan]

For me...

- Beez for simple set-ups, mods and repairs, including electronic works.
- Malcolm for more complex jobs like nut-cut, fret replacement or redress, and major fixes.

 

[JazznBlues]

Alright I see!
Thanks a lot dude!

 

[loldude333]

Another guy i'd highly recommend is Mike at SV Guitars. His handiwork is apparent on every single guitar in the shop.

 

[chungmun77]

Another guy i'd highly recommend is Mike at SV Guitars. His handiwork is apparent on every single guitar in the shop.

I fully agree. He sets every guitar he sells, so don't be too quick to ask for a new piece as those hanging on the display racks are all set up properly.

I'm not paid nor am I an employee of SV but I vouch for their workmanship, be it setup, wiring, refretting, etc. Only gripe I have is I can't smoke in the shop. Haha!

Happy New Year, all!

 

[EugeneSmasher]

+1 to Mike. Top-notch setup on my Ibanez that was great for years.

 

[RayKnight]

My friend recommended Sound Alchemy. But what's mentioned above, Malcolm, if you have the budget. Ready about $250 (usually less than $200 but in case). He cleans up your guitar, intonate it and add in any stuff that'll make your guitar a lot playable.

 

[JazznBlues]

WOW that is cool!!!
Expensive also haha!!!

 

[ShredAddict]

my opinion? try them all out and see who you prefer. from there, you will find your preference for setups too. expensive process but at least you will know your preference which I feel as a guitar player is very important.

 

[Munak]

I always go to TYMC for simple setup and electronics wiring etc, they are good! But when the time comes to major setup or fixing difficult problems, Malcolm is the man!

 

[grin.guitar]

Tymc. They always do a great job, at a good price too.

 

[JazznBlues]

Wat is TYMC?

 

[cheesedaele]

Wat is TYMC?

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=TYMC&l=1

 

[zoyd_berg]

Hey guys,

I never actually send my guitar for pro setup. Just curious what is normally covered under a basic setup?

I learned to do basic setup like adjusting truss rod, string height, setting different gauge, intonation and electronics from google/youtube. I took some time but I enjoyed the process.

I would probably want to send my floyd rose/wilkinson bridge guitars for setup as it looks complicated and might need special tool for setting intonation. Is it going to be the same charge?

 

[nebo1981]

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