Guitar and bass
Guitar and bass repair in Torrington, CT.
Setups, restrings, fret work, nuts and saddles, pickups and acoustic repairs. Jerry does the work on the bench in the store.
Guitar services
Setups, fret work and electronics.
A setup sets string height, neck relief and intonation, so the guitar plays in tune all the way up the neck. Every new guitar needs one, and so does any guitar that's started to fight you.
Setups
Fresh strings, truss rod, string height and intonation, tightened hardware and a clean-up. The one thing every new guitar needs.
Restrings
Electric, acoustic, bass, 12 string, classical, banjo, mandolin, ukulele and locking vibrato guitars.
Fret work
Fret level, dress and polish, and full refrets, quoted after we look it over.
Nuts and saddles
Bone, Tusq or plastic, cut and fit by hand.
Pickups and electronics
Pickup swaps, acoustic pickup installs, pots, jacks and wiring.
Acoustic repairs
Bridge reglues, neck resets and headstock repairs, evaluated per instrument.
For current prices, call or stop in. Bigger jobs get a quote after we look the guitar over.
“Jerry, the luthier, was communicative and very courteous of every aspect of the job. … This is the best my guitar has played, sounded, and felt.”
Jaidon · Google review · A new nut and a setup“Jerry recently performed service on my guitar (pickup replacement and setup). He does phenomenal work at extremely competitive prices.”
Peter · Google review · Pickups and a setupRepair questions
Do I need an appointment?
No. Drop it off any time the store is open. You can send the repair form first so we know it is coming.
How long does a repair take?
It depends on the job and on parts. We give you a time when we look it over.
How much will it cost?
Call or stop in for current prices. For bigger jobs we look the instrument over and quote it before any work starts.
Is there a charge to look at an amp?
Amp repairs start with a bench check. Ask about the bench charge when you call.
Something not playing right?
Bring it in during store hours, or call first.