Silver Spring Guitar Service

Do you struggle with high action or string buzz??? Most guitars aren’t sold properly set up, and over time, issues like buzzing frets, uneven action, and poor intonation can arise due to humidity, wear, or lack of fine-tuning. These problems can make playing frustrating and worsen over time.At  Silver Spring Guitar Service, I specialize in optimizing your guitar’s performance—making it smooth, precise, and perfectly tuned to your needs. Whether it’s a setup, repair, or upgrade, I’ll ensure your guitar feels and plays its best every time.

All work is done on property at my home for fast turn around,

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​Keep Your Guitar Gig-Ready All Year Long! 

Your guitar deserves the best care to perform at its peak. With my Premium Expert Guitar Service, you’ll enjoy:

🎯 General Maintenance & Care

A thorough cleaning and meticulous attention to your guitar’s hardware and electronics to keep it in top shape.

🎯 Fretboard Care

Professional conditioning to ensure your fretboard stays smooth, protected, and ready for action.

🎯 Precision Adjustments

Tailored adjustments to the truss rod, neck relief, string action, and bridge—perfectly customized to your playing style.

🎯 Intonation Perfection

Flawless tuning across the fretboard so your guitar sounds incredible, no matter where you play.

🎯 Final Dial-In

Every detail fine-tuned to make your guitar gig-ready and an absolute joy to play.

 

Personalized Attention for Your Instrument

If I spot any additional issues, I’ll personally reach out to discuss your options. Together, we’ll ensure your guitar is always performance-ready.

Let me help you take your playing experience to the next level!

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-Electric Guitar & Bass $70,Whether you play electric guitar or bass, your instrument deserves expert care to deliver exceptional tone, feel, and playability. My Premium Setup Service, trusted by countless DMV musicians, is designed to keep your instrument gig-ready all year long.This service includes comprehensive cleaning and detailed attention to your instrument’s hardware and electronics, ensuring everything is in top condition. I also provide professional fretboard conditioning to keep it smooth, protected, and ready for action.For electric guitars, I’ll make precise adjustments to the truss rod, neck relief, string action, and bridge, tailoring everything to your unique playing style. For bass guitars, I’ll set the proper string height, adjust the neck relief, and fine-tune the instrument for ideal playability.Intonation perfection is a key part of the service, ensuring your guitar or bass sounds incredible across all frets. Finally, I’ll fine-tune every detail to deliver smooth, consistent tone and performance, making your instrument a joy to play.During the setup, I’ll also inspect your guitar or bass for any additional issues and inform you of anything that might need attention. Together, we’ll ensure your instrument is always performance-ready, no matter your style of music.

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-Acoustic Guitar $60,Get your 6 or 12 string acoustic guitar playing its best with our setup service! We’ll optimize the action for smooth, comfortable play, clean and condition your fretboard, and handle general maintenance to keep your guitar in top shape. If I spot any other issues, I’ll let you know and discuss your options. Whether you’re strumming or fingerpicking, your guitar will be a joy to play.

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-Floyd Rose (and other dual tremolo locking sys. $75), Get your Floyd Rose-equipped guitar performing at its best. This setup includes thorough cleaning, fretboard conditioning, precise truss rod and bridge adjustments, spring tension tuning, intonation, and a final dial-in for flawless playability. I’ll also inspect for any issues and ensure your guitar is stage-ready.

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Nut Replacement $59

Enhance your guitar’s tone and playability with a professionally installed TUSQ nut, known for its superior sound quality and durability. This service includes selecting the ideal nut for your instrument, precisely shaping it to achieve optimal string and nut height, and ensuring a seamless, flush fit with the neck. A properly installed nut improves sustain, intonation, and overall tone—helping your guitar reach its full potential.

Fret Dressing  $120 (includes set up) 

Transform your guitar with professional fret dressing and a full setup. This service ensures perfectly even frets for smooth playability, expertly crowns them for optimal sustain, and finishes with a mirror polish for silky-smooth frets.

Electronics 

Transform your guitar’s sound with our expert electronics services. Whether you’re replacing, upgrading, or repairing components, we’ll enhance your tone and dynamic range. From improved pickups to upgraded pots and jacks, we’ll bring your music to life.

* $50 for 1 Pickup

* $90 for 2 Pickups

* $50 for Output Jack

* Pickup Routing Available

Rewire: $80-$120 (doesn’t include components and depends on the amount of wiring)

Fix A Loose Solder: $40

​Copper Foil Shielding,  Eliminate unwanted hum and interference with our copper foil shielding service. Perfect for single-coil guitars, this upgrade ensures a cleaner, more professional sound.

 -Sharp Fret Ends $59

Say goodbye to discomfort with our fret end smoothing service. We’ll  meticulously file away sharp edges, giving you a smoother, more comfortable playing experience so you can play with confidence.

Paint Touch-Ups & Body Work / Acoustic Crack Repair $40-$120 (depends on length and complexity)

Price to be Determined upon inspection, Preserve your guitar’s value and appearance with our paint touch-up and bodywork services. From filling dings to sealing cracks, we’ll ensure your instrument looks as good as it sounds.

Re-Fretting – Price to be Determined upon inspection-Restore your guitar’s playability and tone with our professional re-fretting service. We’ll ensure your instrument feels and sounds like new.

-Tuner Swap (with Drilling or Direct Replacement)Upgrade your guitar’s tuning stability with precision tuner replacements. Choose between direct replacements or drilling for a custom fit.

* $45 for Direct Replacement

* $75 with Drilling

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-Acoustic Bridge Re-glue  $120

Protect your acoustic guitar’s sound and structure with our bridge re-gluing service. We’ll ensure optimal sound transfer and extend the life of your cherished instrument.

-Headstock Break  $120 

Restore your guitar’s structural integrity with our expert headstock repair. We’ll get your instrument back in playing condition while preserving its value and performance.

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-Guitar Builds and Restoration – Complete Guitar Build: $120-$150 (parts not included) Whether you’re completing a custom build or restoring a beloved instrument, we provide professional craftsmanship to bring your vision to life.

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-Restring  $35

Keep your guitar sounding its best with our restringing service. We also offer a selection of high-quality strings for sale:

Ernie Ball, String Joy, D'Addario, Martin Acoustic ,Godin.

DRHigh Beams LS for  4,5, str.Bass. Dean Markley blue steel LS 4,5 str. Bass.

Or if you prefer to bring your own set, not a problem .

 

A comprehensive setup adjusts the neck, string height, and intonation, eliminating buzzing and unevenness for a flawless playing experience...

                         Maximize your guitar’s potential and enjoy playing like never before 

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