Searching For Affordable Guitar Repair

By Ann Stone


If you are a guitarist your instrument will need to be looked after and it may sometimes need repairing. Electric and acoustic instruments will require routine maintenance and working on them is a specialized job. When you are looking for affordable guitar repair there are various options available to you and some research should be done before you make any decisions.

Guitars are constructed with various materials and they are available in a range of designs. An acoustic guitar can be made using exotic timbers and the necks are often decorated and inlaid with mother of pearl. There is also a great deal of unseen work such as the bracing and struts which often need attention and the tops can sometimes suffer cracks and chips.

Electric guitars are more complex and there are a lot of electronics such as pickups, wiring and other components. The necks are usually constructed from rosewood or maple and will have a truss rod passing through them for adjustment. Electric instruments need to be properly set up to make them playable and this needs to be done by a technician.

A good place to get repairs done is at a guitar store which are to be found in many towns and cities. Many of the stores will employ a technician and they will carry out various types of work in their on site workshop. The staff are on hand to advise you on what services are available and they will quote you for the work before they begin which will allow you to make some price comparisons with other repairers.

You can also use one of the many internet based repair services and this is a popular option for many. The web sites contain some useful information and will list the type of work that is carried out and you are able to get in touch to discuss the costs. You should bear in mind that when sending instruments by road you will need to factor shipping and insurance costs into your budget.

If you own a valuable or rare guitar it may be better to send it to the factory where it was manufactured for attention. Many vintage instruments are extremely valuable and will require expert attention when they need fixing. You can call or email a manufacturer to discuss the repairs and agree a price before you send your instrument to them.

When the repairs have been carried out it is important to retain the receipt for payment which you may need to refer to in the future. A lot of work will be covered with a guarantee and the receipts will be required if you need to make a claim. Before you pay the bill for any work you should check the instrument carefully and play it to make sure that you are satisfied with it.

There are certain things you can do which can help to keep your instrument in good playable condition and to avoid accidental damage. Always store your instrument in its case or place it on a suitable stand when you are not playing it. After every playing session you should wipe the body and neck over with a clean cloth and have the instrument inspected regularly for any faults.




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