Professional repairs
DR WOODS is renowned and respected for its quality repairs and expert technicians, bringing clients from as far as Naperville, Joliet, and Wisconsin.
DR WOODS provides expert repairs for:
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- Amplifiers, Tube Amps, & Effects Pedals
- Banjo, Mandolin, & Ukulele
- Electric, Acoustic, & Bass Guitars
- Drums & all things Percussion
- Violin, Viola, & Cello
Instrument Repairs
The essentials…
If you didn’t buy it here, that new guitar will need a professional setup before it sounds the way you should expect.
We will make it sound great!
Vintage instruments require special, expert attention. Looking for original parts or need something hand-crafted?
We have you covered.
Damaged and worn instruments need a seasoned technician who has seen the worst and fixed each one.
We can do it.
While extensive and unique repairs will be priced individually, we offer standard pricing for the most common needs. Below you’ll find prices for standard services.
We give free estimates and evaluations.
SETUP
Indicators for the need of a professional setup include
Fret buzz – Dead notes – Difficulty staying in tune – Strings feel too far from the fretboard – Action too high – Poor tone
A typical guitar or bass setup includes:
- Adjusting the neck via truss rod
- Cleaning and or cutting the nut
- Setting the bridge height
- Checking intonation
- Cleaning the frets and fretboard
- Setting pickup height
SETUP
Indicators for the need of a professional setup include
Fret buzz – Dead notes – Difficulty staying in tune – Strings feel too far from the fretboard – Action too high – Poor tone
A typical guitar or bass setup includes:
- Adjusting the neck via truss rod
- Cleaning and or cutting the nut
- Setting the bridge height
- Checking intonation
- Cleaning the frets and fretboard
- Setting pickup height
Guitar/Bass Setup
Why does my guitar/bass need a setup?
Guitars are made primarily of wood which is sensitive to environmental conditions. Changes in temperature and humidity can cause the wood to expand or contract, affecting how the instrument plays. A proper setup will adjust the guitar’s action and personalize it to your preferences.
When does my guitar/bass need a setup?
We recommend having a setup done on new instruments and generally once or twice a year throughout it’s lifetime. If you’re experiencing fret buzz, dead notes, difficulty staying in tune, or the strings feel too far from the fretboard it’s probably time for a setup.
A typical guitar or bass setup will lower the action (string height) making the instrument easier to play and includes:
– Adjusting the neck via truss rod
– Cleaning and or cutting the nut
– Setting the bridge height
– Checking intonation
– Cleaning the frets/freboard
– Setting pickup height
Fret Work
Fret Ends
Over time you may notice the edges of your frets protruding slightly which can make playing uncomfortable. This happens as necks contract due to changes in humidity. Not to worry though. We can take care of this with a sanding and polishing of the protruding fret ends.
Fret Level
Sometimes a simple setup won’t be able to fix certain playability issues and as frets wear down your instrument may require a fret leveling. This process consists of filing the surface of the frets until they’re all even and then crowning and polishing them.
Electronics
Pickup Installs
Choose from our selection or bring your own. We will out the pickups on your guitar or bass. We’ll make sure everything is wired properly and set right for the best sound and playability.
Other Electronic Repair
One of your pots crackling? Loose jack? Volume issues? Maybe you just want to swap out those cheap, stock pots and electronics for something a little nicer. DR WOODS is your one-stop-shop that does it all.
Fret Work
Fret Ends
Over time you may notice the edges of your frets protruding slightly which can make playing uncomfortable. This happens as necks contract due to changes in humidity. Not to worry though. We can take care of this with a sanding and polishing of the protruding fret ends.
Fret Level
Sometimes a simple setup won’t be able to fix certain playability issues and as frets wear down your instrument may require a fret leveling. This process consists of filing the surface of the frets until they’re all even and then crowning and polishing them.
Electronics
Pick Up Installs
Buy them through us or bring your own and we’ll be happy to swap out the pickups on your guitar or bass. We’ll make sure everything is wired properly and the height is set right so that you walk out of the shop ready to rock with your new tone.
Misc. Electronic Repair
One of your pots crackling? Loose jack? Volume issues? Maybe you just want to swap out those cheap stock pots and electronics for something a little nicer. We’re your one stop shop to get it all done.
Pricing
Initial Setup with Strings
- Guitar/Bass
Guitar Re-String
Acoustic or Electric- Extra $5 for premium strings
Fret Ends
Starting at- Starting at $45
Fret Level
Starting at- Starting at $95
Pickup Install
- $40 for first one
- $25 each additional