Guitar Repair or a Setup? A Rhode Island Player's Guide
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High action, buzzing, tuning trouble and a crackling output jack are all reasons to ask for help, but they do not all call for the same job. Cranston Guitars offers guitar repair in Cranston, Rhode Island, alongside setups, pickup installation and wiring work.
Text us about your guitar, call 401-787-4202, or send a service request.
When a setup is the starting point
A setup addresses the way the guitar plays: neck relief, action, intonation, pickup height, hardware checks and tuning stability. Tell us what feels wrong and how you want the instrument to play. A guitar that feels uncomfortable may need adjustments, but an inspection may also reveal worn parts or another repair.
Our current full setup is $70. Basic maintenance is $40 for a straightforward string change, light cleaning, loose hardware, a scratchy control, a jack issue or one quick adjustment. We explain when a larger job is needed before proceeding.
When to describe it as a repair
Loose or intermittent jacks, faulty switches, grounding trouble, pickup issues, damaged hardware and fret problems are useful details to include in a repair inquiry. Guitar repairs start at $50; larger work is quoted before continuing. Pickup installation starts at $50, while more involved wiring depends on parts and complexity.
You do not need to diagnose the fault yourself. Describe what happens, which controls or strings are involved and whether the problem is consistent or intermittent. Photos help with visible damage and fit questions.
What to send before an appointment
- The make and model, plus a photo of the instrument.
- A short description of the problem or the change you want.
- Any modifications or recent work you know about.
- For pickup or wiring work, the parts you already have, if any.
Visits are by appointment. Text 401-787-4202 to arrange the next step. We will explain extra parts or work before continuing.
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