Trusted by local players and working musicians.
We install pickups properly.
Whether you’re chasing new tone or seeking something more specific, we’ll get your pickups installed and sounding exactly how they should. No sloppy wiring and your pickups are set to the correct height.
Same-day installs are often available.
If you want more than just a swap, we can design and wire a custom passive setup tailored to how you actually play—something that feels right every time you touch the guitar.
Services include:
Everything is cleanly wired, tested, and played before it leaves. If it’s not right, it doesn’t go out.
We also carry a full line of Proper Pickups for Strat-style guitars.
Installs start at $30 for a single. $69 for all three or telecasters. Included pickup installation, a thorough check of all wiring and solder points on your instrument, and your pickups set to the perfect height. No guesswork. Fast turnaround available.
Tube Amplifier Repair
Basic Maintenance
Basic Maintenance
Full Setups
Full Setups
Guitar Repair
Guitar Repair
Pickup Installation
Pickup Installation
Refinish/Restoration
Refinish/Restoration
Custom Electronics and Wiring
Custom Electronics and Wiring
Hunt a Guitar
Hunt a Guitar
QR My Guitar
QR My Guitar
We don’t just love Strats—we adore them.
Proper Instruments redefines the simplicity of Leo’s original design. Most Strats are muddy when the tone controls are below 7. Players just live with it—or add a treble bleed. That’s child’s play.
Proper Passive is built to be usable from 0–10—you can’t get a bad sound, even at bedroom volumes. 0 starts your journey—JM/BB-style. 10 delivers full SRV bite and presence.
Everything in between is there for the taking. All with no batteries or useless blender controls, Ever.
Setup, overhaul, or full restoration—we’ve got you.
Every guitar is different. We take the time to understand what you have and what you want before recommending anything.
No upsells. No guesswork. Just real guidance backed by experience.
For larger or specialty work, we partner with Boylan Guitars in Harrisville, RI—our community partner.
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