GUITAR, BASS, UKE, MANDOLIN REPAIR

There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to setups. At Tidewater Strings, we work with each player to dial in what feels right and plays clean—whether it’s your guitar, ukulele, or bass. Every time your instrument comes in, we take precise setup measurements before and after any work, then keep that info on file. That way, we can tweak things down to the thousandth of an inch and get it just right for your playing style.

Setup Services Include:

  • Full instrument inspection
  • New string installation
  • Truss rod adjustments
  • Saddle height & nut slot tweaks
  • Intonation adjustment (electric only)
  • New compensated saddle (for acoustic intonation issues)
  • Fretboard cleaning & conditioning
  • Fret polishing
  • Electronics check & clean
  • Hardware tightening & cleaning
  • Tremolo setup (if applicable)
  • Lubing friction points
  • Pickup output balancing (electric)
  • Quick exterior clean & detail
  • One free follow-up adjustment within 30 days

Fretwork Services:

Frets are where the magic happens. If your frets are rough, uneven, or worn, your tone and feel suffer. We specialize in detailed fretwork to keep your instrument in top shape.

  • Fret level, crown, and polish
  • Full refrets
  • Loose fret reseating
  • Spot-leveling high frets
  • Dressing sharp or sprouted fret ends

Want to book a setup or get a quote? Hit us up—we’re happy to chat about what your instrument needs.

Additional Services

Custom bone nut and saddle fabrication

Custom electronics

Pickup swap/installation 

Aftermarket hardware installation

Broken headstock repair

Binding repair

Neck reset

Acoustic bridge repair

Structural repairs (glue cracks, punctures and braces)

Small finish touchups