Guitar Inspection & Appraisal in Redding, CA
Pre-purchase checks, appraisals, serial numbers, originality, and strap and stand checks.
Buying a used guitar? A quick inspection before you hand over the money can save you from neck, fret, or electronics surprises. We look it over, plug it in, and tell you what it needs and what to watch for.
We also do appraisals, serial number checks to date a guitar, and originality inspections to see whether pickups, pots, and hardware are factory or swapped. For guitars with nitrocellulose finishes, we can check whether your stand or hanger is safe, since some rubber and foam can mark nitro over time.
Bring it in to the shop on Redcliff Drive. Music stores and pawn shops can call or text about checking several instruments.
Inspection & Appraisal services
6 services. Don't see your problem? Call or text, we probably fix it.
Pre-purchase inspection
Look over a guitar before you buy it so you know about neck, fret, electronics, or crack issues up front.
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Appraisal
Estimate what your guitar is worth for selling, buying, or insurance.
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Serial number verification
Check the serial number to help date the guitar and confirm it matches the model.
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Originality inspection
Check whether pickups, pots, hardware, and finish are original or have been swapped.
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Strap wear inspection
Check strap buttons and the wood around them so the guitar doesn't fall off the strap.
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Stand compatibility check (nitro finish reaction)
Check whether your stand or hanger will react with a nitro finish and leave marks.
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