Guitars need a little regular care to keep playing right. Hardware loosens up, fretboards dry out, and electronics get crackly. Routine maintenance at TuneUp Guitar in Redding keeps your instrument in shape and catches small problems before they turn into big repairs.
What’s included
- New strings, or your strings cleaned and reused if they’re fresh
- Body, neck, and hardware cleaned
- Fretboard cleaning and conditioning
- Tuners, bridge, strap buttons, and output jack tightened
- Pots and switches cleaned if they’re crackling
- Quick check of neck relief, action, and intonation
- Fret check for wear and sharp ends
- A rundown of anything that needs attention down the road
Why it’s worth it
Most of the repairs we see started as something small. A loose output jack eventually breaks a wire. A dry fretboard can crack. A wobbly strap button can let a guitar hit the floor. A maintenance visit spots these early, when they’re cheap and quick to fix.
Good times to schedule maintenance
- When the seasons change in Redding, especially heading into the hot, dry summer
- Before a gig, tour, or recording session
- After buying a used guitar
- When a guitar comes out of storage
- Once or twice a year if you play regularly
Maintenance or full setup?
If your guitar already plays well and you just want it cleaned up and checked over, maintenance is the way to go. If it’s hard to play, buzzes, or doesn’t stay in tune, a full guitar setup or bass setup is the better fit. If we find something during maintenance, we’ll let you know before doing any extra work.
Common add-ons
- Pots, switches, and jack repair for crackly controls
- Strap buttons and strap locks
- Cleaning and polishing for a deeper clean
Bring it in
Drop your guitar off at the shop on Redcliff Drive in Redding. Got several instruments? Bring them in together. Music stores, pawn shops, and owners of large collections can ask about on-site service.
Guitar Maintenance & Tune-Up questions
What's the difference between maintenance and a setup?
Maintenance is a general checkup: cleaning, tightening, strings, and a look over everything. A setup goes further with truss rod, action, and intonation work. We'll tell you if a setup is needed.
How often should a guitar get maintenance?
Once or twice a year is good for most players. Gigging players and guitars that travel a lot benefit from more frequent checks.
Can you do maintenance on a bunch of guitars at once?
Yes. Bring them in together and we'll go through each one. Music stores, pawn shops, and owners of large collections can ask about on-site service.