Comments on: 2009 Guitar Repair Pricing Guide – Setup

By: chris

chris — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:05:48 +0000

The nut slot on the G string may be miscut. I would bring it back into GC and let the tech have a quick look at it. It could either be too low, or the slot may be at an improper angle.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:25:43 +0000

I recently bought an Epiphone Les Paul Ultra and there was buzzing on the bass strings. After taking it over to Guitar Center for a check up they were able to fix the problem with the strings buzzing. On the open G however, there seems to be an echo or ringing sound when I pluck it and its unplugged or when its plugged but in low volume. Once I raise it higher then the sound goes away. Its not a buzzing sound but more like a background echo. I’m not really sure how to describe it. It also doesn’t happen when press down on the string on any fret. Is there anything that could be wrong that the guitar tech missed? Or is it normal? If there needs to be something done how much could it cost?

By: chris

chris — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:30:22 +0000

Thanks Curtis I really appreciate the good word! You have been a great customer for a lot of years and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

By: Curtis Murff

Curtis Murff — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:18:56 +0000

Greetings Chris. Your web site is looking good. As you know, I have been a Third Coast (TC) customer for years. I have had TC perform many setups on various guitars, finish repairs (chips, etc.) on three and even an intricate custom pick guard inlay for a replica ’57 LP. I will go nowhere else to have work performed on any of my instruments even though I live 36 miles from your Chicago location. My “devotion” is based upon my experience with many other repair shops and the comparison of their work to what I have received at TC. Highly recommended!

By: chris

chris — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:22:07 +0000

Thanks Derrick! Nate is certainly top notch. We appreciate the good word and stop by to see us sometime soon.

By: Derrick D'Rock Weems

Derrick D'Rock Weems — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:49:16 +0000

I play guitar for Funk Legend Steve Arrington. I’ve been using 3rd Coast for setups at least 12 years. You all do excellent work (esp. Nate). I plan on buying more guitars with extra work needed. My only choice is Third Coast.

By: chris

chris — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:41:57 +0000

A full set up on a four string bass (as long as it is not a Rickenbacker or maple board Fender) is $50-60 depending on the shape the bass is in and what needs to be done.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:25:41 +0000

Where does a regular 4 string bass fit in in the above setup chart without the fret leveling?

By: chris

chris — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:35:28 +0000

John,
In most cases, a good set up would resolve the issues you have with buzzing on your guitar. If there are any problems with the frets being uneven, it may need to have the frets leveled and recrowned. A full set up on a floating tremolo guitar ( I am only assuming that it has a FLoyd Rose style tremolo) is a little more than what you would pay for a Strat or Les Paul, as there are lots of moving parts. If that is the case, look to spend about $60-70 for a full set up. If it is a hard tale or has a regular tremolo, look to spend about $50-60. If the frets need leveling, just add $45. Our turn around is super quick as well. Look for us to have it for about 48 hours.

By: John

John — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:02:47 +0000

Hi,
I bought my Ibanez 6 string solid body electric over 2 years ago, and since it played decent out of the box all I’ve done is change strings every now and then to keep it going. However now there’s a lot of buzzing and the tone just isn’t that great.
How much would it cost to get it set up and playing smoothly without any buzz again?
I’m not really looking to get too much done to it, as long as a basic set up can fix the problem.
Thanks