Maple Crossing / A small instrument workshop
More playing.
Less fighting it.
Strings that feel too high. A buzz that wasn’t there. Let’s find what’s getting between you and your instrument.
First, the way you play
A setup is
a conversation.
Lighter touch? Hard strumming? A different tuning? Those details change the work.
A setup adjusts neck relief, string height and intonation where the instrument allows it. We check the nut, saddle or bridge, then play it before it leaves the bench.
Guitar and bass setups start at $85 labor, with strings priced separately. Most are ready in 5–7 business days after approval.
What a setup changesA November 2026 bench note
The heat comes on.
The wood notices.
Dry indoor air can bring fret ends and changing string height to your attention. Keep a room hygrometer near your instrument; around 45–55% relative humidity is a useful general range for many wooden instruments.
Follow your instrument’s care guidance. Store it in its case away from heat vents, and use an appropriate instrument humidifier as directed if the room is dry. A new crack deserves a look before any adjustment.
Tell us how it feels.
You don’t need to know the name of the repair. Start with what changed.