Gardner MA guitar repair and setups

BadMonkey Music^TM serves Gardner players from the appointment-based Ashby repair bench with setup work, fretwork, pickup wiring, acoustic repair, bass service and practical diagnosis.

Guitar repair for Gardner players

This page is for Gardner players looking for straight guitar repair advice before making the drive to the Ashby bench.

Gardner-area guitars see the same Central Massachusetts climate swings: fret ends get sharp, acoustics move, and setups drift after seasonal humidity changes.

Common work includes guitar setups, fret level and polish, pickup installs and wiring, acoustic guitar repair, bass setup, output jack repair, scratchy controls, nut slot correction and diagnosis for guitars that simply do not feel right.

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Nearby service area

Serving Gardner and nearby areas including Ashburnham, Westminster, Winchendon, Templeton and Ashby.

Service is by appointment. Send the instrument, symptoms, tuning and what you want improved before making the drive.

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Why setups move in Central MA

Central Massachusetts weather can change neck relief, acoustic tops, fret ends, action height and tuning stability. If the guitar changes with the season, the fix may be more than simply raising or lowering the bridge.

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