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Expert Repair Shop Inspection and Setup

All new fretted & stringed musical instruments sold by Elderly Instruments are inspected and setup for great playability by our expert Repair Shop personnel. If there is some problem with the instrument, we either fix the problem or send the instrument back to the supplier.

Our used and vintage fretted & stringed instruments are also expertly set up for maximum playability.

AS-IS EXCEPTIONS: Instruments sold "AS-IS" are not usually set up (and may have other problems as well). These instruments are clearly labelled "AS-IS" in their descriptions.

Our Expert Inspection and Setup includes: Playability We check the truss rod for proper function, the nut slots for proper height, the saddle for proper string height, and generally insure that each instrument will play as well as possible over the entire length of the fingerboard. Structural Integrity We perform an overall inspection of the instrument, assuring that all joints (braces, bridge, neck, binding, pickguard, etc.) are solid, tight, and secure. Neck Angle We check the neck to be sure that it is not twisted or excessively bowed and that the neck angle is sufficient to allow for proper string height and saddle height. Fret Integrity We inspect the frets to insure that they are seated properly, dressed evenly, with the proper polish and crown. Minor fret problems are addressed as required. Hardware and Electronics All tuners, bridges, pickups, switches, ard other hardware are checked for proper function. We insure that all volume and tone controls and pickup selectors, etc., operate properly. Minor adjustments or repairs are completed when needed. Cosmetics New Instruments: The finish on new instruments is checked for any flaws, scratches, or other defects. Buffing and cleaning are performed as required, but for less costly instruments, cosmetic issues are determined by each specific company's production standards, and minor flaws may still be present. New instruments with more serious cosmetic issues are rejected and returned to the manufacturer. Used & Vintage Instruments: Of course, vintage & used instruments typically have some cosmetic flaws from past usage. We take great care to describe the condition of the vintage & used instruments we sell.