Guitar & Bass Services
Setups • Repairs • Pickups
Specialist guitar and bass services, focused on precision, playability and long-term reliability.
Custom, Hand-Wound Pickups
Guitar & Bass Services In Highbridge, Somerset
Whether you play punk, metal, blues or classical, setups are tailored to you and how you actually use the instrument.
Repairs and upgrades always carried out using quality parts
* Prices shown are indicative and depend on the condition of the instrument and the work required. A clear quote is always provided before any work is carried out.
** All Prices exclude strings.
*** Floating Trem systems incur an additional cost of £10
Guitar & Bass Setup
From £50
A full setup to improve playability, tuning stability and feel. This covers neck relief, action, intonation and general adjustments, with the setup tailored to how you play rather than a generic factory spec. Ideal for routine maintenance or when an instrument just doesn’t feel quite right.
Advanced Setup
From £80
A more detailed setup for instruments that need extra attention or players who want everything properly dialled in. This includes minor fretwork where required, cleaning of the electronics, machine polishing of the frets, and a full deep clean, polish and wax of the instrument. Finished with precise setup adjustments tailored to your playing style, tuning and string choice.
Fretwork
From £90
Specialist fretwork including levelling, dressing and corrective work to address buzzing, dead spots and uneven frets. Quality fretwork can completely transform how an instrument feels and plays, particularly on well-used guitars and basses, and is one of the most effective upgrades available.
Electronic Repairs & Upgrades
From £45
Diagnosis and repair of common electronic issues such as crackling pots, intermittent signal loss and faulty output jacks. Rewires, shielding, mods and pickup installations also carried out. Always using quality components and clean workmanship.
Hardware Installation
From £40
Repair, replacement & Upgrades of guitar and bass hardware including tuners, bridges, trem systems and strap fittings. All hardware is fitted correctly to ensure reliability, tuning stability and proper alignment, rather than simply being swapped over.
Acoustic Guitar Servicing
From £50
Setup and repair work for acoustic guitars, including nut and saddle adjustments to improve playability, tuning and feel. Acoustic work is approached carefully, with changes made to suit the instrument and player without compromising tone or structure.
String Changes
From £15
Professional string changes carried out properly, including correct fitting, stretching, cleaning of the instrument, treating the fingerboard and basic checks. A good option if you want fresh strings fitted cleanly and correctly without risking damage or tuning issues.
Hand-Wound Pickups
From £100
Custom hand-wound pickups built in-house for players looking for a specific sound or response. This service is supported by a dedicated pickups page with full details, specifications and ordering information for UK and international customers.
What Players Say
From a local player in Somerset -
"Ben’s really friendly, easy to talk to and a very helpful dude! I went to him to set up two of my guitars – he went above and beyond, fully inspected them and suggested improvements without any pressure.
These guitars have never been set up better and feel amazing to play. Exactly what I wanted. He clearly knows his stuff and is very pragmatic about what’s worth upgrading and what isn’t."
More reviews available on Google
Not sure what your instrument needs?
If you’re unsure which service is right, or just want to talk things through, get in touch.
I’m always happy to discuss how you play and what you’re looking to get out of your instrument before any work is booked.
Based in Highbridge, Somerset