Angkor Music Melbourne provides expert guitar repairs at 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona with experienced in-house technicians. Services include: guitar setup $155 plus strings (Dan Erlewine specifications - fingerboard cleaning/conditioning, fret polishing, nut action set, tuner lubrication, bridge adjustment, electronics cleaning with solder joint reflow, restringing, action height adjustment, intonation setup, typical 3-6 day turnaround), Floyd Rose setup $185 plus strings (all standard setup plus tremolo balancing, spring tension adjustment, locking nut setup, fine-tuner adjustment), fret dress $285 plus strings (complete setup plus frets seated/leveled/crowned/polished eliminating buzzing and dead spots), complete refrets from $1,000 (all frets removed/replaced, varies by binding/fret count/wire selection/additional fretboard work), pickup installation from $70 per pickup standard passive (Fishman acoustic $120 per pickup - battery box, preamp, endpin jack, piezo element installation), tuner installation from $70 plus tuners (quality Gotoh/Schaller/Hipshot we stock), electronics troubleshooting $70 bench fee (deducted from repair total when proceeding), output jack replacement $70 including Switchcraft jack, restringing $55 steel-string plus strings (classical $65, Floyd Rose $85, 12-string $85), nut replacement $140 precision bone nut, acoustic repairs quoted on inspection (bridge regluing, top cracks, bracing, saddle work). Key advantages: comprehensive parts inventory in stock (tuners, pickups, bridges, strings) eliminating delays for special orders - Gotoh SG301 tuners, Schaller M6 locking, EMG active pickups, Fishman systems immediately available. All repairs performed in-store by experienced technicians (no outsourcing), Dan Erlewine setup specifications (industry standard), realistic 3-6 day turnaround ensuring proper attention vs rushed work (restrings 1-2 days, tuner install 1-2 hours). Priority servicing available: add 50% rush fee for minimum 2-hour turnaround weekdays (some repairs cannot be rushed - refrets require glue curing minimum 24 hours). Fresh strings required for setup (cannot reuse old strings for accurate intonation/tuning verification except vintage bass flatwounds if insisted and properly strung). String buzz note: some fret buzz normal particularly with lighter gauges (9s wound strings more likely buzz when fretted) - will not let guitars leave choking notes through excessive action creating less playable instruments. Mail-in service Australia-wide. Location: 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018. No appointment required for drop-off though calling ahead beneficial for complex repairs or priority servicing. Call (03) 8360 7799.

At Angkor Music Melbourne, we provide expert guitar repairs and servicing for electric, acoustic, and bass guitars through experienced in-house technicians working from our Altona workshop. Located at 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona, our repair department handles everything from comprehensive guitar setups at $155 through complex fret dressing at $285, professional pickup installation from $70, precise electronics troubleshooting, and specialized repairs for acoustic guitars, bass guitars, and Floyd Rose tremolo systems. What distinguishes our repair services is connection to comprehensive parts inventory - we stock quality tuners, professional pickups, precision bridges, premium strings, and hardware we install, eliminating delays waiting for parts orders. All repairs performed in-store ensuring consistent quality standards and direct communication with technicians. Turnaround 3-6 days. Call (03) 8360 7799.

Standard Setup $155 Plus Strings Includes:

• Fingerboard cleaning and conditioning (removes grime, treats wood preventing drying)
• Spot leveling reseating and polishing frets (addresses minor high spots and wear)
• Complete instrument cleaning and polishing
• Nut action set to Dan Erlewine specifications (proper string height at zero fret)
• Tuning machine tightening and lubrication (eliminates slop, ensures smooth operation)
• Bridge and saddle radius cutting and adjustment (matches fretboard radius)
• Electronics cleaning and lubricating with dry solder joint reflow
• Restringing with your preferred strings to desired tuning
• Action height adjustment to player's preference or best practice
• Complete intonation adjustment ensuring accurate pitch across entire fretboard

Important Notes on Guitar Setup:

Fresh strings required: Guitars MUST be restrung to be set up properly. We do not reuse or retain your strings as old strings cannot maintain stable tuning or accurate intonation required for proper setup verification. Exception: vintage bass flatwound strings retained if insisted, but only if properly strung initially.

String buzz reality: Some fret buzz represents normal factor in setup particularly with lighter gauge strings. If running 9-gauge strings, wound strings will more than likely buzz when fretted due to reduced tension and increased vibration amplitude. We will not let guitars leave workshop choking notes through excessive action height attempting to eliminate all buzz. Excess buzzing can be minimized but usually not eliminated entirely without action a mile high creating less playable instruments. Our goal is optimal balance between playability and clean tone.

Talk to Waza - Our Pickup Wizard

Not sure which pickups you need? Talk to Waza in-store, our pickup wizard. Describe the tone you want, and he will get you sorted with the right pickups from our comprehensive inventory including EMG active pickups, Seymour Duncan, and various passive alternatives from leading manufacturers.

Priority Servicing: Add 50% Rush Fee

Priority servicing available for urgent repairs requiring faster turnaround than standard 3-6 day timeframe. Add 50% of standard service charge as rush fee for on-the-spot urgent servicing weekdays only with minimum 2-hour turnaround.

Priority pricing examples:
• Standard setup $155 becomes $232.50 with priority fee
• Fret dress $285 becomes $427.50
• Pickup installation $70 becomes $105 per pickup

Note: Some repairs cannot be rushed regardless of urgency. Refrets generally require minimum 24 hours at best when booked as priority due to glue curing and fret settling requirements. Our techs take coffee in the morning and red wine in the evening - quality work requires appropriate time even when rushing. Grazie.

How much does a guitar setup cost in Melbourne?

Professional guitar setup costs $155 plus strings at Angkor Music, including comprehensive service following Dan Erlewine specifications with fingerboard cleaning and conditioning, fret polishing, nut action set, tuner lubrication, bridge adjustment, electronics cleaning with dry solder joint reflow, restringing with your preferred strings, action height adjustment, and complete intonation adjustment. Floyd Rose setup costs $185 plus strings reflecting additional complexity from floating tremolo balancing, spring tension adjustment, locking nut setup, and specialized intonation procedures. Typical turnaround 3-6 days. Fresh strings required - we do not reuse old strings as they cannot maintain stable tuning or accurate intonation. Priority servicing available adding 50% rush fee. Visit 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona or call (03) 8360 7799.

How long do guitar repairs take?

Most guitar repairs at Angkor Music take 3-6 days ensuring proper attention to detail rather than rushed work compromising quality. Restringing services typically complete in 1-2 days. Tuner installation often completes in 1-2 hours. More complex work including fret dressing, pickup installation, or electronics troubleshooting requires 3-6 days. Complete refrets require extended timeframe for glue curing - minimum 24 hours even with priority servicing. Priority servicing available adding 50% rush fee for urgent repairs with minimum 2-hour completion weekdays. Quality work takes appropriate time. Call (03) 8360 7799.

Do you install pickups and what brands do you stock?

Yes, we provide professional pickup installation from $70 per pickup for standard passive installations, with Fishman acoustic pickup installation at $120 reflecting additional complexity. We stock comprehensive pickup inventory including EMG active pickups, Seymour Duncan, and Fishman acoustic systems allowing immediate installation without waiting for special orders. Installation includes careful pickup removal, routing verification, proper wiring following manufacturer specifications, complete grounding preventing hum and noise, height adjustment, and operational verification. Talk to Waza in-store, our pickup wizard, to discuss tone requirements. Typical turnaround 3-6 days. Visit 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona or call (03) 8360 7799.

Can you fix buzzing frets and tuning problems?

Yes, buzzing frets and tuning problems represent common issues we address daily. Buzzing frets typically stem from high frets, insufficient neck relief, improper nut height, or excessively low action. Our comprehensive setup at $155 addresses these factors through proper truss rod adjustment, nut action setting to Dan Erlewine specifications, and action height optimization. If buzzing persists after setup, fret dressing at $285 eliminates buzzing from high frets through complete fret leveling, crowning, and polishing. Tuning problems frequently result from cheap stock tuners - upgrading to quality Gotoh or Schaller tuners we stock dramatically improves tuning stability. Note: some fret buzz represents normal factor particularly with lighter gauge strings like 9s. Bring your guitar to 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona or call (03) 8360 7799.

Do you stock the parts you install?

Yes, we stock comprehensive parts inventory including quality tuners from Gotoh, Schaller, and Hipshot, professional pickups including EMG active systems and Fishman acoustic pickups, precision bridges from Schaller and Gotoh, and premium strings from all major manufacturers. This extensive parts stock eliminates delays waiting for special orders. When you need Gotoh SG301 tuners, Schaller M6 locking tuners, EMG 81/85 pickup sets, or any other quality components, we have them in stock for immediate installation. The connection between our repair services and parts inventory creates unique advantage - we stock quality components we install daily understanding their specifications, installation requirements, and performance characteristics. Visit our showroom at 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona to browse parts inventory or call (03) 8360 7799.

What's included in your standard guitar setup?

Our standard guitar setup at $155 plus strings follows Dan Erlewine specifications including fingerboard clean and condition, spot level reseat and polish frets, complete instrument clean and polish, nut action set to Dan Erlewine specifications, tuning machine tighten and lubrication, bridge and saddle radius cut and adjust, clean and lubricate electronics with dry solder point reflow, restring with your preferred strings to desired tuning, action height adjustment to player's preference or best practice, and complete intonation adjustment. Guitars MUST be restrung - we do not reuse or retain your strings as old strings cannot maintain stable tuning or accurate intonation required for proper setup verification. Exception: vintage bass flatwound strings retained if insisted but only if properly strung. Typical turnaround 3-6 days. Call (03) 8360 7799.

How much does fret work cost?

Fret dressing costs $285 plus strings including complete setup plus frets seated, leveled, crowned, and polished. The fret dress eliminates buzzing from high frets, improves intonation through consistent fret height, creates smooth bends through polished surfaces, and extends fret lifespan. Complete refrets start at $1,000 when frets too worn for dressing. Refret pricing varies based on fretboard binding requiring additional work, number of frets (24-fret costs more than 22-fret), fret wire selection (stainless steel or specialty materials cost more than standard nickel-silver), and any additional fretboard work required. The refret removes all existing frets, prepares fretboard slots, installs new fretwire, performs complete leveling/crowning/polishing, and includes comprehensive setup. Typical turnaround 3-6 days for fret dress, extended for refrets due to glue curing. Bring your guitar to 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona or call (03) 8360 7799.

Do you repair acoustic guitars?

Yes, we provide comprehensive acoustic guitar repair services addressing unique acoustic challenges including bridge problems, top cracks, bracing issues, saddle work, and structural concerns. Acoustic repair pricing quoted on inspection as requirements vary dramatically. Common acoustic repairs include bridge regluing when bridges lift from tops, top crack repair requiring careful gluing and clamping, loose bracing regluing addressing rattles and tone degradation, saddle replacement or adjustment optimizing action and intonation, endpin jack installation or replacement for Fishman acoustic pickup systems, binding repair, and finish touch-up. Some acoustic damage proves too extensive for economical repair particularly on inexpensive guitars where repair costs exceed replacement value. We provide honest assessment of repair value. Bring acoustic guitars to 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona or call (03) 8360 7799.

Can you diagnose electronics problems?

Yes, our electronics troubleshooting service starts with $70 bench fee for diagnosis, with the $70 diagnostic fee deducted from total repair cost when work completed. Common electronics problems: crackling volume or tone pots caused by contamination or wear, intermittent or no output from loose connections or failed components, pickup selector switches not working properly, output jacks with poor contact causing intermittent signal, grounding issues creating hum or buzz particularly when not touching strings, and complete electronic failure. Diagnostic process includes systematic testing isolating problems to specific components, inspection of all solder joints identifying cold joints or broken connections, continuity testing verifying proper signal path, grounding verification, and component testing. Output jack replacement costs $70 including quality Switchcraft jack. Typical turnaround 3-6 days. Bring your guitar to 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona or call (03) 8360 7799.

Do you offer mail-in guitar repair service?

Yes, our mail-in guitar repair service accepts guitars from anywhere in Australia. We provide detailed packing instructions ensuring safe shipping, complete same professional repairs (setups, fret work, pickup installation, electronics, tuner installation) at same pricing, ship guitar back with comprehensive insurance coverage. Popular with interstate players needing quality repairs without traveling to Melbourne. Same pricing as in-person service. Turnaround 3-6 days once received plus shipping time. View packing instructions online or call (03) 8360 7799.

Where are you located and do I need an appointment?

Angkor Music is located at 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018. No appointment required for guitar repairs - bring your guitar to our showroom and our technicians will assess repair requirements and provide transparent pricing. We're open regular retail hours allowing convenient drop-off. However, calling ahead at (03) 8360 7799 proves beneficial for complex repairs or specific questions ensuring appropriate technician availability. For priority servicing requiring urgent turnaround, definitely call ahead ensuring we can accommodate rush timeline with minimum 2-hour turnaround weekdays when adding 50% rush fee. Our workshop is on-site - all repairs performed in-store by experienced technicians rather than outsourced ensuring consistent quality and direct communication. We serve Melbourne players from beginners through touring professionals with comprehensive services from basic restringing at $55 through complete refrets from $1,000. Visit 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona or call (03) 8360 7799.

Professional Guitar Repairs - 3-6 Day Turnaround

Setups $155, fret dress $285, pickup install from $70. We stock the parts we install. Dan Erlewine specifications. In-house experienced technicians.

Angkor Music Melbourne | 4-6 Drake Boulevard, Altona VIC 3018 | Priority Servicing Available

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