Setup (includes any or all of the following as required) Nut adjustment Height – depth of slots, nut itself Angle of Slots – to compensate for angle to tuning machines Slot adjustments – how the string lays on the nut versus in the nut (If necessary) Build up of the nut slots with re-filing to proper heights
Saddle adjustment Height Curvature - to match fingerboard Intonation adjustments for each individual string
Fret level Check relief of frets to neck Neck curvature File frets as required
Fret dressing
i. Clean & Polish frets ii. Clean fret edges – crown edges Fingerboard Clean Polish Recondition
Tuning Machines Tightening Cleaning bits of metal out of gears Oiling Adjustment
Truss Rod adjustment (if available – acoustic or classical guitar) Replace strings to your specification or our recommendation
Repair Work for Classical and Acoustic Guitars Shaving fret ends - grinding and filing frets due to neck wood shrinking Loose frets Fret replacement Nut repair or Nut Replacement Saddle repair or Saddle Replacement Bridge Replacement Strap peg repair Finish repairs including lacquer and French Polish (shellac) We also offer the following: Complete Surface repair, blending and finish of your instrument. We will take the instrument down to the stain, and re-finish in your choice of lacquer or French Polish shellac. Lacquer can be done in High Gloss (5 coats rubbed) or Semi Gloss French Polish is recommended, allowing the guitar to sing to maximum capability while maintaining protection that is beautiful, though requiring care.
All repair and setup work is authorized by the customer. We will inform you of our recommendations with detailed explanation. Remember that our setups can be customized to your needs. All work is done IN House. I do not send it out. Additionally, my entire studio and workshop are fully and specifically insured for any and all contents regarding the full scope of my business. If you guitar is with me, it's covered. If it is sent to one of my luthiers, it's covered. Please contact Savage Classical Guitar via email with any questions...ask for Rich We are conveniently located in Bay Shore, NY Exit 44 on Sunrise Hwy, just South of Montauk Highway. Map for Savage Classical Guitar Phone is 631-335-5447 General contact information is here. *** For jobs out of my field of expertise I recommend: In NJ - Lubos Naprstek in Hamburg, NJ - maker of fine classical and arch-top guitars and mandolins Lubos Naprstek
Phone/Fax: 973 827 5681
Cell: 917 204 4189 customercare@lubosnaprstek.com In NY - Rich DiCarlo of RJ DiCarlo Guitars in Massapequa NY - maker of fine classical and classical - jazz guitars. 
We now accept Visa and MasterCard By Phone and In the Studio Please call me at 631-335-5447 to place your order. Ask for Rich |
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