What to expect
Here's what most people want to know — what I work on, how to set up an appointment, and what kinds of problems I can solve. These are the things you’d learn in our first conversation.
Before you get in touch
$40 Bench Fee - This covers the time set aside to meet with you and evaluate your instrument. It applies to every appointment regardless of whether additional work is done.
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
East Nashville, TN
By Appointment Only
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All pricing is determined after a thorough in-person inspection.
How This Works
Process
1. Request an appointment
Use the contact form to tell me what's going on. I'll follow up by email to confirm a time that works. All work is by appointment — no walk-ins.
2. I’ll inspect the instrument
When you bring the instrument in, we'll discuss what you're noticing and how you play. I'll do a thorough inspection and give you an honest assessment of what's needed and what it'll cost. Once we agree on how to proceed, I will get to work.
3. Pickup & payment
I'll contact you when the work is complete. Payment is due in full at pickup. I accept Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, and CashApp. No deposit required.
All pricing is determined after a thorough in-person inspection.
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My Approach
I watch you play.
Then we talk.
Before I touch your instrument, I want to understand what you're trying to accomplish with it. Every setup I do is tailored to your individual playing style — the way you actually play, not a generic spec. I strive for precision and accuracy above all else, so that every player can access their creativity and explore music as freely as possible.
I believe each player has something unique and wonderful to offer the world through the music they create, regardless of skill level or experience.
All pricing is determined after a thorough in-person inspection.
Services
What I Do
1. Setup & Maintenance
Player-Specific
All Instruments
A full-service setup tailored to how you play. Before I adjust anything, I watch you play and we talk about your goals. Action, intonation, truss rod, nut, and a thorough inspection are all included. The result fits the way you actually play — not a spec sheet.
2. Fretwork
Level Crown Polish
Stainless Steel
Full Refrets
Level, crown, and polish to a complete refret. Stainless steel refrets are available for players who want longer-lasting frets and a slicker feel. A proper fret job is one of the most impactful things you can do for a well-played instrument.
3. Electronic
Pickup Installs
Custom Wiring
Shielding
Components
Pickup installation, custom wiring, bass preamps, acoustic pickups and preamps, shielding, and component replacement — pots, jacks, switches, and related hardware.
4. Structural Repair
Cracks
Neck Resets
Binding
Headstock Breaks
Bridge Re-Glues
Cracks in tops, backs, and sides. Loose or failed braces. Bridge re-glues. Neck resets. Headstock breaks. Binding repair. These repairs are invisible when done right, and obvious when they're not.
5. Customization
Body Routing
Pickguards
Finish Touchup
Custom body routing, pickguard fabrication and replacement, and minor finish repairs and touchups. If you have an idea for your instrument that requires cutting or reshaping, let's talk through it at drop-off.
6. Instruments
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass
Banjo
Mandolin
Ukulele
If it has frets and strings, bring it in. I work on acoustic and electric guitars, bass, mandolin, banjo, and ukulele.
All pricing is determined after a thorough in-person inspection.