Make Your Guitar Play Its Best. A great guitar should feel effortless.

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At Ferro Guitars, I offer professional guitar setup, repair, modification, and optimization services designed to get the most out of your instrument. Whether you have a brand-new guitar that needs dialing in, a well-loved favorite that has lost its feel, or a project that needs some serious attention, the goal is always the same:

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Make your guitar the best-playing machine it can possibly be. Every guitar and every player is different. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all setups. Your playing style, tuning, string choice, preferences, and the guitar itself all matter. I take the time to understand what you want from your instrument and tailor the work accordingly.

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Setups & Playability

Professional Guitar Setups

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A proper setup can completely transform an instrument.

I’ll go through your guitar from end to end, making the adjustments necessary to get it playing comfortably, cleanly, and consistently.

Depending on the instrument and what it needs, a setup can include:

• Neck relief adjustment

• Truss rod adjustment

• Action adjustment

• Intonation

• Pickup height and balance

• Nut and saddle inspection

• String installation

• Tuning and functional checks

• Hardware inspection and adjustment

• General cleaning and lubrication

The result should be a guitar that feels natural in your hands, stays in tune, intonates properly, and responds the way you expect it to.

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Precision Playability

 

Want lower action? A different feel? Better response?

I can dial in your guitar around you, rather than simply returning it to a generic factory specification.

Whether you prefer a low, fast setup or a little more height and resistance under the fingers, I'll work toward the feel you're after while keeping the instrument playing cleanly and reliably.

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Fretwork, Fret Leveling & Dressing

 

Fret condition has a huge impact on how a guitar plays.

Uneven, worn, or poorly finished frets can cause buzzing, dead notes, uncomfortable bends, and inconsistent action. Precision fretwork can bring an instrument back to life.

Services can include:

• Fret leveling

• Fret crowning

• Fret end dressing

• Fret polishing

• Spot fret repair

• Fret seating

• Fretboard conditioning

The goal isn't simply to make the frets look good.

The goal is to make the guitar play better.

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Refrets

 

When the frets are simply too far gone, a refret can give an old instrument an entirely new lease on life.

I can help determine the right fret size and material for your instrument and playing style, then install and finish the new frets for a clean, comfortable, professional result.

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Nut & String Support, Nut Work

 

The nut is one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of a guitar's setup.

Poorly cut nut slots can cause tuning problems, uncomfortable first-position playing, buzzing, and inconsistent string height.

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I offer:

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• Nut slot adjustment

• Nut shaping and fitting

• Nut replacement

• Nut lubrication

• String spacing corrections

• Optimization for alternate tunings and string gauges

A properly fitted nut can make an immediate difference in how an instrument feels and stays in tune.

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String Changes & Setup Optimization

 

Changing string gauge, tuning, or string type can dramatically alter how a guitar behaves.

If you're moving to heavier or lighter strings, changing tuning, or experimenting with a different setup, I can make the necessary adjustments so the guitar works with your new configuration rather than fighting against it.

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Electronics & Wiring, Guitar Electronics

 

Your guitar's electronics should be reliable, quiet, and do exactly what they're supposed to do.

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Services include:

• Pickup installation

• Pickup height adjustment

• Potentiometer replacement

• Switch replacement

• Jack replacement

• Capacitor replacement

• Wiring repairs

• Troubleshooting

• Noise and grounding diagnosis

• Custom wiring modifications

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Custom Wiring & Modifications

 

Want to get more out of your pickups?

I can help design and install wiring modifications to give your guitar more tonal flexibility, whether that's a simple switching modification or a more involved custom wiring scheme.

If there's a better way to make your guitar work for you, let's build it.

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Hardware & Mechanical Work

 

Guitars are machines made up of dozens of interacting components. When those components aren't working together properly, the whole instrument can suffer.

I offer inspection, adjustment, installation, and replacement of many common guitar hardware components, including:

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• Bridges

• Tailpieces

• Tuners

• Strap buttons

• Tremolo systems

• Saddles

• Control plates

• Pickguards

• Hardware mounting

• General hardware adjustment

I'll diagnose the problem first and recommend the simplest, most effective solution.

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Tremolo & Bridge Setup

 

Tremolo systems can be incredibly expressive—but only when they're properly adjusted.

I can set up and optimize tremolo-equipped guitars for your preferred tuning, string gauge, action, and playing style.

This can include:

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• Tremolo balancing

• Spring adjustment

• Bridge height

• Intonation

• Tremolo range

• String changes

• Tuning stability

• General inspection and adjustment

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The goal is a tremolo that behaves predictably and returns to pitch as it should.

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Repairs & Troubleshooting Guitar Repair

 

Something doesn't feel right? Bring it in and I'll figure out what's going on.

From annoying little problems to more involved repairs, I can diagnose issues and recommend the appropriate repair rather than throwing parts at the problem.

Common issues include:

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• Buzzing and dead spots

• Tuning instability

• Intonation problems

• Loose or rattling hardware

• Scratchy controls

• Intermittent electronics

• Broken or damaged components

• Fret wear

• Neck adjustment issues

• General playability problems

Sometimes the solution is simple. Sometimes it isn't.

Either way, you'll know what the guitar needs before the work begins.

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Guitar Upgrades & Modifications

 

Sometimes your guitar doesn't need to be replaced.

It just needs to be better.

I can help you choose upgrades that actually make sense for the instrument and the way you play.

Possible upgrades include:

• Pickups

• Tuners

• Bridges

• Saddles

• Nuts

• Pots and switches

• Wiring

• Tremolo systems

• Hardware

• Fretwork

• Other playability-focused modifications

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I’m not interested in selling upgrades for the sake of upgrades. Every modification should have a purpose.

Better tuning stability. Better feel. Better response. Better reliability. More tonal options.

Whatever we're trying to achieve, the upgrade should earn its place on the guitar.

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The Ferro Guitars Approach

 

I don't just want your guitar to be "within spec."

I want it to feel right.

That means looking at the whole instrument—not just adjusting the truss rod and calling it a setup.

Your strings affect your neck.
Your neck affects your action.
Your frets affect your action and intonation.
Your nut affects tuning and feel.
Your bridge affects geometry and response.
Your pickups affect how the instrument responds to your playing.

Everything works together.

That's why every instrument gets an individual assessment and a setup based on the guitar and the player, not a checklist.

Let's Make Your Guitar Better

Whether it's your number-one instrument, a guitar you've just bought, a vintage piece you've had for years, or a project you've been putting off, Ferro Guitars can help you get more out of it.

If it plays well, you'll play more.

If it feels right, you'll play better.

And when your guitar becomes an extension of you, that's when the fun really starts.

Bring me your guitar. Tell me what you want it to do.
Let's make it happen.