Keeping your guitar playing its best
A well set-up guitar is easier to play, stays in tune better, and sounds better. Whether your guitar needs a routine service, a specific repair, or a full setup from scratch, our technicians at Australian Academy of Music have you covered.
Guitar Repair & Setup Services
- Full guitar setup — action, intonation, neck relief, nut and saddle
- Fret levelling, crowning, and polishing
- Fret replacement (partial or full refret)
- Nut replacement and slot filing
- Saddle replacement (acoustic)
- Bridge regluing and repairs (acoustic)
- Tuner replacement and upgrades
- Electronics repair — pickups, pots, switches, output jacks
- Pickup installation and wiring modifications
- Crack repair and finishing
- String replacement
- General cleaning and conditioning
Acoustic, Electric & Classical
We service all guitar types — acoustic steel string, classical nylon string, electric, and bass guitar. If you're unsure whether we can help with your specific instrument, bring it in or give us a call.
Free Assessment
Bring your guitar in and our technicians will assess it at no charge and give you a clear quote before any work begins. No surprises.
Turnaround Times
Standard setups and minor repairs are typically completed within 3–5 business days. More complex work will be quoted with an estimated timeframe. If you have a gig, performance, or exam coming up, let us know and we'll do our best to prioritise.
Not sure what you need?
Contact our Brendale team and we'll help you choose.