Price of a guitar set-up

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Price of a guitar set-up

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I checked on a price to get my guitar set-up from a local music store.

They said $40. Is this an acceptable price? I haven't any experience of ever getting a full set-up, so I'm not sure if I'm getting a little screwed, which I think I am.
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what does a set up entail? string changes+intonation+????
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b_fost wrote:what does a set up entail? string changes+intonation+????
I emailed them back about it. the biggest thing is that I need my action lowered. They said they can do that. I assume string change+intonation+lowered action.

I assumed it'd be around 25 bucks.
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Edit: Double
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EDIT: Triple... shit, never done that before.
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:lol:

Well, lowering your action (especially on an acoustic) can be a bitch, and getting the guitar reintonated can also be a bitch. I'd say the few hours+bitchfests saved would be worth $25-$40
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b_fost wrote::lol:

Well, lowering your action (especially on an acoustic) can be a bitch, and getting the guitar reintonated can also be a bitch. I'd say the few hours+bitchfests saved would be worth $25-$40
Cool. I wasn't exactly sure of what I was getting into. I have set-up electrics before (I used to work in a guitar shop), but never acoustics. Thanks for the info.
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i think $40 is a bit too much
i'd say $30 (if u can say that $10 more are too much :lol:)
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Dont pay a penny over $17.50 (CAN)
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I'm hoping to find another place that will do it for less. The Guitar Center here doesn't do it at all. I went to a relatively well-known music store though in the suburban Detroit area.
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I like doing all my work myself, theres nothing you cant do it just depends on what youre willing to do. i love working on my guitar.

my local shop charges around 35 i think
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praisedave wrote:I like doing all my work myself, theres nothing you cant do it just depends on what youre willing to do. i love working on my guitar.

my local shop charges around 35 i think
If it was an older guitar, I'd enjoy the challenge, but I bought a new Taylor awhile ago (410ce) and it's not worth fucking up, ya know?

Thanks for the input.
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man, I am glad I have a sweet luthier that I am friends with
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Problem (possibly) solved. My guitar teacher will check it out for free.
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Cor wrote:Problem (possibly) solved. My guitar teacher will check it out for free.
nice. my teacher did it too :)
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