Guitar Setup (gitaar afstellen) & Repair Service Zandvoort, Haarlem & Amsterdam
These services are included in a standard guitar setup.

Fret polishing
Fret polishing removes oxidation and smooths out rough spots on your frets, improving playability, string bending, and overall feel of your guitar.

Fretboard oiling
Fretboard oiling hydrates the wood, prevents cracking, and restores its rich, dark appearance in the wood grain.

Truss rod & neck relief
Truss rod adjustment sets the ideal neck relief, ensuring comfortable action and minimizing fret buzz for a smoother, more accurate playing experience.

String action height
String action height adjustment sets the optimal distance between strings and frets, improving playability, reducing buzz, and matching your preferred playing style.

Cleaning scratchy volume & tone pots
Cleaning scratchy volume and tone pots removes dust and oxidation, restoring smooth, noise-free control for a cleaner, more reliable sound.

Thorough cleaning of fretboard & guitar body
Deep cleaning the entire guitar and fretboard removes grime, sweat, and buildup, restoring shine, protecting the finish, and keeping your instrument in top condition.

Intonation adjustment
Intonation adjustment ensures each note is in tune up and down the neck, making sure the open string tuning matches when pressed at the 12th fret.

Fresh strings
Installing fresh strings improves tone, sustain, and tuning stability - bringing back brightness, clarity, and a lively feel to your playing.
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Additional services

Guitar nut replacement
Upgrade your tone and tuning stability with a custom nut replacement. I swap cheap plastic or broken nuts for premium TUSQ.

Volume or tone pot replacement
Replace broken pots or upgrade your electronics with high-quality CTS pots to eliminate noise and ensure smooth, reliable control.

Guitar electronics shielding & grounding
Silence the hum! Add shielding to your electronics and fix grounding issues to eliminate unwanted interference and ensure a clean, quiet signal.

Guitar pickup replacement or wiring upgrades
Upgrade your sound with a pickup swap. I’ll replace stock electronics with premium pickups to unlock a richer, more powerful guitar tone.

Fret leveling
Eliminate annoying buzz and dead notes. I'll professionally level, crown, and polish your frets for a perfectly smooth, low-action playing experience.

Guitar Re-fret replacement
Give your neck a second life. I provide full re-fretting services to replace worn-out frets, restoring effortless playability and perfect intonation.

Upgrading to the strap lock system
Secure your instrument with professional strap lock installation. I install standard or flush-mount locks and expertly repair stripped strap button holes.

Fixing stripped screws in guitar strap buttons
I expertly repair stripped strap button holes, ensuring your guitar stays securely attached for a safe, worry-free performance.
What our customers say
Posted on Wouter MaesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great guy, great work!Posted on Chris ForsythTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I took a 1998 Epiphone Sheraton to Francois for a complete checkover and setup. He did a great job, even changing the strings and oiling the fretboard. And the guitar was back with me after a couple of days.Posted on #MusicClub - Live Music, Karaoke, Party VenueTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Friendly and professional guitar setup/tech. He did 3 of my guitars and I am satisfied with his work. Reasonable pricing and good service. Good communication Easy parking in the neighborhood I recommend.Posted on Andrew A. LewisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Francios is a Genius, high Quality and craftsmanship. The guitar rocks again just as new. Amazing intonation and fret work. 🤘🏼🔥🤘🏼⭐⭐⭐⭐TOPPosted on Seton BeggsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Francois is clearly a talented individual who is fueled by his passion for all guitars. He is communicative, honest and extremely friendly to deal with. He is proud of the work he does and I know that he will treat every guitar - regardless of how fancy it is - with the utmost care and respect. I would't bring my guitar anywhere else for a service.Posted on Coşku BaşTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great guitar tech. Happy with my setup!Posted on Olof van JoolenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Francois is een prima vakman die voor een vriendelijk tarief je gitaar weer tiptop maakt. Het scheelde ons de aanschaf van een kostbare nieuwe gitaar.Posted on Ross JacksonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great work. Dropped two guitars off for service. Both look and play great. Highly recommend.Posted on Thinus MatthysenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks GuitarBuddy, my guitar looks and feels like a new guitar. I will highly recommend you to anyone and everyone. 🤘