Strings that feel comfortable
We check the curve of the neck and adjust string height so notes feel comfortable to fret.
Silent Noise · Guitar setup
Your new guitar.Complete setup included.
We set up and play-test every new guitar before it leaves our shop, at no extra charge.
Bought your guitar elsewhere? See prices and booking
Why a setup matters
What changes when you play?
You can feel the string height under your fingers and hear how well chords stay in tune up the neck.
Chords in tune up the neck
We check intonation so fretted notes stay closer to pitch. On guitars with adjustable pickups, we also balance their output.
A final play-test
We play across the neck and bend strings to listen for buzz or notes that cut out early.
Inside the complete setup
Small adjustments.
A difference you feel.
Open a step to see how we check and adjust your guitar.
01Neck inspection
We check the neck’s straightness and relief—the slight curve that gives the strings room to vibrate.
02Neck relief adjustment
If your guitar has an adjustable truss rod, we use it to set the curve of the neck.
03Fret check
We check the frets for uneven spots. Our guitar technician assesses and prices any extensive fretwork separately.
04Fretboard care
We clean the fretboard and condition unfinished wood if the material and finish allow it.
05String height
We set the string height, or action, to suit the curve of the fretboard and make notes comfortable to fret.
06Intonation
We check pitch along the fretboard and adjust intonation where the bridge design allows.
07Pickup balance
On guitars with adjustable pickups, we set their height to help balance output across the strings.
08Final play test
We listen for buzz, check for dead spots and make sure bent notes ring out.
The adjustments depend on your guitar’s bridge, pickups and neck design.
Pricing and appointments
Guitar setup pricing
Good to know
Guitar setup FAQs
Do I need to book a setup if I buy a new guitar from you?
No. Every new guitar we sell includes a complete setup at no extra charge. Our guitar technician quotes separately for more extensive work.
Can you set up a guitar I bought elsewhere?
Yes. Setups start at ₱1,000. Our guitar technician will check your guitar and confirm the final price.
Appointments are on Wednesdays from noon to 6 PM at our BF Homes shop. See booking details and confirm your slot before visiting.
Why does a brand-new guitar need a setup?
Even a new guitar may need small adjustments to string height, neck relief or intonation so it feels comfortable and plays in tune.
What if I use a different tuning or string gauge?
Tell us your preferred tuning and string gauge when you order or book. Both affect how we set up the guitar.
Keep playing.
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Every new guitar comes with a complete setup.