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THE GUITAR EXPERTISE
Close-up of a luthier hand-fitting a guitar bridge
Setup & Repair

Trusted hands for your instrument.

We don't run our own workshop — we send our students to the techs we trust most in Singapore.

Our partners

Two workshops we'd send our own guitars to.

Each tech sets their own pricing. Indicative rates below — final quote is given after inspection. Tell them The Guitar Expertise sent you.

Lionel — The Guitar Doctor
Setup · Repair · Restoration

Lionel — The Guitar Doctor

Based at The Guitar Shop on North Bridge Road, Lionel is one of Singapore's most respected guitar techs. From a quick string change to a full neck reset on a vintage acoustic, he handles it.

Visit website @theguitardoctorsg
Services & indicative pricing
Standard Setup (Electric)
from S$80

Truss-rod, action, intonation, restring. Bench-tested.

Standard Setup (Acoustic)
from S$90

Action correction, intonation, restring. Bone saddle work extra.

Fret Level, Crown & Polish
from S$250

Buzz-free play across the neck. Includes a fresh setup.

Bone Nut / Saddle Replacement
from S$100

Hand-cut bone nut or saddle for tone and intonation.

Vintage Restoration
quote on inspection

Sympathetic, period-correct restoration of vintage and inherited guitars.

Structural Repair
quote on inspection

Headstock breaks, neck resets, brace re-glue, finish repair.

Wax Guitar Services
Setup · Repair · Mods · Online booking

Wax Guitar Services

An independent workshop with transparent pricing and easy online booking. Great for routine setups, electronics work and custom mods — book a slot and drop off.

Book on Setmore @waxguitarservices
Services & indicative pricing
Basic Setup
S$60

Action, intonation and restring. Standard tuning.

Full Setup
S$90

Basic setup + truss-rod, nut slot dressing, electronics check.

Restring & Clean
S$25

Fresh strings, fretboard clean and conditioning.

Pickup Install / Re-wire
from S$70

Pickup swap, output jack, pots, switches, shielding.

Fret Level & Crown
from S$220

Level, crown, polish — includes a full setup.

Custom Mods
quote on request

Custom wiring schemes, bridge / tuner upgrades, hardware swaps.

Not sure who to go to? Email us and we'll point you to the right tech for the job.