1. Check neck relief. This includes trussrod adjustment.*
*This adjustment needs to be approved by the customer. The truss rod adjustment could result in damage to the instrument. it's a rare case that this happens. Bisceglia Guitars takes the utmost care in making this adjustment and will under no circumstance negligently cause damage to the instrument and will not take responsibility if damage occurs.
*Any neck relief adjustment will only be done after a complete inspection of the frets and it is determined the frets do not need replacing or recrowned unless approved by the customer. A complete re-fret includes this twelve point setup.
Check One:
Make truss rod adjustment.
Do not make truss rod adjustment.
2. Check pickup / string clearance and adjust to customer or manufacturers specifications.
Default is Manufacturers specifications.
3. Check string action. Adjust to customer specs or the manufacturers specifications.*
*At times the nut may need to be replaced. The nut can be replaced at an additional cost. That cost, at a 10% discount, is listed on the nut replacement page HERE.
When considering a nut replacement a close inspection of the frets will be done to determine if the the frets should be recrowned or replaced.
4. Check string radius to fingerboard radius. Adjust if needed if adjustment is possible.
5. Check and adjust intonation.
6. Replace strings (included). Customers choice below 6 string only.
7. Check tuner function. Adjust tension if needed. *
*Additional cost for any tuner that may need to be replaced. Single tuners for some brands may not be available.
8. Inspect and clean frets and fingerboard. Oil fingerboards that require oil.*
*Only oil formulated specifically for fingerboards is used.
9. Check volume and tone controls for functionality. Clean and lubricated if needed.*
*Only a special control/contact cleaner and lubricant is used.
10. Clean and polish finish.
11. General inspection of the entire instrument.
Bindings
Volume , tone control and switch knobs.
Bridge, stop bar, and tremlos
Nut
Strap buttons.
All covers & pickup rings
Output Jack
All Screws
12. Electronics Inspection:
Inspect wiring and all solder joints. Resolder any loose , frayed or cold solder joints.
