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Playability - Tonality -

Intonation -Structural​

      Adjust string action and harmonics utilizing these play-tests:

• Play open strings and check for choke or buzz

• Play a range of bends to check for stable tuning or location choking

• Play a range of scales and runs to check for string to string continuity

• Play test harmonics at various sub-harmonic points

• Compare open strings to fretted strings for matched harmony

• Play all notes on the fret-board and check for buzz

• Play variety of chords and styles to verify true tonality.

• Check string action - height, radius, and continuity across all strings

• Play test and measure for high action or hard to press strings and adjust

• Check and adjust intonation with strobe/digital tuner

• Play and test intonation with harmonics comparisons

• Verify Neck is straight and playable

• Check that all frets are properly seated and tight

• Adjust Neck Truss Rod tension as required

• Check Nut Height and radius

• Adjust Nut as required for smooth paly action

• Check Saddles and bridge for correct height and radius

•       + Adjust height and configure-radius as required

• Check for warpage of the top and neck

• Check for Loose braces or internal discrepancies

• Check Internal sound board and bridge plates

• Check internal construction and detect any loose or misfit parts

• Check all seams are solid and fit correctly

• Check fret level, evenness and continuity

• Locate and level-seat any high frets

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Instrument Optimization

• Set up Instrument for optimal play action

• Set Up Instrument harmonics for best tonal response from the instrument

• Set Up Instrument to maintain best structural stability for the climate 

• Additional Custom Radius/Intonation crafting for advanced-level set ups   is available.  (Please ask for details)

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Instrument Hydration - Acclimatization

• Check for dryness issues as wood dries out in a low humidity climate

• Rehydrate dry woods as needed

• Complete adjustments to restore dryness related instrument disequilibrium

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Electronics (Acoustic & Electric)

• Check for smooth and noiseless operation of volume                               and tone controls, pots and switches

• Test all applicable electronic functions

• Test any specialized switching

• Check output jack function

• Verify tightness of attached parts

• Check Battery

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Hardware

• Check proper movement and resetting of vibrato-tremolo

• Check tightness of strap buttons

• Check tuning machines for proper operation and tension

• Check for rattles or vibration​

• Check parts and plates on body head, front, back and sides.

 

Finish

• Check headstock, neck, neck joint,  fingerboard and body for flaws or misfit.

• Check for chips, scratches, dings or finish flaws

• Inspect overall appearance and solidarity of the instrument

• Tune, polish, and prepare for delivery

 

Case/Bag

• Check to make sure all latches and closures are working

• Check to make sure handle is secure

• Check to make sure all straps are solid and connected

• Check to make sure it closes or zippers properly

• Check to make sure interior is stitched and seamed correctly

• Verify instrument fits properly in case or bag.

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