Local guitar setup & maintenance · Eccles

Get your guitar sounding and feeling its best.

Thoughtful setups, restringing, maintenance and minor repairs for guitarists across Salford, Trafford and Greater Manchester.

No deposit required · Drop-off and collection by appointment

Two guitars in the Guitar Genie workshop before setup and maintenance
Bring back the joy of playing.Better feel. Better response. More time playing.
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Eccles drop-off, by appointment
Most work completed in 5–7 working days
A better-feeling instrument

Your guitar should make you want to play it.

Small setup problems can make a good instrument feel frustrating. Guitar Genie identifies what is getting in the way and makes careful, practical adjustments to bring the instrument back to life.

Fret buzz or choking notes
Action that feels too high or low
Tuning or intonation problems
Crackling or unreliable electrics
Dry, dirty or tired fretboards
Old strings and dull tone
Services & prices

Choose the care your guitar needs.

Clear starting prices, with no deposit needed to reserve your drop-off. If anything additional is required, it will be discussed with you first.

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Playability

Standard Setup

£49.99

A complete playability tune-up: tightening hardware, improving action, checking tuning stability and setting intonation.

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Refresh

Restring & Clean

£24.99

Fresh strings fitted, the instrument cleaned and tuned—ideal before a gig or when it simply needs a straightforward reset.

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Fault finding

Repair Assessment

£20.00

Inspection of electrical, mechanical or other faults before a repair is quoted. The assessment fee is deducted from a subsequent repair.

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String and replacement-part costs are separate. Floating tremolo and Floyd Rose setups carry a £20 supplement because of the additional time required.

Simple from the start

How it works.

1

Choose your service

Select the closest match online. If you are unsure, send a WhatsApp message and we will point you in the right direction.

2

Book a drop-off time

Reserve an appointment in Eccles without paying a deposit. Your confirmation will include the drop-off details.

3

Leave the rest to us

Your instrument is assessed and cared for, with any additional work agreed before it begins. Most jobs take 5–7 working days.

From the workbench

Care you can see.

Your local guitar service

Straightforward care, close to home.

Guitar Genie is based near Eccles and supports guitarists across Salford, Trafford, Greater Manchester and the wider North West. Drop-off and collection are arranged by appointment, so your instrument receives focused attention rather than sitting in a shop queue.

If a job needs specialist expertise, this will be explained first and we can introduce you to a trusted independent repairer.

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Book without a depositReserve a suitable drop-off time online and confirm the work when we see the instrument.
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Clear communicationAny extra work or replacement parts are discussed before they are added.
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Built around local playersFriendly, practical support for electric guitars, acoustics and basses.
Before you book

Useful answers.

Still not sure what your instrument needs? Send a message on WhatsApp and describe the problem.

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What should I book if I am not sure?

If the problem is general playability, action, tuning or intonation, a Standard Setup is usually the right starting point. For an unidentified electrical or mechanical fault, choose a Repair Assessment.

Do I have to pay when I book?

No. You can reserve your drop-off appointment without paying a deposit. Any additional costs will be confirmed before work begins.

How long will the work take?

Most work is completed within 5–7 working days. A more accurate timescale can be given once the instrument and the required work have been assessed.

Are strings and parts included?

Strings and replacement parts are charged separately. Bring your preferred strings or ask us to source a suitable set for you.

Do you work on acoustics, basses and Floyd Rose systems?

Yes. Electric guitars, acoustic guitars and basses are welcome. Floating tremolo and Floyd Rose systems carry a £20 supplement due to the extra setup time.

How do drop-off and collection work?

Both are by appointment in Eccles. Your booking confirmation contains the location and access details, and you will be contacted when your instrument is ready.

Ready to enjoy your guitar again?

Choose your service and reserve an Eccles drop-off time today. No deposit is required to book.

Book your guitar in

Reliable, top-rated guitar and bass setups, restringing, electronics work, maintenance and minor repairs, serving players across the North West.

Just like a car, a guitar needs to be maintained to keep it in optimal condition. Whether your guitar has uncomfortable action, fret buzz, tuning problems, crackling electronics or simply does not feel as good as it should, we can assess the problem and explain the available options.

Choose from four main services:

How it works:

1. Choose your service
Select the option that best matches what your guitar needs. If you’re unsure, choose ‘Repair Assessment’. The £20 assessment fee will be deducted from the cost of any subsequent repair work.

2. Book a drop-off time
Choose a convenient appointment and tell us a little about your instrument. You can book a drop off slot for free, or choose to pay some or all of the cost in advance. Just select ‘Reserve without paying’ on the booking page once you have provided the information about your instrument.

3. Leave the rest to us
Drop off the guitar at your chosen time. We’ll assess your guitar, confirm any additional work with you, and let you know when it’s ready to collect. We usually complete most setups and repairs in 5-7 working days.

Drop-off and collection are available by appointment. Where a job requires more specialist expertise, we may also be able to introduce you to a trusted independent repairer.

Not sure what to book? You can still contact us using the Contact Form or call or WhatsApp us on 07460 761180.