Setups
Relief, action, intonation, pickup height, and a full play-test—balanced around your instrument.
Explore setupsInstrument care • Inland Empire, CA
Better feel.
Better tone.
Professional guitar and bass setups, repairs, and one-on-one lessons—built around the way you actually play.
ElectricAcousticBass12-string
Care for the instrument. Respect for the player.
Your instrument should invite you to keep playing.
Whether it needs a precise setup, a stubborn repair, or a fresh set of ears, The Tone Garden brings careful bench work and clear communication to every job.
What we do
Everything your playing needs to grow.
Focused services, honest recommendations, and no mystery work.
Repairs
Output jacks & wiring, Pickup and electronics work, Nut installation & slotting, and more—diagnosed before the work begins.
Explore repairsLessons
Practical, one-on-one guitar and bass instruction built around your goals and the music you care about.
Explore lessonsThe setup process
Measured carefully. Finished by feel.
Inspect
We check the instrument, listen to your goals, and flag anything outside a standard setup.
Measure
Neck relief, action, nut slots, hardware, and electronics are evaluated before adjustments begin.
Dial it in
Relief, string height, intonation, and pickup height are balanced around your instrument and playing style.
Play-test
The final check covers every position, tuning stability, controls, and real playing feel before handoff.
Clear starting prices
Know what to expect.
Standard setups start at $75. Repair work is quoted after inspection so you can approve the cost before work begins.
See all pricingElectric guitar setupStandard tremolo or hardtail$75
Acoustic guitar setupPlayability and action adjustment$75
Bass setup4, 5, or 6 string$75
12-string setupFinal quote after inspection$85+
Let’s get started
Ready to make your instrument feel right?
Tell us what you play, what feels off, and what you want from it. We’ll take it from there.