Guitar repair and luthier
services in Rotterdam

Specialised in guitar and bass setups, maintenance, repairs, restorations and modifications,
Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam is your trusted local expert luthier.

Book an appointment

Guitar repair and luthier services in Rotterdam

Specialised in guitar and bass setups, maintenance, repairs, restorations and modifications, Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam is your trusted local expert luthier.

Book an appointment

Guitar repair and luthier
services in Rotterdam

Specialised in guitar and bass setups, maintenance, repairs, restorations and modifications,
Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam is your trusted local expert luthier.

Book an appointment

Our guitar setup and
maintenance services

Our guitar setup and
maintenance services

Our guitar setup and maintenance services

🎸

Full guitar setup


Does your guitar or bass need maintenance? We’ve got you covered in Rotterdam. We’re specialised in professional setups for all types of instruments – from electric, acoustic and classical guitars to bass guitars, ukuleles, mandolins and other stringed instruments.


A full guitar maintenance service costs €75 and includes:

  • Replacing the strings
  • Adjusting up the action (i.e. the string height relative to the neck and frets)
  • Adjusting the pickups (i.e. the pickup height relative to the strings)
  • Adjusting the truss rod (i.e. setting the neck curvature)
  • Intonating the bridge saddles (i.e. ensuring accurate pitch across the neck)
  • Checking the electronics (i.e. pickups, jacks, pots and switches)
  • Cleaning scratchy or noisy potentiometers
  • Cleaning and conditioning the fretboard
  • Cleaning and polishing the frets
  • Cleaning the body


Your instrument is in good hands with us and is set up to suit your playing style. Let us know what kind of music you play, who your guitar heroes are, what tunings you use and which strings you prefer. We’ll deliver the perfect setup – tailored to you and your instrument. We’ll make sure your instrument sounds, plays and looks like new.


Please note: an additional setup fee of €10,- is charged for 12-string guitars and guitars with a Floyd Rose-style tremolo. Furthermore, strings are not included in a setup. If you do not have your own set, we charge €10,- for standard gauge acoustic and electric guitar strings. For 12-string guitar strings the charge is €15,- and for bass strings we charge €20,-. If you prefer a specific type set of strings, please let us know via the booking form and we’ll order them for you at a fair price.

🔧

Custom guitar maintenance


Sometimes a standard setup doesn't suffice. Don't worry, our Rotterdam-based luthier offers a bunch of extras, as listed below. We're specialised in all kinds of work – from soldering jobs and modifications to specialised fretwork. Whatever the problem is, we’re happy to help.


We offer the following extras:

  • Mounting straplocks: €15,-
  • Replacing the output jack: €25,-
  • Replacing the pickup selector switch: €35,-
  • Replacing the pickups, from: 1 for €30,-, 2 for €55,-, 3 for €75,-
  • Replacing the potentiometers, from: 1 for €25,-, 2 for €45,-, 3 for €60,-
  • Installing a pickup in an acoustic guitar: from €50,-
  • Replacing and slotting a pre-made top nut: €35,-
  • Replacing and slotting a custom bone top nut: €55,-
  • Replacing and setting up an acoustic guitar bridge: €25,-
  • Neck shimming: €25,-
  • Installing a Bigsby tremolo: €45,-
  • Installing the tuning machines: €45,-
  • Copper shielding the control cavity: €50,-
  • Full fret dress: fret levelling, fret crowning and fret polishing: €150,-
  • Diagnostics (passive components): €25,-
  • For other diagnostics a rate of €15,- per 15 minutes applies
  • Same-day service: €25,-


Can’t find what you’re looking for? Whether it’s a new pickguard, a humidity treatment, installing a custom waterslide decal or something else entirely – get in touch via the booking form and we’ll help you further.

Please note: if the strings have to be removed, a re-string fee of €20,- will also be charged. All listed prices include 21% VAT and exclude material costs.

🎸

Full guitar setup


Does your guitar or bass need maintenance? We’ve got you covered in Rotterdam. We’re specialised in professional setups for all types of instruments – from electric, acoustic and classical guitars to bass guitars, ukuleles, mandolins and other stringed instruments.


A full guitar maintenance service costs €75 and includes:

  • Replacing the strings
  • Adjusting up the action (i.e. the string height relative to the neck and frets)
  • Adjusting the pickups (i.e. the pickup height relative to the strings)
  • Adjusting the truss rod (i.e. setting the neck curvature)
  • Intonating the bridge saddles (i.e. ensuring accurate pitch across the neck)
  • Checking the electronics (i.e. pickups, jacks, pots and switches)
  • Cleaning scratchy or noisy potentiometers
  • Cleaning and conditioning the fretboard
  • Cleaning and polishing the frets
  • Cleaning the body


Your instrument is in good hands with us and is set up to suit your playing style. Let us know what kind of music you play, who your guitar heroes are, what tunings you use and which strings you prefer. We’ll deliver the perfect setup – tailored to you and your instrument. We’ll make sure your instrument sounds, plays and looks like new.


Please note: an additional setup fee of €10,- is charged for 12-string guitars and guitars with a Floyd Rose-style tremolo. Furthermore, strings are not included in a setup. If you do not have your own set, we charge €10,- for standard gauge acoustic and electric guitar strings. For 12-string guitar strings the charge is €15,- and for bass strings we charge €20,-. If you prefer a specific type set of strings, please let us know via the booking form and we’ll order them for you at a fair price.

🔧

Custom guitar maintenance


Sometimes a standard setup doesn't suffice. Don't worry, our Rotterdam-based luthier offers a bunch of extras, as listed below. We're specialised in all kinds of work – from soldering jobs and modifications to specialised fretwork. Whatever the problem is, we’re happy to help.


We offer the following extras:

  • Mounting straplocks: €15,-
  • Replacing the output jack: €25,-
  • Replacing the pickup selector switch: €35,-
  • Replacing the pickups, from: 1 for €30,-, 2 for €55,-, 3 for €75,-
  • Replacing the potentiometers, from: 1 for €25,-, 2 for €45,-, 3 for €60,-
  • Installing a pickup in an acoustic guitar: from €50,-
  • Replacing and slotting a pre-made top nut: €35,-
  • Replacing and slotting a custom bone top nut: €55,-
  • Replacing and setting up an acoustic guitar bridge: €25,-
  • Neck shimming: €25,-
  • Installing a Bigsby tremolo: €45,-
  • Installing the tuning machines: €45,-
  • Copper shielding the control cavity: €50,-
  • Full fret dress: fret levelling, fret crowning and fret polishing: €150,-
  • Diagnostics (passive components): €25,-
  • For other diagnostics a rate of €15,- per 15 minutes applies
  • Same-day service: €25,-


Can’t find what you’re looking for? Whether it’s a new pickguard, a humidity treatment, installing a custom waterslide decal or something else entirely – get in touch via the booking form and we’ll help you further.


Please note: if the strings have to be removed, a re-string fee of €20,- will also be charged. All listed prices include 21% VAT and exclude material costs.

🎸

Full guitar setup


Does your guitar or bass need maintenance? We’ve got you covered in Rotterdam. We’re specialised in professional setups for all types of instruments – from electric, acoustic and classical guitars to bass guitars, ukuleles, mandolins and other stringed instruments.


A full guitar maintenance service costs €75 and includes:

  • Replacing the strings
  • Adjusting up the action (i.e. the string height relative to the neck and frets)
  • Adjusting the pickups (i.e. the pickup height relative to the strings)
  • Adjusting the truss rod (i.e. setting the neck curvature)
  • Intonating the bridge saddles (i.e. ensuring accurate pitch across the neck)
  • Checking the electronics (i.e. pickups, jacks, pots and switches)
  • Cleaning scratchy or noisy potentiometers
  • Cleaning and conditioning the fretboard
  • Cleaning and polishing the frets
  • Cleaning the body


Your instrument is in good hands with us and is set up to suit your playing style. Let us know what kind of music you play, who your guitar heroes are, what tunings you use and which strings you prefer. We’ll deliver the perfect setup – tailored to you and your instrument. We’ll make sure your instrument sounds, plays and looks like new.

Please note: an additional setup fee of €10,- is charged for 12-string guitars and guitars with a Floyd Rose-style tremolo. Furthermore, strings are not included in a setup. If you do not have your own set, we charge €10,- for standard gauge acoustic and electric guitar strings. For 12-string guitar strings the charge is €15,- and for bass strings we charge €20,-. If you prefer a specific type set of strings, please let us know via the booking form and we’ll order them for you at a fair price.

🔧

Custom guitar maintenance


Sometimes a standard setup doesn't suffice. Don't worry, our Rotterdam-based luthier offers a bunch of extras, as listed below. We're specialised in all kinds of work – from soldering jobs and modifications to specialised fretwork. Whatever the problem is, we’re happy to help.


We offer the following extras:

  • Mounting straplocks: €15,-
  • Replacing the output jack: €25,-
  • Replacing the pickup selector switch: €35,-
  • Replacing the pickups, from: 1 for €30,-, 2 for €55,-, 3 for €75,-
  • Replacing the potentiometers, from: 1 for €25,-, 2 for €45,-, 3 for €60,-
  • Installing a pickup in an acoustic guitar: from €50,-
  • Replacing and slotting a pre-made top nut: €35,-
  • Replacing and slotting a custom bone top nut: €55,-
  • Replacing and setting up an acoustic guitar bridge: €25,-
  • Neck shimming: €25,-
  • Installing a Bigsby tremolo: €45,-
  • Installing the tuning machines: €45,-
  • Copper shielding the control cavity: €50,-
  • Full fret dress: fret levelling, fret crowning and fret polishing: €150,-
  • Diagnostics (passive components): €25,-
  • For other diagnostics a rate of €15,- per 15 minutes applies
  • Same-day service: €25,-

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Whether it’s a new pickguard, a humidity treatment, installing a custom waterslide decal or something else entirely – get in touch via the booking form and we’ll help you further.

Please note: if the strings have to be removed, a re-string fee of €20,- will also be charged. All listed prices include 21% VAT and exclude material costs.

What our guitar
technician offers you

What our guitar technician offers you

What our guitar
technician offers you

🔧
Craftsmanship


Your instrument is carefully set up to match your playing style.

💬
Transparency


No surprises – all costs are explicitly discussed in advance.

📅
Convenience


Easily book your appointment online using the
booking form.

⚡️
Quick service


In most cases, your guitar is ready within 1 to 2 working days.

🔧
Craftsmanship


Your instrument is carefully set up to match your playing style.

💬
Transparency


No surprises – all costs are explicitly discussed in advance.

📅
Convenience


Easily book your appointment online using the booking form.

⚡️
Quick service


In most cases, your guitar is ready within 1 to 2 working days.

🔧
Craftsmanship


Your instrument is carefully set up to match your playing style.

💬
Transparency


No surprises – all costs are explicitly discussed in advance.

📅
Convenience


Easily book your appointment online using the
booking form.

⚡️
Quick service


In most cases, your guitar is ready within 1 to 2 working days.

Meet Leon van der Meer, the luthier behind Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam.

Meet Leon from
Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam


Looking for the perfect setup for your guitar or bass in Rotterdam? Our Rotterdam-based luthier, Leon, is ready to help. A properly set up guitar simply sounds better and plays far more easily. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, rehearse regularly or play at home for the love of it, you’ll notice the difference in playability, comfort and resonance immediately. Your guitar is a true passion here.


Leon is likely one of the only specialists in the Randstad who looks at your instrument through the eyes of a furniture maker, listens with the ears of an audio engineer and performs setups with the precision of an audiologist. His foundation began with technical training in furniture making, specialising in wooden musical instrument construction. As a qualified Audio Engineer (SAE) and musician with over thirty years of experience, he understands that great recordings and live sound always start at the source. A guitar should therefore sound clean, open and transparent. Thanks to his background as an audiologist and owner of Minerva Hoortechniek, he also has in-depth knowledge of human hearing and acoustics.


In addition to regular maintenance and professional setups, you can visit us for specialised fretwork, guitar/bass modifications and repairs. From slotting a bone nut to assembling and soldering your custom Warmoth or Allparts projects, we’ve got you covered. Another passion of Leon: bringing vintage guitars, including Japanese models, back to life. Musicians from across the Randstad trust this craftsmanship, from The Hague and Zoetermeer to Delft, Vlaardingen, Dordrecht and Gouda. Our workshop is conveniently located near the A16 (Hillegersberg/Schiebroek exit), making it easy to reach by car.


Book your appointment via the contact form and give your guitar the care it deserves!

Meet Leon van der Meer, the luthier behind Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam.

Meet Leon from
Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam


Looking for the perfect setup for your guitar or bass in Rotterdam? Our Rotterdam-based luthier, Leon, is ready to help. A properly set up guitar simply sounds better and plays far more easily. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, rehearse regularly or play at home for the love of it, you’ll notice the difference in playability, comfort and resonance immediately. Your guitar is a true passion here.


Leon is likely one of the only specialists in the Randstad who looks at your instrument through the eyes of a furniture maker, listens with the ears of an audio engineer and performs setups with the precision of an audiologist. His foundation began with technical training in furniture making, specialising in wooden musical instrument construction. As a qualified Audio Engineer (SAE) and musician with over thirty years of experience, he understands that great recordings and live sound always start at the source. A guitar should therefore sound clean, open and transparent. Thanks to his background as an audiologist and owner of Minerva Hoortechniek, he also has in-depth knowledge of human hearing and acoustics.


In addition to regular maintenance and professional setups, you can visit us for specialised fretwork, guitar/bass modifications and repairs. From slotting a bone nut to assembling and soldering your custom Warmoth or Allparts projects, we’ve got you covered. Another passion of Leon: bringing vintage guitars, including Japanese models, back to life. Musicians from across the Randstad trust this craftsmanship, from The Hague and Zoetermeer to Delft, Vlaardingen, Dordrecht and Gouda. Our workshop is conveniently located near the A16 (Hillegersberg/Schiebroek exit), making it easy to reach by car.


Book your appointment via the contact form and give your guitar the care it deserves!

At Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam our luthiers give you a free ‘Instrument Passport’ with every guitar or bass setup – perfect for keeping track of your instrument maintenance history.

New: a free
Instrument Passport


From now on you receive a free Instrument Passport with every setup – a maintenance booklet that clearly details how your guitar or bass has been set up. We will log exactly what type of maintenance we carried out and by whom it has been done, giving you full insight into your instrument’s maintenance history. If you ever decide to sell your instrument, it’s also a great way to show potential buyers that your instrument has been properly taken care of.

FAQ – All about
guitar maintenance

  • What is Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam?

    Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam is your go-to destination for expert guitar maintenance in the Rotterdam area, just four minutes from the A16 Hillegersberg/Schiebroek exit. Ideal for guitarists in and around Rotterdam. From Rotterdam Lansingerland (Berkel, Bergschenhoek and Bleiswijk), Pijnacker, Schiedam, Overschie and Capelle aan den IJssel, our workshop is less than a fifteen minute drive away. Guitarists from Zoetermeer, Delft, Vlaardingen, Ridderkerk, Krimpen aan den IJssel and Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel can reach us in around twenty minutes. From Dordrecht, The Hague, Gouda and Hellevoetsluis, we’re just a thirty minute drive away.


    We specialise in professional setups, maintenance, repairs, restorations and modifications for all types of guitars and basses. Will we see you soon?

  • How do I know if my guitar or bass needs a setup?

    If your instrument plays too heavy, if you notice fret buzz or if certain notes sound out of tune, it’s time for a setup. Even brand new guitars and basses benefit from a professional setup. We’ll help you to get the most out of your instrument.

  • How is a guitar or bass set up?

    Every guitar is carefully set up to suit your playing style and preferences. Everything is customised according to your taste – from the truss rod in the neck to setting the pickup height and checking the electronics. Let us know what kind of music you play, who your guitar heroes are, what tunings you use and which strings you prefer. We’ll deliver the perfect setup – tailored to you and your instrument.

  • How much does a setup cost and how does the payment work?

    A complete setup costs €75,- and includes changing the strings, setting the action, pickup height and truss rod, intonating the bridge saddles, checking and if needed cleaning the electronics and potentiometers, cleaning and conditioning the fretboard, cleaning and polishing the frets and cleaning the body. Please see our services for a full overview.


    When collecting your instrument, you can pay via an online payment link. Cash payment is also possible. If you require a VAT-invoice, please let us know and we will send it to you by e-mail.

  • How can I make an appointment to set up my instrument?

    You can easily book an appointment online with our Rotterdam-based luthier using the booking form. Let us know what guitar you have and what work needs to be done – we’ll take care of the rest. We work without waiting lists and typically have availability right away.


  • How long does a guitar setup take?

    We don’t work with waiting lists, so you can book your appointment right away. In most cases, your instrument is ready within 1 to 2 working days. Need it sooner? No worries, choose our same-day service for a €25,- surcharge and we’ll make sure your guitar is ready that very day!

  • Where in Rotterdam are you located and what are your opening hours?

    You’ll find us at Hectorstraat 11-A in Rotterdam, just four minutes from the A16 Hillegersberg/Schiebroek exit. Ideal for guitarists based around Rotterdam. From Rotterdam Lansingerland (Berkel, Bergschenhoek and Bleiswijk), Pijnacker, Schiedam, Overschie and Capelle aan den IJssel, our workshop is about a fifteen minute drive away. Guitarists from Zoetermeer, Delft, Vlaardingen, Ridderkerk, Krimpen aan den IJssel and Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel can reach us in twenty minutes. From Dordrecht, The Hague, Gouda and Hellevoetsluis, we’re only a thirty minute drive away. Free parking is available on the street.


    Please note: we work by appointment only. Let us know in the booking form when you’d like to drop off your guitar, and we’ll find a time that works for you.

Meet Leon van der Meer, the luthier behind Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam.

Meet Leon from
Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam


Looking for the perfect setup for your guitar or bass in Rotterdam? Our Rotterdam-based luthier, Leon, is ready to help. A properly set up guitar simply sounds better and plays far more easily. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, rehearse regularly or play at home for the love of it, you’ll notice the difference in playability, comfort and resonance immediately. Your guitar is a true passion here.


Leon is likely one of the only specialists in the Randstad who looks at your instrument through the eyes of a furniture maker, listens with the ears of an audio engineer and performs setups with the precision of an audiologist. His foundation began with technical training in furniture making, specialising in wooden musical instrument construction. As a qualified Audio Engineer (SAE) and musician with over thirty years of experience, he understands that great recordings and live sound always start at the source. A guitar should therefore sound clean, open and transparent. Thanks to his background as an audiologist and owner of Minerva Hoortechniek, he also has in-depth knowledge of human hearing and acoustics.


In addition to regular maintenance and professional setups, you can visit us for specialised fretwork, guitar/bass modifications and repairs. From slotting a bone nut to assembling and soldering your custom Warmoth or Allparts projects, we’ve got you covered. Another passion of Leon: bringing vintage guitars, including Japanese models, back to life. Musicians from across the Randstad trust this craftsmanship, from The Hague and Zoetermeer to Delft, Vlaardingen, Dordrecht and Gouda. Our workshop is conveniently located near the A16 (Hillegersberg/Schiebroek exit), making it easy to reach by car.


Book your appointment via the contact form and give your guitar the care it deserves!

New: a free Instrument Passport


From now on you receive a free Instrument Passport with every setup – a maintenance booklet that clearly details how your guitar or bass has been set up. We will log exactly what type of maintenance we carried out and by whom it has been done, giving you full insight into your instrument’s maintenance history. If you ever decide to sell your instrument, it’s also a great way to show potential buyers that your instrument has been properly taken care of.

At Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam our luthiers give you a free ‘Instrument Passport’ with every guitar or bass setup – perfect for keeping track of your instrument maintenance history.

FAQ – All about guitar maintenance

  • What is Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam?

    Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam is your go-to destination for expert guitar maintenance in the Rotterdam area, just four minutes from the A16 Hillegersberg/Schiebroek exit. Ideal for guitarists in and around Rotterdam. From Rotterdam Lansingerland (Berkel, Bergschenhoek and Bleiswijk), Pijnacker, Schiedam, Overschie and Capelle aan den IJssel, our workshop is less than a fifteen minute drive away. Guitarists from Zoetermeer, Delft, Vlaardingen, Ridderkerk, Krimpen aan den IJssel and Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel can reach us in around twenty minutes. From Dordrecht, The Hague, Gouda and Hellevoetsluis, we’re just a thirty minute drive away.


    We specialise in professional setups, maintenance, repairs, restorations and modifications for all types of guitars and basses. Will we see you soon?

  • How do I know if my guitar or bass needs a setup?

    If your instrument plays too heavy, if you notice fret buzz or if certain notes sound out of tune, it’s time for a setup. Even brand new guitars and basses benefit from a professional setup. We’ll help you to get the most out of your instrument.

  • How is a guitar or bass guitar set up?

    Every guitar is carefully set up to suit your playing style and preferences. Everything is customised according to your taste – from the truss rod in the neck to setting the pickup height and checking the electronics. Let us know what kind of music you play, who your guitar heroes are, what tunings you use and which strings you prefer. We’ll deliver the perfect setup – tailored to you and your instrument.

  • How much does a setup cost and how does the payment work?

    A complete setup costs €75,- and includes changing the strings, setting the action, pickup height and truss rod, intonating the bridge saddles, checking and if needed cleaning the electronics and potentiometers, cleaning and conditioning the fretboard, cleaning and polishing the frets and cleaning the body. Please see our services for a full overview.


    When collecting your instrument, you can pay via an online payment link. Cash payment is also possible. If you require a VAT-invoice, please let us know and we will send it to you by e-mail.

  • How can I make an appointment to set up my instrument?

    You can easily book an appointment online with our Rotterdam-based luthier using the booking form. Let us know what guitar you have and what work needs to be done – we’ll take care of the rest. We work without waiting lists and typically have availability right away.

  • How long does a guitar setup take?

    We don’t work with waiting lists, so you can book your appointment right away. In most cases, your instrument is ready within 1 to 2 working days. Need it sooner? No worries, choose our same-day service for a €25,- surcharge and we’ll make sure your guitar is ready that very day!

  • Where in Rotterdam are you located and what are your opening hours?

    You’ll find us at Hectorstraat 11-A in Rotterdam, just four minutes from the A16 Hillegersberg/Schiebroek exit. Ideal for guitarists based around Rotterdam. From Rotterdam Lansingerland (Berkel, Bergschenhoek and Bleiswijk), Pijnacker, Schiedam, Overschie and Capelle aan den IJssel, our workshop is about a fifteen minute drive away. Guitarists from Zoetermeer, Delft, Vlaardingen, Ridderkerk, Krimpen aan den IJssel and Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel can reach us in twenty minutes. From Dordrecht, The Hague, Gouda and Hellevoetsluis, we’re only a thirty minute drive away. Free parking is available on the street.


    Please note: we work by appointment only. Let us know in the booking form when you’d like to drop off your guitar, and we’ll find a time that works for you.

New: a free
Instrument Passport


From now on you receive a free Instrument Passport with every setup – a maintenance booklet that clearly details how your guitar or bass has been set up. We will log exactly what type of maintenance we carried out and by whom it has been done, giving you full insight into your instrument’s maintenance history. If you ever decide to sell your instrument, it’s also a great way to show potential buyers that your instrument has been properly taken care of.

At Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam our luthiers give you a free ‘Instrument Passport’ with every guitar or bass setup – perfect for keeping track of your instrument maintenance history.

FAQ – All about
guitar maintenance

  • What is Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam?

    Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam is your go-to destination for expert guitar maintenance in the Rotterdam area, just four minutes from the A16 Hillegersberg/Schiebroek exit. Ideal for guitarists in and around Rotterdam. From Rotterdam Lansingerland (Berkel, Bergschenhoek and Bleiswijk), Pijnacker, Schiedam, Overschie and Capelle aan den IJssel, our workshop is less than a fifteen minute drive away. Guitarists from Zoetermeer, Delft, Vlaardingen, Ridderkerk, Krimpen aan den IJssel and Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel can reach us in around twenty minutes. From Dordrecht, The Hague, Gouda and Hellevoetsluis, we’re just a thirty minute drive away.


    We specialise in professional setups, maintenance, repairs, restorations and modifications for all types of guitars and basses. Will we see you soon?

  • How do I know if my guitar or bass needs a setup?

    If your instrument plays too heavy, if you notice fret buzz or if certain notes sound out of tune, it’s time for a setup. Even brand new guitars and basses benefit from a professional setup. We’ll help you to get the most out of your instrument.

  • How is a guitar or bass set up?

    Every guitar is carefully set up to suit your playing style and preferences. Everything is customised according to your taste – from the truss rod in the neck to setting the pickup height and checking the electronics. Let us know what kind of music you play, who your guitar heroes are, what tunings you use and which strings you prefer. We’ll deliver the perfect setup – tailored to you and your instrument.

  • How much does a setup cost and how does the payment work?

    A complete setup costs €75,- and includes changing the strings, setting the action, pickup height and truss rod, intonating the bridge saddles, checking and if needed cleaning the electronics and potentiometers, cleaning and conditioning the fretboard, cleaning and polishing the frets and cleaning the body. Please see our services for a full overview.


    When collecting your instrument, you can pay via an online payment link. Cash payment is also possible. If you require a VAT-invoice, please let us know and we will send it to you by e-mail.

  • How can I make an appointment to set up my instrument?

    You can easily book an appointment online with our Rotterdam-based luthier using the booking form. Let us know what guitar you have and what work needs to be done – we’ll take care of the rest. We work without waiting lists and typically have availability right away.

  • How long does a guitar setup take?

    We don’t work with waiting lists, so you can book your appointment right away. In most cases, your instrument is ready within 1 to 2 working days. Need it sooner? No worries, choose our same-day service for a €25,- surcharge and we’ll make sure your guitar is ready that very day!

  • Where in Rotterdam are you located and what are your opening hours?

    You’ll find us at Hectorstraat 11-A in Rotterdam, just four minutes from the A16 Hillegersberg/Schiebroek exit. Ideal for guitarists based around Rotterdam. From Rotterdam Lansingerland (Berkel, Bergschenhoek and Bleiswijk), Pijnacker, Schiedam, Overschie and Capelle aan den IJssel, our workshop is about a fifteen minute drive away. Guitarists from Zoetermeer, Delft, Vlaardingen, Ridderkerk, Krimpen aan den IJssel and Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel can reach us in twenty minutes. From Dordrecht, The Hague, Gouda and Hellevoetsluis, we’re only a thirty minute drive away. Free parking is available on the street.


    Please note: we work by appointment only. Let us know in the booking form when you’d like to drop off your guitar, and we’ll find a time that works for you.

What musicians say about our services

What musicians say
about our services

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“Nice guy, and he does great work! My bass sounds and plays great. Communication was super during the entire process."

– Matthijs

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“My guitar was set up perfectly by Leon. My advice: absolutely come here, it's definitely worth it and I will surely be back!"

– Casper

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“Leon worked on both my acoustic and electric bass guitars. Excellent work, and everything was ready within a couple days!"

– Keyana

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“Nice guy, and he does great work! My bass sounds and plays great. Communication was super during the entire process."

– Matthijs

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“My guitar was set up perfectly by Leon. My advice: absolutely come here, it's definitely worth it and I will surely be back!"

– Casper

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“Leon worked on both my acoustic and electric bass guitars. Excellent work, and everything was ready within a couple days!"

– Keyana

Book your guitar setup in 1 minute


Give your instrument the care it deserves by booking an appointment online with our Rotterdam-based luthier.
We don’t work with waiting lists and typically have availability right away.

Neem contact met ons op

You can find us here:
Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam

Hectorstraat 11-A, 3054 PC Rotterdam

Please note: we work by appointment only.

Book your guitar setup
in 1 minute


Give your instrument the care it deserves by booking an appointment online with our Rotterdam-based luthier. We don’t work with waiting lists and typically have availability right away.

Neem contact met ons op

You can find us here:
Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam

Hectorstraat 11-A, 3054 PC Rotterdam

Please note: we work by appointment only.

Book your guitar setup
in 1 minute


Give your instrument the care it deserves by booking an appointment online with our Rotterdam-based luthier. We don’t work with waiting lists and typically have availability right away.

Neem contact met ons op

You can find us here:
Gitaar Afstellen Rotterdam

Hectorstraat 11-A, 3054 PC Rotterdam

Please note: we work by appointment only.

Our luthiers use a nourishing guitar fretboard wax with every setup, to ensure your fretboard will look, feel and play like new.

New:
Premium guitar care
in a handy tin


Great news! We've launched our very own line of guitar care products in collaboration with Wheel of Fifths. Our nourishing fretboard wax is carefully developed to clean, nourish and protect your instrument. Want to stain your fretboard? Try our stain wax, designed to give your fretboard a vintage look and feel.


Our selection:


Both products are available via Wheel of Fifths. For more information, check out the website or ask your question via the contact form.

The Wheel of Fifths Songwriting Tool, which is based on the circle of fifths, helps you write songs and understand intervals, major and minor scales, keys, chords, chord progressions and much more.

See also:
Learn music theory with
Wheel of Fifths


Wheel of Fifths is an online community for musicians. Our innovative tools bring music theory to life and are designed to make learning music theory both fun and accessible.

Discover the Wheel of Fifths Songwriting Tool, which is based on the circle of fifths. This visual tool helps you write songs and understand intervals, major and minor scales and keys, chords, chord progressions and much more. Whether you're a songwriter, producer, beginning musician or a well-versed music teacher – our tools are designed to support your creativity at home, in the studio and during music class.


Want to know more? Visit the website or follow Wheel of Fifths on Instagram.

Our luthiers use a nourishing guitar fretboard wax with every setup, to ensure your fretboard will look, feel and play like new.

New:
Premium guitar care
in a handy tin


Great news! We've launched our very own line of guitar care products in collaboration with Wheel of Fifths. Our nourishing fretboard wax is carefully developed to clean, nourish and protect your instrument. Want to stain your fretboard? Try our stain wax, designed to give your fretboard a vintage look and feel.


Our selection:


Both products are available via Wheel of Fifths. For more information, check out the website or ask your question via the contact form.

The Wheel of Fifths Songwriting Tool, which is based on the circle of fifths, helps you write songs and understand intervals, major and minor scales, keys, chords, chord progressions and much more.

See also:
Learn music theory with
Wheel of Fifths


Wheel of Fifths is an online community for musicians. Our innovative tools bring music theory to life and are designed to make learning music theory both fun and accessible.

Discover the Wheel of Fifths Songwriting Tool, which is based on the circle of fifths. This visual tool helps you write songs and understand intervals, major and minor scales and keys, chords, chord progressions and much more. Whether you're a songwriter, producer, beginning musician or a well-versed music teacher – our tools are designed to support your creativity at home, in the studio and during music class.

Want to know more? Visit the website or follow Wheel of Fifths on Instagram.

Our luthiers use a nourishing guitar fretboard wax with every setup, to ensure your fretboard will look, feel and play like new.

New:
Premium guitar care
in a handy tin


Great news! We've launched our very own line of guitar care products in collaboration with Wheel of Fifths. Our nourishing fretboard wax is carefully developed to clean, nourish and protect your instrument. Want to stain your fretboard? Try our stain wax, designed to give your fretboard a vintage look and feel.


Our selection:


Both products are available via Wheel of Fifths. For more information, check out the website or ask your question via the contact form.

The Wheel of Fifths Songwriting Tool, which is based on the circle of fifths, helps you write songs and understand intervals, major and minor scales, keys, chords, chord progressions and much more.

See also:
Learn music theory with
Wheel of Fifths


Wheel of Fifths is an online community for musicians. Our innovative tools bring music theory to life and are designed to make learning music theory both fun and accessible.

Discover the Wheel of Fifths Songwriting Tool, which is based on the circle of fifths. This visual tool helps you write songs and understand intervals, major and minor scales and keys, chords, chord progressions and much more. Whether you're a songwriter, producer, beginning musician or a well-versed music teacher – our tools are designed to support your creativity at home, in the studio and during music class.

Want to know more? Visit the website or follow Wheel of Fifths on Instagram.