Master Guitar Setup & Technical Repair
World-Class Guitar Setups & Custom Electronics in Orlando
50 Years of Veteran Precision — Boston to Orlando
From Years of playing clubs and major venues as well as teaching at Berklee , Chris McDermott brings a half-century of hands-on luthier mastery gained through his own meiculous standards and handed down knowledge of world class luthiers in Boston.
Every guitar is a precision instrument down to the most minute measurements. Whether you play jazz, blues, rock, or classical- Fingerstyle or with a pick, your setup should feel effortless and sound exactly right. Chris works on every instrument personally for a limited small clientele —no apprentices, no shortcuts, no long waiting list.
Service Menu A
Structural & Mechanical
Precision Setup
Full action adjustment, intonation calibration, truss rod optimization, and string height dialed to your playing style and string gauge.
Fretwork & Neck Geometry
Fret leveling, crowning, and edge dressing to eliminate buzz and restore smooth playability across the entire neck.
Nut & Bridge Engineering
Custom nut slot filing, saddle shaping, and bridge adjustment for optimal string break angle, sustain, and tuning stability.
Service Menu B
Custom Electronics & Silent Performance
Custom Rewiring
Complete circuit rewiring using premium-grade wire and components for cleaner signal path and improved tonal response.
Component Upgrades
Boutique potentiometers, capacitors, and switching upgrades that transform your guitar's voice without altering its character.
Studio-Grade Shielding
Copper foil shielding and star-grounding to eliminate hum and interference — essential for recording and quiet live performance.
The Master Bench Standard
Player-Centric Approach
Every setup is calibrated to your specific playing style, genre, and string preference — not a generic factory spec.
No Compromises
Chris works on every instrument personally. No apprentices, no shortcuts. Your guitar gets the same attention as a touring professional's.
50-Year Credential
Decades of experience spanning concert stages, recording studios, and elite music institutions inform every adjustment made at this bench.
Direct-to-player rates
Transparent Bench Pricing
World-class luthier techniques shouldn't carry corporate music store markups. Get elite-tier workbench precision right here in Orlando for a fair, direct-to-player rate.
*Prices represent expert technical labor. Strings, specialized components, or hardware upgrades are provided at cost or supplied by the player.
Ready to experience what a true professional setup feels like? Schedule a bench consultation and let Chris transform your guitar's playability.
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