Check the symptoms in about two minutes. You’ll get an honest next step: keep playing, consider an £85 standard six-string setup, or ask for a Denmark Street appointment with Otto in London.
Check my guitarAnswer from what you can feel and hear. We’ll suggest whether to keep playing, consider a setup or let Otto inspect the guitar first.
This is guidance, not a remote diagnosis. No work is recommended or started without seeing the instrument and agreeing it with you.
The aim is simple: a guitar that feels comfortable, rings clearly and plays in tune. The right work depends on whether the instrument needs adjustment, physical repair or both.
A setup is not one tweak. Otto checks and adjusts the curve of the neck, the string height and the tuning accuracy up the fretboard, then balances them around your instrument, strings, tuning and playing style.
Standard six-string £85 · agreed standard strings included · transport separate
Worn, uneven or sharp frets can cause buzzing, poor note clarity and an inconsistent feel. Otto inspects the fret condition first, explains the appropriate repair and provides a clear quote before any additional work begins.
Repairs and electronics £40 minimum · fixed quote before work; parts identified separately
What the checker can tell you, how setup calibration works and when physical fret repair is a separate job.
No. It is a first check based on common symptoms, not a substitute for seeing and measuring the guitar. If it points to fret wear, damage or an unclear fault, ask for a Denmark Street appointment. Otto will explain and quote any work before it begins.
Calibration is the measured adjustment work inside a professional setup: setting the neck relief, string height and intonation so the guitar feels comfortable and plays accurately. We use plain measurements and your playing preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all factory setting.
Physical fret correction is separate from the £85 standard six-string setup. If the frets need attention, we'll explain and quote the work and ask for approval before starting.
You can arrange a consultation or handover with Otto by appointment at Sixty Sixty Sounds, 28 Denmark Street, London WC2H 8NJ. Optional personal collection and return has a separate postcode-based transport quote.
Tell us about your guitar. The standard six-string setup is £85 with agreed standard strings; we'll confirm its scope and your handover before a booking is agreed.
You can also sit down with Otto for a free consultation, by appointment, at Sixty Sixty Sounds on Denmark Street — London's iconic guitar row.
Questions? Call 020 8040 1883