STRUGGLING SQUIRE

[rayc]

I attempted all things but didn't have a great deal of success. I found a luthier two towns over, did a little back ground digging etc. He builds acoustics mainly but also electrics and does set ups for both. He runs building courses etc.
Once I was happy that he wasn't shonky I gave him the Squire & Epiphone Sheraton II to work on.
The Squire because it's a basher and should be playable & the Epi because I've not enjoyed playing it for some reason. It has spent most of its 20 years in a case.
I have them back as of yesterday morning. The bolt issue properly dealt with, a slight adjustment to nut height on two strings and action a little lower as well as pick up heights tweaked. Intonation set. It sounds & feels good again. No neck profile issue he said. The Epiphone had a neck profile adjustment, string height/action adjustment, intonation and pickup adjustments done. It is a surprise to me how different the guitar is now: easy to play, fun to play, I look forward to playing it again, soon.
I tested the squire by tracking some accents for a song I'm working one and working up the neck - no probs.
US$198 or UK 156 for two guitars picked up & delivered seems like a good deal when they both play well.

[rayc]

He's in Cooroy.
Garry "Gaz" Walton.
https://www.facebook.com/Waltonguitars/
gazwaltonmusic@gmail.com
I don't follow a Cooran page...I suppose I ought.
Mr Walton seems genuine enough, the cost - given pick up & delivery - was good and both guitars are better for the experience...though it's only a day later. The luthier I used in Thirroul was a disaster...it seems all trades are a matter of trial & error though we've been lucky.

[muttley]

I attempted all things but didn't have a great deal of success. I found a luthier two towns over, did a little back ground digging etc. He builds acoustics mainly but also electrics and does set ups for both. He runs building courses etc.
Once I was happy that he wasn't shonky I gave him the Squire & Epiphone Sheraton II to work on.
The Squire because it's a basher and should be playable & the Epi because I've not enjoyed playing it for some reason. It has spent most of its 20 years in a case.
I have them back as of yesterday morning. The bolt issue properly dealt with, a slight adjustment to nut height on two strings and action a little lower as well as pick up heights tweaked. Intonation set. It sounds & feels good again. No neck profile issue he said. The Epiphone had a neck profile adjustment, string height/action adjustment, intonation and pickup adjustments done. It is a surprise to me how different the guitar is now: easy to play, fun to play, I look forward to playing it again, soon.
I tested the squire by tracking some accents for a song I'm working one and working up the neck - no probs.
US$198 or UK 156 for two guitars picked up & delivered seems like a good deal when they both play well.

That is about what I would charge plus strings of choice and any identified extras during the process.

[Tadpui]

That's great to hear @rayc! Glad that they're playing well and they're back in spec. Sometimes it's just worth it to have an experienced pro take care of things. I actually like taking my guitars to a pro, even though I can do most of the setup stuff myself. I get to help support a local small business, and I get reliable setups...win/win!