Guitar Setup — $135
Every setup at VERA Guitars receives the same attention to detail we give our custom instruments.
What's included:
- Truss rod, nut slots, and bridge adjustment
- Action and intonation correction
- Fretboard cleaning and conditioning
- Complete fret polish for smooth playability
- Pickup height and balance adjustment
- Electronics and jack cleaning for silent operation
- Hardware inspection and maintenance
- Final play test through an amplifier
Each guitar is inspected, adjusted, and tested to play its absolute best before it leaves the bench. Whether it's your everyday Strat or a custom shop acoustic, our setup process brings out its true potential — tone, tuning stability, and effortless feel.
Recommended: Every 6–12 months for all electric and acoustic guitars
Plek Setup — $355
For those who demand microscopic accuracy, we offer the only Plek Station in Charlotte.
Using laser-guided scanning, the Plek measures your neck and fretwork under full string tension, then machines each fret to within thousandths of an inch. After leveling and crowning, we perform a complete manual setup and play test to ensure unmatched precision and feel.
The result is a setup so consistent and smooth it redefines what "perfect action" feels like.
Ideal for: Professionals, collectors, and serious players who want the ultimate performance
Plek-Cut Bone Nut Replacement — $150
Each replacement nut is made from genuine bone and precision-cut using our Plek Station. The Plek measures the instrument and cuts each nut slot based on the individual guitar’s setup, string gauge and fretboard geometry.
Why bone?
Bone provides excellent durability, tuning stability and string vibration transfer. Combined with the accuracy of the Plek, it allows us to achieve consistent string spacing and precise action at the nut.
Our process:
- Carefully remove the existing nut
- Fit a genuine bone blank to the instrument
- Scan and measure the instrument using the Plek
- Calculate the correct nut-slot depth for each string
- Precision-cut the string slots using the Plek
- Shape and polish the nut for a clean, finished appearance
- Check string spacing, tuning stability and action
- Perform a final playability inspection
Recommended for:
Instruments with worn, chipped, poorly cut or synthetic factory nuts, as well as players looking for improved tuning stability, consistent string height and better overall playability.
Saddle Replacement — $80
Each saddle replacement is hand-crafted from genuine bone and custom-fit to your instrument's bridge for optimal tone and playability.
Unlike factory-molded or synthetic saddles, a hand-cut bone saddle delivers richer resonance, improved sustain, and better string balance — especially on acoustic guitars where tone transfer matters most.
Our technicians shape and contour each saddle by hand to match your guitar's exact radius and action preferences, ensuring precise intonation and a smooth, buzz-free response.
Recommended for: Cracked or worn saddles, or upgrading from synthetic materials to enhance tone, volume, and tuning stability
Restring & Cleaning — $35
A fresh set of strings and a professional cleaning can completely revive your guitar's feel and tone.
What's included:
- Complete string removal
- Fretboard cleaning and conditioning
- Light fret polish
- Full wipe-down of body, hardware, and electronics
- Restring with your preferred gauge and brand
- String stretching and stabilization
- Tuning to pitch
Perfect for maintaining your instrument between setups or before a performance.
Recommended: Every few months for regular players or anytime your strings begin to dull or corrode
Pickup Replacement — $50 per component
Whether you're upgrading to a new set of humbuckers, single-coils, or active electronics, our service ensures your wiring and installation are done cleanly, safely, and to factory spec.
What's included:
- Hand installation with proper soldering and lead routing
- Height adjustment for balanced output and tone
- Polarity, phase, and grounding testing to eliminate noise
- Final testing through an amplifier
Covers single pickup swaps or full sets.
Recommended for: Players upgrading tone, swapping configurations, or replacing faulty pickups
Acoustic Guitar Pickup Replacement — $100
Transform your acoustic guitar into a reliable stage or studio instrument with a professionally installed pickup system.
We carefully fit and wire each unit — whether it's an undersaddle, soundhole, or internal microphone system — to preserve the instrument's natural resonance and clarity.
What's included:
- Precise saddle seating for accurate string balance
- Clean cable routing and secure jack mounting
- Hand-soldered wiring, neatly dressed inside the body
- Testing through acoustic amp or PA for consistent output
Recommended for: Players adding amplification for live performance or upgrading from outdated systems
Custom Modifications
Call for quotes on custom work and specialized modifications.
