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INSTRUMENT SETUPS

A professional setup to your guitar, bass or other stringed instrument can literally wake up an instrument that is, what we refer to as, a ‘sleeper’. Do you struggle with keeping your instrument in tune? Is it difficult to play? Despite what you may have paid, does your guitar seem to lack that ‘magic’ or ‘spark’?

SETUPS, CRACK REPAIR, NECK RESETS & MORE

Often, factories just don’t have the time to truly dial in every instrument they sell; a setup on a new guitar is almost always a given and can truly inspire you to want to play it.

Click the button below for a complete list of our rates and services incluading: re-fretting, fret-dressing, neck resets, electronics, buzzing, bridge, nut & saddle repair and more…

TESTIMONIALS

AN ABSOLUTE GEM...

EVERY NOTE SINGS WITH CLARITY, AND THE RESPONSIVENESS OF THE GUITAR MAKES IT A DREAM TO PLAY. WHETHER YOU'RE STRUMMING CHORDS OR DIVING INTO FAST INTRICATE LEADS, THE PLAYABILITY OF THIS INSTRUMENT IS FLAWLESS.

DAVID JARRETT / PENNSYLVANIA, USA
~Proud owner of two Modèle Vagabond and one Modèle Nomade Guitars.

WHY A WHITNEY GUITAR?

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Finest Tonewoods

Tonewoods are complex and mysterious, with environmental conditions, genetics, tree age, growth patterns, grain orientation, and curing conditions affecting their tonal properties and how they respond. Careful consideration is 

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Design Elegance

Elegance is recognizable by its graceful and harmonious form. It is characterized by the flowing lines and complementary colors and proportions. A sense of completeness and balance is felt when no addition or subtraction is needed. Elegance is achieved when form and function harmonize and become inseparable.

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Hand Crafted

Handcrafting the guitar with traditional tools guarantees that each component is precisely fitted, and every detail is meticulously finished to produce the best sounding guitar.

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Responsive Design

When building a highly responsive guitar, two dominant factors must be considered: the weight and stiffness of the soundboard. These factors play a crucial role in determining the volume and tonal properties of the instrument.

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Modern Construction

Innovative approaches are implemented into the construction process. Many of our guitars have structured sides and bolt-on-bolt-off necks with carbon fiber reinforcements. These features contribute to improved tonal output and increased instrument durability.

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Custom Options

From soundports and arm bevels to Florentine cutaways and custom inlays, a wide range of options are available to help you design your ideal guitar. For more information, please do not hesitate to reach out.

FAQs

Commission your own Whitney Guitar.

INSPIRED?

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