Ukulele Setup and Repair | Island Bazaar Ukes Online and Retail Store

🔧 Professional Ukulele Setup Services

Expert Setup for Peak Playability – Only at Island Bazaar Ukuleles

Your ukulele should feel as good as it sounds. That’s why every instrument sold at Island Bazaar Ukuleles receives expert care before it ever reaches your hands. Whether you’re buying a beginner model or a collector-grade Hawaiian uke, our three-tier ukulele setup service ensures optimum performance and comfort.

Unlike most stores that ship instruments “as-is,” we provide hands-on adjustments that elevate tone, playability, and feel— making your uke truly stage-ready.

✅ Why Ukulele Setup Matters

Even top brands like Kanileʻa, Kamaka, KoAloha, Kala, and Ohana follow factory settings designed for safety during shipping — not necessarily for ideal playability. String height (action), fret edges, and nut adjustments can make a big difference in how easily and comfortably your ukulele plays.

Our expert team inspects, adjusts, and refines every instrument using professional tools and years of hands-on experience.

🟢 Basic Quality Control (FREE with Purchase)

Every ukulele purchased at Island Bazaar receives a FREE Basic QC inspection, which includes:

• ✔️ Cosmetic inspection (check for blemishes or damage)

• ✔️ Neck straightness check

• ✔️ Bridge alignment and security

This ensures your instrument meets baseline quality standards — perfect for players who want a reliable, playable uke right out of the box.

🟡 Intermediate Setup – Nut & Bridge Adjustment

$75
Ideal for mid-range and beginner ukuleles with high string action

This service includes everything from Basic QC plus precision nut and bridge adjustments — the most impactful upgrade to your uke’s playability.

🔧 Why It Matters:

• High strings = harder to play

• Low strings = fret buzz

• Proper action = smooth, comfortable playing across the fretboard

Using professional feeler gauges and tools, we carefully adjust the nut slots and saddle height to eliminate discomfort without sacrificing tone.

Includes:

• ✔️ Cosmetic inspection

• ✔️ Neck and bridge check

• ✔️ Nut slot adjustment

• ✔️ Saddle/bridge shaping

• ✔️ Full string height optimization

🔴 Full Ukulele Setup – Fret & Fretboard Work

$125
Best for high-end or performance-level ukuleles

Our Full Setup is the most comprehensive level of ukulele setup service available. It includes all Basic and Intermediate steps, plus detailed fretwork and fretboard refinement for elite-level comfort and clarity.

🛠️ What We Do:

• Level and reshape frets for even tone and response

• Remove sharp fret edges that dig into your fingers

• Recrown frets for smooth transitions

• Sand, clean, and polish the fretboard for visual and tonal clarity

Full Setup Includes:

• ✔️ Cosmetic inspection

• ✔️ Neck and bridge alignment

• ✔️ Nut and saddle adjustments

• ✔️ String action refinement

• ✔️ Fret leveling

• ✔️ Edge smoothing

• ✔️ Fret recrowning

• ✔️ Fretboard sanding, oiling, and polishing

🎸 When Should You Get a Professional Ukulele Setup?

• You're experiencing fret buzz or difficulty pressing strings

• You’ve purchased a mid-range or entry-level ukulele with high action

• You play frequently and want a comfortable, stage-ready instrument

• You own a premium ukulele and want it to reach its full tonal potential

📍 Get Setup Service at Island Bazaar Ukuleles

Visit us at our retail store in Huntington Beach, CA, or contact us for more info about adding a professional setup to your online order.

📞 (714) 843-9350
📧 info@islandbazaarukes.com

We proudly serve ukulele players from Orange County, Los Angeles, and nationwide via our online store.