Professional Ukulele Setup & Quality Control from The Island Bazaar
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Three levels of quality control, minor adjustments, and full ukulele setup
Island Bazaar goes the extra mile to make sure your new uke plays and sounds great. Each one undergoes careful quality control and setup for top performance.
Basic QC (FREE)
Each ukulele is carefully checked for basic quality control: Assess for any surface imperfections, double-check the straightness of the neck, and verify that the bridge is firmly in place.
Intermediate QC + Nut/Bridge Adjustment + $75
Our team knows that the key to better playability lies in adjusting the string height. That's why our service not only covers all the basic QC steps, but also pays close attention to the nut and bridge, guaranteeing that you get the perfect string action. Too high and it's uncomfortable to play, too low and you get fret buzz - that's where our feeler gauges come in, ensuring the strings are just right for comfortable playing without any annoying buzz. This is especially important for ukes in the low- to mid-price range, which often come with high string action to prevent fret buzz. Our intermediate QC also includes checking for cosmetic defects, making sure the neck and bridge are straight and securely attached, and adjusting the nut slots, bridge, and string height.
Full Setup + $125
Our Comprehensive Setup takes your ukulele's playability, sound, and appearance to new heights. Besides the Basic QC and string height tweaks, we address any imperfections in the frets and fretboard. Many new ukuleles may have inconsistent fret shapes or sharp edges, which can hinder your enjoyment. Lucky for you, we: Level frets for consistent and proper pyramid shape Remove those pesky sharp fret edges Recrown frets Sand, polish, and clean the fretboard The end result? A smoother, fully functional, and visually stunning instrument that often exceeds factory standards. The Comprehensive Setup includes all that, plus: Checking for any cosmetic defects Straightening the neck Making sure the bridge is securely attached Adjusting nut slots, bridge, and string height Leveling frets Removing sharp fret edges Recrowning frets Sanding, polishing, and cleaning the fretboard.
