Guitar Repair & Setup in Sparta NJ
Guitar Works of North Jersey provides professional guitar, bass and acoustic instrument repair in Sparta, NJ. Guitar Works specializes in setups, fretwork, structural repairs, electronics, restoration and custom work.
Guitar Works was founded in 1983 in Lake Hiawatha, NJ. Jack Carey set up shop offering guitar repair and bass repair, as well as custom builds for solid body guitars & basses. He moved the operation to Sparta, NJ in 1994, where he’s continued to refine his repair skills and techniques, including servicing banjos and mandolins.
Whether you want your instrument set up for optimum performance or you’re in need of a repair, contact Guitar Works to set up an appointment. We are located in Sparta, NJ, within driving distance of Sussex and Morris County.
REPAIR SERVICES
Guitar Setups
Whether you like low, fast action or a bit more clearance for aggressive playing, we fine-tune every detail so your guitar feels responsive and plays true up and down the neck.
Crack
Repair
We repair cracks with careful cleaning, precise glue work, and cleating or reinforcement from the inside when needed to keep the repair strong and stable for the long term.
Binding Repair
We handle repairs and full replacements with an eye for matching material, color, and grain to keep the look as seamless as possible.bridge repair & fab
We handle everything from bridge reglues and crack repairs on flat-top acoustics to tune-o-matic, tremolo, and hardtail bridge service on electrics.
NECK REPAIRS & SHIMS
From subtle action adjustments to structural neck resets, we specialize in getting your guitar’s playability back to where it should be.Refrets & Recrowning
Whether you have some high loose frets or a fretboard that needs extensive work, we treat every refret as a chance to make your guitar play like new.TRUSS ROD REPLACEMENT
Whether it’s a vintage neck with an aging rod or an instrument that’s seen a rough repair job elsewhere, we’ll get it back to true.Electronic repairs
We handle the full range of electronic work — pot cleaning and replacement, ground wire installation and repair, and pickup installation and swaps.