Detail 01
Repair manual, not a setup card
Covers work beyond string changes, so expect procedures that can damage an instrument if rushed.
Product detailSKU #1274034476620
Music SalesComplete Guitar Repair
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Repair reference for guitar owners who want to do their own setups and fixes rather than pay a tech every time.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Owners doing their own setups and fret work
- Hobbyists fixing up cheap or secondhand guitars
- Players who want to understand what a tech is doing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone unwilling to risk mistakes on their own instrument
- Players who only want a quick action or intonation tweak
- Those expecting tools or parts in the box
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Printed book
No video. You interpret photos and diagrams yourself, which is slower for hands-on techniques like fret leveling.
Detail 03
Guitar-focused
Written around guitar construction. Bass, banjo and mandolin work overlaps only partially.
Detail 04
Under $30
Roughly the cost of one professional setup, so it pays back on the first job you do yourself.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No tools included — files, nut slotting and truss rod wrenches cost more than the book
- 02Practice on a cheap guitar before touching an instrument you care about
- 03Some repairs need a workbench, clamps and good light
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need special tools to use this?
Yes, for most jobs. Setups need feeler gauges and the right truss rod wrench; fret and nut work needs files. The book does not include them.
02Can a beginner follow it?
For basics like string changes, cleaning and simple adjustments, yes. Fretwork and finish repair take practice, so start on an instrument you can afford to mar.
03Does it cover electronics and wiring?
It is a complete repair reference for guitar, so the scope is broad rather than limited to one area. Check the contents for the specific job you have in mind.
04Will this work for bass guitar?
Partly. Setup principles carry over, but the book is written around guitar construction, so bass-specific dimensions and hardware are not the focus.
