How to Ship Your Guitar

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Expert Setups & Repairs – Shipped Right to Our Shop

Send your guitar or bass to the pros — we make it easy, fast, and safe.
Whether it needs a setup, fretwork, or full electronics overhaul, our team will get it playing its absolute best.

💡 How It Works

  1. Pack It Up

    • Order a shipping box (we’ll show you where) and pack your guitar securely.

    • Use bubble wrap inside the case and mark the box FRAGILE.

  2. Buy & Print Your Label

    • Go to PirateShip.com to buy and print your own shipping label.

    • They offer discounted UPS and USPS rates and handle insurance directly.

  3. We Repair & Return It

    • When it arrives, we’ll inspect it, confirm the work needed, and get your approval before starting.

    • Most jobs are completed and shipped back within 10–18 days total, after receving.

🛠 Included Services

  • MasterPro Setups – full inspection, neck relief, action, intonation, and everything affecting playability.

  • Fretwork – leveling, crowning, and polishing to remove buzz and dead spots.

  • Nut Work – precision-cut nuts for perfect intonation and smooth tuning.

  • Electronics Repair – noisy jacks, dead pickups, switch and pot replacements.

🛠 Extra Services

  • Structural Repairs – headstock cracks, bridge reglues, acoustic top issues: +$150

  • Full Refrets – +$350

Each instrument is bench-tested and guaranteed to play beautifully before we ship it back.

📦 Need a Shipping Box?

We’ve made that part easy too — no special kit required.
Visit our Ship Your Guitar Safely page for direct links to boxes and bubble wrap from Amazon, Walmart, and eBay.

You’ll find exact sizes for electric, acoustic, and bass guitars, plus a printable checklist to make packing foolproof.

⚙️ Why Choose Nationwide Guitar Repair?

  • Over 10 Years’ Experience – Expert repairs by seasoned techs.

  • Top-Quality Workmanship – Every instrument fully tested and setup to professional specs.

  • Transparent Pricing – No surprises — flat rates + we confirm before doing any work.

  • Safe & Insured Shipping – You control the label and insurance with PirateShip.

  • 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed – If something’s not right, we make it right.

📞 Have Questions?

We’re real people, not a warehouse.
Text or call (727) 228-0125 and you’ll reach our Clearwater, Florida shop — the same team that’ll handle your setup &repair.

🪶 Ready to Get Started?

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