A setup is routine maintenance and care for guitars, basses, and ukuleles.  It’s important to understand why and when you’ll need one and what to expect from the process.

If you live in Chicago or someplace with a similar climate, you see a lot of seasonal change in temperature and humidity.  One common symptom is something called “fret sprout.”  

I have to ask: why are custom builds so often just knock-offs of the old classics?  This is a serious question. Isn’t there room in the market for some originality?