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Setup prices, agreed standard strings, handover, separately quoted collection and repairs are covered below. Still unsure? Call or send an enquiry.

FAQ

Guitar Setup Questions, Answered

How the fixed-price setup, Denmark Street handover, optional collection and repair quotes work.

01Handover and collection

How does pickup and delivery work?

Handover is available by appointment at Sixty Sixty Sounds, 28 Denmark Street. If you prefer personal collection and return, share your postcode. We'll confirm whether we can cover the journey and quote the two-way transport fee separately before you agree to a booking.

What are your pickup windows?

If you request personal collection, share your postcode and preferred timing. We'll confirm availability, the transport fee and any arrangements before a booking is agreed.

Can you collect in the evening or at weekends?

Tell us what time would suit you when you enquire. We'll confirm whether an appointment or personal collection is available at that time; the enquiry itself does not reserve a slot.

Do I need to be home for pickup and delivery?

Tell us how you would like to hand over and receive the guitar. We'll discuss the practical arrangements before confirming an appointment or any collection and return.

How much notice do you need to book a pickup?

Enquire with your postcode and preferred timing. We'll let you know whether personal collection is available and confirm the separate transport quote before booking.

Is my guitar safe in transit?

If you have questions about how your guitar will be handled or transported, tell us about the instrument when you enquire. We'll discuss the arrangements before you agree to a collection.

02London coverage

Which areas of London do you cover?

You can arrange a Denmark Street handover by appointment. For optional personal collection and return, share your postcode. We'll check whether the journey is available and quote the transport fee separately.

How much does collection and return cost?

Scheduled-route guides for both collection and return are £30 for short-detour local addresses near Denmark Street, £60 broadly in zones 1–2 outside that catchment, and £90 broadly in zones 3–4. Zones 5–6 and dedicated journeys need an individual quote. Your postcode and actual route determine eligibility and the final fee.

Do you charge transport once for several guitars?

When several instruments are collected and returned together at the same address, the transport fee is charged once, subject to handling and vehicle capacity. The setup price applies to each instrument. Share the number and types when you enquire so we can confirm the quote.

03Price and setup scope

Are strings included in the £85 standard setup?

Agreed standard strings are included for a standard six-string electric, acoustic or classical setup at £85. Four-string bass at £95 includes standard roundwound strings. Premium strings and special requests receive a separate quote before booking.

Can I supply my own strings or choose a gauge?

Please mention your preferred strings, gauge and tuning. Agreed standard strings are included in the stated setup prices; premium strings and other special requests are quoted separately before booking.

What does a standard setup include?

The £85 setup is for a standard six-string electric, acoustic or classical guitar with agreed standard strings. Four-string bass is £95 with standard roundwounds; locking-tremolo or 12-string is £105 with standard strings. We confirm the agreed scope before booking. Collection and return costs extra.

Are there any hidden costs or call-out fees?

The stated setup price covers the agreed setup and standard strings for that category, not transport. Personal collection and return is charged separately. Premium strings, extended-range instruments, replacement nuts or saddles, fret correction and structural repairs are quoted before booking.

When and how do I pay?

We'll confirm the payment arrangements along with the work price before a booking is agreed. Sending an enquiry is not a booking or a commitment to pay.

04Repairs & Custom Quotes

What if my guitar needs more than a setup?

Otto handles fret, nut, electronics and other bench repairs. If the guitar needs work beyond the agreed setup, we'll explain it, quote it and ask for your approval before proceeding.

How are custom repair quotes handled?

Tell us about the fault when you enquire. We'll discuss the proposed repair and price with you before it begins. Any additional work is confirmed with you first.

Will you ever do extra work without asking me first?

We confirm the agreed setup and price before booking. Repairs and electronics have a £40 minimum and are fixed-quoted before work, with parts identified separately. We ask before starting any extra work.

05Turnaround, Guitars & Booking

How long does a setup take?

We'll confirm the expected timing for the particular guitar and agreed work before booking. If additional work or parts change it, we'll talk to you first.

Do you work on all guitar types?

Fretwork works on electric, acoustic, classical and bass guitars. Tell us about your instrument and what it needs so we can confirm the right work before booking.

Is there a guarantee on your work?

If something does not feel right after the work, contact us to discuss it. We'll confirm the applicable aftercare terms before you agree to a booking.

How do I book?

Send an enquiry with your instrument, the problem and your preferred handover, or call 020 8040 1883. We'll confirm which setup price applies, any separate transport fee, timing and appointment before a booking is agreed.

06Get In Touch

Ready when you are.

Tell us about your guitar. The standard six-string setup is £85 with agreed standard strings; we'll confirm its scope and your handover before a booking is agreed.

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020 8040 1883
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Handover
Denmark Street
By appointment; collection quoted separately
Hours
Mon–Sat, 9am–6pm
Collection and consultations by arrangement
Prefer to meet in person?

You can also sit down with Otto for a free consultation, by appointment, at Sixty Sixty Sounds on Denmark Street — London's iconic guitar row.

28 Denmark St, London WC2H 8NJ · by appointment
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£85
Standard six-string setup
No booking until you agree
  • ✓Standard six-string setup with agreed standard strings
  • ✓Denmark Street handover by appointment
  • ✓Personal collection and return charged separately
  • ✓Bass £95; locking-tremolo or 12-string £105
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Questions? Call 020 8040 1883