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Welcome to JD Guitar Setups

 

Hi, I’m Jeremy -  founder of JD Guitar Setups, based in Lancaster, NY. My goal is to ensure your guitar or bass looks, feels, and sounds its best. Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting started, I offer a range of professional services, including:

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• Full instrument setups

• Nut repair and replacement

• Fret leveling, crowning, and replacement

• Bridge and tremolo adjustments

• Pickup installations and wiring diagnostics

 

With over 30 years of experience in the Buffalo music scene — starting from my first live performance at 14 - I understand how frustrating it can be when your gear isn’t performing at its peak. I'm here to bring out the best in your instrument and tailor it to your unique playing style. Let's get your instrument playing the way it should.

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Rock On!

 

Jeremy​
 

About Me

 

I have been around music and instruments pretty much my whole life. My father was a drummer in a local band, and his band used to practice at our house. I can remember sneaking into the basement when he wasn’t home and jamming out on his drum set pretending to be on stage in a huge arena in front of thousands of fans! That is where my love for music began.

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Since the drums were readily accessible, that is where I began. I started playing the drums seriously when I was 10 years old, I never formally took lessons, but I would watch my father play and he would give me pointers along the way. I Started my first band in Middle School when I was 12, and from then on, I have played with many bands, both original music and cover bands. In the past 20 years I have had the privilege of playing at all the major music venues in Western New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and at the legendary CBGB in New York City.

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In 2016, I decided that I wanted to try something new and that is when I bought my first guitar. I picked up a used guitar at a local big chain music store, and when I got it home and started playing around with it, I realized that it didn’t feel quite right.  After doing a little research and talking to a few of my guitar playing friends, we concluded that the neck and bridge needed some adjusting. From that day on, I was determined to learn everything I could about guitars and how they work!

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For the past 8 years, I have been performing professional guitar/bass setups and repairs for my friends, family and anyone that was referred to me by them. I decided to branch out so I could help the community of musicians from the area that may need assistance with their instruments, Buffalo has always been a great music scene and now I would love to help give back what can! 

Services

 

​- Basic Setup

- Truss Rod Adjustment

- Fret Crowning/Leveling

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- Fret Replacement

- Pick-Up Swaps

- Nut Replacement/Repair

- String Action

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- Pots/Jack/Switch Wiring

- Bridge Adjustment

- Tuning Machines

- Evertune Adjustments

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- FingerBoard Treatment