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Ukulele Setup

Every instrument that comes into port at the UKE Republic is  thoroughly inspected and setup for optimal playability & tone (that's right always included, free of charge!).  
Here at UKE Republic, we have chosen to carry the best quality brands of ukuleles but even the best are subject to the affects of environmental changes. Generally instruments are shipped from all over the world being stored in cargo vessels, trucks, and planes. Then stored in a warehouse until they are shipped to us at UKE Republic. The varying effect of so many environmental changes can include, frets moving, strings going bad, tuners coming loose and more. We as professionals at Uke Republic take the time time to address, remedy and dial in the tone by means of a setup. This is done to insure a great playing ukulele.

UKE Republic's 32 Point QC and  Pro Setups include:
FINISH & CONSTRUCTION
  • Top - check for dishing, cracks, etc.
  • Upper Bout symmetry
  • Lower Bout symmetry
  • Back - check for dishing, cracks, etc.
  • ​Check for any book-matching issues 
  • Strap Button (if installed)
  • Check for bracing issues
  • Check for finish flaws
  • Check for neck twist
  • Proper tuner placement
  • Nut width
  • Bridge alignment and adhesion
PLAYABILITY & ACTION
  • Tune to pitch
  • Check string height to fret (action) at 12th fret and 1st fret (set within range 2.25 to 3 mm at 12th, 0.50 to .75mm on 1st fret)
  • Check for buzzing open and all notes up entire fretboard (address issues accordingly)
  • Truss rod adjustment
  • Rock frets on entire fretboard - check for uneven frets (address uneven frets accordingly)
  • Nut slot width
  • Check for sharp frets (file if necessary)
  • Dress & Polish frets for smoothness
  • Intonation check
  • Condition fingerboard
  • Clean and polish ukulele
HARDWARE/ELECTRONICS
  • ​Tighten all tuner screws
  • Lubricate tuners
  • Tighten pickup  screws 
  • Battery tests
  • Charger tests
  • Pickup sound check
  • Snug up jack
  • Even output across strings
  • Check all controls

setting up ukulele since 2007