A new PRS import dropped in recently to be set up for D'Addario XL 9s. The output jack was snugged up along with the usual neck / bridge / nut adjustments.
![2015 PRS Custom 24 SE [7.6 lbs] :: setup](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dfcee2e4b0c0da377c65c7/1461098512971-PM4J837VZKC86IJCJ439/20160415_2015_PRS_Custom_24SE_body.jpg)
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![Shim saddle :: Ibanez GA6CE-AM [4.5 lbs]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dfcee2e4b0c0da377c65c7/1459897513608-0AO9YB17U4L34MM6TJ8Q/20160405_Ibanez_GA6CE-AM_body.jpg)
Low action and loose frets plagued this nylon string with all kinds of buzzes. The loose fret ends were mainly along the treble side of the fingerboard. Many frets could be tapped down while one needed to be clamped and glued. The saddle was shimmed up along with a truss rod adjustment (on a classical?!). Tightening the the output jack finished up the setup.
![2014 Martin Custom X-Series X1-000E [4.6 lbs] :: loose jack](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dfcee2e4b0c0da377c65c7/1459893556559-40OSHIATNF3MWHMFYUIW/20160405_2014_+Martin_Custom_X_body.jpg)
A Martin in for a loose endpin jack that needed the internal nut adjusted to properly allow the external nut to be tightened. The internal nut on the jack is the key to getting a nice tight fit in the tail block and still allow the instrument cable to properly seat in the jack. If the internal nut is too close to the outside of the jack, the external nut will not allow your cable's plug to get "all up in there."
![Schecter Stiletto Studio 5 [9.2 lbs] :: setup & tuner tweak](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53dfcee2e4b0c0da377c65c7/1430980588718-OR1K14C6AC83WT0YOC9P/image-asset.jpeg)
Schecter Stiletto Studio 5 [9.2 lbs] :: setup & tuner tweak
This neck-though 5 string bass came in for a setup with Rotosound Stainless roundwound strings. Upon inspecting the bass I found the D tuner had some play to it. I removed the tuner to find that the mounting screw was bent and ready to break (pain to remove when they break) and the screw hole stripped out. I plugged and re-drilled the hole and replaced the screw.
Note that the tuners on the end of the headstocks tend to receive the most abuse due to their exposure. Gig bags can sometimes be rough on these tuners as well.
Alvarez RD20CU [4.9 lbs] :: loose x-brace and loose output jack
This D cutaway came in for a loose output jack but I found that the lower treble-side x-brace end had sprung loose. You can see it glued up here.