Bass Workshop - Guitar & Bass Service / DaySpa – How It Works

Bass Workshop - Guitar & Bass Service / DaySpa – How It Works

At our Bentleigh workshop, we provide professional setup, servicing, and repair for:

  • Electric & acoustic bass guitars

  • Double basses / upright basses

  • Electric, acoustic, and classical guitars

  • Banjos, mandolins, and ukuleles

Whether your instrument needs a routine refresh or a complete revival, our DaySpa services are designed to deliver consistent, reliable results — quickly, professionally, and with real-world playability in mind.

What Is a DaySpa Setup?

A DaySpa setup is a complete, performance-focused service that restores playability, tone, and reliability.
Each instrument is assessed individually to ensure it feels right in your hands and performs exactly as it should in real playing conditions.

From electric basses to upright basses, every setup is tailored to the instrument and the player — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Bass Guitar & Double Bass Setup & Restring

Our Bass Guitar & Double Bass Setup & Restring is a full DaySpa service that returns your instrument to peak playing condition.

Electric & Acoustic Bass Guitars

This service includes:

  • Neck relief, action, and intonation adjustment

  • Fretboard cleaning and fret polishing

  • Full electronics health check

  • Professional restring (if required)

Strings are available in-store at 10% off RRP when booked with a service. You’re also welcome to bring your own strings, or we can retain your existing set if you prefer — ideal for players who already love their current feel.

The result is a bass that feels refreshed, responds effortlessly, and is 100% gig-ready.

Double Basses / Upright Basses

Double bass setups focus on playability, comfort, and stability, and may include:

  • Bridge height and fingerboard relief assessment

  • Nut and string height optimisation

  • Tailpiece and hardware inspection

  • String replacement (if required)

Double bass work is assessed individually to ensure the setup suits both the instrument and the playing style, whether arco, pizzicato, or a mix of both.

DaySpa Pricing

Bass Setup Services

Electric & Acoustic Bass Guitars

  • Electric Bass – 4-String, Maple Fretboard: $125

  • Electric Bass – 5-String, Maple Fretboard: $130

  • Electric Bass – 6-String, Maple Fretboard: $135

  • Electric Bass – 4-String, Rosewood/Ebony Fretboard: $145

  • Electric Bass – 5-String, Rosewood/Ebony Fretboard: $150

  • Electric Bass – 6-String, Rosewood/Ebony Fretboard: $155

  • Acoustic Bass: $125

Double Bass / Upright Bass

  • Setup & restring: Assessed on arrival (pricing varies depending on instrument and work required)

Guitar Setup Services

  • Acoustic Guitar (Nylon or Steel): $100

  • Electric Guitar (Fixed Bridge or Standard Tremolo): $125

  • Electric Guitar (Floyd Rose Tremolo): $150

Repairs & Additional Services

We also offer amplifier and pedal repairs from $110 per hour.

Major repairs, restorations, and unfinished projects are welcome and assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us to discuss your gear repairs before bringing it in.

Discounts & Service Information

  • Student Discount: 15% off all services and setups

  • Strings: 10% off when purchased with a setup or service


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2 comments

Hi, I have a Sterling by Music Man Ray35HH 5-string bass that I’d like to have repaired.

The issues are:

The G-string tuning machine (tuning peg) needs to be replaced. There is an issue with the electronics. When I switch to certain positions on the** pickup selector**, there is no sound at all. One of selector positions still work normally.

I’d appreciate it if you could diagnose the electronics first before replacing any parts, as I’m hoping it may just be a wiring or selector switch issue rather than a faulty pickup.

While it’s being repaired, I’d also like to have:

A full restring (please let me know if I need to supply the strings or if you can provide them). A full clean and setup to get it back into the best playing condition.

Could you please let me know:

An estimated cost for the diagnosis and repair. Whether you can source and replace the G-string tuning machine. The cost for the restring, clean, and setup. Your current turnaround time.

Thank you!

Peekay Pio

Good afternoon

I have recently inherited a double bass which has been unused for some time. The inside seems to be affected by damp and has what appears to be a blue mould growing inside.

How can I clean and disinfect the instrument? Is this something you can help with? If so, what sort of cost would be involved?

I realise it is hard to accurately quote without seeing the instrument but was hoping to get a broad figure.

Thanks for your help
Ian Foletta

PS The bass still plays well with a great sound and so probably worth maintaining.

Ian Foletta

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