Spruce Tree Music

Stringed Instrument Sales & Repair

851 East Johnson Street, Madison WI 53703 · 608-255-2254 · SpruceTree@SpruceTreeMusic.com
Mon – Fri: 10:00 – 5:00 · Sat: 10:00 – 4:00 · Sun: closed

 

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    • Dulcimers
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    • Accessories
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Frequently Asked Questions

  

INSTRUMENT CARE

Instrument care & feeding, including stuff you might not have even thought to ask.
Guitar Care / Violin Care / Banjo Care
 

WHAT DOES A “SET-UP” MEAN?

“Set-up” refers to a number of adjustments that affect the playability of an instrument. It also affects the sound, of course. Instruments periodically need to be set up. Think of it like a tune-up on a car. Here’s a rundown on what’s involved with setting up a guitar. And here’s a description of what’s involved in setting up a violin.
 

STRAD LABEL VIOLINS

You found a Stradivarius violin? Here’s more about that violin you found …
 

SHIPPING INSTRUMENTS

If you’re shipping an instrument to us for repair or trade, you’ll want to know to to keep your instrument safe. Examples of how NOT to ship an instrument
 

BUYING YOUR FIRST GUITAR

Here’s an Isthmus article that recounts the story of someone purchasing their first real guitar.
Buying Your First Guitar
 

COMMON REPAIR QUESTIONS

Miscellaneous discussions on how instruments are built, repaired, evaluated or whatever.

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Instruments

  • Guitars
  • Mandolins
  • Banjos
  • Ukuleles
  • Violin Family
  • Harps
  • Dulcimers
  • Other Instruments
  • Spruce Tree Specials
  • Accessories
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Spruce Tree Music & Repair, Inc.

851 East Johnson Street
Madison WI 53703
608-255-2254
SpruceTree@SpruceTreeMusic.com

Hours

Mon – Fri: 10:00 – 5:00
Sat: 10:00 – 4:00
Sun: closed

 

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