In-house guitar tech · Peterborough
Guitar repairs & setups in Peterborough
Walk in to drop off your guitar or bass, or come in for a consult, no appointment needed during store hours. All work is done in house by our guitar tech, Edwin van Wylick. Want a quote first? Just ask, and we'll quote before any work starts.
Edwin handles setups and action adjustment, string changes, fret work, nut and saddle work, pickups and electronics, and bridge, crack and headstock repairs. He is Taylor Silver Level service certified; Fender, Gretsch, Jackson, Charvel, EVH and Ibanez repair authorized; and Yamaha guitar service authorized. Setups run about a 1 to 2 week backlog on average, and express service is available for an extra fee.
869 Chemong Road, Unit 21, Peterborough · sales@maarsmusic.com
Prefer to ask first? Send us a question.
What we do
- Acoustic, electric and bass setups
- Fret work, nut and saddle work
- Pickups, jacks, tuners and hardware
- Bridge, crack and headstock repairs
- Taylor, Fender, Gretsch, Jackson, Charvel, EVH, Ibanez and Yamaha authorized
What we do
Guitar repairs, done in house
Edwin's repair work began more than two decades ago, training under two European luthiers, and he works on vintage and modern instruments alike. Besides guitars and basses, he supports stringed instruments of almost any kind. Basically anything aside from a paint job is possible.
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Setups
Acoustic, electric and bass guitar setups and action adjustment.
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String changes
String changes and instrument cleaning, including floating bridge, Bigsby and 12-string instruments.
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Fret work
Fret work, including dressing sharp fret ends.
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Pickups & electronics
Pickup installation, including acoustic pickups, and output jacks.
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Acoustic repairs
Bridge repairs and re-glues, crack and break repairs, and cracked headstocks.
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Nut & saddle
New nuts and saddles, and bone nuts or saddles cut to fit.
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Tuners & hardware
Tuning machines, strap buttons and hardware upgrades.
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Warranty repairs
Taylor warranty service, Fender, Gretsch, Jackson, Charvel, EVH and Ibanez authorized repairs, and Yamaha authorized guitar service.
Authorized repairs
Authorized by the brands you play
Edwin is Taylor Silver Level service certified; Fender, Gretsch, Jackson, Charvel, EVH and Ibanez repair authorized; and Yamaha guitar service authorized.
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Taylor
Silver Level service certified · warranty repairs
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Fender
Repair authorized
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Gretsch
Repair authorized
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Jackson
Repair authorized
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Charvel
Repair authorized
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EVH
Repair authorized
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Ibanez
Repair authorized
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Yamaha
Guitar service authorized
Taylor warranty repairs, here in Peterborough
Maar's Music is listed by Taylor as a service centre certified for Taylor warranty repairs, so you can bring your Taylor to us for warranty work, even if you bought it from another authorized Taylor dealer. Taylor's warranty covers the original owner of a Taylor bought new from an authorized dealer, and Taylor approves each warranty repair before work starts. Bring your guitar's serial number and proof of purchase.
Brand names are trademarks of their owners.
How it works
From walk-in to pickup
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Step 1
Walk in
Drop off your instrument or come in for a consult. No appointment needed during store hours.
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Step 2
We take a look
Edwin checks your instrument and talks you through what it needs.
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Step 3
Want a quote first?
Just ask, and we'll quote before any work starts.
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Step 4
In-house repair
All work is done in house. Setups run about a 1 to 2 week backlog on average.
Express service is available for an extra fee. Ask us when you drop off your instrument.
Or call (705) 876-8160, or send us a question.
Typical repair prices
Prices
These aren't the only jobs we do. For an accurate quote on your instrument, call or email us, or just ask when you come in.
| Service | Price |
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| Strings & setups | |
| String change & instrument cleaningplus strings | $35 and up |
| Acoustic guitar or violin setup & cleaningplus strings | $75 and up |
| Electric or bass setup & cleaningplus strings | $80 and up |
| Taylor neck angle adjustment (NT neck)plus strings | $80 |
| Floating bridge / Bigsby instrumentsadd $15 for a string change, $25 for a setup | add $15 / $25 |
| 12-string instrumentsfor a string change or setup | add $10 |
| Repairs & installs | |
| Install strap buttonplus button | $15 |
| Install output jackplus jack | $35 |
| Dress sharp fret ends | $50 and up |
| Re-glue acoustic bridge | $150 and up |
| Cracked headstock | $125–$150 and up |
| Install tuning machinesplus string change & strings | $30 and up |
| Install new saddleplus part, setup & string change | $30 |
| Install new nutplus nut, setup & string change | $35 |
| Cut a bone nut or saddleplus part, setup & string change | $80 |
| Acoustic pickup installationtypical range | $55 to $150 |
Prices in Canadian dollars: and up, plus strings or parts; prices subject to change.
Reviews
Every guitar we sell is set up first
4.7 from 387 Google reviews(as of September 2026, Google Maps)
Every guitar we sell is inspected and set up by our tech before it ships.
Maar's Music had a great deal on an instrument I couldn't pass up. The sale was quick and easy and the communication was stellar! They let me know where the order was at for each stage of the process from preparation to when it shipped. Shipping was a breeze and the order arrived earlier than estimated. Everything arrived safe and sound and is in perfect working order. The order included a free set up and the instrument played like a dream out of the box. I'm super happy with the sale!
Visit us
Walk in, no appointment needed
Bring your instrument to Maar's Music at 869 Chemong Road, Unit 21, in Peterborough. Drop it off or come in for a consult with our guitar tech during store hours.
- Walk in during store hours; no appointment needed
- Drop off your instrument or come in for a consult
- Want a quote first? Just ask
- Taylor warranty? Bring the serial number and proof of purchase
Send us a question
Prefer to ask first?
Walking in is the quickest way to get your instrument looked at, no appointment needed. If you'd like to ask something first, send us a note. Helpful things to include:
- the instrument, brand and model
- what's happening, or what you'd like changed
- for a warranty repair, the serial number if you have it
Prefer to talk? Call (705) 876-8160 or email sales@maarsmusic.com.
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