Xu Strings Guitar & Bass Repair brings boutique-level craftsmanship to the Rockville, Maryland music community. This full-service repair shop specializes in guitar electronics and precision fretwork, with particular expertise in advanced techniques like PLEK services and stainless steel refrets. The shop has earned a reputation for meticulous attention to detail, treating each instrument repair as a unique project rather than assembly-line work.

What sets this guitar tech operation apart is its DIY-friendly approach‚the team understands that players sometimes get stuck mid-project and genuinely enjoys helping troubleshoot custom builds and modifications. From routine guitar setups and fret leveling to vintage guitar restoration and custom boutique builds, Xu Strings handles the full spectrum of stringed instrument repair. The shop maintains a database of setup specifications for every instrument serviced, ensuring consistency across repeat visits.

The luthier team works with professional-grade parts from manufacturers like Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, Hipshot, and Fishman, and can special-order components directly from dozens of brands. Each setup includes a 30-day adjustment period, reflecting the shop’s commitment to getting every instrument dialed in perfectly for its player’s individual style and preferences.