Performance Setup For Serious Players
Player-specific guitar setups in Hamilton — focused on feel, reliability, and performance.
Guitar Wellness is a full-time specialist
setup workshop.
Every instrument is assessed and adjusted
to feel effortless, predictable, and
inspiring to play.
This is not a production-line setup.
It’s deliberate, performance-focused work for players who care how their guitar responds.
Designed for Players Who Notice the Difference
If you can feel when a guitar isn’t quite right —
in the action, the tuning stability, or the way it responds — you’ll understand the value of a properly optimised setup.
This service is built for players who expect consistency and performance from their instrument.
Setup Is Performance Engineering
A great setup isn’t about chasing factory numbers.
It’s about aligning the instrument to the player.
Every adjustment is made around:
Your touch and dynamics
Your tuning and string tension
Your musical style and playing context
The result should feel natural —
like the guitar is working with you, not against you.
What Guitar Wellness Specialises In
Performance optimisation for well-maintained instruments
Player-specific setups focused on feel, tuning, and response
Reliability and tone improvements carried out to professional standards
On-going maintenance for guitars that are actively played
What This Is Not
Budget repair triage
"Make it playable as cheaply as possible" work
Restoration of severely neglected instruments
High-volume, production-line repair services
Supporting electronics and hardware work (such as jack, pot, pickup, or nut replacement) is available where it contributes to performance, reliability, or feel.
Performance-Focused Guitar Care
Performance Setup (Signature Service)
From $150
A complete playability optimisation built around the individual player.
Every Performance Setup includes:
Full clean and inspection
Fret polish and fretboard conditioning for smooth feel and longevity
Professional restring
Neck relief calibration for feel and response
Action shaping for comfort and control
Intonation refinement across the fingerboard
Hardware and electronics reliability check
Player-specific setup decisions
Strings are supplied by the player or can be provided at additional cost.
Most clients book this service once or twice per year.
Supporting Performance Work
In some cases, achieving optimal performance requires additional work beyond a standard setup.
Where appropriate, this work is carried out as part of a performance-focused service, not as standalone budget repairs.
Supporting work may include:
Electronics replacement and reliability upgrades (jacks, pots, switches)
Pickup installation and optimisation
Nut replacement and shaping
Hardware optimisation and upgrades
Fret levelling and crowning, where required
Maintenance & Ongoing Care
From $65
For guitars that already play well and are kept in regular use.
Includes:
Full clean and inspection
Fret polish and fretboard conditioning for smooth feel and longevity
Professional restring
Minor reliability checks
This service does not include playability adjustments.
Strings are supplied by the player or can be provided at additional cost.
Why Players Choose Guitar Wellness
Because small setup differences add up.
Because regularly playing demands consistency.
Because feel affects everything — technique, comfort, and enjoyment.
Optimising a guitar for a specific player takes time, judgement, and experience.
It’s not about ticking boxes or rigid factory specs.
It’s about creating an instrument that responds predictably, stays reliable, and disappears in your hands so you can focus on playing.
Built on Experience and Focus
Guitar Wellness is a full-time specialist guitar setup workshop based in Hamilton.
All work is carried out personally by Shaun Trillo, drawing on over 25 years of playing and professional guitar experience. The practice was built to offer something more deliberate than standard repair work.
Every instrument is assessed and adjusted with a player-focused approach — no production line, no outsourcing, no rushed jobs.
The focus is simple: consistent feel, reliable performance, and guitars that respond exactly as the player expects.
When Players Typically Book
Players typically book a performance setup for the following reasons:
Preparing for recording sessions or playing live
Changing tuning or string gauge
Noticing tuning stability or feel beginning to change
A guitar has never quite felt “right”
As part of regular performance maintenance (every 6–12 months)
If any of these sound familiar, a performance setup is usually the right place to start.
How It Works
Request a booking
Use the booking form to request an appointment. You’ll receive confirmation and drop-off details once your booking is accepted.Drop off at the private workshop
Guitars are worked on by appointment only to ensure each instrument receives full attention.Assessment and setup work
The instrument is assessed and adjusted based on the player’s requirements, tuning, and feel preferences. Any additional work required is discussed before proceeding.Pickup and play-check
Collect your guitar and play it in. If anything needs refinement after real-world playing, adjustments are covered within the fine-adjustment window.
Typical turnaround is 2–3 business days, depending on workload and requirements.
Trusted by Players Who Care About Performance
“Shaun was a lifesaver. I’m so glad I brought my guitar to him after the pickups had been improperly wired elsewhere. He identified the problems quickly and fixed them efficiently. Very professional, with clear communication throughout — highly recommended.”
— Google Review
“Shaun made my guitar play like a dream. The setup was spot-on, the action feels perfect, and the tone is noticeably better. Professional, skilled, and worth every cent.”
— Google Review
“Shaun handled a complex job fitting modern single coils into a decades-old guitar with a non-standard pickguard. He took the time to do it properly, going the extra mile to get everything right. I highly recommend his work.”
— Google Review
“Shaun has worked on several of my guitars, both electric and acoustic. His setups consistently produce optimum sound and feel, and the final clean and polish always reflect great attention to detail.”
— Google Review
Your Guitar Should Feel Effortless
When a guitar is properly set up, it disappears.
It stays in tune, responds predictably, and lets you focus on playing — not compensating.
If you’re ready to have your instrument set up properly, you can request a booking below.
By appointment only · Private workshop in Hamilton, Waikato
A limited number of instruments are accepted each week to maintain quality and focus.
Request a Booking
Performance-focused guitar setup and care, by appointment only.
This form helps ensure the right service and level of care for your instrument.
Contact Details
Instrument Details
Service Request
Playing Context
Strings & Tuning
Additional Information
Please note
Guitar Wellness is a performance-focused, appointment-only service.
Work is assessed individually, and not all requests are suitable for this service.
You’ll be contacted to confirm suitability, availability, and next steps before booking is finalised.
You’ll receive a response once your request has been reviewed.
Guitar Wellness
Performance-focused guitar setup and care
Hamilton, Waikato
New Zealand
By appointment only
Email: [email protected]
Your details are used only to respond to booking requests.
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