Tone
Hauler
What is the Tone Hauler?
The Tone Hauler is a mobile guitar shop that travels to you, offering trustworthy, professional guitar maintenance services in a variety of settings including churches, studios, and schools.
Mobile
The Tone Hauler is a self-contained mobile shop, only requiring a place to park and a plug. This mobile rig is perfect for organizations including churches, studios, and schools to book a multiple instrument setup event.
Professional
Dave has built a career as a professional musician, playing and working in venues of all kinds, with over a decade of experience working on guitars. You can expect the highest quality calibration and attention to detail from a musician who knows how it's supposed to feel.
Convenient
Gone are the days of having to travel to a shop, often waiting weeks or months for your instrument to be returned. The Tone Hauler offers bulk setup events, with all of your instruments being finished in only a few days without ever having to leave the property.
Trustworthy
Dave has worked in a church environment for over 20 years, at a University for 10 years, and in various studios for 15 years. He understands the unique needs and special attention these environments require, and takes the organization's interests to b his own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a setup?
A setup is a process of fine-tuning a guitar to make it play the way it was designed to play. This process most often involves fretboard cleaning and polishing, truss rod adjustment, action (string height) adjustment, and intonation (playing in tune across the fretboard).
Why is a setup beneficial?
A setup is beneficial for the owner of the guitar and for the instrument itself. When a guitar plays the way is was originally intended, it becomes a more inspiring tool in the hands of the player. A well setup instrument is easier to play, sounds better in a mix, and builds confidence in individuals and teams. Regularly cleaned and polished frets prolong the life of the instrument by reducing string wear on frets; this can prevent costly future repairs and replacements.
How often do I need a setup?
Just like most anything in life, materials and components shift over time. Having a setup done straight from the factory gives a baseline playability expectation for the life of the instrument and depending on how often it is used, a setup is beneficial every two to three years.
Does Dave offer other guitar repair services?
Yes, Dave does other guitar repair services that include fret level and crown, bridge or binding reglue, pickup install or swap, wiring repair/replacement, and minor repairs
On what kind of instruments does Dave do work?
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Dave offers setup services on acoustic, electric, classical, and bass guitars. He also offers basic setup services on mandolins, banjos, and ukuleles.
How can I get Dave to work on my guitar?
You can reach Dave locally or on the go! Dave is based out of the Mobile, Alabama region and can be contacted for your local setup needs. The Tone Hauler does multiple instrument setup events. Make sure to follow the Tone Hauler on social media and catch Dave coming to a city near you!
