Zone 2 (5-10 km): $20 surcharge
Guitar Repair in The Junction & Dundas West
Door-to-door guitar setups, electronics, and structural repairs serving musicians and lesson families in the Junction.
Why Fret Not Works Well Here
The Junction and Dundas West corridors are home to a high concentration of working musicians, artists, and music-loving families. However, local traffic congestion along Dundas Street West, Keele, and Bloor, combined with highly competitive street parking, can make running simple errands stressful and time-consuming. Carrying a guitar case through busy sidewalks or searching for a parking space just to drop off a guitar at a shop is a hassle.
Fret Not serves the Junction with a weekly route service that picks up your instrument directly from your home or studio and delivers it back when finished. You get high-quality luthiery and direct communication with the person working on your instrument, without having to navigate Dundas West parking.
Service Coverage and Logistics
Our weekly pickup and delivery route runs directly through the Junction and Dundas West. This area is located between 5 and 10 km from Islington Station and falls under Zone 2, which carries a flat $20 travel surcharge per pickup and return cycle.
This fee is charged once per cycle, not per instrument. For example, if you have two guitars that need restringing or setups, they will both be picked up and returned for a single $20 travel fee.
Who This Is For
This service is designed for:
- Gigging & Rehearsing Musicians: Players who need their instruments playing reliably for rehearsals or upcoming shows but have tight schedules.
- Lesson Families: Parents who want to ensure their children’s practice instruments are easy and comfortable to play without having to manage extra trips to a retail store.
- Home Collectors & Hobbyists: Players who value premium setups and convenient, personalized service.
Local Music Context
The Junction has a deep musical history and is home to excellent music instruction and performance spaces, including:
- Lowe’s School of Music (2932 Dundas Street West) – providing music lessons to the community since 1970.
- McDonald Johnston Music Studio (MJMS) (2176 Dundas Street West) – serving students of all ages.
- Junction Underground (2907 Dundas Street West) – a major live music venue and community hub.
- Axis Gallery & Grill (3048 Dundas Street West) – hosting neighborhood live music and events.
Whether you are preparing for a show at Junction Underground or taking weekly lessons at Lowe’s, keeping your guitar set up and free of fret buzz is essential. We help keep local instruments playing at their absolute best.
Common Services
- Custom Setups: Adjusting action, neck relief, and intonation for optimal playability.
- Pickup Upgrades: Professional installation of replacement pickups to upgrade your tone.
- Electronics Upgrades: Troubleshooting and replacing scratchy pots, switches, or noisy jacks.
- Fret Crowning & Polishing: Smoothing out fret wear to eliminate buzzing and improve bending.
Area-Specific FAQ
Can you pick up from my studio or rehearsal space in the Junction?
Yes. We can arrange pickups and deliveries from residential homes, apartments, or commercial creative spaces within our route boundaries. We coordinate a specific time window with you.
What is the turnaround time for a pickup in the Junction?
For standard bench work (like setups, restrings, and basic electronics), turnaround is 3 to 5 business days after you approve the estimate. Your guitar is returned on the next weekly route day.
Do you offer rush services in Zone 2?
Yes, certain setups and electronic repairs are eligible for rush handling. Rush timing is subject to schedule confirmation and parts availability.