I bought myself a cool vintage off brand MIJ P-bass for $120 and took it apart to clean it up, restring it and make it playable. I was close but it seemed like the truss rod was stuck, or the bullet stripped. I looked online for shops that I could bring it to and get it fixed. A quick email to Trevor made me feel that he was the right guy. He asked the right questions, didn't pressure me and didn't come across like a music store snob. fast forward a month or so and I arrive, bass in hand and he gets to work on it. Does the whole setup. Filing, tuning etc and then he discovers that there's no sound ( I don't have an amp). He opens it up and sure enough a wire is just hanging there. Quick fix, plug it in and it's alive! He continues to check everything and at the same time telling my why he's doing it etc. In the end, he let me know that yes, the bullet is stripped, but, there was also issues with the nut, which he fixed and after redoing the set up again, the bass was sounding amazing! Trevor is a super cool, laid back guy who really cares about what he does for a living. We talked about guitars in general, as being a newbie I tend to like to ask lots of questions. He was amazing to deal with and will be bringing him my guitar(s) for anything I need done. A real pleasure! read more

a friend told me about this guy doing guitar work On Carlaw Ave. I took my acoustic in and asked for a tune up. I thought my guitar sounded nice when I dropped it off. after Trevor worked in the guitar I was amazed how much better the guitar sounded when I got it home. Trevor walked me through the repairs. most importantly, the guitar sounds so much better and I am playing more. plus Trevor was really easy to work with. read more

Trevor did an awesome job repairing a much-beloved guitar. As a result of an accident, the headstock snapped off. There was wailing and tears. We found Trevor. His magic below. [Click on both photos to see the "before" and "after".] It's just beautiful work. No more wailing; no more tears. Thank you, Trevor. read more

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Bought a guitar from Trevor and my expectations were blown - incredibly friendly guy who runs a super useful service. Dude even held onto my stuff while I caught a show at the Danforth. highly recommend!!! read more

Trevor did an amazing job on my PRS SE Custom 24. He replaced the standard tuners with locking tuners and did an overall setup on the guitar. He is super knowledgable and provides fast service at a great price. He also gave me great feedback about some modifications I have in mind for another guitar. I'll definitely be going back. Thank you Trevor! read more

Trevor takes great care in working on his client's guitars and has an astute attention to detail, spotting things that I have missed. He previously worked on the Ibanez a year ago, fixed some minor damage and went above and beyond to adjust the action improving the playability drastically. He has saved my Ibanez exotic wood acoustic electric from a neck cracking face plant and has transformed my Squier '51 from not very playable to being the first out of three electrics I reach for. His turn around times are quick and he's communicative throughout the process. You won't find anyone that takes more pride in his work. Cheers Trevor! read more

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I took my Hagstrom Super Swede guitar and Warwick Corvette fretless bass in to Trevor after they had been in a storage locker for 2 years and 10 years of ownership. He aligned the necks, cleaned them, lowered the action, set the strings, checked the electronics, tuned the intonation and got them both in superb playing condition. Now he's doing the same on an SX acoustic I have, so I will be all set. Trevor is informative, quick, thorough and a wonderful guy, with great service. I discovered him on Yelp, you should too. read more

I brought in a beat up acoustic and Trevor cleaned it up, did a setup with a neck adjustment and new strings, and dealt with some of the superficial dings. He even texted me to ask about something we didn't notice when I dropped off. He was done with it within a few hours and the guitar feels like new! Not only that, but he was super friendly and explained everything he was going to do and answered all my questions. Price was more reasonable than any other place I've been. I'll definitely be taking my guitars here in the future. One thing to note: he's not exactly "bricks and mortar", so you might want to give him a call before you show up. Also, I believe he is cash only. Thanks, Trevor! read more

This is the first time I have ever left a negative review , but feel I need to warn those looking for work in their guitar. I went to Trevor looking for a guitar pick-up swap and wiring change in a guitar that held a great deal of sentimental value. The work when done was not acceptable - in the sense that the rine and volume dials did not work AND the set/up was incomplete. When I addressed the issues I was told that I would have to pay additional charges for part that facilitate the guitar to work properly, and was billed extra labour in top of this. In the end, after purchasing parts and payi g additional charges , the lacks of performance was a result of improper wiring and a lack of technical understanding of the pickup installation. This was an experience in which I came away feeling like I had been taken and cannot in good faith recommend the services provided by String 'Em Up guitar repairs. read more

My daughter and I made an appointment with Trevor to get a setup and restring done on a BC Rich Warlock she picked up at a pawn shop. She has no guitar knowledge, but great aspirations to play her dream guitar. We dropped off the guitar thinking we'd be picking it up at a later date. Trevor said to come back in about an hour and it would be ready. My daughter was thrilled!! When we got back an hour later, Trevor had the guitar ready, except for the restringing. He thought it might be nice to demonstrate to her, how to string, in case one should break and she can do it herself. Trevor's patience in showing her what to do was was amazing and inspiring. It is so obvious that he truly loves what he does. All throughout we were chatting and he was sharing some of his cool stories and experiences with us. Overall, we were extremely satisfied with Trevor's top notch workmanship--but we had a great afternoon too! Five stars, Trevor--you rock!! Margaret & Ren read more

I usually never write online reviews, but after my experience at String' Em Up Guitar Repairs, I wanted to share it with anyone looking for genuine, masterful work done on their guitars. Trevor is extremely personable and thoughtful. He went over every single step of what he was doing and I could tell immediately how meticulous he is when it comes to guitar repair. I am very happy with the work done on my guitar. Extremely fair pricing and overall one of the best experiences I've had with guitar luthiers. I cannot recommend enough! read more

I wanted to take a moment to post about a very important small repair shop in the GTA ( east end) . there are a number of places to take your loved guitar or bass to in our city ( some good and some not so good) to get a set up or repair. Trevor takes great pride in his work and is really the best kept secret in the city for guitar maintenance. his prices are beyond fair ( too low if you ask me ) his turnaround times are way better then a number of the bigger shops. I wont take my guitars to anyone else in the city as the care he takes with each instrument is on another level. should you be in need of maintenance of your guitar . please consider using him . he also sometimes has guitars used guitars for sale . so if your in need of a new to you guitar . he might have something cool as well.. read more

Trevor the owner is a nice guy and easy to deal with. I dropped off my acoustic for a complete set up and was able to pick it up the next day. He did great work and so far everything has been working perfectly. He had guitar repair experience at Downtown music before. The price he charged is cheaper than other music stores. The only minor downside is that he works from his studio, so there is not store front. It's by appointment only. All in all, I will go to Trevor again for any guitar repair work. read more

Trevor is a true professional and a joy to work with. He has this neat little loft/workshop in Leslieville and is a hands-on artisan, truly caring about each instrument he works on. My daughter's new Banjolele was shipped without a bridge making it unplayable. My son's acoustic guitar started to split along a seam on the side of the body. In both cases, Trevor knew exactly what to do. The turn-around was very quick and the price was the BEST I found in the city. Bonus was the great conversation. :) read more

Trevor is really nice to this beginner and very knowledgeable. Work was well worth the money and the guitar sounds better than it did when new. Would definitely recommend. read more

Trevor did a full setup on my guitar - fixed a broken bridge pin, broken tuning pegs (which I wasn't aware of), cleaned/polished it up and new strings - all in under a couple hours! Great price and now my guitar looks and sounds brand new. Super friendly guy who is obviously an expert on all things concerning guitars. Would definitely recommend him to anyone. read more

Trevor does an awesome job at a fair price. I've had one guitar repaired and another set up and have been super satisfied each time. He's also great to talk to, full of enthusiasm and funny stories. I completely recommend String 'Em Up. read more

Called Trevor about a rattling string and from the first minute of our conversation, knew I was dealing with a very decent and knowledgeable guy. Brought him my guitar and he fixed the issue, cleaned and restrung the guitar all within a couple of hours. It sounds and looks beautiful again. He is definitely a pro and a very nice guy as well which just makes the overall experience a great one. Extremely reasonable pricing too. Will definitely recommend him to other musician friends and would give him 6 stars if I could! read more

Had fret dressing done. The quality of work is great and his commitment shows instantly. Would definitely recommend.

Full disclosure I am not a musician, and wanted to surprise a friend by re stringing his guitars as a present. I found Trevor locally through this very Yelp app, called him up, and away we went. He patiently walked me through the process, taught me what I would need to do with his help (for both an electric and a classic guitar,) and got them both done within 24 hours. He re-strung them, went above and beyond by cleaning and repairing any divots or dents, and even fixed some of the dials electrically for the electric guitar. This guy knows his stuff, and is clearly in the right business. I would recommend him to anyone, and I cant wait to bring him more clients. The best part was when he had to test the guitars, so he played on them some very beautiful tunes, and I got to sit there like i was at a front row concert while he jammed out. Kudos Trevor! read more

I had just bought a used Eastman acoustic guitar and it had some string buzz. After calling a local shop I was told there was up to a 5 week wait for a setup. I did a search for guitar repairs in my neighborhood and found String' Em Up and decided to give them a try. When Trevor told me I could bring the guitar by that day, a Sunday, I was surprised and excited to have the used guitar looked at. Trevor was laid back and didn't have a hint of the typical musician snobbery I have sometimes found in the shops. He did a great job on the guitar, had it back to me the next day, and was very reasonably priced. I wouldn't hesitate to bring your gear to Trevor. read more

Trevor is the the man for providing the best guitar services and conversation. Extremely friendly and super helpful, going beyond to fix up than the basic. He treats the instrument as his own and handles with care sharing knowledge of how they should be best handled. If there were more stars I would provide the same. Highly recommended read more

String 'Em Up Guitar Repairs saved my guitar! I had talked to several other guitar repair shops and finding String 'Em Up was a breath of fresh air. Trevor was a pleasure to deal with, very friendly, happy to show and explain to me exactly what he would do for me, and quoted a very reasonable price. He finished the work in one day, much quicker than expected. Every time I was in the shop he had another interesting project on the go, and was happy to show me what he was doing, the man obviously knows his stuff! Highly recommended! read more

Trevor does know his stuff well. I have a few guitar under his service from nut job to bridge and he just does it all. He is also fair with pricing and only charge/ do what you really need. He is a nice guy and awesome guitar tech! I highly recommend String' Em Up read more