Phoenix, Arizona — Est. 2022

KALDERAGUITARS

Bass Repair · Custom Builds · Refurbishment

Professional bass guitar repair, hot rod upgrades, and custom instrument building in the Phoenix metro. Every instrument treated with the care it deserves.

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Queen Creek · Phoenix Metro · Arizona
34"Scale Length
PHXBased In
Bass Repair
Custom Builds
Fret Work
Hot Rod Upgrades
Setup & Intonation
Pickup Install
Refurbishment
Phoenix AZ
Bass Repair
Custom Builds
Fret Work
Hot Rod Upgrades
Setup & Intonation
Pickup Install
Refurbishment
Phoenix AZ
What We Do

SERVICES

Every service is performed by hand in our Phoenix workshop. No shortcuts. No assembly-line work. Your instrument gets the attention it deserves.

01
Setup & Intonation

Full professional setup including neck relief, action, intonation, pickup height, and nut adjustment. Your bass will play better than the day it left the factory.

Starting at $65
02
Fret Level & Crown

Eliminate fret buzz and dead spots with a full fret level, crown, and polish. Includes setup. Transforms a frustrating instrument into one that plays effortlessly.

Starting at $120
03
Refret

Complete fret replacement with your choice of fret wire — vintage, medium jumbo, jumbo nickel, or stainless steel. Includes fret level, crown, polish, and full setup.

Starting at $280
04
Electronics Repair

Scratchy pots, crackling jacks, dead pickups, cold solder joints. Full electronics diagnosis and repair. Active and passive systems.

Starting at $45
05
Pickup Install

Professional pickup installation with full soldering, shielding, and setup. Passive and active systems including EMG, Seymour Duncan, Nordstrand, and more.

Starting at $65
06
Hot Rod Upgrades

Transform a good instrument into a great one. Boutique hardware swaps, premium pickup upgrades, preamp installs, nut replacements, and full refurbishment. Every hot rod job is unique — contact us to discuss your instrument and goals.

Quote on request
07
Custom Builds

Handbuilt custom bass guitars from raw blanks. You choose the tonewoods, hardware, electronics, and finish. Built to your specs, built to last.

Starting at $2,500
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The Builder

ABOUT KALDERA

Kaldera Guitars is a Phoenix-based bass repair and custom building operation run by Kris — a bassist, builder, and luthier with years of hands-on experience building and repairing instruments.

Every instrument that comes through the shop gets a full evaluation, honest assessment, and meticulous work. Bass is the specialty — from entry-level setups to boutique custom builds and hot rod upgrades using premium tonewoods and hardware.

Bass Specialist Phoenix AZ Est. 2022 Custom Builds Hot Rod Upgrades Boutique Hardware Active Electronics Fret Work Exotic Tonewoods
Black Limba
Walnut Neck
Ebony Fretboard
Hipshot Hardware
EMG Pickups
John East Preamp
Dylan Talks Tone
Rotosound Strings
Black Limba
Walnut Neck
Ebony Fretboard
Hipshot Hardware
EMG Pickups
John East Preamp
Dylan Talks Tone
Rotosound Strings
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INSTRUMENTS

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Custom P-Bass
Primavera Body · QS Maple Neck · Blackwood FB
EMG P · Hipshot Tremolo · Ultralight Tuners
$3,100
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Paul Simonon Tribute
Alder Body · Maple Neck & FB · Dylan Talks Tone
Rotosound Flatwounds · Autographed Photo Included
$2,500
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Ibanez GSR200
Active EQ · Hard Shell Case Included
Professionally Set Up · Ready to Play
$375
Common Questions

FAQ

What is your turnaround time? +
Standard repairs and setups are typically completed in 3–5 business days. Complex work such as refrets or electronics overhauls may take 5–7 days. Custom builds are quoted individually. We will always give you a realistic timeline before starting any work.
Do you work on guitars as well as basses? +
Bass is our specialty and primary focus. We do accept guitar work for setups, fret polishing, and basic electronics but our expertise and passion is in bass guitar specifically.
What does a setup include? +
A full setup includes neck relief adjustment, action adjustment at the bridge, intonation check and correction, pickup height optimization, nut slot check, fret end inspection, fretboard conditioning, hardware tightening, and a final playability check. We set up to your preferred string gauge — let us know when you book.
What is a hot rod upgrade? +
A hot rod upgrade transforms a good production instrument into something special. This could mean swapping to boutique pickups, replacing the bridge with Hipshot hardware, installing an active preamp, cutting a bone nut, or a full top-to-bottom refurbishment. Every hot rod job is unique — contact us with your instrument and goals and we'll put together a custom quote.
What hardware and electronics do you recommend? +
For hardware we recommend Hipshot bridges and tuners for their USA-made quality and precision. For pickups we work extensively with EMG, Seymour Duncan, and Dylan Talks Tone handwound pickups. For active electronics the John East preamp is our top recommendation. Happy to discuss options for your specific instrument and playing style.
Do you offer custom builds? +
Yes — we build custom bass guitars from raw wood blanks. You choose the tonewoods, hardware, electronics, fretboard material, inlays, and finish. Each build is a collaboration. Custom builds start at $2,500 and require a 50% deposit to begin. Contact us to start the conversation.
Get In Touch

CONTACT

Ready to get your bass playing its best? Have a build or hot rod upgrade in mind? We want to hear from you.

Email
General Inquiries
info@kalderaguitars.com
Phone
Call or Text
480-401-2748
Location
Service Area
Phoenix Metro — Queen Creek, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa
Hours
Response Time
Within 24 hours — usually same day