Guitar Setup Workshops

Get to know your guitar beyond the fretboard.


Join Sam Walker from East London Guitar Repair for a hands-on workshop that takes you through the guitar setup process from start to finish.


Working on your own instrument, you’ll explore the adjustments that shape playability, tuning and response, with expert guidance at every stage.

Guitar players setting up their guitars in a workshop

Get to know your guitar beyond the fretboard.


Join Sam Walker from East London Guitar Repair for a hands-on workshop that takes you through the guitar setup process from start to finish.


Working on your own instrument, you’ll explore the adjustments that shape playability, tuning and response, with expert guidance at every stage.

Students at KitchenJam setting up their guitars at a maintenance workshop
Students at KitchenJam setting up their guitars at a maintenance workshop
Workshop tutor showing a student how to adjust their guitar

About Sam

Sam has more than 25 years of professional experience building and repairing instruments.


Through East London Guitar Repair, he has worked on thousands of guitars, from everyday instruments to guitars played by some of the biggest names in music.


Sam brings his experience to every session, guiding each person through the setup of their own instrument and explaining the thinking behind the work as they go.

What's On

Electric Guitar Setup Workshop - Fixed Bridge

Electric Guitar Setup Workshop - Fixed Bridge

Fri 31 Jul 2026 · 19:00
KitchenJam Canary Wharf
£150

Work through a full setup on your own guitar with a fixed-bridge, including restringing, cleaning, neck adjustment, action, intonation, pickup height and tuning issues.

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Acoustic Guitar Setup Workshop

Acoustic Guitar Setup Workshop

Fri 21 Aug 2026 · 19:00
KitchenJam Canary Wharf
£150

Work through a full setup on your own acoustic guitar, including restringing, cleaning, neck adjustment, action and tuning issues.

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Electric Guitar Setup Workshop - Floyd Rose

Electric Guitar Setup Workshop - Floyd Rose

Fri 18 Sep 2026 · 19:00
KitchenJam Canary Wharf
£150

Work through a full setup on your own guitar with a Floyd Rose, including restringing, cleaning, neck adjustment, action, intonation and tuning issues. You’ll also learn how to balance the bridge and keep the system working properly.

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Electric Guitar Setup Workshop - Strat-Style Tremelo

Electric Guitar Setup Workshop - Strat-Style Tremelo

Fri 30 Oct 2026 · 19:00
KitchenJam
£150

Work through a full setup on your own guitar with a Strat-style tremolo, including restringing, cleaning, neck adjustment, action, intonation, pickup height and tuning issues. You’ll also cover bridge balance and how the tremolo system affects tuning and feel.

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Acoustic Guitar Setup Workshop

Acoustic Guitar Setup Workshop

Fri 27 Nov 2026 · 19:00
KitchenJam Canary Wharf
£150

Work through a full setup on your own acoustic guitar, including restringing, cleaning, neck adjustment, action and tuning issues.

Tickets

More dates coming soon...


If you can’t see a setup workshop that’s right for your guitar, please get in touch to register your interest and let us know which workshop you’d like us to run next!


Email us at hello@kitchenjam.com