Problem Child Guitars

Problem Child Guitars Guitar Shop

The Band Battle winner came in with two guitars—a Fender Telecaster and an Epiphone Wilshire—to cash in his reward and s...
05/24/2026

The Band Battle winner came in with two guitars—a Fender Telecaster and an Epiphone Wilshire—to cash in his reward and stack some extra discounts 🎸🔥

Both guitars got the full treatment: cleaned up, fretboards conditioned, frets polished, fresh Ernie Ball strings, and low-action pro setups. I also replaced two broken Fender tuners and a pickup selector switch tip.

All dialed in and stage-ready!

A customer brought in six guitars for service and repair 🎸🔥Featuring: Epiphone Les Paul (Alex Lifeson signature), Epipho...
05/23/2026

A customer brought in six guitars for service and repair 🎸🔥

Featuring: Epiphone Les Paul (Alex Lifeson signature), Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty (Joe Bonamassa signature), Epiphone Fauta SG, Epiphone Les Paul (Alex Jones signature), Epiphone ES-330, and a PRS SE Acoustic.

Each guitar got the full treatment—cleaned, fretboards conditioned, frets polished, fresh D’Addario strings, and a pro setup with medium action. I also replaced a broken tuner on the Lifeson LP.

Awesome collection—and that artwork on the Alex Jones and Fauta really stands out!

A customer brought in a custom Strat-style guitar for some major upgrades 🎸I reworked the electronics from a Volume/Volu...
05/20/2026

A customer brought in a custom Strat-style guitar for some major upgrades 🎸

I reworked the electronics from a Volume/Volume/Tone setup to a more traditional Volume/Tone/Tone configuration, installed a Kahler tremolo to replace the Bigsby-style unit, and finished it off with a full setup.

Big thanks to my mentor Chris at Flippin' Guitars for his expert support on this project—great teamwork to get it dialed in! 🔥

A customer brought in an Ibanez BTB 605 for some custom electronics work and service 🎸He wanted to replace the stock pic...
05/18/2026

A customer brought in an Ibanez BTB 605 for some custom electronics work and service 🎸

He wanted to replace the stock pickup blend pot with a complex 6-way rotary switch, along with a setup and restring. After inspection, I found the setup was already nearly perfect and the strings were fresh, so I only made a few minor adjustments at no charge.

The main job was rewiring and installing the new rotary switch—now this bass has a whole new range of tonal options and is ready to go. 🔥

Special thanks to Chris at Flippin' Guitars for the guidance on the complex wiring approach.

A customer brought in a Fender Stratocaster and a Reverend Flatroc for some TLC 🎸Both guitars got a full refresh—cleaned...
05/16/2026

A customer brought in a Fender Stratocaster and a Reverend Flatroc for some TLC 🎸

Both guitars got a full refresh—cleaned up, fretboards conditioned, frets polished, fresh D’Addario strings installed, and a low-action pro setup.

Now they’re playing smooth and sounding great. 🔥

Custom Stratocaster build fresh off the bench 🎸🔥This one features a double-bound vintage sunburst body, maple neck with ...
05/14/2026

Custom Stratocaster build fresh off the bench 🎸🔥

This one features a double-bound vintage sunburst body, maple neck with stainless steel frets, Gotoh locking tuners, Dunlop strap locks, and a traditional 6 hole Vintage Tremolo.

Loaded with a Lace Sensor Hot Gold / Hot Bridge pickup set (6.0K / 6.0K / 13.2K) for everything from smooth cleans to aggressive lead tones. Finished it off with D’Addario 10–46 strings and a low-action setup for effortless playability.

This build looks, feels, and sounds incredible.

One of our Band Battle finalists cashed in his free setup—and stacked an extra discount by bringing in multiple guitars ...
04/26/2026

One of our Band Battle finalists cashed in his free setup—and stacked an extra discount by bringing in multiple guitars 🎸🔥
1. Rickenbacker: Pro setup—simple and dialed in.
2. PRS: Fresh strings + pro setup.
3. Squier Precision Bass: Full TLC—deep clean, fret polish, new pickguard, all-new electronics, pickups secured, restring, and a complete setup.
Everything is now playing and sounding its best!

04/11/2026

Announcement: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the shop will be closed for a few weeks. I will send an update when I am accepting new work.

04/04/2026

🔥 Pickup Upgrade Alert – Now In Stock! 🔥

I’ve got a great selection of pickups from EMG and Seymour Duncan ready to go! Whether you’re upgrading for heavier tones, cleaner articulation, or classic vintage sound—there’s something here for you.

🎸 Currently In Stock:

EMG:
• 60 (Black)
• 85 (Black)
• 85 (Ivory)
• 81X (Black)
• 89 (Black)
• 81TW (Black)
• SA Set (Black)
• James Hetfield “HET Set” (Black Chrome)

Seymour Duncan:
• Classic Stack Plus Set (White)
• Alnico II Pro Slash (Chrome)
• Quarter Pounder Tele Set
• Vintage Broadcaster
• Hot Tele Set
• JB Jr. for Strat (Black)

👉 Don’t see what you’re looking for? I can order it for you!

💰 Installation Special through April 30, 2026 (when you purchase pickups through me):
• Single pickup install: $25 each
• Full set install: $50

Upgrade your tone and bring your guitar to life—message me to grab yours or ask questions! 🤘

Send a message to learn more

A customer brought in a Squier Mustang for service and repair 🎸The pickups weren’t mounted correctly—no springs—so heigh...
03/29/2026

A customer brought in a Squier Mustang for service and repair 🎸
The pickups weren’t mounted correctly—no springs—so height adjustments weren’t impossible. I fixed the mounting, replaced bent string trees (they were missing proper spacers), and addressed sharp fret ends. I also leveled and crowned a couple of high frets, then polished everything for smooth playability. Finished it off by conditioning the fretboard, installing Ernie Ball Hybrid strings, and dialing in a low-action pro setup. Now it’s playing clean and ready to rock. 🔥

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Ashburn, VA
20148

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+17035935728

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