What are the most common guitar repair horror stories?

One horror story is when a guy took his vintage guitar to a so - called 'expert'. The repairman sanded down the original finish to try and fix a small scratch. It completely ruined the guitar's value and the unique patina it had. Another time, a person had their guitar's neck adjusted wrongly. As a result, the action was so high that it became nearly unplayable.

One of the common horror stories is the loss of data during repair. Repair technicians might not be careful enough and accidentally delete important files. Another common one is when the repair doesn't actually fix the problem. You pay a lot of money, but the computer still has the same issue, like a slow - running computer that remains slow after the so - called 'fix'. Also, some repair shops use cheap and low - quality replacement parts which can lead to further problems down the line.

A common one is when the repair technician overcharges. For example, for a simple hard drive replacement that should cost $100, they charge $300. Another is misdiagnosing the problem. They might think it's a software issue when it's actually a hardware problem, like a failing power supply being mistaken for a corrupted operating system.

Well, often in guitar horror stories there's a lack of knowledge factor. For example, people trying to do DIY repairs or modifications without proper skills and ending up ruining their guitars. Also, unexpected accidents like a guitar getting wet from a spilled drink at a gig are quite common.

One common horror story is getting bad customer service. Like the salespeople being pushy or not helpful at all. For example, they might try to sell you something you don't need just to make a commission.

The most common mistakes? Firstly, underestimating the problem. Some repairers think it's a simple fix when it's actually much more complex, leading to incomplete repairs. Secondly, not getting proper permits. This can cause legal issues later. And thirdly, rushing the job. Many horror stories involve workers trying to finish too quickly and making a mess of things, like the carpenter who built the slanted bookshelf.

A common one is bad customer service. For example, you ask for help finding a certain product and the employees just ignore you or give you wrong information. It makes the shopping experience really bad.

Another theme is poor workmanship. This can include things like not properly tightening bolts during a repair. I heard about a case where a customer's wheel almost fell off after a repair because of this. Also, long delays in getting the car back are common. Some shops seem to take forever to complete a job, causing a lot of inconvenience to the customers.

A lot of people have horror stories about the difficulty in getting an appointment for Tesla repair. Tesla service centers can be overbooked, and it can be a real struggle to get a timely appointment. Some owners have had to drive long distances to reach a service center as well. And when they finally get there, the technicians might not be fully trained on all the issues, leading to improper repairs or more time wasted trying to figure things out.

One common problem is poor workmanship. Mechanics might not fix the issue properly like in the case of brake repairs that don't work right after. Another is the unresponsiveness of the staff when customers come back with problems. They often try to dodge responsibility.