Help Centre
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything players ask us before and after buying — answered straight.
Choosing your instrument
I'm a complete beginner — which guitar should I start with?
Start with what you want to hear yourself playing. If you love singer-songwriter or folk music, a steel-string acoustic gets you strumming immediately with no extra gear. If you're drawn to rock, pop or blues, an entry electric with a small practice amp is genuinely easier on new fingers (lighter strings, lower action). Either way, every instrument we ship is set up at our workshop, so a beginner guitar from us plays as well as it physically can.
Acoustic or electric — does one hold you back more?
No. The skills transfer almost completely: chords, scales, rhythm and ear training are identical. The difference is feel and sound. Choose the instrument that matches the music you actually listen to — motivation matters more than any technical argument.
What does "bench-checked / set up" actually mean?
Before dispatch we check and adjust: neck relief (truss rod), string action at the 12th fret, intonation at the saddle, pickup height and electronics, plus a full hardware inspection (tuners, strap buttons, output jack). That's why our guitars feel easy to play from day one.
Do you sell left-handed guitars?
Our online catalogue focuses on right-handed models, but we source left-handed instruments on request. Email cmgx252@gmail.com with the model you have in mind and we'll confirm availability and price within two business days.
Orders, delivery & returns
How fast is delivery in Hong Kong?
Most orders arrive within 1–2 business days. Orders over $99.00 ship free; a courier contacts you before arrival. See our Delivery Info page for the full breakdown.
Can I pay by card?
Yes. At checkout you can pick Online Payment and pay with PayNow or a Visa / Mastercard credit or debit card via our payment provider (charged in SGD at the rate shown at checkout). Cash on Delivery remains available across Hong Kong and is settled in USD.
What if the guitar isn't right for me?
You have 365 days to return any item in original condition — one of the longest windows in the business. Full details are on our Returns & Exchanges page.
Care & maintenance
How often should I change my strings?
For regular playing (3+ hours a week), every 2–3 months. Signs it's time: dull tone, discolouration, tuning instability, or rough feel under the fingers. Washed and dried hands before playing noticeably extends string life.
Hong Kong is humid — how do I protect a wooden instrument?
Keep the guitar in its case when not playing, and avoid leaving it near windows, air-conditioning vents or in car boots. Solid-wood acoustics benefit from a case humidifier in dry winter months and a silica pack during humid summers. Wipe strings and the neck down after every session.
The action feels higher after a season — is something wrong?
Almost always it's the neck responding to humidity and temperature change, which is normal for wood. A small truss-rod adjustment fixes it. Our Setup & Maintenance Service covers this — free within the first year on any guitar bought from us.
Is my guitar covered if something breaks?
Manufacturing defects are covered by our warranty — see the Warranty page. Physical damage from drops or misuse isn't covered, but we can still repair it at a fair workshop rate.
Still have a question? Contact us — we answer Mon-Sun 9am-9pm, seven days a week.