At Nova Guitar Setups, we talk to guitarists across Northern Virginia every week — and many of them are chasing tone. Some want tighter low-end, some want smoother highs, and a lot are frustrated with how muddy their tone gets when they roll back the volume knob.
If that sounds like you, there’s a simple, affordable fix that most players don’t even know about.
It’s called the Treble Bleed Mod, and it could be the best $40 you ever spend on your guitar.
🎸 What Is a Treble Bleed Mod?
When you lower your guitar’s volume knob, you’re also cutting out high frequencies. That’s why things start to sound dull or lifeless at lower volume. A treble bleed mod is a tiny circuit that keeps your tone bright, clear, and articulate, even when the volume is turned down.
It’s one of the easiest upgrades a local guitar tech or luthier can install — and it makes a big difference in how your guitar responds.
🛠️ Why We Recommend It to Our NoVA Guitar Clients
If you’re already getting a pickup swap, jack replacement, push-pull mod, or other basic guitar repair at Nova Guitar Setups, we almost always recommend this as an add-on.
Why?
Because it keeps your tone consistent and usable across your whole volume range. You won’t lose those crisp highs or attack, even when dialing it back for a clean part. It’s especially great for live players who ride their volume knob during a set.
For local players in Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, or Alexandria, it’s a small mod that can transform how your guitar fits into a mix or sounds through your rig.
💵 What Does It Cost?
At Nova Guitar Setups, we install treble bleed mods for just $40, parts and labor included. That’s less than the price of a new set of strings — and unlike strings, this mod lasts forever.
If you’re already getting other work done, like a guitar setup, pickup install, or output jack fix, we can add it during the same session.
🎯 Local Players: This Mod Belongs on Your Guitar
Whether you play blues, rock, worship, jazz, or metal — the treble bleed mod helps you get more usable tone out of your gear. It’s a small touch, but it’s something we love doing because players actually notice the difference.
📍 Serving the Northern Virginia Guitar Community
Nova Guitar Setups is your trusted local guitar tech and luthier service for:
- Full setups
- Pickup installs
- Fretwork and nut slots
- Output jack and electronics repairs
- …and smart upgrades like treble bleeds and push-pull wiring
We work with players across Fairfax County, Loudoun, Reston, Herndon, Arlington, Alexandria, and beyond. Quick turnaround, no attitude, and results that make your gear feel brand new.
🧰 Book Your Upgrade — Or Add It to Your Next Setup
If you’re coming in for a guitar setup or electronics repair, ask us about adding a treble bleed mod. Or book it as a standalone service — we can usually turn it around in under 24 hours.
👉 Contact us here to schedule your install
👉 Or check out our Guitar Setup Services page for full pricing and service options
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