Originally Posted by: compart1I've never had a pro set-up.. Maybe it's about time.
My Alvarez E/A I adjusted Truss rod once last spring-- 9yrs old.
My Tele, MIM, 7yrs old-- never
I guess i'm lucky

the main reason i have a tech look at them once a year is to maintain them in a nice condition, he gives them a good service and it just ensures my guitars stay in a nice playing condition, If you have the tools and knowlage then you can do it yourself but personally i don't fancy tackling the job of dressing and levelling frets etc... so i'm happy to get a pro to do it for me.