SERVICE MENU
Basic Setup - $70
$80 for twelve string or mandolin.
$90 for Floyd Rose style bridges.
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Includes restring, fretboard clean and polish, cleaning of instrument, adjustment of truss rod, string height (action), intonation, and more. Everything is measured to the 1/1000 of an inch.
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This is routine maintenance for new guitars or instruments that haven't been set up within 6 months.
Restring - $35
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Includes changing, stretching and tuning strings, clean and polish, oiled fretboard, and a full inspection
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Bass, 6 string guitar, or banjo: $35
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12 string, mandolin, or locking tremolo: $40
The Works - $160
$175 for twelve string, mandolin.
$185 for Floyd Rose style bridges.
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Sometimes referred to as a fret “dress” and setup, The Works includes precision level, re-crown and polish of your instrument’s frets along with everything included in the basic setup.
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This work will minimize fret buzz, eliminate fret pitting, divots and flat frets, and improve your overall tone!
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Recommended for guitars that receive normal to heavy use or have not been serviced in more than a year, or for frets with heavy wear.
Re-Fret - $325-400
Stainless Steel + $50
New Custom Bone Nut $80 with Refret
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Typically done when frets are no longer tall enough for a level and crown.
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Includes precision level of fretboard, replacement of all frets and The Works setup. Frequently requires nut replacement to accommodate newer/taller frets.
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Unbound rosewood or ebony neck: $325
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Unbound maple freboard: $375
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Bound necks: $400
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Does not include fret-wire: $15 for standard nickel sizes, $20 for stainless steel
Hand-Made,
Custom Fit Bone Nut - $80*
*with Basic Setup, "The Works" or a Refret.
$120 without additional service.
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Much higher quality than the usual plastic nut that comes with your guitar. Custom cut, shaped and polished to a shine.
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Available in bleached, unbleached, and vintage.
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Twelve string nut: $100-120
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Mandolin nut: $90-100
Tusq Nut Installation
Same price as Custom Bone Nut,
but with added cost of Tusq material.
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Self-lubricating nut helps to eliminate binding in the nut slots. Cut and shaped to fit your guitar. Essentially just as good as bone, not better.
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Price is for installation only.
Electronics
Includes free restringing.
Cost of new strings not included.
Complete rewire with vintage cloth wiring
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$125 plus cost of materials (switch, pots, caps, and jack)
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Additional $35 for 335 type guitars. (F-hole access only.)
Pickup installation: Electric guitar and bass
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Passive pickups: $50 first pickup, $10/additional
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Active system with replacement pots (EMG for example): $75 first pickup, $10/additional
Pickup installation: Acoustic guitar
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$50 – $75 (varies with different systems)
Electronic troubleshooting
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$25 and up
Hardware Upgrades/
Misc. Repairs
Prices Vary
Based on a flat hourly rate of $70/hr.
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Replacement bridges
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Vintage or locking tuners
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Pickguard and plastic hardware swaps
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Copper shielding in cavity
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Etc.