Repairs and Services

We can help with a cosmetic scratch to a
buzzing fret and anything in between.

All repairs and services performed by a trained luthier with over 40 years of experience. When you leave your instrument with us, you can rest assured your instrument is in good hands and will be treated like one of our own!

Guitar Repair Rates

These prices are general ballpark figures, a general starting point. You must bring your instrument into the shop for a firm estimate. The estimate you are given may be higher or lower than the prices listed below. The hourly shop rate is $60 per hour.

Set Up ~ Starting at $90 plus cost of strings ~ Includes neck adjustment, action adjustment, minor fret work, tighten tuner screws and nuts, lubricate tuning machines, polish and restring
Adjust Action Only ~ $60 ~ Includes neck adjustment and action adjustment, no fret work
New Nut ~ $90 and up ~ If there are additional problems with the instrument, these may need to be addressed at an additional cost before a new nut will be installed
Compensated Bone Saddle ~ $75 and up ~ additional issues with the instrument may need to be addressed at an additional cost before this repair can be completed
Re-Glue Bridge ~ $125 ~ Remove, adjust and re-glue old bridge
Replace Bridge ~ $175 plus materials ~ Includes bone saddle
Handmade Bridge ~ $200 and up ~ Fabricate a replica bridge and install, includes bone saddle and action adjustment
Replace Tuners ~ $50 and up plus cost of tuners ~ Many tuner options available
Fret Leveling ~ $150 and up ~ Frets may need to be replaced if there is not enough height left to file
Complete Re-Fret ~ $15 per fret plus set-up charge. Fret boards with binding are an additional cost, new nut or saddle may be required to complete the job appropriately
Neck Re-Set ~ $225 and up ~ Removal of neck and re-cut to adjust action. Additional repairs may be required to complete the job appropriately
Crack Repair ~ The instrument must be brought into the shop. The repair may require reinforcement. The process will include touch-up of appropriate finish.
Headstock Crack ~ $200 and up ~ May require braces for extra reinforcement and will include touch-up of instrument finish.
Pick-up Installation ~ $75 and up ~ Saddle will be re-sized for proper action and contact with pick-up, may require a new saddle
Interior bracing repair ~ $75 and up ~ Re-glue loose interior braces.
Electronic Issues ~ $45 Diagnostic Fee - this fee will be applied to final repair cost should you choose to have the repair completed.