The Works
Rate: $130-150
"The Works" includes a complete fret dress and leveling, fret polish, complete setup including truss rod adjustment, string height / action and intonation. This work will minimize fret buzz, eliminate fret dents and pitting, and improve the overall tone and play-ability of the instrument. In addition, the whole guitar will be cleaned, and all hardware and controls will be inspected and lubed.
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This is the best option for a guitar that gets played often. This process will return it to optimal playing condition and give you back a clean, healthy guitar.
Guitar / Bass Setup
Rate: $40-60
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Includes Restring, adjustment of truss rod, string height (action,) intonation, and light cleaning.
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Sufficient for newer guitars or instruments that have been set up within 6 months
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For most instruments. Add $10 for floating tremolo, or $20 for Floyd Rose tremolo.
Custom Fit Nut or Saddle
Rate: $60-80
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$15 surcharge for brass nut
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Includes full setup
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Includes restringing
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Compensated saddles for proper intonation
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Does not include cost of material/blank ($5-15)​
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For most instruments. Add $10 for floating tremolo, or $20 for Floyd Rose tremolo.
Guitar / Bass Restring
Rate: $15
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Bass, 6 string guitar, ukulele or banjo:
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12 string, mandolin, or locking tremolo: $20
Fret Work
Prices Vary
Complete Refret $250-270
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Does not include fretwire
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Includes The Works Process
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Fretboard Cleaning $20
Fret Polish $30 - Cleaning and polishing all frets to their original shine.
Fret Level $85 - Leveling all frets to provide a consistent playing surface (includes Fret Dress)
Fret Dress $60 - Shaving down the ends of the frets to eliminate the sharp edges.
Structural Repairs
Prices Vary
​Reglue headstock $100 - Full structural repair, no finish repair.
Repair Acoustic Crack $80 - Full structural repair, no finish repair.
Bridge Reglue $150
Guitar Electronics
Prices Vary
​Pickup installation: Electric guitar and bass
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Passive pickups: $35 first pickup plus $15 per additional pickup
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Active system with replacement pots (EMG for example) : $50
Replace Electronics
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Replace pot $20
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Replace 3-way switch $20
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Replace 5-way switch $25
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Full rewire $70
Pickup installation: Acoustic guitar
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$70 – $90 (varies with different systems)
Electronic troubleshooting: $20 and up
Amp Check / Diagnostics
Prices Vary
​Pickup installation: Electric guitar and bass
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Passive pickups: $35 first pickup plus $15 per additional pickup
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Active system with replacement pots (EMG for example) : $50
Replace Electronics
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Replace pot $20
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Replace 3-way switch $20
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Replace 5-way switch $25
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Full rewire $50
Pickup installation: Acoustic guitar
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$70 – $90 (varies with different systems)
Electronic troubleshooting: $20 and up