SET UP: $45.00+ Strings Includes neck adjust, action adjustment at nut and saddle, minor fret work, tighten
tuner screws and nuts, lubricate tuning machines, general clean up, restring. (12 string - add $25.00)
NEW NUT: $35.00 may or may not include raw material. If your guitar has worn frets, a bowed neck, or an
ill fitting saddle, expect additional cost to correct these problems. Many repairman will not install a new nut
if other problems are not also addressed. (12 string - add $25.00)
NEW SADDLE: $30.00 may or may not include raw material. Same qualifications as with "new nut".
RE-GLUE BRIDGE: $50.00 Remove and refit old bridge. Very minor touch-up included. (12 string - add $25.00)
REPLACE BRIDGE: $90.00 + cost of factory made bridge ,approx. $30.00 + cost of new saddle
(sometimes). (12 string - add $25.00)
HANDMADE BRIDGE: $250.00 and up, by quote. Handmade bridges may be necessary for vintage Gibson,
Martin, Guild, and custom bridge replacements.
REPLACE TUNERS: $50 and up. Seems like a simple job, but dangerous with unforeseen complications.
FRET LEVELING ("Filing", "Dressing"...) $40.00 and up. Worn or uneven frets can he filed level in many
cases, if there will remain enough height on the fret to suit the customer. Frets must be lowered to the height
of the lowest pit that can be found. Sometimes, replacing the most worn frets is appropriate. Includes
"set up" adjustments. Add $25.00 for finished maple fretboards.
RE-FRET: $250.00 Add $50 for fretboards with binding. Add $50.00 for finished maple fretboards. Individual
frets $10.00 plus leveling and/or set up costs. New nut or saddle may be necessary. Shop minimum may
also apply. (12 string - add $25.00)
NECK RE-SET: $300.00 and up. Remove neck. Re-cut heel/body angle to correct high action. Replace
neck. New saddle often included, but new nut often extra. Additional fret work and bridge work may also be
necessary. (12 string - add $25.00)
CRACK REPAIR: $25 per inch or by quote (particularly for shattered areas). Includes glue and brush
touch-up with appropriate finish. Cleating (installing small patches of wood inside guitar to reinforce repair)
as necessary. Repairs often not invisible.
HEADSTOCK CRACK: $150.00 and up, by quote. Glue, seal and re-finish area. Repairs often not invisible,
but finish should be smooth.
INSTALL "UNDER SADDLE" PICK UP: $75.00 - 150.00. Expand endpin hole to accommodate jack. Wire
pickup to pre-amp and jack. Fit and re-size old saddle for proper action and contact with pickup. May require
new saddle and re-rout of saddle slot (additional). There are other variables relating to pre-amps which must
be individually quoted. Condition of bridge and neck angle may be factors in the appropriateness of an
under the saddle pickup.
DIAGNOSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM: $50.00 Time is money.
SET UP: $45.00+ Strings Includes Neck adjust, action adjustment at nut and saddle, minor fret work,
tighten tuner screws and nuts, lubricate tuning machines, general clean up, restring. Floating tremelo,
Floyd Rose style will cause higher rates.
NEW NUT: $45.00 may or may not include raw material. If your guitar has worn frets, a bowed neck, or an ill
fitting saddle, expect additional cost to correct these problems. Many repairman will not install a new nut if
other problems are not also addressed.
REPLACE TUNERS: $50 and up. Seems like a simple job, but can he fraught with nuanced complications.
FRET LEVELING: ("Filing", "Dressing"...) $40.00 and up. Worn or uneven frets can he filed level in many
cases, if there will remain enough height on the fret to suit the customer (and practical playability). Frets
must be lowered to the height of the lowest pit that can be found. Sometimes, replacing the most worn frets
is appropriate. Includes "set up" adjustments.
RE-FRET: $250.00 Add $50 for fretboards with binding. Individual frets $10.00 plus leveling and or set up
costs in some cases. New nut or saddle may be necessary. Shop minimum may also apply.
HEADSTOCK CRACK: $100.00 and up, by quote. Glue, touchup. Repairs often not invisible, but finish
should be smooth
FINISH TOUCH UP: $50.00 and up, by quote.
DIAGNOSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM: Shop minimum Most shops will charge a minimum to diagnose
electrical problems if work is not performed. Time is money.
REPLACE JACK: $25.00 plus part Note: Arch top guitars will often incur $50.00 up charge to remove and
re-install wiring harness for all electrical work.
REPLACE PICKUP: $50.00 per pickup
REPLACE VOLUME/TONE POT: $25.00 per part, plus part
ROUT NEW POCKET: $50.00 PLUS install pickup price
REPLACE SWITCH: $25.00 per switch, plus part.
Our repair shop is one of the best
on the front range.
Please make an appointment if you
require extensive discussion about
your instrument repair.
Here are examples of our services:
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