Services

In addition to guitar and now ukulele builds, Services include consultation, instrument evaluation, action set-ups and repairs on both acoustic and electric instruments. “Repairs” cover a wide range of activities, from a simple string change to a neck reset.  Again, this includes both acoustic and electric instruments. If there is something not-quite-right about your guitar, give me a call. For more information about guitar builds, see the Guitar Description section.

Examples of available services include:

  • string changing and replacement

  • assessment of guitar set- up and appropriate adjustments

  • nut and/or saddle adjustment and/or replacement

  • fret work - assessing, leveling and replacement

  • tuner repair or replacement

  • crack repair and cleating

  • bridge reattachment or replacement

  • neck reset

  • pick up installation

  • cleaning and generall TLC

If your guitar isn’t performing up to your expectations, give me a call and we can figure out what’s going on and address it.  

Repairs

Prices below are estimates and subject to individual circumstances and situations. Feel free to drop by or call to discuss your situation and get a better idea as to rates and costs .  

Bench fee minimum: $50

  • Set-up: $75 - $100, depending on the condition of the instrument

  • Install new strings: $35 steel strings. $45 nylon/classical tie-block bridge. Rate does not include the cost of strings.

  • Cut and install a new nut: $75

  • Thickness, shape and install new saddle: $65

  • Tuner replacement: paddle style headstock: $75. Rate does not include the cost of tuning machines. Tuner replacement, slotted headstock $85. Rate does not include the cost of tuning machines.

  • Crack repairs: minimum bench fee ($50) plus $25 per crack for simple cracks and higher for more extensive damage..

  • Bridge removal, clean-up, and reattachment: $150

  • Neck reset: Rate varies. $450 minimum for glued in necks. $200 minimum for bolt-on necks possibly more with glued fingerboard extension.

  • Fret level, re-crown, and polish: $150

  • Complete re-fret: $250 minimum depending on the condition of the fretboard

  • Partial refret: $200

  • Loose brace: minimum bench fee ($50) plus $25 per repair

  • Binding reglue: $50 per edge minimum, and dependent on the situation

  • Acoustic Pick-up installation: $100 minimum, depending on situation and type of system. Rate does not include the cost of pickup.