This is a general pricing guide for the most common jobs we see through the shop. Nothing is off limits though, so just get in contact with us if you are unsure! All consultations, inspections and quotes are free – as are our opinions and advice. Each job is different and therefore priced individually, but most will fit within the prices specified below.

STANDARD SERVICES

‘Gig-Ready’ set-up – $100*
Including restring, action and intonation adjustment, fret level, dress and polish, fingerboard clean, full neck and body clean and polish. For electric and acoustic guitar and bass, mandolin, banjo and resonator guitars.
*does not include strings. Add $30 for 12 string, $50 for Floyd Rose or other floating trem

Include new hand-cut nut for additional $50
Include new hand-cut saddle for additional $50
Include new hand-cut nut and saddle for additional $90

‘Once-over’ set-up – $60*
Including restring, fret dress and polish, fingerboard clean, full neck and body clean and polish. For electric and acoustic guitar and bass, mandolin, banjo and resonator guitars.
*does not include strings. Add $10 for 12 string, $30 for Floyd Rose or other floating trem

Custom cut nut/saddle replacement – $65
Bone nut or saddle cut and shaped to perfection. Polished for professional finish

Acoustic pickup installation – $50 -$100
Varies depending on type of system

Electric Guitar/Bass Electronics

Complete rewire – $60 – $100 (+ new parts)
– Includes replacement of all current electronics, and full rewire

Pickup replacement/install – $50 (+ price of pickup)
– Each additional pickup $10

Replace individual part (not including price of parts)
– Output jack – $15
– Switch – $20
– Wiring segment – $15

New cavity or modification of existing cavities – $50 – $100
– Varies depending on the job

Basic electronics troubleshooting- $20 and up

Structural Repairs

Repairs can range from rather simple to extremely complex, therefore an accurate price can be given once a closer look is taken at the instrument. This is a general guide for the most common repairs to come through the shop

Acoustic Bridge repairs
– Removal and re-glue – $100
– Removal, bridge repair + reglue – $120 – $180
– Removal, hand-made bridge replacement + reglue – $200 – $300

Cracked/Loose brace repair – $60 – $120 (per brace)
Price varies depending on severity of break, and location of repair area

Broken headstock
– Re-glue only – $80
– Re-glue and refinish – $160 – $200

Custom Services

Refret – $200 to $400 + fret wire
Includes careful removal of old frets, precision level of fingerboard and replacement of all frets with fretwire of choosing.
Price will vary depending on style of fingerboard, i.e; unbound, bound, lacquered maple, etc. Vintage guitars may incur extra fee depending on age and fragility

Fret Re-crown – $120
Includes ‘Once-over’ set-up

Refinishing
Refinishing prices vary greatly depending on the specifics of the job. For a more exact quote it is best to get in contact so that we can assess the instruments specific requirements.

Bolt on style Neck – $250 – $350
Bolt on style Body – $400 – $800
Set neck Instrument – $500 – $1000