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ACOUSTIC GUITAR REPAIR RATE SCHEDULE

How to Change Strings on an Acoustic Guitar and General Maintenance

Download the PDF "How to Change Acoustic Guitar Strings" instructions that go along with the video

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Enjoy the full version of the video demonstrating the fix of the intonation this is approx. 17 min in length

Here are a few common acoustic guitar repairs with pricing to give you an idea of what we charge. We also work on electric guitars and basses, mandolins, banjos, and most fretted and stringed instruments. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions

Estimates are subject to change depending on hidden defects
or unforeseen complication encountered during repairs.
All work exceeding $100 requires a 50% deposit, with balance due upon completion.

Note: rates are for labor only, parts are extra

General

Clean and Polish - $35 per hour with a one hour minimum
Finish Work - Estimate Upon Inspection
All finish work, including touch-ups are to be estimated upon inspection. Good finish work cannot be rushed!
New Bone Saddle (Compensated-3/16 and wider only) - $50-$75
New Bone Saddle (no compensation) - $40
New Nut (Custom Carved Bone) - $45 / $55
(Martin style nuts $55)
Restring and Tune (12-string) - $25
Restring and Tune (6-string) - $15
Restring and Tune (classical) - $20
Strap Button Install - $15
Truss Rod Adjustment - $15
Tuner Replacement (6-string) - $20-$40

Neck

Heat Treatment (to correct Back Bowing) - $60
Reset (no Binding) - $350 and up
Reset (with Binding) - $450 and up

Pickup Installation

Pickup, with Onboard Pre-amp System - $150 and up
(Add $15 for old style/L.R.Baggs Pickups)
(Add $50 for compensated saddles, 3/16" and wider only)
Pickup, with Pre-amp and Battery Clip - $100
Soundhole Pickup and Endpin Jack - $45
Under Saddle and Endpin Jack - $75

Top

Braces Reglued - $25 and up
Cracks & Separations - $25/inch
Flatten Top - Estimate Upon Inspection
Replace Pickguard - $35-$60

Fretboard

Plane Fingerboard - $60 + Refret
Level and Dress Frets - $70
(includes basic setup)
Refret/No Binding - $190
Refret/With Binding - $250
Partial Refret/No Binding - $15/Fret
Partial Refret/With Binding - $20/Fret

Bridge

Bridge (new custom carved) - $150 and up
Bridge Plate Repair (worn pin holes) - $75 and up
Bridge Plate Replacement - $175
Bridge Reglue - $125 and up

All shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. I recommend shipping with FedEx or UPS; be sure to use appropriate shipping materials and packing techniques and always purchase enough insurance to repair or replace your instrument in the event of a shipping disaster.

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