Restring, tune, checkup, and polish $30
Saddle and nut are inspected for problems. Strings are installed and properly stretched for increased life and tone. Guitar also gets a basic checkup. Fretboard is polished if desired. Rest of guitar is polished if desired.
Note: I don't recommend polishing the fretboard more than once every 6 months, as it can damage the wood, and no later than once every 18 months, as this can also damage the wood. 12-string guitars are $60.
Setup: Fixed Bridge $100 Tremolo $120 Floyd Rose $135
Includes: String swap (but not the strings), neck/truss rod adjustment, bridge height adjustment, nut adjustments, check string trees for burs(if present), tremolo adjustments(if present), string length adjustment (intonation), and pickup height adjustment. Fretboard is oiled and the instrument is polished.
All adjustments are made to within thousanths of an inch. If you have custom specs you prefer, I will be happy to use them. Your preferred specs will be filed for future setups as well.
Intonation is done with a Peterson Strobe Tuner, one that can accurately display tones to within 1/1000th of a semitone. This is going to give your chords more clarity and definition higher in the register and help maintain an instrument that is more in tune. 12-string guitars are $150.
Electronics
Ask me about modifications you want. I'd be glad to get your guitar wired however you like it.
Jack or potentiometer swaps are $40 plus the price of the part. Replacing the switch is $50. Parts are available for sale or you could provide your own.
Pickup swaps: The first pickup would be $70, each additional pickup would be $40. Routing or modification is available if needed, price varies by job complexity.
Price break for complete electronics rewire vs. having parts replaced a la carte. Quotes depend on complexity.
Diagnose Noise
There is no charge to track down the source of the noise. However, price to eliminate the noise will depend on what repair is needed to rectify the issue.
This includes mechanical noises, like string buzz. It also includes electronics noises like hum, static, etc.
Fretwork
Due to increased backlog with our business, we've decided to no longer offer fretwork due to the amount of time it takes to level or refret an entire board.
I'm happy to check the frets to see if they need fretwork. If a single fret needs to be taken down, I can do this but if it looks like the whole board is an issue, I'll recommend you to some quality shops in the area to assist.
Fretwork is still available for the repair school, though keep in mind it can be time consuming.
Hand Carved Nut: $150 Bone $170 Buffalo Horn
These are going to perform better than plastic or "graphite" nuts. The sound will be improved, but only for open strings (the sound of the nut won't matter when fretting a note). The primary reason to go for a bone nut has to do with improved tuning stability. Both bone and buffalo horn are self lubricating and extremely dense. This means notes stay in tune well.
The bone and buffalo horn both have very similar sound characteristics, though bone will perform slightly better. However they are very cosmetically different. Bone has a glossy off-white color similar to an ivory piano key. Buffalo horn, on the other hand, is a glossy black that looks more like the black keys on a piano. The bone is much more common to see and both are great choices. Add $125 for 12-string guitars.
Replace Tuners $50+
This seemingly simple job can introduce unexpected obstacles. Add $30 if reaming is required(such as many Schaller tuners).
If you haven't already ordered any tuners, and are thinking about upgrading, you may want to contact me before making your order. I can help you pick the right tuners to avoid drilling unnecessary holes in your guitar.
Fabricate New Pickguard Call for Pricing
The price here depends heavily on whether or not material was supplied, if the pickguard is custom, whether or not the edge is beveled, etc. For most accurate price quote, please contact me with as many details as you can provide.
Block Tremolo $40+
If you don't use your tremolo, you should consider blocking it. Your guitar will stay in tune better and switching tunings on the fly will be suddenly possible.
In the old days, some people would use a block of wood for this purpose. However, in most cases it's better to use hardware specifically designed for this task and install it in the back. The pricing above reflects the most common style of hardware and includes both the hardware and the labor. Reach out for more details.
Swap Bridge
Changing the bridge out can drastically change the way your guitar sounds and plays. This upgrade can oftentimes impact sound even more than a pickup swap.
The price to install a new bridge can range quite a bit depending on some factors. A setup is required when changing the bridge, but if no further modification is needed for installation, the swap will be included at no additional cost with a setup. For example, if you come in for a setup on your Les Paul, there will be no additional charge to upgrade your bridge to a Tone-Pros.
If you haven't already ordered any hardware, and are thinking about upgrading, you may want to contact me before you make your order. I can help pick out the right hardware to avoid incompatibility with your instrument.
Wood and Finish Repairs
Finish work is one of the only things I DON'T offer. This would, unfortunately require another building with equipment dedicated solely to finish work, which I simply do not have.
If you have questions involving finish work, contact me and I'd be happy to direct you to a specialist based on what exactly you need.
For some extensive wood repairs, I'll refer you to someone in the area who does a fantastic job.