Pricing
Honest pricing, no surprises. Estimates are always free. I do need to see the instrument in person to provide a true estimate of labor and parts.
If I anticipate going over estimate more than 15%, I’ll reach out first.
How I Charge
Bench Fee $50
Minimum charge for any work
Labor Rate $75/hour
Includes time, tools & consumables
Parts Market+15%
You are welcome to bring your own.
I use a timer to track my hours. Your slip will show how I spent my time by task, along with any parts or flat-fee services added.
Common Estimates
🎸 General Maintenance
- Restring+ — $50 + strings (while you wait)
- Signature Setup — $100-150 + strings
- Nut or saddle replacement — $100ish
⚡ Electronics
- Rewire guitar electronics/pickups — $150-300
- Install acoustic pickup — $75-150
🔩 Fret Work
- Fret level, crown & dress — $150-200
- Full fret replacement — $400-600
🔧 Repairs
- Re-glue acoustic bridge — $150ish
- Broken headstock — $150-300
- Cracks, structural repairs — $150-300 typically
🪵 Restoration
- Billed at labor rate — $75/hour + parts
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