Flat Prices for Most Services!
My goal is to be up-front & transparent about pricing, and to stay competitive in our market for this kind of work. Prices are subject to change as I refine my process. Accepted payment methods below. Last update 8/24/2025
When time is NOT on your side.
Standard Turnaround... N/C
2-3 weeks for most setups and repairs.
2-3 Day Turnaround... $25.00
Jump the queue! Shorten the timeframe from 2-3 weeks down to 2-3 days.
Same Day Service... 25% of labor cost
Great if your coming from a distance, or have a gig this weekend. Helps if you schedule ahead.
Get that "like new" feeling again!
Restring (While You Wait!)... $40
Excellent value, includes an inspection and fretboard maintenance. Stock strings, or bring your own.
Detailed action adjustments to dial in the best possible playing experience for your guitar, plus exhaustive maintenance for your entire instrument.
Complications:
Floyd Rose or other locking tremolo... $50
Archtop or other floating bridge... $25
12-String guitars... $50
Add-Ons:
Extra Cleaning (funk & gunk)... $25-50
Light Restoration (rust & wear)... $50-100
More Than 3 Frets Leveled... +$10/fret
Pre-made Tusq nut/saddle fitted... $75
Hand carved bone nut/saddle... $125
In-stock strings... +$10 Guitar / +$20 Bass
Sweeter tones from your guitar!
Acoustic Instruments
Install passive pickup... $100 + parts
Install active pickup... $150 + parts
Troubleshooting & repairs... $50/hour
Electric Instruments
Output jack... $25 + part
First simple component... $50 + part
Pickup, potentiometer, switch
Addl. simple components... $25/ea + parts
Pickup, potentiometer, switch
Complex component... $100 + part
Super switch, freeway switch, etc.
Difficult access (f-hole guitars) ... +$100
Fountain of youth for fretboards.
Fret Level/Crown/Dress... $150
Complete level, crown, dress & polish. Restores frets to perfect shape & shine for comfort and beauty.
Partial Fret Replacement... $25/fret
New frets are installed, leveled, crowned & dressed to match the existing frets. All frets get well-polished.
Add-Ons:
Lacquered neck... $5/fret
Binding along fretboard... $5/fret
Complete Fret Replacement... $400
Includes all materials. Fingerboard will be also radius sanded & touched up. Like a brand new fretboard!
Add-Ons:
Lacquered neck... $50
Binding along fretboard... $50
Each fret above 22 total... $15/fret
Not sure? Ask!
Hardtail Block... $50
Custom-cut, tapered wood block to fix your floating bridge. I can also route your plastic cover's window for better access to string replacement +$50.
Replace/Upgrade Tuners... $50-100 + parts
Some tuners are drop-in replacements, while others require headstock modifications and more time.
Re-glue Acoustic Guitar Bridge... $100-200
Varies based on condition of the bridge & underlying wood. Includes a post-repair action adjustment for playability.
"Belly Bulge"... $100 + part
When your bridge is separating from the body at the bottom edge, this is the fix. Minimally invasive and reversable, but very effective.
Custom Work $50/hour + parts
Anything not listed above! From complex repairs to upgrades or full assembly. Free estimates.