Everything needs to be cared for, and guitars are no exception.
GUITAR REPAIR & SETUP
Professional Instrument Service
GENERAL RATES
| Service | Rate |
| Hourly Shop Rate / Minimum Charge | $40 |
| Instrument Diagnostic Fee | $40 |
Pricing Information
Prices listed are estimates for basic repairs on a six-string guitar. Other instruments, instrument conditions, and repair issues may require additional work and will be priced accordingly.
Prices do not include parts or applicable tax.
Customers are welcome to provide their own parts in some cases; however, compatibility cannot be guaranteed.
Instrument Diagnostic Fee
A $40 diagnostic fee applies to instrument evaluations. If you choose to proceed with the recommended repair, the $40 diagnostic fee will be credited toward the final cost of the repair.
STRINGS & SETUPS
| Service | Details | Rate |
| New Strings – Acoustic / Electric / Ukulele | New strings and basic setup. Special price for all new customers. | $40 |
| New Strings – Electric Bass | New strings and basic setup. Special price for all new customers. | $70 |
| Basic Setup | String action adjustment at the nut and saddle, plus truss rod adjustment. | $40 |
NUTS, SADDLES & BRIDGES
| Service | Details | Rate |
| New Nut – Acoustic / Electric | Fabrication of a new bone nut. | $60 |
| New Saddle – Acoustic | Fabrication of a new bone saddle. | $60 |
| New Nut & Saddle – Stock Plastic | Installation of stock-size plastic nut and saddle. | $40 |
| Bridge Re-glue – Acoustic | Re-glue existing acoustic bridge. | $80 |
| Bridge Replacement – Acoustic | Replace acoustic bridge. | $120 + bridge |
| Acoustic Bridge – Stock | Stock acoustic bridge. | $80 |
| Custom-Made Acoustic Bridge | Custom fabrication of an acoustic bridge. | $175 |
| End Pin Installation | Includes stock end pin. | $40 |
ELECTRIC GUITAR & BASS
| Service | Details | Rate |
| Electric Guitar or Bass – Stock | Basic setup. | $60 + parts |
| Electric Guitar with Tremolo – Stock | Basic setup. | $120 + parts |
| Neck Shim – Electric | Correct neck angle on a bolt-on neck. | $40 + parts |
ELECTRONICS
| Service | Details | Rate |
| Loose Input Jack | Tighten jack, re-solder, or replace with stock parts. | $40 |
| Pickup Replacement – 1 Pickup | Installation of one pickup. | $40 + parts |
| Pickup Replacement – 2 Pickups | Installation of two pickups. | $60 + parts |
| Pickup Replacement – 3 Pickups | Installation of three pickups. | $80 + parts |
| Transducer Installation – Saddle Type | Saddle-type transducer installation. k & k type | $100 + parts |
| Transducer Installation – Soundhole | Soundhole pickup. | $40 + parts |
| End-Pin Jack Installation | Installation of end-pin jack. | $40 + parts |
NECK & FRETWORK
| Service | Details | Rate |
| Acoustic Neck Reset | Dovetail or mortise-and-tenon neck joint. Correct neck angle. | $250 |
| Complete Refret | Remove existing frets and install new frets. Includes fret leveling, re-crowning, and polishing. | $250 |
| Fretboard Repairs | Leveling and filling during a refret. | $40 |
| Partial Refret | Remove and install frets. $40 minimum includes 3 frets; $15 per additional fret over 3. | $40 min. |
| Complete Fret Level & Crown | Level, re-crown, and dress frets. | $175 |
STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
$40 / hour
Structural repairs are assessed individually based on the instrument’s condition, the nature of the damage, and the work required.
DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
Please schedule a specific appointment time for all drop-offs and pick-ups.
PLEASE NOTE
All prices are estimates for basic repairs.
Final pricing may vary depending on:
- Instrument type and construction
- Existing condition
- Complexity of the repair
- Additional labor required
- Parts and materials
Parts and applicable tax are not included unless specifically stated.
A final repair price will be provided after inspection when the scope of work cannot be determined in advance.
Need Repair
All guitars need maintenance to reach their full potential. Lutherie is a specialized craft that involves the fabrication and repair of stringed musical instruments. A luthier must possess knowledge, skill, and experience to build, repair, and maintain a guitar’s various components, such as the body, neck, fretboard, bridge, and tuning machines.
If you need guitar service or repair, please don’t hesitate to contact me at dirtytoesold@gmail.com.
