Prices & Services

Below you can find a list of services offered. All prices listed are subject to change depending on scope of work. I avoid estimating figures until I have had your instrument in front of me and time to assess the job.

(Please note: Even estimated costs are subject to change after the fact. A straight-forward repair may have unexpected situations, need for parts/replacement, etc.)

General Bench Fee

For those looking to have their instrument serviced, I charge a Bench Fee of $45. This fee covers the initial assessment of your instrument to determine what repairs and services need to be done. Whether you choose to move forward with the repairs or not, the Bench Fee is charged to cover the labor/time of assessment.

String Change (A full set-up is always recommended for best playability)

Prices listed include labor and optional string change lesson. Cost of strings not included, however you may provide your own strings. We use Ernie Ball & D'addario Strings and only keep up to .010 strings on hand. Higher gauges will need to be special ordered.

Electric Guitar (Hard-Tail Bridge): $35

Electric (Non-Floyd Rose Tremolo): $35

Electric (Floyd Rose/Locking Nut): $50

6-String Acoustic: $35

12-String Acoustic: $45

Nylon String Classical: $45

Standard Setup

Prices listed subject to change and include labor only. Cost of strings/material not included.

A high-quality, no-fuss setup designed to get your guitar playing great with minimal back-and-forth. Your guitar will be adjusted to universal specifications focused on clean playability and balanced tone.

Includes a 15–20 minute drop-off to confirm basic preferences.

Acoustic guitars: Action is set as low as possible while avoiding buzz when played with a reasonable touch.

Electric guitars: Choose your preferred tradeoff — maximum ease of play, maximum clarity (buzz-free), or somewhere in between.

This setup is ideal if you want great results without an involved custom fitting process.

Electric Guitar (Hard-Tail Bridge): $80

Electric (Non-Floyd Rose Tremolo): $83

Electric (Floyd Rose/Locking Nut): $99

6-String Acoustic: $70

12-String Acoustic: $83

Nylon String Classical: $70

Tailored Setup

Starts at $175, includes labor only. Cost of strings/material not included.

For players who want their guitar dialed in to their unique touch and preferences. This personalized process includes more time, communication, and fine-tuning over multiple visits.

Drop-Off Appointment (~1 hour):
You’ll play for me, show how you pick and fret, and explain what you’re after. We’ll discuss key tradeoffs like buzz vs action, playability vs tone, and more. This helps shape the ideal setup for your playing style.

Test Drive (30 min):
You test the completed setup. If you’re happy, you take it home. If not, we make revisions.

Final Pickup (if needed):
Final pickup after adjustments. Future revision visits are $35.

For real-time tweaks while you watch and play, ask about the Spot Job option — hands-on setups start at $300.

Fret Work

Prices are estimated cost depending on the nature of the job and situations vary. Prices listed are the starting cost and may vary depending on the guitar in question

Fret Level & Crown - $150 (& up)

Refret - $360 (& up)

Spot Level Jobs - minimum $26/fret (Jobs vary)

Nut/Saddle Work

Upgrade your stock plastic nuts and saddles to a hand-crafted bone material. Bone is an all-around better material for durability, sustain, tuning stability, and aesthetics. This is a recommendation I most commonly make as one of the most advantageous upgrades to improve any guitar with plastic hardware.

Prices are estimates depending on the nature of the job. Prices listed are the starting cost and may vary depending on the guitar in question. Materials are charged at cost. I will replace nuts with your preference of either bone or TUSQ.

Bone Nut or Saddle (Carved from blank to fit your guitar) - $100/per

Electronic Work

Electronic work is charged at a cost per time basis ($2.25/minute charged on running clock which runs only when actively working on electronics) plus materials unless otherwise specified. All replacement parts are included other than pickups. Electronics work is a nuanced job and prices may vary.