Guitar string changes start at $45 for labor and include an optional string change lesson.

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Electric Guitar String Change (Hard-Tail Bridge): $45

Electric Guitar String Change (Non-Floyd Rose Tremolo): $45

Electric Guitar String Change (Floyd Rose/Locking Nut): $60

6-String Acoustic String Change: $45

12-String Acoustic String Change: $57

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All prices assume 6-strings unless otherwise stated. Add $5 per additional string.

A high-quality setup designed to get your guitar playing as well as it possibly can. Your guitar will be adjusted to specifications focused on clean playability and balanced tone. 

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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.

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Electric Guitar Setup (Hard-Tail Bridge): $110

Electric Guitar Setup (Non-Floyd Rose Tremolo): $120

Electric Guitar Setup (Floyd Rose/Locking Nut): $140

6-String Acoustic Guitar Setup: $100

12-String Acoustic Guitar Setup: $130

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All setup prices assume 6-strings unless otherwise stated. Add $10 per additional string.

Proper fretwork improves playability, intonation, and overall feel. Pricing varies depending on whether the fingerboard is unfinished, finished, bound, or has other complexities.

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Fret Level, Crown & Polish: starts at $200

Refret: starts at $600 + cost of fretwire

Additional charges apply for finished or bound fingerboards.

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 commonly make as one of the most advantageous upgrades to improve any guitar with plastic hardware.

 

Prices include labor only and are starting estimates. Materials are charged at cost with the choice of either bone or TUSQ.

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Nut or Saddle Replacement (includes carving from blank to custom fit your guitar):

• 6-string*: $120 + materials

*+$10 per additional string​

Electronics work is charged at $2.25/minute + parts/materials. Guitar electronics work is a nuanced job and prices will vary due to a variety of factors including state of prior work and level of customization. ​​

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Proud Dealer of Mojotone, Fralin Pickups, & All-Parts Music

Installation of replacement hardware parts to keep your guitar playing reliably.

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Replace Tuners: starts at $60 

Replace Electric Guitar Bridge: starts at $45

 

Prices cover labor only. Prices vary if modifications or drilling are required. Inquire directly for pricing on installing hardware not listed.

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Proud Dealer of Hipshot Products, Schaller, & All-Parts Music

Professional installation of onboard preamps for acoustic guitars. Work may include drilling for jacks, battery boxes, or cutting into the guitar’s side depending on the system.

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Acoustic Preamp Install: Labor starts at $75

Pricing varies by preamp type and whether drilling or side-cutting is required.

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Proud dealer of L.R.Baggs

Broken or cracked headstocks are one of the most common major guitar injuries and fully repairable with the right approach.

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Standard Re-glue Headstock Repair: starts at $150

Headstock Repair with Splines for Reinforcement: starts at $200

These prices are estimates and cover labor for structural repair only. Cosmetic finish work* to blend the repair and make it less visible is available at additional cost, which varies depending on the guitar’s finish type and complexity.

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Many variables affect finish work - particularly drying and curing times, which change with temperature and humidity. Because of this, we cannot guarantee or provide exact turnaround estimates for these projects.

A proper bridge repair ensures the guitar’s top and bridge are securely joined for tone, stability, and long-term reliability. Work involves carefully heating and removing the bridge, cleaning old glue and wood fibers, prepping both surfaces, and reattaching for a solid bond.

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Acoustic Bridge Removal & Replacement: Labor starts at $300

Acoustic Bridge Re-glue (if already separated): Labor starts at $200

​Additional costs may apply if there is damage to the soundboard or bridge plate, or if the top shows excessive belly bulge that requires correction before re-gluing.

Over time, a guitar may require a neck reset to restore the proper neck angle for playability and structural integrity. This process involves carefully removing and re-setting the neck for the correct geometry.

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Neck Reset: Labor starts at $600

Final cost varies depending on the guitar’s construction, finish, and any underlying issues that must be addressed to achieve a stable reset.

When a truss rod fails, repair often requires major work to access and replace the rod, typically involving removal of the fingerboard.

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Truss Rod Repair/Replacement: Labor starts at $750

Pricing depends on the guitar’s construction, finish, and the extent of disassembly required.

Small dents, dings, and chips can often be repaired with drop fills using CA glue or lacquer, followed by careful sanding and buffing to restore the surface.

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Guitar Finish Drop Fill Repairs: Labor starts at $200

Pricing increases with the complexity, number of dents, and overall surface area being restored.

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*Limited scope of work accepted. I recommend giving me a call to discuss the finish type before scheduling drop off to confirm your guitar has a finish I'm able to work with. Many variables affect finish work - particularly drying and curing times, which change with temperature and humidity. Because of this, we cannot guarantee or provide exact turnaround estimates for these projects.

Custom routing and modifications allow for new electronics, hardware changes, or unique design needs. Work may include pickup cavities, control cavities, or other body alterations.

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Guitar Cavity Routing and Body Modifications: Labor starts at $100

Final cost depends on the complexity of the job, the guitar’s construction, and finish considerations.