Repair Options and Pricing

SETUP AND FRETWORK

Setup work involves adjustment only, and no physical alteration of hardware, frets, or wood. A basic setup, for instance, includes adjustment of truss rod, adjustment of nut slots, and adjustment of saddles to bring the guitar to factory specs (neck relief, action, and intonation), or the user’s preferred specs. Also includes cleaning and polishing of guitar body and frets and changing of strings. We almost always recommend at least our deluxe setup (includes level and crown) for the best possible playability, even on new guitars.

30-DAY SETUP WARRANTY

We will always ask you to play your guitar when you pick it up, so we can make final adjustments, but we understand that it takes a few days of playing your guitar to make sure it’s set up exactly right for you! We offer a 30-day warranty on all setup work. Just bring the guitar back in for further adjustments. No appointment needed, but it’s always nice to know you’re coming. In most cases, we will do it while you wait.

BASIC SETUP

$90/plus tax

SETUP AND RESTRING *
FRET LEVEL AND CROWN
REFRET WITH CUSTOM FRETWIRE

DELUXE SETUP

Best Value!

$250/plus tax

SETUP AND RESTRING *
PLEK FRET LEVEL AND CROWN**
REFRET WITH CUSTOM FRETWIRE

FULL REFRET

$425/plus tax

SETUP AND RESTRING *
PLEK FRET LEVEL AND CROWN**
REFRET WITH CUSTOM FRETWIRE ***

* Does not include price of strings. Most customers bring a set of their preferred strings. Add $10 for tremolo equipped guitars (strats, floyd rose, etc.) or 12 strings.

** Fret Level and Crown services now utilize our Plek Station! This desirable service provides accuracy far beyond what can be accomplished with a manual fret dress. We are the only Plek center in East Tennessee. Stainless Steel Frets will be charged an additional $30.

REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS

The following prices are not intended to be an exhaustive list, but examples of common services. Each guitar will be priced upon in-person inspection of the instrument by one of our techs.

Saddles and String Nuts

$75/starting at

Simple bone saddle for acoustic – $75
Compensated bone saddle for acoustic – $100
Bone string nut for 6 string guitar – $100
Bone string nut for 12 string – $125
Fit archtop bridge – $50

Electronic Repairs

$50/min. bench fee

Swap out Pickups – $75 for the first pickup. $50 per additional. $150 max
Swap out Electronic components (pots, capacitors) – $50 per component plus parts
Acoustic Pickup system installation – $75-150
Complete Rewire of electric guitar (pickups, pots, etc) – $150-250
Hollowbody Electric (f holes) upcharge – $75
Complete partscaster guitar assembly from parts – $300 (Labor only. Does not include parts, string nut, or fretwork)

Luthier Services

$50/min. bench fee

Reglue Loose Braces – $50-100 per brace
Acoustic soundboard cracks – starting at $15 per inch (glued and cleated. finishing extra.)
Reglue Acoustic Bridge – $150-200
Repair Broken Headstock – $150 (Structural only. Doesn’t include finish repair)
Neck Reset – Starting at $500
Finish and all other repairs priced upon inspection.

Additional Information

Prices are subject to change.
Please bring your instrument in a protective case or gig bag.
Repair work and estimates are done during our open pickup & dropoff hours. Please see our contact page for our weekly schedule.
Turnaround time is typically 1-2 weeks, but more involved repairs will take longer. Full restorations may take several months.
This is only a list of common repairs. Call for quotes on items not listed.
Instrument repair is considered a “taxable service” by the state of Tennessee. Therefore, all repair work (Parts AND Labor) is subject to Tennessee state sales tax at 9.25%.

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