Shop Rates 1/1/2010
Prices are for labor only. Parts are not included unless indicated. There is no charge for a repair estimate. All custom wiring work is quoted at our hourly rate plus parts. Prices subject to change.
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ACOUSTI-MATIC
(Refresher package for your acoustic guitar) 95
We stabilize your guitar at the proper humidity and when ready, adjust and tighten the tuner, clean and condition the fretboard, adjust the truss rod, clean and polish the entire guitar, install a new battery (if used) and install new strings.
ACOUSTI-MATIC PLUS (Refresher package for your acoustic or electric guitar) 200
We perform all the services of the Acousti-Matic PLUS we do a complete fret-dress and a nut and saddle adjustment (or replacement), bone nut and bridge adjustment.
THE ROAD KING (Recommended for the performing artist) 325
If you're playing out, your guitar should be in tip-top condition. Whether its an electic or acoustic guitar, we perform the Acousti-Matic Plus service package PLUS a Re-fret (up to 10 frets) and a top to bottom check of your electronics system. There is no better value than this "overhaul" tune-up.
OUR COMPLETE MENU OF SERVICES
BENCH RATE 75
Minimum charge 25
Major repair or restoration estimate 25
MAINTENANCE
Re-string 6-string steel or bass 20
Re-string nylon or classical 30
Re-string of 12-string 30
COMPLETE SET-UP
Acoustic and Electric Guitar 70
Bass 70-90
Mandolin 75
Locking Tremolo, 12-string, Banjo or Resonator 100
FRET DRESS AND RE-FRET
Complete Fret dress includes set-up 175
Dress fret ends 75
Complete re-fret 275
Partial re-fret (3-12 frets as required) 175-225
Re-fret bound fingerboard 325
Re-fret Maple fingerboard (clear lacquer satin finish) 325
Re-fret Maple fingerboard (tint lacquer gloss finish) 375
CUSTOM NUT WORK AND SET-UP
New Guitar, Bass or Banjo Nut 75
New 12-string or Mandolin Nut 100
Install Fender LSR or Floyd Lock Nut 100
Install pre-slotted Plastic Nut 50
CUSTOM SADDLE WORK AND SET-UP
New Saddle (Guitar or Bass) 50
New Saddle (Intonated Profile) 75-100
Fill and Re-Cut Bridge Slot 125
INSTALL TUNING MACHINES
Install Tuners/Retro Fit 35
Various styles with Filling Holes and Touch-up 50-75
WIRING PICKUPS
Install Electric Pickup 40
Install Electric Pickup/Pickguard Rout 50
Install Electric Pickup (Hollow Body) starting at 50
Install Acoustic Pickup starting at 75
STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
Cracked Headstock with minimum Touch-up starting at 125
Head Splice (refinish as necessary) starting at 800
Top, Rim and Back Cracks starting at 75
Re-glue Loose Braces (each) 50
Re-glue Martin-style Pickguard 75
SPECIALTY ITEMS
Replace Bolt-on Neck 125-225
Guitar Kit Assembly starting at 250
New Left Hand Custom Nut 75
Custom Routing performed at our hourly rate
BASE GUITAR WORK PLUS SET-UP
Plane Fretless Bass 150
De-fret Bass 275
NECK RESET includes minimum dress and set-up)
Martin style 500
Gibson style and others 500-600
BRIDGE WORK
Bridge Shave 50
Sub Plate 50
Replace Bridge Plate starting at 150
Re-glue Acoustic Bridge 125
Re-glue Acoustic Bridge with Pickup 150
Re-glue Classical fan-style Braced Bridge 150
Re-glue Gibson J-200 style Bridge 150
Re-glue after-market Replacement Bridge 100
New Custom Martin-style Bridge 250
New Custom Pyramid-style Bridge 350
New Custom Classical-style Bridge incl. finishing 400
REFINISHING
Touch-ups starting at 75
High-gloss clear to bolt-on neck 250-300
High-gloss clear to bolt on body 500-700
High-gloss entire guitar 1000-1500
Satin finishes are half the cost of gloss finishes
Oil finishes 50-100
Add-on custom color is performed at our hourly rate
Add-on stripping and prep stating at 200
INSTALL CUSTOM PICKGUARDS plus materials
Flamenco Tap Plate Mylar 75
Martin-stle 75
Electric Guitar starting at 150
MISCELLANEOUS
Pickup potting (per) 35
Install Banjo head 50-75
Install Skin Banjo head 125-150
Troubleshooting electronics performed at our hourly rate
335 thin hollow body wiring performed at our hourly rate
Install Resonator performed at our hourly rate
Left-Hand Conversion/New Custom Nut 75
Left-Hand Conversion Fill and Re-Cut Bridge Slot 125
