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Did you know that mere changes in temperature can destroy your guitar?
Call us or stop in today and have HotRod6Strings analyze the condition of your guitar and establish a plan for proper humidification.
Shop Rates 4/19/2011
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) $95.00
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) $200.00
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) $325.00
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 $75.00
Minimum charge $25.00
Major repair or restoration estimate $25.00
MAINTENANCE
Re-string 6-string steel or bass $20.00
Re-string nylon or classical $30.00
Re-string of 12-string $30.00
COMPLETE SET-UP
Acoustic and Electric Guitar $70.00
Bass $70.00-$90.00
Mandolin $75.00
Locking Tremolo, 12-string, Banjo or Resonator $100.00
FRET DRESS AND RE-FRET
Complete Fret dress includes set-up $175.00
Dress fret ends $75.00
Complete re-fret $275.00
Partial re-fret (3-12 frets as required) $175.00-$225.00
Re-fret bound fingerboard $325.00
Re-fret Maple fingerboard (clear lacquer satin finish) $325.00
Re-fret Maple fingerboard (tint lacquer gloss finish) $375.00
CUSTOM NUT WORK AND SET-UP
New Guitar, Bass or Banjo Nut $75.00
New 12-string or Mandolin Nut $100.00
Install Fender LSR or Floyd Lock Nut $100.00
Install pre-slotted Plastic Nut $50.00
CUSTOM SADDLE WORK AND SET-UP
New Saddle (Guitar or Bass) $50.00
New Saddle (Intonated Profile) $75.00-$100.00
Fill and Re-Cut Bridge Slot $125.00
INSTALL TUNING MACHINES
Install Tuners/Retro Fit $35.00
Various styles with Filling Holes and Touch-up $50.00-$75.00
WIRING PICKUPS
Install Electric Pickup $40.00
Install Electric Pickup/Pickguard Rout $50.00
Install Electric Pickup (Hollow Body) starting at $50.00
Install Acoustic Pickup starting at $75.00
STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
Cracked Headstock with minimum Touch-up starting at $125.00
Head Splice (refinish as necessary) starting at $800.00
Top, Rim and Back Cracks starting at $75.00
Re-glue Loose Braces (each) $50.00
Re-glue Martin-style Pickguard $75.00
SPECIALTY ITEMS
Replace Bolt-on Neck $125.00-$225.00
Guitar Kit Assembly starting at $250.00
New Left Hand Custom Nut $75.00
Custom Routing performed at our hourly rate
BASS GUITAR WORK PLUS SET-UP
Plane Fretless Bass $150.00
De-fret Bass $275.00
NECK RESET includes minimum dress and set-up)
Martin style $500.00
Gibson style and others $500.00-$600.00
BRIDGE WORK
Bridge Shave $50.00
Sub Plate $50.00
Replace Bridge Plate starting at $150.00
Re-glue Acoustic Bridge $125.00
Re-glue Acoustic Bridge with Pickup $150.00
Re-glue Classical fan-style Braced Bridge $150.00
Re-glue Gibson J-200 style Bridge $150.00
Re-glue after-market Replacement Bridge $100.00
New Custom Martin-style Bridge $250.00
New Custom Pyramid-style Bridge $350.00
New Custom Classical-style Bridge incl. finishing $400.00
REFINISHING
Touch-ups starting at $75.00
High-gloss clear to bolt-on neck $250.00-$300.00
High-gloss clear to bolt on body $500.00-$700.00
High-gloss entire guitar $1,000.00-$1,500.00
Satin finishes are half the cost of gloss finishes
Oil finishes $50.00-$100.00
Add-on custom color is performed at our hourly rate
Add-on stripping and prep stating at $200.00
INSTALL CUSTOM PICKGUARDS plus materials
Flamenco Tap Plate Mylar $75.00
Martin-stle $75.00
Electric Guitar starting at $150.00
MISCELLANEOUS
Pickup potting (per) $35.00
Install Banjo head $50.00-$75.00
Install Skin Banjo head $125.00-$150.00
Troubleshooting electronics performed at our hourly rate
Gibson 335 thin hollow body style wiring performed at our hourly rate
Install Resonator performed at our hourly rate
Left-Hand Conversion/New Custom Nut $75.00
Left-Hand Conversion Fill and Re-Cut Bridge Slot $125.00
Call today 203.775.6989 to set up an appointment, make shipping arrangements, or just stop in!
** Fine Print Concerning Shipping **
HotRod6Strings requires that you the customer pay all shipping costs
and insurance fees on shipped items unless informed otherwise.
We have guitars and equipment coming from and going to all over the globe, contact us in advance please.