SERVICE PRICE GUIDE SETUPS 6-String Acoustic Guitar Setup - $89 Electric Guitar Setup (6 & 7 String) - $99 Bass Guitar Setup (4 & 5 String) - $99 Extended-Range & Specialty Instrument Setup - Starting at $119 FRETWORK Fret Level & Re-Crown - Starts at $189 Full Guitar Refret - Starting at $399 Stainless Steel Guitar Refret - Starting at $429 Full Bass Refret - Starting at $429 Stainless Steel Bass Refret - Starting at $449 Specialty / Vintage / Complex Binding Refrets - Inspection & Quote Required Refret pricing is subject to inspection based on the instrument's construction, condition, fretwire choice and any additional work required. See full refret service details below. ELECTRONICS & PICKUPS Single Pickup Installation / Replacement - $45 Multiple Pickup Installation / Replacement - Starting at $65 Active Pickup / Pickup System Installation - Starting at $85 Acoustic Soundhole Pickup Installation - Starting at $45 Acoustic Contact / Bridge-Plate Transducer Installation - Starting at $85 Acoustic Undersaddle Piezo Installation - Starting at $125 Jack / Switch Replacement - $45 Potentiometer Replacement - Starting at $45 Push-Pull / Coil-Split Modification - Starting at $65 Prewired / Loaded Assembly Installation - Starting at $65 Pickup / Electronics Repair - $45 minimum Custom Circuit / Wiring Modification - Starting at $85 Complete Rewire - Starting at $150 HARDWARE Bridge / Tailpiece Replacement - Starting at $45 Tuner Installation / Replacement - Starting at $45 Pickguard / Control Plate Fitting - Starting at $45 Acoustic Saddle Replacement / Fitting - Starting at $85 Nut Replacement + Complete Setup - Starting at $149 GENERAL REPAIR LABOR Minimum Standalone Labor Charge - $45 Standard Repair Labor - $85/hour PRICING INFORMATION Prices shown are labor prices unless otherwise stated. Parts, strings, pickups, electronic components, hardware, and other materials are additional when required. Services listed as "Starting at" may vary depending on the instrument, configuration, accessibility, and work required. Any additional work will be discussed before it is performed. Custom or unusual repairs not listed above are evaluated individually.

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Electric Guitar Setup - $99
Complete setup for standard 6 and 7-string electric guitars, including fixed bridge, tremolo, and Floyd Rose systems.
Includes:
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Neck relief and truss rod adjustment
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String height/action adjustment
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Bridge and saddle adjustment
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Intonation
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Tremolo/Floyd Rose balancing when applicable
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Fret polish
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Fretboard cleaning and conditioning
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Electronics inspection and cleaning
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Hardware inspection and tightening
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Restring and final playability check
Strings:
Customers must provide a new, unopened set of strings or purchase a set from ProTech, subject to availability. Please check with me first to confirm your preferred strings are in stock. Strings currently installed on the guitar will not be reused, even if recently installed.
Multiple-guitar discounts available.
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Extended-Range & Specialty Guitar Setup - Starting at $119
Starts at $119
Complete setup service for 8-string, multiscale, and other specialty electric guitars.
Includes the same complete setup service as my standard 6-string electric setup:
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Neck relief and truss rod adjustment
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String height/action adjustment
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Bridge and saddle adjustment
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Intonation
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Tremolo/Floyd Rose balancing when applicable
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Fret polish
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Fretboard cleaning and conditioning
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Electronics inspection and cleaning
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Hardware inspection and tightening
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Restring and final playability check
Starting at $119.
Pricing may vary depending on the instrument, bridge system, number of strings, and overall setup requirements.
Customers must provide a new, unopened set of strings or purchase a set from ProTech, subject to availability. Please check with me first to confirm your preferred strings are in stock. Strings currently installed on the guitar will not be reused, even if recently installed.
Multiple-guitar discounts available.
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Bass Guitar Setup
Starts at $99
Complete setup for 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string bass guitars.
4 & 5-String Bass Setup - $99
Includes:
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Neck relief and truss rod adjustment
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String height/action adjustment
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Bridge and saddle adjustment
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Intonation
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Pickup height adjustment
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Fret polish
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Fretboard cleaning and conditioning
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Electronics inspection and cleaning
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Hardware inspection and tightening
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Restring and final playability check
6-string basses are priced accordingly based on the instrument and setup requirements.
Customers must provide a new, unopened set of strings or purchase a set from ProTech, subject to availability. Please check with me first to confirm your preferred strings are in stock. Strings currently installed on the guitar will not be reused, even if recently installed.
Multiple-guitar discounts available.
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Acoustic Guitar Setup
Starts at $89
Complete setup for standard 6-string acoustic guitars.
Includes:
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Neck relief and truss rod adjustment
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String height/action adjustment
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Saddle and bridge inspection and adjustment
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Intonation check
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Fret polish
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Fretboard cleaning and conditioning
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Electronics inspection and cleaning when applicable
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Hardware inspection and tightening
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Restring and final playability check
Customers must provide a new, unopened set of strings or purchase a set from ProTech, subject to availability. Please check with me first to confirm your preferred strings are in stock. Strings currently installed on the guitar will not be reused, even if recently installed.
Multiple-guitar discounts available.
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Fret Leveling & Re-Crowning/Fret Replacement
Starts at $189
Over time, frets can develop uneven wear that affects playability, causes buzzing, or makes your guitar feel harder to play. A fret level and re-crown restores the frets to an even height, reshapes them for proper intonation, and polishes them for smooth playability.
This service improves sustain, clarity, and overall feel — extending the life of your frets and giving your guitar a professional playing surface again.
FRET LEVEL & RE-CROWN –– Starting at $189
FULL GUITAR REFRET — Starting at $399
Complete replacement of existing frets with standard nickel-silver fretwire. Available for most 6- and 7-string electric guitars, including common rosewood, ebony and maple fingerboards and standard bound/unbound fingerboards.
STAINLESS STEEL GUITAR REFRET — Starting at $429
Complete refret using stainless-steel fretwire for increased durability and fret life.
FULL BASS REFRET — Starting at $429
Complete refret using standard nickel-silver fretwire for most standard 4- and 5-string bass guitars.
STAINLESS STEEL BASS REFRET — Starting at $449
Complete bass refret using stainless-steel fretwire for increased durability and fret life.
SPECIALTY / VINTAGE / COMPLEX BINDING REFRETS — Inspection & Quote Required
For vintage instruments, Gibson-style binding requiring additional work, unusual construction, multiscale instruments, 8-string guitars and other specialty electric guitar and bass applications.
Final refret pricing is subject to inspection based on the instrument’s construction, condition, fretwire choice and any additional work required. Pricing and estimated turnaround are provided for approval before work begins.
Free inspection. Appointment required.
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Electronics Repair & Upgrades
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Whether your guitar needs a simple repair, troubleshooting, or a complete electronics upgrade, all electronics work is evaluated and quoted based on the specific job.
Services Include:
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Pickup installation and replacement
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Output jack repair and replacement
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Volume and tone pot replacement
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Switch replacement
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Wiring repairs and solder work
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Signal tracing and troubleshooting
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Complete rewiring
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Push-pull and coil-splitting modifications
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Treble bleed circuits
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No-load tone controls
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Custom wiring and tone modifications
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Standard replacement components used unless otherwise requested. Premium components from CTS, Bourns, Switchcraft, CRL, Oak Grigsby and other brands are available upon request at additional cost.
Parts & Components:
Parts and components are priced separately from labor unless otherwise stated. Standard replacement components are available when needed. Premium or upgraded components from CTS, Bourns, Switchcraft, CRL, Oak Grigsby, and other manufacturers are also available upon request.
All instruments are inspected before work begins. You'll receive a quote for labor and any required or requested parts before work is performed. No additional work or parts will be added without customer approval.
Free inspection. Appointment required.
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Hardware Repair & Upgrades
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Hardware repairs and upgrades are quoted based on the instrument, parts selected, and labor required.
Services Include:
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Tuner replacement and upgrades
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Locking tuner installation
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Bridge and saddle replacement
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Stop tailpiece replacement
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Strap button replacement
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Pickguard replacement and fitting
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Control plate replacement
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Tremolo and Floyd Rose hardware replacement
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Corroded or damaged hardware replacement
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General hardware repair and adjustment
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Custom hardware upgrades and conversions
Parts & Hardware:
Replacement and upgraded hardware is priced separately from labor. Standard and premium hardware from Graph Tech, Gotoh, Hipshot, Floyd Rose, and other manufacturers is available depending on the instrument and customer preference.
All instruments are inspected before work begins. You'll receive a quote for labor and any required or requested parts before work is performed. No additional work or parts will be added without customer approval.
Free inspection. Appointment required.
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Nut Replacement + Complete Setup
Starts at $149
Professional nut replacement with a complete guitar setup included.
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TUSQ or bone replacement nut
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Removal of the existing nut
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Fitting and shaping of the new nut
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Individual string slot cutting and adjustment
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Proper first-fret action and string spacing
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Complete guitar setup
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Fret polish
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Fretboard cleaning and conditioning
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Intonation and final playability check
Specialty instruments, custom nut work, and non-standard materials may require additional labor and are priced accordingly.
The replacement nut and all required materials are included in the quoted service price.
Free inspection. Appointment required.
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Free Inspection & Consultation
Quick turnaround
Not sure what your guitar needs? I offer a free inspection to evaluate the instrument and recommend the appropriate service, repair, or upgrade.
Free Inspection Includes:
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Overall instrument condition check
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Playability evaluation
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Setup and adjustment assessment
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Electronics and hardware inspection
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Fret and nut condition check
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Repair or upgrade recommendations
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Complete service quote before work begins
There is no obligation to proceed with the recommended work.
Free inspection. Appointment required.