Local Services

Stringed instrument set-up/repair services

  • Currently located in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.

  • Set-ups are usually ready within 5 business days. Repair wait times are dependent on the job, my schedule and parts in stock.

  • Rush jobs are usually available at a premium rate, depending on the job and our scheduling.

  • If something you need done is not listed below please don't hesitate to use the contact form at the bottom of the page.

Full Set-Up

Strings not included but may be available

Fixed Bridge Guitar (Electric or Acoustic 6 string): $60

Tremolo/Vibrato Bridge Guitar: $65-$80

Bass (Electric or Acoustic 4 string): $60

($5 per additional string)

 

Included in a full set-up:

  • Fully inspect guitar for fret buzz, rattling, protruding fret ends, nut issues, loose parts.

  • Test wiring, inspect and clean components if necessary

  • Adjust pickups for optimal height and equal output (please let me know if you would like the pickup heights left as-is)

  • Tighten and lubricate hardware as necessary

  • Truss Rod Adjustment

  • Fret polish (not included on lacquered or maple fretboards)

  • Fretboard conditioning (lemon oil on dark fretboards)

  • String change/stretch

  • Bridge height adjustment + Saddle radius adjustment

  • Minor Nut adjustment (to fit a larger gauge, you will only be charged for slot depth calibration if it’s necessary!)

  • Intonation adjustment (Not included on Acoustic setups)

  • Tremolo Adjustment (if applicable)

  • Body/neck finish cleaning

Electronics

Troubleshooting/Minimal Repairs - $20 and up

Input Jack Replacement - $25 + parts

Potentiometer Replacement (push/pull available) - $35 + parts (add $15 for feed through f hole bodies, $25 per additional pot, $20 extra for most push/pull mods)

Switch Replacement  - $30 and up + parts ($20+ per additional switch)

Pickup replacement - $45 per pickup, $65 for two, $75 for three. (in the same guitar, basic wiring)

Complete Rewire - Shop Rate ($65/hr - 1 hour minimum) + parts

Other Services

(Full set up not required with the following)

Strap Button/Lock install or hole Repair - $15 for basic $40 for dowel and redrill

Fretboard crack fill - $40+ (restring required, partial refret may be required for extreme cases)

Protruding fret end fix - $35+ (some small finish touchup may also be required) (restring required)

(Full set up required with the following)

Nut adjustment - $15-$30

New Pre-slotted Nut - $40 + parts

New Custom Hand Slotted Nut - Shop Rate ($65/hr - 1 hour min) + Parts

Bolt-on Neck Angle Shim - $25-50

Guitar Deep Clean - Shop Rate ($65/hr)

Tuner Replacement- Drop In (per tuner) - $6 - Requires Modification - Shop Rate ($65/hr) + Parts

Electric Guitar/Bass Bridge Replacement - Shop Rate ($65/hr) + Parts

Headstock break repair - Shop Rate ($65/hr - 2 hour minimum)

Complete Fret level including seating inspection, level, crown, end dressing and polish - $150-$175 (Full Set-Up Required)

Complete Refret - $325-$400

Partial Fretwork - Shop Rate ($65/hr)