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Refret:

6/12 string guitar, banjo and mandolin

no binding- $160.00 

with binding- $ 170.00 

Level, crown, dress, and polish frets:

All fretted instruments- $30.00

New saddle:

Bone, Micarta, Corian-$35.00

New nut:

guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro- $35.00-$50.00

Set ups, and adjustments:

Lower action at saddle/bridge- $12.00

Lower action at nut- $12.00

Truss rod adjustment- $8.00

To raise action at saddle or nut typically requires new parts- see above.

Acoustic guitar bridge repairs:

Reglue existing bridge-$22.00

Remove and reglue existing bridge- $55.00

Remove and replace with stock bridge- $80.00

Replace with hand made bridge- $120.00

Broken headstock:

Reattach, conceal with toner or sunburst and top coat- $215.00

Please note the above service will work with most broken headstocks. Depending on the instrument and the extent of the damage, there is a possibility that a repair is not recommended. This can only be determined by examination only. Please call or email for your specific concerns.

Neck resets:

Acoustic guitar, mandolin, dobro- $290.00

Bolt on necks for most electrics- $65.00

Electric neck-thru-body or glue in necks- $130.00-$450.00

Fit Mandolin and Archtop bridge:

Slotted for strings and fitted to soundboard- $37.00

Complete refinish:

Guitar 6/12 string and resophonic-

$400.00-$575.00

Banjo neck- $165.00

Banjo resonator- $145.00

Mandolin- $375.00-$500.00

Banjo neck work:

Complete Banjo neck conversion (tenor to five string)- from $550.00

Custom made instruments:

Guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro and solid body guitar- call for quote

starting from $1250.00

Pickup Installation:

Guitar under the saddle style transducer and preamp

installed- $60.00

Guitar under the saddle pick up with side mounted on board controls- $95.00

Other pickup or electronic configurations and repairs- please call

Misc Repairs:

Reglue and replace pickguard- $20.00-$45.00

Reglue loose bracing- $20.00-$60.00

Repair crack and secure- $20.00-$45.00

(this price does not include finish work)

Drop fill and finish touch ups:

Drop fill chips and spots..$25.00-$60.00

Respray small area (i.e. headplate, pickguards

discolored worn spots, etc)- $65.00-$115.00

Respray or refinish one surface (i.e. Guitar side,

Guitar back, resonator back, entire

neck, etc)- $140.00-$220.00

 

Most repairs done in two to three weeks.

All prices subject to change due to some repairs are sight unseen.

All other repairs please call or email for quote.

*Pick up and delivery available in and around Louisville and Southern IN area*

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