PRICING
These are basic repair costs without NC state sales tax or strings, etc. Actual prices often vary depending on several factors that I will inform you of at the time of repair.

 

SETUPS

6-string acoustic, many electrics $165.
Electrics w/neck pocket truss rod $175
Double-locking (Floyd Rose) $175.
Evertune $185
12-string acoustic and electric $185.

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PLEK SERVICE

Level 1: Includes fret leveling, recrowning, and a complete setup. $365

Level 2: For double-locking or other complex bridges (Floyd Rose, Bigsby, Evertune)  $385

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FRET JOBS

All fretwork is performed on the Plek machine.

This includes all setup work but does not include replacing the nut if necessary. A new nut, if required, adds $90-$125. A 12-string nut is $165.

Fingerboard planing, if required, adds $150.
 

Standard (nickel silver) refrets:

Acoustic $550.

Electric $550 (double-locking tremolo adds $25).

Compression refret (older Martins) $675.

Stainless Steel refrets:
Electric w/bolt-on neck, $650 (double-locking tremolo adds $25).
Electric w/set neck $700 (double-locking tremolo adds $25).
Acoustic $700.

 

 

ELECTRONIC & STRUCTURAL WORK

Most structural and electronic work is billed at $3.60/minute. I'm very efficient and work by the minute to a bench timer. You are billed only for the time I spend on your guitar, not coffee breaks or UPS deliveries!
Note: Most common electronic work runs between 20-60 minutes. More complex jobs (semi-hollow rewiring, active systems, etc.) often run 60-120 minutes.

 

NECK RESETS

Taylor (post-2001) $250.00
Martin SC13 $250.00
Note: I no longer reset traditional dovetail neck joints (Martin, Gibson, etc.) or pre-2001 Taylor.

 

PRE-PURCHASE EVALUATION

This service is for those customers who need an instrument evaluated within a purchase return window, for example, a guitar bought online or purchased locally on approval. This comprehensive inspection covers every aspect of your instrument's condition, structurally and electronically. Everything is recorded, from action and playability measurements, fret wear, etc., to the condition of the components, finish, binding, and bracing. You are provided with a written report of my findings. This service takes about 30 minutes and is done while you wait in your vehicle. The cost of the evaluation is $120. Text me at 919-210-2410 for availability for this service, which may be limited based on the current backlog.

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INVOICES are due upon receipt; prompt payment is greatly appreciated. Storage fees of $25/week for unpaid invoices begin two weeks after the invoice is issued.