Service & Repair

Having difficulties finding good guitar tech? We provide pick-up and drop-off service of guitars and basses in and around the north suburbs of Chicago. Review our services below and hit the button to reach out for an estimate.

Service prices below are base estimates, final pricing may vary depending upon one or more of the 4 “Cs”: complexity, configuration, condition, or customization.

  • Basic Set-up

    Basic - Solid-body/bass guitars $60 semi-hollow/acoustics $75; includes: remove strings; condition fingerboard; adjust truss rod; check/tighten hardware; saddle height; intonation; pickup height; clean & polish frets; restring; clean & polish guitar

    Specific strings will be charged at cost; basic D'Addario or Fender electric strings are provided standard

  • Full Set-up

    Full - Solid-body/bass guitars $120, semi-hollow/acoustics $150; includes: remove strings; condition fingerboard; adjust truss rod; check/tighten hardware; saddle height; intonation; pickup height; check electronics to ensure good connections and clean oxidation; recommendations of upgrades/improvements; level and redress frets; smooth fret ends; replacement of worn parts/screws; clean & polish frets; restring; clean & polish guitar

    Specific strings will be charged at cost; basic D'Addario or Fender electric strings are provided standard

  • Set-Up Add Ons

    Added to a basic or full setup:

    Replace potentiometer $20

    Nut adjustment $25

    Nut replacement $100 (+$20 for stuck/old nuts)

    Fret end file $40

    Choice of strings $MKT

  • Hardware Changes

    All prices below are COST OF SERVICE ONLY, hardware costs are additional (at cost)

    Drill/install strap buttons $15

    Install/replace bridge hardtail $20 trem $30

    Install/replace bridge (G-style) $25

    String through conversion $125

    Pickguard change std $15 custom $45

    Tuning machines sty $20 complex $45

    For any rusted/stuck +$60

  • Electronics changes

    All prices below are COST OF SERVICE ONLY, component costs are additional (at cost)

    Pickup change (per pickup) $40

    Complete rewire solid body $100

    Complete rewire hollow-body $150

    Shield guitar cavity $60

    Repair pickup issue $50

    Replace potentiometer (w/out set-up) $35

    Replace input jack std $20, complex $35

  • Finishing services

    Finishing services are highly customized and variable, requiring an in-person assessment or comprehensive photographs to provide a reasonable estimate. Contact us to get the process started. Below is a partial listing of services available:

    Complete re-finish

    Partial re-finish (e.g. neck, body, headstock)

    Re-finishing post-hardware service

    Touch-up, side-dots, accent-work, etc.

    Damage mitigation

    Nitrocellulose finish repair

    Solid, tinted, metallic, and burst finishes

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