GUITAR REPAIRS
Bench Rate: $100/hr.
Our current lead time is five weeks, and fretwork/neck resets can necessitate a timeline in excess of that estimate.
ALL SERVICES LISTED REFLECT LABOR COSTS ONLY! Parts (including strings) are additional. We currently stock D’addario, Ernie Ball, Thomastik-Infield, La Bella, and a selection of Gabriel Tenorio strings, but we can track down just about anything.
Basic acoustic or electric setup: $100
Setup w/ Locking Tremolo: $125
12-String Setup: $150
Re-String: $25
Re-String XII, Classical or Floyd Rose: $50
Tuning machine replacement: $45
Neck reset: $475 +
Bone Nut: $110 (12-String - $160)
Bone Saddle: $85 - $125
Glued In Thru-Saddle: $155
Level and Crown, Complete w/ Setup: : $225
Refret, unbound neck: $475
Refret, bound neck: $550
Stainless Steel Upgrade: $120
File and reshape fret ends (includes light fret polish): $75
Loose Bracing Repair: $75 +
Top Crack Repair: $15 / Inch
Bridge Re-Glue: $200
Headstock Break Repair: $175 +
Bridge Plate Replacement: $150 +
Pickguard Replacement: $100 - 250
Acoustic Pickup Install: $150
Fretless Conversion: $350
Pickup Re-Winding: $100
Pickup Potting: $60 +
Solid body electronics service/replace single component (Includes cleaning and lubricating pots and switches, tightening switch or jack contacts as needed): $50 +
Hollow or semi hollow body electronics service (As above) $100 +
Install new wiring harness, solid body: $100 +
Install new wiring harness, hollow or semi hollow: $150 +
Many services require new strings to be installed by the tech. Services that involve the adjustment of intonation require new and unplayed strings, preferably those installed by the on-site tech. This is to insure the most stable and correct results possible.
***TOP-NOTCH FENDER OFFSET SETUPS!***
Since acquiring my Jazzmaster and Jaguar, there have always been things about each guitar that bothered me, be it too much play in the tremolo arm, too-bright “bright” switches or simply the fretting-out of bent notes. I’ve taken months to address each of my concerns in-depth, and I feel confident in saying that I’ve mastered the quirks and cues of the Fender offset guitar! Bring in your Fender offset (Jazzmaster, Jaguar, Mustang, Bass VI, XII- you name it) for a free consultation!
***TREMOLO/VIBRATO ISSUES? WE CAN HELP!***
I used to hate vibrato units of any kind: Strats always felt far too tight, Bigsbys felt too loose, and I could never keep them in tune. Now, I can’t live without them- especially the oft-derided Gibson Maestro Vibrola.
Frustrated by tuning issues? Lost some low-end thud? Give us a call!
AMP/EFFECT PEDAL REPAIRS
Bench Rate: $100/hr.
ALL SERVICES LISTED REFLECT LABOR COSTS ONLY! Parts are additional. Most amplifier repairs are fairly unique to the individual amp, but we have attempted to catalog a few of the more common maintenance issues below. We welcome the opportunity to sit down with you and evaluate your gear when you bring it in, so we both can have a clear expectation of the work needed. It can often take 1/2-1hr of labor to diagnose more enigmatic issues, so a minimum 1hr labor is a good rule of thumb.
Basic Service with a Re-tube and Bias Adjustment: $100 +
Basic servicing can include any and all of the following, as needed:
- Testing all tubes, operating voltages, power tube bias, and straightening tube pins
- Installing new tubes as needed, checking/adjusting power tube bias, rechecking operating voltages
- Cleaning, spraying out and exercising potentiometers, switches, jacks, tube pins and sockets
- Checking all wiring, speaker(s), cabinet, baffle and speaker hardware
Replace/Rewire Speaker(s): $100 +
Buzzing/blown/lame speakers are a bummer, here are some options:
- Speaker re-cone (Pricing varies depending on speaker type/size)
- In-house repair of tears or holes
- Speaker replacement
- Baffle repair / hardware replacement
Pedal Repairs: Minimum $50(1/2hr)
Yes, we repair pedals! This can sometimes walk the line of cost effectiveness, but often the problem is a simple one, and we can get them up and running in short order. Some collectible, vintage pedals deserve more time and money, and as with amplifier restoration, we can service vintage pedals with the right parts to preserve/restore their sonic glory.
FENDER RHODES PIANO REPAIR
Bench Rate: $100/hr.
There are few things we enjoy more than having a vintage Fender Rhodes electric piano on our bench! We have spent years learning how to properly tune and voice these pianos, replace pickups, adjust action and do general restoration and cleanup on these incredible instruments.
Basic Tune and Voice: 3-4hrs
- Tune all tines
- Balance volume
- Shim harp as needed
- Clean all connections & controls
Please reach us via email at service@mmguitarbar.com or by phone at 206.399.8518 for an estimate on your repair.
