Acoustic Guitar Services


Level 1: The Essential Restring & Clean

Estimated Price: $75 – $125

Best for: Guitars that play well but need fresh strings and a thorough cleaning.

  • Services Included:

    • Removal of old strings and deep cleaning/polishing of the body and headstock.

    • Fretboard deep-clean and hydration.

    • Installation of new strings, proper stretching, and tuning to pitch.

    • Visual inspection of bridge, nut, and neck.

Level 2: The Standard Bench Setup

Estimated Price: $150 – $220

Best for: Guitars with high action, difficult playability, or when changing string gauge.

  • Services Included:

    • Includes all Level 1 services.

    • Truss Rod Adjustment: Correcting neck relief.

    • Nut Slot Filing: Optimizing string slots at the headstock for smooth tuning.

    • Saddle Adjustment: Adjusting string height at the bridge for optimal action.

    • Intonation Check: Ensuring notes play true up the neck.

Level 3: The Precision Fret Dress & Setup

Estimated Price: $250 – $350+

Best for: Guitars suffering from buzzing notes, uneven frets, or sharp fret edges.

  • Services Included:

    • Includes all Level 2 services.

    • Precision Fret Leveling: Sanding down uneven spots across the fretboard.

    • Recrowning & Polishing: Reshaping frets to a perfect profile.

    • Fret End Dressing: Filing sharp fret "sprout."

Level 4: The Hardware & Structural Overhaul

Estimated Price: $400 – $600+

Best for: Significant performance upgrades (bone nut/saddle) or minor structural issues.

  • Services Included:

    • Includes all Level 3 services.

    • Custom Bone Components: Hand-carving a custom bone nut ($100–$145) or compensated bone saddle ($80–$120).

    • Structural Maintenance: Addressing loose braces ($50+) or light bridge plate repairs ($100–$150).

Level 5: The Masterclass Restoration

Estimated Price: $700 – $1,000+

Best for: Vintage restoration, complete refretting, or major structural repairs.

  • Services Included:

    • Includes all Level 2 and Level 4 services.

    • Full Refret: Complete extraction, fingerboard cleanup, and installation of new wire.

    • Bridge Work: Bridge re-glue ($175–$300+) or full bridge replacement ($250+).

    • Crack Repair: Repairing top, back, or side cracks ($100–$150+).

    • Headstock Repair: Addressing broken pegheads ($150–$350+).