Electric Guitar Services


Level 1: The Essential Restring & Clean

Estimated Price: $40 – $55

Best for: Guitars that already play well but have dead strings, a dirty fretboard, or have been sitting in a case for months.

  • Services Included:

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

    • Fretboard deep-clean and hydration using premium conditioning oils.

    • Light fret polishing to remove minor oxidation and grime.

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

    • Multi-point visual inspection of electronics, nut slots, and hardware.

Level 2: The Standard Bench Setup

Estimated Price: $85 – $120 (Add $30 – $40 for Floyd Rose/Locking Tremolos)

Best for: New instruments straight out of the box, guitars with high action, or when changing to a different string gauge.

  • Services Included:

    • Includes all Level 1 services.

    • Truss Rod Adjustment: Correcting neck relief to precise tolerances.

    • Bridge & Action Adjustment: Setting individual string heights.

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

    • Intonation Calibration: Moving bridge saddles so chords play in tune.

    • Pickup Height Balancing: Fine-tuning pickup distance for optimal tone.

Level 3: The Precision Fret Dress & Setup

Estimated Price: $200 – $300 (Add $45 for Stainless Steel frets)

Best for: Well-loved guitars suffering from divots/pits in the frets, buzzing notes, or sharp fret edges.

  • Services Included:

    • Includes all Level 2 services.

    • Precision Fret Leveling: Sanding down uneven high spots.

    • Recrowning & Polishing: Re-shaping frets to a perfect dome profile.

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

    • Electronics Flush: Cleaning scratchy pots, switches, and jacks.

Level 4: The Hardware Overhaul & Custom Nut

Estimated Price: $350 – $480 (Labor only; hardware costs extra)

Best for: Upgrading an import guitar into a gig-ready workhorse.

  • Services Included:

    • Includes all Level 3 services.

    • Custom Hand-Carved Nut: Fabricating a bespoke nut from bone, Tusq, or brass.

    • Hardware Installation: Upgrading tuners or swapping stock bridges.

    • Premium Component Swap: Replacing factory electronics (pots, jacks, capacitors).

Level 5: The Masterclass Refret & Blueprint

Estimated Price: $550 – $850+ (Varies based on binding/material)

Best for: Vintage restorations or players demanding perfection with ultra-low action.

  • Services Included:

    • Includes all Level 2 and Level 4 services.

    • Full Refret: Complete extraction and installation of brand-new wire.

    • Micro-Beveled Fret Ends: Hand-rounding edges for maximum comfort.

    • Full Cavity Shielding: Lining electronics cavities to eradicate hum.

    • Tailored Micro-Adjustments: Tailoring relief and shim angles to your playing style.