Transparent Bench Rates & Service Pricing
No hidden fees, no unnecessary upcharges. We provide clear, honest estimates before starting any work on your instrument.
Setup Packages
| Service |
Details |
Standard Price |
| Standard Electric Setup |
Truss rod, nut slots, bridge action, strobe intonation, hardware tightening, electronics clean, polish |
$75 – $85 |
| Acoustic Guitar Setup |
Relief adjustment, saddle height & radius match, nut slotting, bridge inspection, fingerboard hydration |
$75 – $85 |
| Bass Guitar Setup |
Relief, bridge saddle radius, intonation, pickup height, electronics check |
$80 – $90 |
| Floyd Rose / Locking Tremolo |
Spring claw balance, knife-edge lube, locking nut height, individual saddle radius, strobe intonation |
$95 – $115 |
| 12-String Acoustic / Electric Setup |
Dual-course nut slotting, bridge compensation, dual truss rod (if applicable) |
$110 – $130 |
Fretwork & Fingerboard Services
| Service |
Details |
Standard Price |
| Fret Sprout Treatment |
File protruding fret ends flush, bevel edges, deburr, fingerboard hydration |
$50 – $70 |
| Spot Fret Level (1-3 frets) |
Level, crown, and polish localized high frets to eliminate specific buzz |
$45 – $65 |
| Full Fret Level, Crown & Polish |
Complete fretboard level with precision beam, diamond crowning, 8000-grit buff + full setup |
$175 – $225 |
| Stainless Steel Surcharge |
Tooling surcharge for extra-hard stainless steel alloys |
+$50 |
Nut, Saddle & Structural Repairs
| Service |
Details |
Standard Price |
| Handmade Bone Nut (6-String) |
Hand-carved unbleached organic bone blank, custom slotted and polished |
$85 – $110 |
| Compensated Bone Acoustic Saddle |
Hand-shaped bone blank, radius match, individual string compensation |
$70 – $90 |
| Acoustic Bridge Re-Glue |
Clean removal, prep soundboard spruce, clamp with radiused luthier cauls |
$140 – $180 |
| Soundboard Crack Cleating |
Rehydrate, align grain, install internal spruce cleats with hide glue |
$50 / first inch + $20/inch |
| Headstock Fracture Repair |
Structural glue injection, clamping, reinforcement splines (if needed) |
$150 – $280 |
Electronics & Wiring
| Service |
Details |
Standard Price |
| Pickup Swap (Single Pickup) |
Mounting, soldering, height calibration |
$45 – $55 |
| Pickup Swap (Set of 2 or 3) |
Complete set replacement and lead dressing |
$70 – $95 |
| Replace Jack or Potentiometer |
CTS pot or Switchcraft jack installation |
$30 – $45 |
| Full Cavity Copper Shielding |
Continuous heavy copper foil lining + star grounding |
$75 – $110 |
Turnaround & Diagnostic Policy
• Standard Turnaround: 2 to 4 business days for setups and minor electronics; 5 to 7 days for structural glue joints and fret leveling.
• Diagnostic Intake: Always free with completed repair service.
• Rush Service: 24-hour turnaround is available for gigging musicians for an additional $40 expedite fee.