Services & Repair Rates

DH Guitar Repair specializes in the service and repair of stringed instruments.  From small, simple repairs to lengthy, complex problems - I will repair them at a reasonable price with a very short turn around time. All of my services and repairs are guaranteed by me. Your satisfaction is most important.

Repairs are based on a labor rate of $35 per hour. Any parts, taxes, & shipping will be an additional charge unless otherwise stated.

Re-String
​All re-strings include neck and headstock cleaning, tuning machine maintenance, fretboard conditioning (if applicable) and replacement strings. D'addario strings are used for string changes. If different strings are requested, the cost difference will be applied to the total.

Acoustic 6-strings   $20  (strings included)
Electric 6-strings   $15 (strings included)
12 String Guitars  $30 (strings included)
​4-string Bass Guitars $35 (strings included)
5-string Bass Guitars $40 (strings included)
Mandolin $25 (strings included)
Banjo $20 (strings included)
Violin $20 (strings included)
Ukelele $20 (strings included)
​Dobro / Resonator $20 (strings included)

Setup
DHG setups are thorough and my ultimate goal is "playability". All aspects of the instrument are inspected and adjusted to specs. You can see what is involved with each instrument in the "Repairs & Services" section of the website. 

Acoustic Guitar $40
Electric Guitar $40
Bass Guitar $30 + strings
Mandolin $40
Pedal Steel $85 (all pedals / levers) 
Lap Steel $40
Banjo $40
Violin $45
Ukelele $40
​Dobro / Resonator $40
Cello $65

​Electronics
Pickup(s) installation $45
Acoustic guitar pickup installation $45
 Replace selector switch (switch included) $35
 Replace output jack (jack included) $15
Replace end pin jack (jack included) $20  
 Replace 1 pot (pot included) $25 
 Replace 2 or more pots (pots included) $35
 Coil split or phase switch $25
 Push / Pull Pot installation (pot included) $30
 Complete Rewire $50
 Cavity Shielding $65
 Electronics cleaning $25
For archtop or hollow body guitars - add $25 bench fee

Body
Body cavity routing / modification  (pickup / control cavity / battery box, etc.) estimate
Binding repair / replacement  estimate
Strap Button Installation / repair / re-location for balance. $10
Strap Locks (installation + strap locks) $35

Neck
Neck angle adjustment (bolt-on) $20
Neck / headstock crack repair (estimate)
Neck straightening $125
Replace fingerboard $275 (includes new frets)
Re-glue fingerboard $75         
Nut replacement (custom fitted bone) $35
Nut replacement (curved bottom) $35
LSR Roller nut installation (nut not included)  $60
Nut replacement (pre-fabricated / slotted nut) $25
Nut height adjustment $25
Truss Rod replacement $400  
Replace bolt-on neck $30 (includes setup)
Neck re-set $150

Frets
Fret level, dressing, and polishing $75 
Replace single fret on neck without binding $10
Replace single fret on neck with binding...(discount on multiple frets) + fret dressing $11
Multi fret replacement (more than 2) $9/fret             
Re-fretting, rosewood fingerboard $9 per fret, $150 complete re-fret
Re-fretting, rosewood fingerboard with binding $10/fret, $175 complete                Re-fretting, maple or ebony fingerboard $9 per fret
Re-fretting, maple or ebony fingerboard with binding $10/fret

Headstock
Tuner maintenance $10
Tuner replacement $15
Tuner replacement (requiring head stock modification) $45
Damaged logos removed/replaced $75 (includes clear lacquer finishing)

Pickguard
Pick guard replacement $45 (includes strings)
This includes removing old pick guard, transferring electronics, and fitting new pick guard.

Bridge
Floating Tremolo Setup/Balance $20
Tremolo Block $15
Hardtail Repair/Setup (includes saddle radius and intonation setup) $15
Repair lifted acoustic bridge $75
Replace acoustic bridge $75 + bridge
Install bone saddle for acoustic bridge (saddle included) $35
Acoustic saddle dressing & height adjustment $25

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