Some Typical Jobs and Prices
Please Note: These prices are given as a rough guide - actual costs may vary according to the actual condition of the instrument, and severity of any problem. I am happy to give a quote before commencing work.
Unless otherwise stated, prices are for labour only and do not include the cost of parts, materials, or strings.
| Basic Set-Up & Restring |
£30 |
| Remove strings, clean & oil fretboard, polish frets. Restring Instrument. Check and adjust action, intonation and truss rod tension. |
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| Set-Up & Restring (Locking Trem) |
£35 |
| As above, plus check and set trem spring tension. |
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| Full Service |
£50 |
| As above, plus check nut slot depth and recut if necessary. Check electrics, clean and lubricate pots, switches and jack. Set pickup heights. |
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| Fret Levelling |
£50 |
| Level and crown and polish frets, recut nut slots (if necessary). Restring Instrument. Check and adjust action, intonation and truss rod tension. |
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| Replacement Nut |
£40 |
| Make replacement nut (usually bone) and set slot depth. Restring Instrument. Check and adjust action, intonation and truss rod tension. |
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| Electrical Service |
£30 |
| Check electrics and grounding, clean and lubricate pots, switches and jack, or replace if necessary. Set pickup heights. |
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