Maintenance, Setups, Fretwork, & More
Menders of Musical Instruments
Our expertise and reputation for exceptionally detailed workmanship doesn't just stop at finishing. We offer the same care, quality, and professional level service with our maintenance, setups, and upgrades for acoustic and electric instruments!
KEEP IT FRESH
Maintenance Services
Our Maintenance Services keep your guitar in top shape with routine care like string changes, component cleaning, and finish polishing. From everyday upkeep to gentle handling of vintage finishes, we help your instrument look, feel, and sound its best.
Re-String
Standard string replacement in the same gauge, with a quick fret polish. Prices reflect labor only and do not include the cost of new strings. Customers may provide their own set at drop-off or purchase D’Addario strings from us.
4-String Electric & Acoustic Bass
★ Add $2 per each additional string
6-String Electric & Acoustic Guitar
★ Add $2 per each additional string
12-String Electric & Acoustic Guitar
Floyd/Kahler Equipped Electric Guitar
Cleaning
If your instrument’s looking a bit dusty or grimy, it might be time for a proper shine. We offer everything from quick spot-cleaning to full-detailing services.
Electronics Care
Electronics cavities are cleared of dust and debris, and all components are cleaned with contact cleaner to remove oxidation and buildup that can affect performance.
★ Add $50 for Semi-Hollow / Hollowbody / Archtops
Fretboard Care
Fretboard is cleaned and frets are polished. For rosewood or similar unfinished woods, conditioning oil is applied.
General Finish Care
Standard hand cleaning and spray polish of the body and neck—performed while fully assembled—to remove surface grime and restore a presentable shine.
Full Finish Care
Instrument is fully disassembled for a detailed cleaning of the body and neck, followed by a thorough buff and polish for a clean, high-gloss shine.
★ Priced on a case-by-case basis. Contact for quote!
Vintage Finish Care
Have a vintage instrument with a delicate nitro finish that needs some care? We specialize in gentle cleaning techniques that preserve original finishes—Ask Hard Rock ;)
★ Contact us for a quote to keep your vintage piece in top condition.
KEEP IT PLAYING
Performance Services
Our Performance Services focus on maximizing playability through precision setups, fretwork, and fine adjustments tailored to your style. Whether you're chasing speed, comfort, or clarity, we dial in every detail to elevate your playing experience.
Tune-Up
Preventative care service designed to keep your instrument performing at its best | Instrument inspection, clean/condition fretboard, polish frets, lubricate nut slots, change strings, check action and intonation.
4-String Electric & Acoustic Bass
★ Add $5 per each additional string
6-String Electric & Acoustic Guitar
★ Add $5 per each additional string
Floyd/Kahler Equipped Electric Guitar
★ Add $5 per each additional string over 6-strings
12-String Electric & Acoustic Guitar
Full Setup
Performance care service designed to bring your instrument back to playing condition | Instrument inspection, tighten/clean/lubricate hardware, clean/condition fretboard, polish frets, file/clean/lubricate nut slots, change strings, adjust truss rod, adjust saddles, set intonation, adjust pickup height, check/clean electronics.
4-String Electric & Acoustic Bass
★ Add $5 per each additional string
6-String Electric & Acoustic Guitar
★ Add $5 per each additional string
Floyd/Kahler Equipped Electric Guitar
★ Add $5 per each additional string over 6-strings
12-String Electric & Acoustic Guitar
Fretwork
Restorative care service focused on enhancing performance and playability of your instrument's fretboard—ensuring a smooth, dialed-in feel that exceeds factory specs.
Level, Crown, & Polish
Corrects the uneven wear of frets to enhance playability, feel, and the overall performance of your instrument.
★ Add $25 for Stainless Steel Frets
Note: A setup is included to ensure accurate playability and proper string action.
Refret
Removal and replacement of frets to bring your instrument's neck back to optimal playing condition! Necessary when fret wear is too severe for traditional leveling and dressing.
★ Add $75 for Refinishing Maple Fretboards (required)
★ Add $75 for Refretting w/ Stainless Steel
★ Add $90 for Bound Fretboards
Note: A setup is included to ensure accurate playability and proper string action.
Nut Fabrication
Restorative care service focused on your nuts—ensuring proper string-to-nut interaction for a smoother playing experience.
New TUSQ XL Nut
Replace your old nut with a new Graphtech TUSQ XL nut.
★ Available in White or Black color.
Note: A setup is included to ensure accurate playability and proper string action.
New Bone Nut
Replace your old nut with a freshly cut Bone nut.
★ Available in Bleached or Unbleached Bone.
Note: A setup is included to ensure accurate playability and proper string action.
12-String TUSQ XL / Bone Nut
Replace your 12-string nut with a new Graphtech TUSQ XL or Bone nut, precision-fit for your instrument.
Note: A setup is included to ensure accurate playability and proper string action.
Acoustic Saddle Fabrication
Restorative care service focused on your Acoustic's Saddle—ensuring proper string-to-saddle interaction for a smoother playing experience.
Premade TUSQ XL Saddle
Replace your old saddle with a new Graphtech TUSQ XL saddle. Cost of premade blank is include in price.
★ Available in White or Black color.
Fabricated Bone Saddle
Replace your old saddle with a hand-cut Bone saddle. Cost of bone blank is include in price.
★ Available in Bleached or Unbleached Bone.
KEEP IT FUN-TASTIC
Upgrade Services
We all do it—modding and upgrading is half the fun of owning a guitar, a tradition as old as the electric guitar itself. But when it’s time to call in a pro, that’s where we come in!
Electronics
Upgrade your guitar’s electronics for improved tone, reliability, and versatility—whether it’s swapping pickups, rewiring, or installing new components. From vintage-correct harnesses to modern mods, we’ll get your signal sounding just right.
Potentiometer Replacement
Replace or install one new potentiometer. $10 per each additional pot.
Note: Cost of replacement pots are NOT included in price.
Pickup Installation
Replace or install one new pickup. $10 per each additional pickup.
Note: Cost of pickups are NOT included in price.
New Wiring Harness
Custom wire a new electronics harness to replace old wiring.
Hardware
Enhance your instrument’s feel, stability, and performance with precision-installed hardware upgrades. From bridges and tuners to knobs and plates, we’ll outfit your guitar with the right components to match your style and needs.
Strap Locks/Button Replacement & Repair
Replace strap buttons with similar ones or upgrade to strap locks.
★ Add $10 to Dowel and Redrill strap button holes.
Note: Cost of new/replacement parts are NOT included in price.
Tuning Key Replacement
Replace a set of tuning keys with the same or similar spec parts. Re-string is included in price.
★ Add $30 for Enlarging Tuner Holes from Vintage to Modern spec.
Note: Cost of new/replacement parts are NOT included in price.
Bridge Replacement (Electrics Only)
Replace the bridge on an electric instrument.
★ Priced on a case-by-case basis. Contact for quote!
Other Parts Replacements
For replacement of knobs, control plates, pickguards, cavity covers, and more. Due to the varying costs/variables associated with these replacements, a quote is required.
★ Priced on a case-by-case basis. Contact for quote!
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