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Revive Your Riffs: Comprehensive Guitar Care & Repair at Guitars on Main

Revive Your Riffs: Comprehensive Guitar Care & Repair at Guitars on Main

Guitar players face challenges when it comes to maintaining and repairing their guitars. Problems such as buzzing frets and high string action can greatly impact playability, while improper storage can lead to costly repairs.

Fortunately, Guitars on Main has a team of experts who can quickly and reliably solve your guitar-related issues.

With our services, you can expect to experience improved sound quality, ease of playing, and overall performance, along with valuable tips for safe guitar storage.

Ensure your guitar is always in top playing condition and enjoy the transformation that comes with proper maintenance and repair.

Check out our service menu below for more information, and feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule service.

Guitar players face challenges when it comes to maintaining and repairing their guitars. Problems such as buzzing frets and high string action can greatly impact playability, while improper storage can lead to costly repairs.

Fortunately, Guitars on Main has a team of experts who can quickly and reliably solve your guitar-related issues.

With our services, you can expect to experience improved sound quality, ease of playing, and overall performance, along with valuable tips for safe guitar storage.

Ensure your guitar is always in top playing condition and enjoy the transformation that comes with proper maintenance and repair.

Check out our service menu below for more information, and feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule service.

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Guitar Service & Repair Rates

Guitar Service & Repair Rates

Advanced Setup $80.00

A proper tune-up for better playability.

Includes all essential adjustments, new strings installed, tuning to your preference, fretboard conditioning, and correction of up to 3 problem frets spot leveled. Great for getting your guitar playing right again.

Includes the following:

  • Install new strings (price of strings not included in setup fee)
  • Tighten all hardware
  • Adjust truss rod (If neck needs removed add $20.00)
  • Adjust saddle height
  • Adjust pickup height
  • Adjust intonation
  • Spot level up to 3 frets
  • Clean and condition fretboard
  • Basic cleaning and polish body
  • Tune guitar to customer’s desired tuning

Premium Setup $120

Our most popular option — smooth frets and better tone.

Everything in Advanced, plus extended fret correction (up to 5 frets), fine sand and polished frets for smooth bends, nut slot adjustment for easier play, electronics cleaned for quiet performance, and hardware lubrication.

  • Lubricate hardware such as; saddle height and intonation screws to prevent corrosion and tremolo mounting studs and nut slots to prevent friction
  • File nut slots to proper height and ensure there is no string binding
  • Fine sand and polish frets for smooth playability
  • Clean electronics to alleviate scratchy potentiometers and output jack
  • Level up to 5 frets (Beyond 5 uneven frets requires our Elite Setup)

Elite Setup $200

Pro-grade service for serious players.

Everything in Premium, plus a full fret level, crown, and polish across the entire fretboard. Nut slots are re-filed for better action, and sharp fret ends are dressed for maximum comfort. Ideal if you want your guitar performing at its absolute best.

Setup Add Ons:

  • 7 - string guitar $10.00
  • 8 - string guitar $20.00
  • 12 - string guitar $30.00
  • Remove sharp fret ends $30.00 (Advanced and Premium options)
  • Stainless Steel frets $50.00

Floyd Rose, Kahler, and Evertune bridges add $35.00 to cost of any setup

Other Common Repairs & Services

(Labor rates only, materials such as strings, nuts, and saddles are extra)

  • Restring - $25
  • Specialty Restring (Floyd Rose or Classical Guitar) - $35
  • Truss Rod Adjustment - $10 (If neck needs removed $30.00)
  • Remove fret sprout and dress fret ends - $75
  • Level, Crown and Polish Frets / Elite Setup- $200
  • Level, Crown, Polish Stainless Steel Frets / Elite Setup - $250
  • Refret, Non Binding, Regular Frets - $325
  • Refret, Binding, Regular Frets - $375
  • Refret, Non Binding, Stainless Steel Frets - $425
  • Refret, Binding, Stainless Steel Frets - $475
  • Bridge Reglue - $150
  • Hand-carved Bone Nut or Saddle - $90
  • Pre-slotted Synthetic Nut - $50
  • 1 Pickup Install - $40
  • 2 Pickup Install - $70
  • 3 Pickup Install - $95
  • Acoustic Pickup Install - $80
  • Output Jack Rewire - $20
  • Full Rewire - $120 (add $50.00 for Hollow Body)

Custom Service Rates

  • Up to 15 Minutes: $20.00
  • 16-30 Minutes: $40.00
  • 31-45 Minutes: $60.00
  • 46-60 Minutes: $80.00

Advanced Setup $80.00

A proper tune-up for better playability.

Includes all essential adjustments, new strings installed, tuning to your preference, fretboard conditioning, and correction of up to 3 problem frets spot leveled. Great for getting your guitar playing right again.

Includes the following:

  • Install new strings (price of strings not included in setup fee)
  • Tighten all hardware
  • Adjust truss rod (If neck needs removed add $20.00)
  • Adjust saddle height
  • Adjust pickup height
  • Adjust intonation
  • Spot level up to 3 frets
  • Clean and condition fretboard
  • Basic cleaning and polish body
  • Tune guitar to customer’s desired tuning

Premium Setup $120

Our most popular option — smooth frets and better tone.

Everything in Advanced, plus extended fret correction (up to 5 frets), fine sand and polished frets for smooth bends, nut slot adjustment for easier play, electronics cleaned for quiet performance, and hardware lubrication.

  • Lubricate hardware such as; saddle height and intonation screws to prevent corrosion and tremolo mounting studs and nut slots to prevent friction
  • File nut slots to proper height and ensure there is no string binding
  • Fine sand and polish frets for smooth playability
  • Clean electronics to alleviate scratchy potentiometers and output jack
  • Level up to 5 frets (Beyond 5 uneven frets requires our Elite Setup)

Elite Setup $200

Pro-grade service for serious players.

Everything in Premium, plus a full fret level, crown, and polish across the entire fretboard. Nut slots are re-filed for better action, and sharp fret ends are dressed for maximum comfort. Ideal if you want your guitar performing at its absolute best.

Setup Add Ons:

  • 7 - string guitar $10.00
  • 8 - string guitar $20.00
  • 12 - string guitar $30.00
  • Remove sharp fret ends $30.00 (Advanced and Premium options)
  • Stainless Steel frets $50.00

Floyd Rose, Kahler, and Evertune bridges add $35.00 to cost of any setup

Other Common Repairs & Services

(Labor rates only, materials such as strings, nuts, and saddles are extra)

  • Restring - $25
  • Specialty Restring (Floyd Rose or Classical Guitar) - $35
  • Truss Rod Adjustment - $10 (If neck needs removed $30.00)
  • Remove fret sprout and dress fret ends - $75
  • Level, Crown and Polish Frets / Elite Setup- $200
  • Level, Crown, Polish Stainless Steel Frets / Elite Setup - $250
  • Refret, Non Binding, Regular Frets - $325
  • Refret, Binding, Regular Frets - $375
  • Refret, Non Binding, Stainless Steel Frets - $425
  • Refret, Binding, Stainless Steel Frets - $475
  • Bridge Reglue - $150
  • Hand-carved Bone Nut or Saddle - $90
  • Pre-slotted Synthetic Nut - $50
  • 1 Pickup Install - $40
  • 2 Pickup Install - $70
  • 3 Pickup Install - $95
  • Acoustic Pickup Install - $80
  • Output Jack Rewire - $20
  • Full Rewire - $120 (add $50.00 for Hollow Body)

Custom Service Rates

  • Up to 15 Minutes: $20.00
  • 16-30 Minutes: $40.00
  • 31-45 Minutes: $60.00
  • 46-60 Minutes: $80.00

FAQ

The turnaround time for repairs depends on the complexity of the issue and our current workload. Most minor repairs can be completed within a few days, while more extensive repairs may take up to a few weeks. We will provide you with an estimated completion date when you drop off your instrument.

Yes, we have extensive experience in repairing and servicing various types of guitars, including acoustic, electric, classical, and bass guitars. Our skilled technicians are familiar with a wide range of brands and models.

We strive to provide high-quality repair services that meet or exceed the standards of original manufacturers. In most cases, our services will not affect your guitar's warranty. However, we recommend checking with your guitar's manufacturer before proceeding with any repair work.

We take pride in our work and always strive for complete customer satisfaction. If you're not happy with the repair or service we've provided, please let us know as soon as possible. We will work with you to resolve the issue and ensure your guitar is in optimal playing condition.

Yes, we're always happy to share our knowledge with fellow guitar enthusiasts. We can provide valuable advice on proper storage, cleaning, and care to help you keep your guitar in top condition. Feel free to ask our technicians for tips when you visit our shop or check out our blog for more information.

To schedule a repair service, you can call us at 717-823-6945, or fill out the contact form below. We'll get back to you promptly to set up a convenient time for you to drop off your instrument.

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