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Welcome to Union Street Guitar Works

Located in the heart of Historic Occoquan

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Union Street Guitar Works!

Open for Business at 205-C Union Street

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Where attention is provided to Services and Satisfaction

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Union Street Guitar Works

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Using a Erlewine Neck Jig

All fretwork is performed using the Erlewine neck jig. The main benefit of the neck jig is that you can perform fret work on the guitar while simulating string tension, for the most accurate fretting and fingerboard leveling possible!

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Bridge Removal

Using a heat blanket to soften the glue for bridge removal

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Ukulele

A brand new custom made ukulele ready for its proud owner

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205-C Union Street
PO Box 597
Occoquan, VA 22125

No appointment necessary.

Phone: (703) 731-9785

Email: service@unionstreetguitars.com

For the most up to date info on shop hours and closings please check my Google listing.

Hours are:  
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Sunday: Closed

Our Services

Newest Services

Setups

Adjust truss rod, file nut slots, set bridge height & saddle radius, balance & adjust tremolo, set pickup heights & balance, intonate, tighten tuners & hardware, clean & oil fretboard and polish frets, restring, detail & clean. (Instruments that are exceptionally dirty or have rusty/seized hardware will incur an additional expense). All setups are guaranteed from within 14 days of pickup. 

  • Electric (Tune-o-matic Bridge, Gibson/Epiphone/etc.)

$75
  • Electric (Fender Style Bridge – 3 or 6 saddles) Add $15 for instruments with truss rod adjustment at the heel

$80
  • Electric (Floyd Rose Bridge)

$100
  • Electric (12 String)

$125
  • Acoustic (6 String)

$75
  • Acoustic (12 String)

$125
  • Bass (Add $5 for each additional string)

$65
  • Rickenbacker Bass
 $95
  • Banjo (4/5 string)

$85/$90
  • Ukulele/Dulcimer

$65
  • Mandolin

$95
  • Violin

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Setup Services (Discounts apply when combining services)

  • Restring Electric/Acoustic (6/12 String)

$20/$45
  • Restring Floyd Rose – 6 String

$30
  • Restring Classical/Nylon

Starts at $30

  • Truss Rod Adjustment

$20
  • Truss Rod Adjustment at Heel (Vintage Fender)
$40
  • Intonate (Electric 6/12 String)
$20/$30
  • Intonate (Floyd Rose 6 String)
$45
  • Polish Frets & Oil Fretboard (Requires Restring)
$15
  • Pickup Adjustment & Balance

$10
  • Shim bolt-on-neck (requires setup) Standard/Custom
$20/$40

More Services (Discounts apply when combining services

  • Tuner Install – Direct Fit - 6 string (Requires Restring)

$20
  • Tuner Install – Custom Fit

(By estimate)
  • Buff out scratches

(By estimate)
  • Block Strat style tremolo

$40

  • Ream bridge pin holes

$20
  • Route Pickup Cavity on disassembled body

$45
  • Install Strap Button

$10

  • Strap Button Repair (drill, plug and redrill)

$30

  • Align bolt on neck and drill holes

$40
  • Replace Strat style pickguard

$60
  • Replace Tele Style Pickguard (pickup attached)

$40

  • Remove and reglue Acoustic Pickguard

$80

Nuts

Cost of bone material included. Synthetic nut is additional charge. May require truss rod adjustment. New strings recommended. Add $20 for nuts with lacquered edges. Add $120 if re-lacquer is requested

  • Standard Size Bone or Synthetic Nut (6/12 String)

$80/$120
  • Custom Size Bone Nut

(By estimate)
  • Shim Floyd Rose Nut

$45
  • Install Zero Fret Nut

$80

  • Fill and File Nut Slots
 $10 per slot

Saddles

Cost of bone material included. Synthetic saddle is additional charge. May require new strings, truss rod & nut slot adjustment 

  • Standard Size Bone or Synthetic Saddle (6/12 String)

$60/$90
  • Custom Size Bone Saddle

(By estimate)
  • Shim or Sand Saddle (May require nut slot adjustment)

$40
  • Notch saddles on Tune-O-Matic Bridge to match neck radius

$30

Electronics

  • One Pickup

$45
  • Two Pickups

$60
  • Three Pickups

$75
  • Active/Passive conversion

$100
  • Hollowbody Pickups

Starts at $100
  • Install K&K or Under Saddle Pickup

Starts at $60
  • Replace Switch

Starts at $30
  • Replace Volume/Tone Pot

Starts at $30
  • Replace Output Jack

$20
  • Clean Volume/Tone Pots

Starts at $15
  • Electrical Shielding Paint

$65

  • Wax pot pickups (after removal and installation cost)

$30

Guitar Assembly & Setup

  • Classical Re-string

$30
  • Electric/Acoustic Re-string

$20
  • Replace Tuners (Includes cost to restring)

Starts at $30
  • Repair Strap Button Holes

$15

Fretwork

All fretwork is performed using the Erlewine neck jig.

The main benefit of the neck jig is that you can perform fret work on the guitar while simulating string tension, for the most accurate fretting and fingerboard leveling possible!

  • Fret Level
    Level, crown, and polish.

$150
  • Full Re-fret
    Add $50 for Lacquered Necks
    Add $50 for Fender pre 1980’s necks

$300
  • Partial Re-fret
    Partial Re-frets will incur a $45 set up fee

 $20/fret

Structural

 

  • Re-glue/Replace Bridge

Starts at $125
  • Glue Cracked Headstock

Starts at $60
  • Re-finish Cracked Headstock

Starts at $60
  • Route new pocket

$45
  • Neck re-sets

 
  • Taylor NT Joint

$90
  • Martin

$400
  • Gibson and Guild

$450
  • Other Makes

By estimate
  • Paint Touch-ups

By estimate
  • Crack Repairs

By estimate

    *All work is guaranteed.
    *Any procedure that does not appear on this list will be billed at the rate of $80/hour. *Above prices do not include parts or strings unless otherwise noted.
    *All prices are subject to change after inspection.

     

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