USGW - Services

Our Services

All Prices are Estimates only and are subject to change after inspection.

Any service not listed here will be billed at a rate of $100 per hour. Turn around times can vary depending on work load. Setups usually take 2-7 days. Expedited services are available at 1.5x the price. Some services, such as restrings, can usually be done same day at no extra cost.

Setups

Adjust truss rod, file nut slots (if needed), set bridge/saddle height, balance & adjust tremolo, set pickup heights & balance, intonate, tighten tuners & any loose hardware, clean & oil fretboard, polish frets, restring, detail & clean. (Instruments that are exceptionally dirty or have rusty/seized hardware will incur an additional expense).

Electric (Six string) Add $30 for instruments with truss rod adjustment at the heel. Add $30 for floating bridges. Add $40 for Evertune equipped guitars	$100
Electric (Floyd Rose Bridge)	$150
Electric (12 String)	$150
Acoustic (6 String)	$100
Acoustic (12 String)	$150
Taylor (NT Neck - All Taylor guitars since 2001) (Warranty neck angle adjustment are performed at no charge for original Taylor owners who have registered their guitars. Guitars can be registered here. Taylors warranty covers neck angle adjustment only. Other setup services such as truss rod adjustments and restringing are not covered under warranty and will incur an additional cost.	$140
Bass (4 string. Add $10 for each additional string)	$80
Rickenbacker Bass (Pre 2020)	$120
Banjo (4/5 string)	$95/$100
Ukulele/Dulcimer	$90
Mandolin	$120

Setup Services (Discounts apply when combining services)

Restring Electric or Acoustic	$30 - 6 string/ $50 - 12 string
Restring Floyd Rose	$40
Restring Classical/Nylon	$50
Truss Rod Adjustment	$20 (Add $10 if truss rod cover is present)
Truss Rod Adjustment at Heel (Vintage Fender)	$40
Polish Frets & Oil Fretboard (Requires Restring)	$30
Shim bolt-on-neck (requires setup) Standard/Custom size	$20/$40
File saddles on Tune-O-Matic Bridge to match neck radius	$30

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	$50
Route Pickup Cavity on disassembled body	$75
Install Strap Button	$20 for 1 / $30 for 2
Strap Button Repair (drill, plug and redrill)	$40 for 1 / $50 for 2
Align bolt on neck and drill holes	$75
Replace Strat style pickguard	$90
Replace Tele Style Pickguard (pickup attached)	$50
Remove and reglue Acoustic Pickguard	$100

Nuts

Does not include cost of material. 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)	$100/$150
Custom Size Bone Nut	(By estimate)
Shim Floyd Rose Nut	$45
Install Zero Fret Nut	$120
Fill and File Nut Slots	$10 per slot

Saddles

Does not include cost of material. May require new strings, truss rod & nut slot adjustment

Standard Size Bone or Synthetic Saddle (6/12 String)	$80/$120
Custom Size Bone Saddle	(By estimate)
Shim or Sand Saddle (May require nut slot adjustment)	$50

Electronics

Basic Electronic Diagnostic. (For instruments with passive circuits. Inspect for any loose or disconnected wiring, battery issues, corroded components)	$50
Advanced Electronic Diagnostic. (For active circuits, preamps, or instruments that require additional labor to access components	(By estimate)
Tele pickup replacement. Bridge/Neck/Both	$80/$50/$100
Strat pickup replacement. One/Two/All. (Add $10 for each additional Pickup)	$80/$90/$100
Les Paul Style Pickup Replacement (Add $25 for each additional Pickup)	$75/$100
Semi/Hollowbody Pickups	Starts at $150
Install K&K Pickup	Starts at $100
Install Under Saddle Pickup	Starts at $100
Clean Volume/Tone Pots	Starts at $20
Electrical Shielding Paint (Paint pickup and control cavities and shield back of pickguard/control plates	$150 - Strat $100 - Tele
Tighten Loose Jack on Acoustic (6/12 String)	$40/$75

Fretwork

All fretwork is performed using the Erlewine neck jig.

The Neck Jig allows fret work to be performed on the guitar while simulating string tension, for a more accurate leveling. Setup is recommended afterwards.

*Full Fret Level (Level, crown, and polish)*
Unfinished fretboard - Light fret wear. Add $50 for medium fret wear and $100 for heavy wear.	$175
Finished fretboard - Light fret wear. Add $50 for medium fret wear and $100 for heavy wear.	$200
Full Re-fret. Setup is additional cost. Set neck and Acoustic guitars add $100. . Fretboard planing may be required at additional cost.
Unfinished Fretboard without binding	$400
Unfinished Fretboard with binding	$500
Unbound Finished Fretboard, Bound Finished Fretboard and Fender pre 1980’s necks	(By estimate)
Partial Re-frets will incur a $100 leveling fee which include a full leveling, crown and polish. Setup is additional cost. May require new nut
Unfinished Fretboard without binding	$25/fret
Unfinished Fretboard with binding	$35/fret
Finished Fretboards	(By estimate)
Other Fretwork Services
Dress Sharp fret ends ($75 w/setup. Add $25 for set necks. New strings required)	$100
Reseat and Glue lifting frets	$15/each

Bridges

Re-glue/Replace Bridge – Martin/Gibson/Taylor Style (Additional cost if pickup is present)	$200
Re-glue/Replace Bridge – Poly Finish	$250
Re-glue/Replace Classical Bridge	$250

Cracks and Braces

Glue Cracked Headstock (Partially attached)	$150
Glue Cracked Headstock (Fully separated, includes setup)	$250
Sand and Re-finish Cracked Headstock	(By estimate)
Crack Repair up to 3” w/cleat	$75
Crack repair up to 7” w/cleats	$150
Cracks over 7” w/cleats	By estimate
Reglue loose brace	By estimate

Neck Resets

Taylor (NT Neck - All Taylor guitars since 2001) (Warranty neck angle adjustment are performed at no charge for original Taylor owners who have registered their guitars. Guitars can be registered here. Taylors warranty covers neck angle adjustment only. Other setup services such as truss rod adjustments and restringing are not covered under warranty and will incur an additional cost.	$140
Martin	$550
Gibson and Guild	$650
Other Makes	By estimate

Paint Touch Ups

By estimate

*All repairs with the exception of setups are guaranteed for 6 months after completion date.
Setups are guaranteed for 14 days after pickup.
*Any procedure that does not appear on this list will be billed at the rate of $100/hour.
*Above prices do not include parts or strings unless otherwise noted.
*All prices are subject to change after inspection.

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