The Guitar Engineer is fully equipped to carry out the majority of set ups, repairs and upgrades to your guitar. Whether it be an electric, acoustic or bass we have the knowledge and the latest specialist tools and measuring devices to guarantee the most accurate results.
Below is a price list for the most common jobs. If what you are looking for is not here, feel free to contact us.
Please note, I do not carry out any amp / pedal repairs or any re finishing / cosmetic repairs.
Prices are calculated at a bench rate of £80 per hour. All work is subject to a minimum charge of £30 per instrument.
Below is a price list for the most common jobs. If what you are looking for is not here, feel free to contact us.
Please note, I do not carry out any amp / pedal repairs or any re finishing / cosmetic repairs.
Prices are calculated at a bench rate of £80 per hour. All work is subject to a minimum charge of £30 per instrument.
Restring
String install, stretch strings & tune to pitch.
Acoustic / electric / bass - £30
Nylon string / classical acoustic - £35
12 string - £40
Locking tremolo guitars - £40
Acoustic / electric / bass - £30
Nylon string / classical acoustic - £35
12 string - £40
Locking tremolo guitars - £40
Guitar Assessment
A full check of your guitar.
Assessments are already included with every Set Up, Fret Level & Re Fret.
acoustic / electric / bass / locking tremolo - £30
*prices can possibly be higher for vintage guitars and guitars of extremely high value
Re Frets
Refrets are carried out using the Stew Mac Erlewine workstation for extreme accuracy.
Prices include leveling the fret board, re fretting, fret level, re crown and setup
We keep most sizes of fret wire in stock.
Prices include leveling the fret board, re fretting, fret level, re crown and setup
We keep most sizes of fret wire in stock.
Unbound neck - £340
Bound neck - £400
*prices can possibly be higher for vintage guitars and guitars of extremely high value
Bound neck - £400
*prices can possibly be higher for vintage guitars and guitars of extremely high value
Nuts / Saddles
All nuts & saddles are hand made and shaped from Bone.
Other materials can be used on request.
A restring or set up is also needed when replacing the nut.
Other materials can be used on request.
A restring or set up is also needed when replacing the nut.
Hand made bone nut / saddle - £80
Electronics
pickup installs / pot replacements / re wiring / push pull pots / mods / shielding / acoustic pickups / pickup routing / output jacks / switches
Many parts in stock from CTS, Alpha, Oak Grigsby, Switchcraft, Orange drop caps.
Prices below are approx. If you are having multiple parts fitted, prices will be less.
Many parts in stock from CTS, Alpha, Oak Grigsby, Switchcraft, Orange drop caps.
Prices below are approx. If you are having multiple parts fitted, prices will be less.
Other
Tuner install / Bridge install / Strap locks / Neck Shim / Block tremolo / Adjust locking nut / Replacing pick guards / Bridge re glue / Bridge plate repair / Bridge plane / Routing / Broken headstock / Fitting tremolo / Crack repairs / Pick up repairs / Truss rod repair / Taylor neck resets / and much much more
We keep a good selection of D'Addario strings which are available for purchase.
If you prefer a different brand, that's no problem. We can can order them in, or you are welcome to provide your own.
If you prefer a different brand, that's no problem. We can can order them in, or you are welcome to provide your own.
All prices exclude cost of parts & strings.
All work is subject to a minimum bench charge of £30 per instrument.
All prices shown maybe subject to change.
All work is subject to a minimum bench charge of £30 per instrument.
All prices shown maybe subject to change.