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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 £85 per hour. All work is subject to a minimum charge of £30 per instrument.

Professional Guitar Set Up

Acoustic / Electric / Bass - £85
12 string acoustic - £110
Locking tremolo guitars - £110


*prices can possibly be higher for vintage guitars and guitars of extremely high value 
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Professional Fret Level & Set Up

Fret Levels are carried out using the Stew Mac Erlewine workstation for extreme accuracy.
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Acoustic / electric / bass - £180
12 string acoustic - £210
Locking tremolo guitars - £220


*prices can possibly be higher for vintage guitars and guitars of extremely high value
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Restring

String install, stretch strings & tune to pitch.
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Acoustic / electric / bass - £30
Nylon string / classical acoustic - £40
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.  
Unbound neck - £370
Bound neck - £430


*prices can possibly be higher for vintage guitars and guitars of extremely high value 
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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. 

Hand made bone nut / saddle - £85

Electronics

pickup installs / pot replacements / re wiring / push pull pots / mods / shielding / acoustic pickups / pickup routing / output jacks / switches

Electronics are charged at hourly rate. 
Minimum charge of £30

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Many parts in stock from  CTS, Alpha, Oak Grigsby, Switchcraft, Orange drop caps.

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. 
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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.
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  • Home
  • Repairs
    • Set Up
    • Fret Level
    • Refret
    • Nut / Saddle
    • Taylor Guitars
    • Wiring Mods
  • Prices
  • Reviews
  • Booking
  • Find Us