Repairs
Let Us Repair or Build Your Instrument
Background:
Here at Backwoods Guitar owner/luthier Eron Harding performs repairs on all kinds of musical instruments ranging from guitars and basses to mandolins, folk instruments and much more. Eron has been a member of the Guild of American Luthiers and has also been published in their quarterly journals multiple times for articles related to stringed instrument repair as well as lecturing at the Guild's global week long repair conference in Tacoma, WA.
Clients:
We have repaired and build instruments for thousands of musicians across the USA on all levels from beginners to professional touring musicians.
Notable musicians include:
- Leroy VanDyke and the Auctioneers
- Steve Scorfina ( REO Speedwagon, Pavlov's Dog)
- Willie J. Campbell ( The Fabulous Thunderbirds)
- Kid Ramos ( The Fabulous Thunderbirds)
- Jimmy Nace ( Nace Brothers)
- Chase McRoy ( Samatha Fish, Nace Brothers, The Vincents, Sara Morgan)
and many, many more...
What can we do?
We can perform almost any repair needed for your instrument. Whether it is just a basic setup to a full blown vintage instrument restoration we can do it with fast turnaround and low pricing.
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Backwoods Guitar Repair Rates - 6/1/23
- STRINGS EXTRA on every repair.
- Setups NOT included on any repair unless noted below.
Example Repair:
- Bridge Reglue: $60
- Setup: $50
- Cost of Strings $.$$
MINIMUM BENCH FEE: $40
Restring: $10 12-String/Floyd $20 Strings NOT included
Install Strap Button: $10 plus parts
Setup: $50 Includes Restring, Truss Rod Adjustment, Intonation, Pickup Height, Nut slot height, Brace/Crack inspection, etc. Everything needed to make playable to our best ability
Bridge Reglue: $60
Loose Brace Reglue (bid by job): min $40
Replace Pot/Switch/Input Jack, etc: $40 plus parts
Pickup Install: $50 per pickup. $20 each additional
Install new tuners: $50 plus parts
File Sharp Fret Ends: $40
Binding Reglue: $40
Bone Nut or Saddle: $75 12-String: $100
Plastic Nut or Saddle: $40 12-String: $60
Neck Reset (bid by job): Min $500
Electronic Rewire/Repair: $60
Top/Side Crack Repairs (bid by job): min $40
Headstock Break: Reglue only: $100 w/finish work (bid by job): min $300
Fret Level/Crown: $150
Partial Refret level/Crown (12 or less frets. No Replacement Nut): $200 Setup Included
Total Refret: $400 Stainless: plus $50 Setup Included
NO Finish Refins/Custom Projects
Custom Built Guitars $2500 Min
Half Down required at start of Project.
Labor Bills out $60/hr.