Duncan Guitar Repair
Price list
We want to be sure your guitar is in the best playing condition possible. We use only quality materials and are here to complete your work in a timely manner and for a reasonable price.
This is just a basic list of what we do. If you do not see a service listed here call or come talk to us for an estimate.
Shop rate for estimates and custom work is $45 per hour, plus materials.
We stock the full line of DR strings. DR strings are manufactured and hand wound in the USA.
Restringing Charges
(does not include cost of strings)
6 String Guitar ..................................... $9.00
Classical Tie-End Set ........................ $15.00
12 String Guitar .................................. $18.00
Mandolin/Banjo .................................. $18.00
Bass Guitar .......................................... $11.00
Locking Tremolo ................................ $19.00
(Customer must know and use same string gauge as presently on guitar – otherwise it is possible that a setup may be required.) We use DR hand wound strings on all guitars
Acoustic Guitar
SET UP - $60.00 (Strings Included)
Neck adjust, action adjustment at nut and saddle, minor fret work, tighten tuner screws and nuts, lubricate tuning machines, general clean up, restring.(12 string - add $25.00, bass add $10). If this is the case, additional costs for the nut and saddle work will added.
NEW BONE NUT- $75.00
If your guitar has worn frets, a bowed neck, or an ill-fitting saddle, expect additional cost to correct these problems. Many repairman will not install a new nut if other problems are not also addressed.(12 string - add $25.00)
NEW BONE SADDLE- $50.00
Same qualifications as with "new nut".
RE-GLUE BRIDGE- $100.00
Remove and refit old bridge. Very minor touchup included.(12 string bridge- add $25.00).
REPLACE BRIDGE with handmade bridge - $250 + cost of new saddle. (12 string bridge - add $25.00).
We will carve a new bridge that matches your old bridge, re-glue, install a new saddle and install new strings. Includes SET UP
REPLACE TUNERS- $45 and up. Plus parts
Remove old tuners, plug or fill old screw holes, touch up old hole finish. Seems like a simple job, but can be full of unknown complications.
FRET LEVELING ("Filing", "Dressing"...) $100.00 and up.
Worn or uneven frets can he filed level in many cases, if there will remain enough height on the fret to suit the customer. Frets must be lowered to the height of the lowest pit that can be found. Sometimes, replacing the most worn frets is appropriate. Includes "set up" adjustments. Add $25.00 for finished maple fret boards.
RE-FRET- $15.00 per fret, plus the set up charge Add $50 for fret boards with binding.
New nut or saddle may be necessary. Shop minimum may also apply.(Add $25.00 for 12 String)
NECK RE-SET- $300.00 and up.
Remove neck. Re-cut heel/body angle to correct high action. Replace neck. New saddle included, but new nut extra. Additional fret work and bridge work may also be necessary.(Add $25.00 for 12 string)
CRACK REPAIR- $25 per inch or by quote (particularly for shattered areas).
Repair includes glue and brush touch-up with appropriate finish. Cleating (installing small patches of wood inside guitar to reinforce repair) as necessary. Repairs are often not invisible.
HEADSTOCK CRACK- $150.00 and up, by quote.
Glue, seal and re-finish area. Repairs often not invisible, but finish should be smooth.
INSTALL "UNDER SADDLE" PICK UP - $75.00 - 150.00.
Expand endpin hole to accommodate jack. Wire pickup to pre-amp and jack. Fit and re-size old saddle for proper action and contact with pickup. May require new saddle and re-rout of saddle slot(additional). There are other variables relating to pre-amps which must be individually quoted. Condition of bridge and neck angle may be factors in the appropriateness of an under the saddle pickup.
RE-BRACE - $700 + parts
Remove neck, bridge, back, and old braces, carve and install new bracing, assemble with neck set, re-fret, and new bridge.
Electric Guitar
SET UP - $60.00 (Strings Included)
Neck adjust, action adjustment at nut and saddle, minor fret work, tighten tuner screws and nuts, lubricate tuning machines, general clean up, restring.(12 string - add $25.00, bass add $10). If this is the case, additional costs for the nut and saddle work will added.
NEW BONE NUT- $75.00
If your guitar has worn frets, a bowed neck, or an ill-fitting saddle, expect additional cost to correct these problems. Many repairman will not install a new nut if other problems are not also addressed.(12 string - add $25.00)
REPLACE TUNERS- $45 and up. Plus parts
Remove old tuners, plug or fill old screw holes, touch up old hole finish. Seems like a simple job, but can be full of unknown complications.
FRET LEVELING ("Filing", "Dressing"...) $100.00 and up.
Worn or uneven frets can he filed level in many cases, if there will remain enough height on the fret to suit the customer. Frets must be lowered to the height of the lowest pit that can be found. Sometimes, replacing the most worn frets is appropriate. Includes "set up" adjustments. Add $25.00 for finished maple fret boards.
RE-FRET- 15.00 per fret, plus set up charge.
Add $50 for fret boards with binding.
Add $50.00 for finished maple fret boards. New nut may be necessary. Shop minimum may also apply.
HEADSTOCK CRACK- $150.00 and up, by quote.
Glue, touchup. Repairs often not invisible, but finish should be smooth
FINISH TOUCH UP-$50.00 and up, by quote.
DIAGNOSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM - Shop minimum $45
A minimum of 1 hour to diagnose electrical problems if work is not performed. Time is money.
REPLACE JACK-$25.00 plus parts
Note: Archtop guitars will most often incur $50.00 additional charge to remove and re-install wiring harness for all electrical work.
REPLACE PICKUP-$50.00 per pickup. Plus parts
REPLACE VOLUME/TONE POT -$25.00 per part, plus parts.
ROUT NEW POCKET-$45.00 per hour PLUS install pickup price.
REPLACE SWITCH-$25.00- $50.00 per switch, plus parts.
Custom Guitar Builds
We can build you the custom guitar of your dreams. Many styles are available and we have shop guitars for you to play. Right or left handed styles are available.
Price varies depending on style, materials, hardware, and inlay. We have a large selection of tonewoods available and have the resources to find any tonewood you desire.
All custom built guitars require a 1/3 non-refundable deposit at the time of order to cover initial cost of materials.
Currently all custom guitar builds require 3-4 months to complete
Arrange a visit to the shop to get a quote and to play one of our beautiful instruments.
....................................... $1800 to $25,000