Mandolin repair
Folk Instrument Repair Pricing
Mandolin repair Reno
Mandolin Setup
A Grade Set Up
$225.00
Minor fretwork.
Action adjustment at nut.
Action adjustment at the saddle.
Truss rod adjustment.
Set intonation (if possible).
Tighten and Clean all hardware.
Lubricate tuning machines.
Clean electronics if applicable.
Buff/Polish and Clean.
Clean and Condition Fingerboard/Bridge.
Install new strings.
(Strings NOT included)
B Grade Set Up
$125
Action adjustment at the nut.
Action adjustment at the saddle.
Truss rod adjustment.
Tighten and Clean all hardware.
Basic polish and clean-up.
Fret End Filing and Polish
Clean and Condition Fingerboard/Bridge.
Install new strings.
(Strings NOT included)
Action Adjustment Only
$80.00
Generally, Service applies to new instruments.
This price is for both Mandolin and Ukulele.
Truss Rod Adjustment.
Action at Nut and Saddle.
No Fretwork.
Minor cleaning of body and fingerboard.
If installing new strings new set NOT included.
Complete Re-fret
$425.00 and up
Base price for both mandolin and ukuleles.
Remove old frets.
Re-radius Fingerboard.
Repair any cracks or damage to Fingerboard.
Level, Crown, and Polish new frets.
+$50 Bound Fingerboard.
+$200 To keep Bound Fingerboard binding ends (If possible).
+$50 Unfinished Maple.
+$100 Finished Maple.
+$100 If using Stainless Steel fret wire.
+$100 Re-radius Fingerboard to a compound radius.
New Nut and Saddle included if we can’t keep old ones.
(Blanks NOT included)
Add A Grade set-up service for an additional $100.
Set-up Action included
(New Strings NOT included)
(Fret Wire NOT included.)
Fret End Filing
$45 and Up
Fret End Filing and Rounding
$125.00 and up
Fret Level, Crown, and Polish
$235.00
$285.00 For Finished Fingerboard.
Action Set-up is included in the base price.
Set-up B Grade an additional $50.
(New Strings NOT included)
Individual Fret Replacement
$25.00 each fret
$35.00 each for Bound Fingerboard.
$55.00 each for Bound Fingerboard keeping binding ends (if possible).
$200.00 Level, Crown, and Polish (required).
New Nut at an additional fee of $40 if required. (Nut Blank NOT included)
New Strings Required.
Strings NOT included in the price.
Neck Reset
$750.00 and Up
Price depends on the style of neck joint and the age of the instrument.
Complete Re-Fret included.
New saddle and nut included.
Re-Finishing around neck joint available at an additional fee but is discounted.
(quoted in-store).
Set-up included.
(New Strings NOT included)
New nut and Saddle Combo
(Bone or Synthetic)
$200.00
Save $50 for combined work.
Set-up Action included. A or B grade set-up at additional charge (in-store quote only)
(New Strings NOT included)
Ukulele
Bone or Synthetic Nut Replacement
$125.00
Set-up Action included. A or B grade set-up at additional charge (in-store quote only).
(New Strings NOT included)
Mandolin
Bone or Synthetic Nut Replacement
$150.00
Set-up Action included. A or B grade set-up at additional charge (in-store quote only)
(New Strings NOT included)
Lower Nut Action
$45.00
New Ukulele Bone Saddle
$125.00
Set-up Action included. A or B grade set-up at additional charge (in-store quote only).
(New Strings NOT included)
New Plastic Saddle
$80.00
Set-up Action included.
Only available if instrument compatible with
in-shop blank material.
Correct Ukulele Intonation
$250.00 and up
Includes filling and re-cutting the saddle slot.
Not all Ukeleles will be a candidate for this.
Set-up Action included. A or B grade set-up at additional charge (in-store quote only)
(New Strings NOT included)
Bridge Re-Glue
$250.00
Set-up Action included. A or B grade set-up at additional charge (in-store quote only)
(New Strings NOT included)
Replace Ukulele Bridge
$350.00
Bridge blank included.
Re-Finishing top at an additional charge.
Set-up action included.
The base price includes wood material if not ordering anything out of shop.
A or B grade set-up at additional charge
(in-store quote only)
(New Strings NOT included)
Lower Saddle action
$50.00
New nut may be required.
Bridge Shave and Re-Slot
$275.00
Re-Finishing top at an additional charge.
Set-up action included.
A or B grade set-up at additional charge
(in-store quote only)
(New Strings NOT included)
Replace Pickguard
$120.00 and Up
Set-up Action Only service is provided
(New Strings NOT included)
New Pickguard NOT included in the price.
Pickup Installation
$65.00 and Up
Requires in-store quote, there are many variables here
(Construction and age are factors).
Includes installing endpin output jack.
Base price for soundhole pickups.
+$35 If installing an under-saddle pickup.
+$25 Installing Bridge Plate transducer.
Rim routing available for pre-amp systems on the side of the instrument (in-store quote only).
Electrical Problems
Varies
In-store quote required.
Tuner Replacement
$75.00 and up
Cost is determined by headstock compatibility to new tuners.
Re-String included.
Strap Button Installation
$15.00 for a single
$25 for 2 on the same instrument
If using in-house strap buttons they are included in the price.
Replace Bridge pins
$50.00
Includes restring and minor cleaning
Humidify Mandolin/Ukulele
$30.00
May be needed if the instrument is severely dehydrated.
This will help close up cracks for gluing.
Includes humidifying system.
Spot Finish Repair
$300.00 and Up
Remove old finish and repair wood damage.
Remove all parts and re-install in the area of repair.
Buff repair area.
Price depends on in-store quote plus finish type (Satin or High Gloss).
In-store quote required.
Set-up Action Included. A or B grade set-up at additional charge
(in-store quote only)
(New Strings NOT included)
Crack Repair
$35.00 per inch
Price does NOT include cleating material
additional service available at an added cost
(in-store quote only)
(New Strings NOT included)
Headstock Crack Repair
$275.00 and Up
Set-up action included.
A or B grade set-up at additional charge (in-store quote only)
(New Strings NOT included)
Top or back Re-Finishing
$500.00 and Up
Remove old Finish.
Remove all parts and re-install.
Buff out refinished area.
Can add colors, shades, or pinstripes as desired (This will add cost).
Cost depends on finish type (Satin or High Gloss)
Relicing services possible.
In-store quote required.
Set-up action included. A or B grade set-up at additional charge
(in-store quote only)
(New Strings NOT included)
Complete Re-Finishing
$1000.00 and Up
Remove old Finish.
Remove all parts and re-install.
Buff out refinished guitar.
Can add colors, shades, or pinstripes as desired (This will add cost).
Cost depends on finish type (Satin or High Gloss)
Relicing services possible.
In-store quote required.
Set-up A grade included.
(New Strings NOT included)
*All prices listed above are subject to change depending on the complexity of the job.
*If getting multiple jobs done at once discounts are available. Please call for quotes.
*All over the phone quotes are subject to change once in-store evaluations are done.
*We guarantee all of our standard work for 30 days and all finishing work for 2 years. If we notice that the work has been tampered with by you or any other repair service provider we reserve the right to void this guarantee.
All instruments must be tested before leaving the shop. If they are not properly tested no warranty shall be given.