Guitar Repair, Restoration & Setup Services
Serving Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, and the greater East Bay
Professional, musician-focused guitar repair, setup, and restoration.
Trusted by Bay Area gigging musicians, recording artists, and hobbyists
Common Services
Setup
A proper setup is often the biggest improvement you can make, addressing issues with buzzing or dead notes, high or uneven action, poor intonation, and seasonal changes affecting playability.
Most setups include:
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Saddle & nut adjustment
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Truss rod adjustment
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Clean & oil fingerboard
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Clean guitar
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Re-string
Typical range: $70-$100
Fretwork
Precision fretwork is critical for tone, intonation, and optimal action. Worn or uneven frets can make a great guitar frustrating to play. I restore fretboard accuracy and smoothness for clean, consistent playability and tone across the neck.
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Fret mill $180
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Refret $350-$500
Saddles & Nuts
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New intonated bone saddle $60
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New bone nut $80
Structural Repairs
From minor cracks to more involved structural work, I approach repairs with long-term stability and tone in mind.
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Crack repair with cleats (top, back, sides)
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Brace repair and reglue
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Bridge re-glue and reinforcement
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Broken headstock repair
Turnaround & Scheduling
Repairs are done by appointment.
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Estimates provided after in-person evaluation.
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Turnaround varies depending on scope but is typically two weeks.
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Rush work sometimes available for gigging musicians.