217-607-8132 | 723 S NEIL ST, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820 | MON-SAT: 11A-6P

Custom Luthier Services

The Upper Bout offers repair services for all kinds of fretted instruments. From small adjustments to big repairs, we handle it all. Every instrument is different and unique, so we take the utmost care in repairing and maintaining your loved one. Take advantage of our many years of experience. If you have questions regarding your instruments, we have answers!

Guitar Repair/Guide

[This guide is for Labor ONLY, materials not included]

Setups:

Standard setup	$70
Locking tremolo setup (includes banjos/12-strings)	$85
Mandolin/Archtop/Vintage setup	$90
Reconstitute nut	$20 per slot

Individual Adjustments and install:

Truss rod/action adjustment	$20
Saddle adjustment	$20
1-way tremolo block	$30
2-way tremolo block	$45
Strap button install	$15
Plug and re-constitute strap button hole	$15
Neck shim	$25
Install 6 drop in tuners	$25
Ream and install tuners	$50
Install tuners (12-string)	$50
Ream and install tuners (12-string)	$100
Fender-style nut	$60
12-string nut	$85
Mandolin nut	$85
Banjo nut	$60
Shim nut	$25
Re-glue binding at waist	$50/side

BRIDGE AND SADDLE REPAIR:

New compensated bone saddle	$60
Bridge remove/reglue	$175

ELECTRONICS:

Drop-in pickup	$50 ($60 for two)
Active pickup install	$70
Passive acoustic pickup install	$65
Clean pots/switches	$20
Replace pots	$30 (2 for $45, 3 for $50, 4 for $60)
Replace push/pull pot	$35 (2 for 50, 3 for 55, 4 for 65)
Replaces LP style switch	$40
Switch strat style	$50
Super switch	$60
Total rewire solidbody	$140
Total rewire hollowbody	$170
Shielding control cavity	$60/hr (incl. materials)
Output jack repair	$15
Output jack replacement	$30

FRETWORK: [Stainless steel frets add 20%]

Complete Level, Crown, Polish	$180
Partial fret dress (Around 1/3 of fretboard)	$75
Fret Sprout	$60
Reseeding popped frets	$20 ($10 for each addt’l)
Full re-fret (unbound)	$400
Full re-fret (bound)	$475
Partial re-fret	$70 / fret ($15 for each addt’l)
Fret Polish	$55

NECKS:

Mount neck, align (bolt-on)	$60

CRACKS/CLEATS:

Glue/Seal crack & cleat	$20/inch
Headstock crack/break	$150
Loose brace	$40/brace