VGW Full Service Repair Shop

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Repair Services

Guitar Setups

Includes: full inspection of the instrument, all frets, any bracing, function of the truss rod, intonation, nut slots, hardware, and electronics. The body will be polished, fretboard conditioned and rehydrated, neck adjusted, and your action set to factory spec, or adjusted to customer needs. *Strings not included in Setup fee

Acoustic Guitar Setup  $90
12 String Acoustic Setup $140
Electric Guitar Setup (No Trem) $105
Electric Guitar Setup (With Trem) $160

Bass Setup

Includes: full inspection of the instrument, all frets, any bracing, function of the truss rod, intonation, nut slots, hardware, and electronics. The body will be polished, fretboard conditioned and rehydrated, neck adjusted, and your action set to factory spec, or adjusted to customer needs. *Strings not included in setup fee 

4 String Bass $105
5 String Bass $115
6 String Bass  $125

Other Instrument Setups

Includes: full inspection of the instrument, all frets, any bracing, function of the truss rod, intonation, nut slots, hardware, and electronics. The body will be polished, fretboard conditioned and rehydrated, neck adjusted, and your action set to factory spec, or adjusted to customer needs. 

Ukulele  $95
Banjo 4 or 5 String $80
Mandolin $130

AMPLIFIER & PEDALS REPAIR AND SERVICE

 

Amp Bench Fee - $140

Bench fee includes inspection, diagnosis, cleaning and tightening of pots, jacks, and switches. There may be additional charges for parts, and possible charges for installation of parts.

Pedal Bench Fee - $70

Bench fee includes inspection, diagnosis, cleaning and tightening of pots, jacks, and switches. There may be additional charges for parts, and possible charges for installation of parts.

Custom Pedal Board - $25 Per Pedal

Additional charges for any pedals, pedal board and cables that may need to be ordered.

MAINTAINENCE, MODIFICATIONS, MINOR REPAIRS

Fret Dress (Per Fret)

 A high fret will be leveled, crowned and polished $35
Complete Fret Dress (Light Fret Wear) Dress, Crown and Polish frets $185
Complete Fret Dress (Heavy Fret Wear) Grind, Dress, Crown and  Polish frets $220

Complete Re-fret Maple* (No Finish Work)

 Remove, Dress, Crown and  Polish frets Nickel Silver - $480 Stainless - $600
Complete Re-fret Maple* (With Finish Work) Remove, Dress, Crown and  Polish frets Nickel Silver - $700 Stainless - $820
Complete Re-fret Rosewood* Remove, Dress, Crown and  Polish frets  Nickel Silver - $480 Stainless - $600

Onboard Electronics repairs and modifications

Electronics Troubleshoot - $75

Troubleshoot includes inspection, cleaning and tightening of the pots, jacks, and switches and a diagnosis of the issue. New parts or installation of new parts are not included in a troubleshoot

Pickup Installation in Acoustic* - $140-$180

Examples:

LR Baggs I-Beam Install  $140 

LR Baggs Anthem $180

*Does not include the cost of the pickup

Potentiometer Replacement* - $40

*Does not include cost of part.

Jack Replacement* - $30

*Does not include cost of part.

Full Electronics Rebuild* - $140

We will replace pots, jacks, and switches with a rewire to fit the customer’s wants and needs.

*Cost of replacement parts is not included.
 

Pickup Swap* - $80-$175

One pickup only $80

Multiple pickups $175 

*Does not include cost of pickup.

Pickup Swap Semi Hollow or Hollow Body* - $260

*Does not include cost of pickup.

 

Maintenance

 

Restring* - $30

Restring includes conditioning of the fretboard and a string change with the customers choice of strings.

*Does not include cost of strings

Deep Cleaning - $75

Includes conditioning the fretboard, polish of frets and all hardware, as well as buff and polish of the entire instrument. 

Drop Fill and level - $200

When a scratch, ding, or chip is found in the finish, we use drop fills of the correct finish based on your instrument to level and fill the scratch, ding, or chip.

ACOUSTIC STRUCTURAL REPAIRS

Peg-head Repair - $180-$240

The peg-head will be clamped and glued at the broken joint.

Includes strengthening the joint by adding any needed material. *Finish work is not included. 

Bridge Re-glue*

Bridge Removal and Re-glue -  $200

Bridge Re-glue without Removal - $100

*Instrument will be inspected for any loose bracing and bridge plate damage.

Humidity Stabilization - $60

Your instrument will be stored in our humidified vault for hydration. Instruments, especially acoustics, can become dried out from weather changes, travel, or just a simple lack of humidification. We’ll give your instrument the sip of water it needs!

Tuner Repair or Replacement* - $35-$140

Single Tuner $35

Full Set $140

*Includes modification needed to fit the new tuners

Binding Repair Per Waist Location - $140

The existing binding will be reseated in its channel and re-glued. This is followed by any patching of the binding, cleanup, and any finish work needed. 
 

Pickguard Remove/Replace "Martin Style" - $360

Tuner Repair or Replacement* - $35-$140

Single Tuner $35

Full Set $140

*Includes modification needed to fit the new tuners

Binding Repair Per Waist Location - $140

The existing binding will be reseated in its channel and re-glued. This is followed by any patching of the binding, cleanup, and any finish work needed. 

NUT AND SADDLE REPAIR/FABRICATION

All nuts are hand-carved starting from a blank of the customer’s desired material (we recommend bone). The slots are cut to specific specs, including height and spacing, to fit the customer’s needs. 

Nut Fabrication

4 String  $85
5 String $100
6 String $110
12 String $140
Nut Repair (Fill and Re-slot) $60

 

Saddle

 Saddle Fabrication - $80

All saddles are hand-carved starting from a blank of the customer’s desired material (we recommend bone). The saddle will be compensated for accurate intonation, and action set to the customer’s preferences.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

 

Rush Service - $50

Your instrument will be pushed to the top of the list for a faster turnaround time. 

Guitar Packaging for Shipment* - $45

*Shipping charged separately.

Guitar Appraisal - $125

Your instrument will be evaluated for the fair market value price.