VGW Full Service Repair Shop
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We're open:
Monday - Friday 10AM to 6PM
Saturday 10AM to 2PM
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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 - $140Bench 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 - $70Bench 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 PedalAdditional charges for any pedals, pedal board and cables that may need to be ordered.
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MAINTAINENCE, MODIFICATIONS, MINOR REPAIRS
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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 - $75Troubleshoot 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-$180Examples: LR Baggs and K+K Installs $140 Preamp installs $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* - $200We 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-$175One 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* - $30Restring includes conditioning of the fretboard and a string change with the customer's choice of strings. *Does not include cost of strings |
Deep Cleaning - $75Includes conditioning the fretboard, polish of frets and all hardware, as well as buff and polish of the entire instrument. |
Drop Fill and level - $200When 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
Headstock Repair - $180-$240Attached headstock - $180 Not attached headstock - $240 The headstock 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*With Bridge Removal - $200 Without Bridge Removal - $180 *Instrument will be inspected for any loose bracing and bridge plate damage. |
Humidity Stabilization - $60Your 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-$140Single Tuner $35 Full Set $140 *Includes modification needed to fit the new tuners |
Binding Repair Per Waist Location - $140The 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 |
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
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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 - $75Your 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 - $50Your instrument will be evaluated for the fair market value price. |