Price List
Updated 12/2022. For a description of our services, please see our Services page.
Set-Ups + Maintenance
Complete Set-Up: Starting at $50
Labor-intensive, restorative set-ups are charged at the hourly labor rate.
Restoration: Hourly Rate
Labor-intensive, restorative set-ups are charged at the hourly labor rate.
Restoration: Hourly Rate
Restring + Tuning
This service is already included with a Complete Set-Up.
Standard Restring: Starting at $20
Instruments that are in need of adjustments would require a Complete Set-Up.
Instruments that are in need of adjustments would require a Complete Set-Up.
Nut + Saddle
Nut Replacement: Starting at $45
Regulate Nut: $15
Nut Slot Repair: $5 Per Slot
Nut Shim Installation: $25
Saddle Replacement: Starting at $25
Includes compensated, premade saddle and height adjustment.
Saddle Rework/Adjustment: $35
Includes cleaning of saddle slot, shimming of bottom and sides if needed, reshaping, and deburring.
Regulate Nut: $15
Nut Slot Repair: $5 Per Slot
Nut Shim Installation: $25
Saddle Replacement: Starting at $25
Includes compensated, premade saddle and height adjustment.
Saddle Rework/Adjustment: $35
Includes cleaning of saddle slot, shimming of bottom and sides if needed, reshaping, and deburring.
Fretwork
Full Fret Level/Dressing: $100
Includes a full fret inspection, removal of strings/disassembly, straightening of neck, reseating loose frets, filling fret divots, leveling, crowning, and polishing. Stainless steel add $35.
Individual Fret Level/Dressing: $10
Includes leveling, crowning, polishing, and filing of the fret end.
Full Fret End Dressing: $40
Individual Fret End Dressing: $5
Reseat Loose Frets: $10 Per Fret
Add Rounded Fret Ends: +$45
Add "Mirror" Fret Polish: +$35
Includes a full fret inspection, removal of strings/disassembly, straightening of neck, reseating loose frets, filling fret divots, leveling, crowning, and polishing. Stainless steel add $35.
Individual Fret Level/Dressing: $10
Includes leveling, crowning, polishing, and filing of the fret end.
Full Fret End Dressing: $40
Individual Fret End Dressing: $5
Reseat Loose Frets: $10 Per Fret
Add Rounded Fret Ends: +$45
Add "Mirror" Fret Polish: +$35
Wiring + Electronics
Electronics Cleaning (Solidbody): $20
Included with a Complete Set-Up.
Electronics Cleaning (Hollowbody): $45
Included with a Complete Set-Up.
Potentiometer Replacement: Starting at $25
Switch Replacement: Starting at $35
Output Jack Replacement: Starting at $15
Diagnose Electrical Issues: $30/hr
Full Copper Shielding: Starting at $60
Complete Rewire: Starting at $80
Pickup Installation (Electric Guitar): Starting at $45 per pickup
Pickup Installation (Acoustic Guitar, Soundhole/Magnetic): $45
Pickup Installation (Acoustic Guitar, Undersaddle/Piezo): $85
Pickup Installation (Acoustic Guitar, Bridge Plate/Transducer): $50
Included with a Complete Set-Up.
Electronics Cleaning (Hollowbody): $45
Included with a Complete Set-Up.
Potentiometer Replacement: Starting at $25
Switch Replacement: Starting at $35
Output Jack Replacement: Starting at $15
Diagnose Electrical Issues: $30/hr
Full Copper Shielding: Starting at $60
Complete Rewire: Starting at $80
Pickup Installation (Electric Guitar): Starting at $45 per pickup
Pickup Installation (Acoustic Guitar, Soundhole/Magnetic): $45
Pickup Installation (Acoustic Guitar, Undersaddle/Piezo): $85
Pickup Installation (Acoustic Guitar, Bridge Plate/Transducer): $50
Pickguards + Inlays
Direct Pickguard Replacement
Strat Style: $50
LP Style: $15
Archtop w/ attached controls and fixed-height pickup: $65
Acoustic: $65
Dowel + Drill New Mounting Holes: Add $15
Install Dot Inlays (Full Board): Starting at $150
Price for lacquered board will be higher.
Replace Single Dot Inlay: Starting at $25
Lacquered boards will incur a higher cost.
Strat Style: $50
LP Style: $15
Archtop w/ attached controls and fixed-height pickup: $65
Acoustic: $65
Dowel + Drill New Mounting Holes: Add $15
Install Dot Inlays (Full Board): Starting at $150
Price for lacquered board will be higher.
Replace Single Dot Inlay: Starting at $25
Lacquered boards will incur a higher cost.
Bridges + Tremolos
Repair Lifted Acoustic Guitar Bridge: Starting at $75
Remove + Reglue Acoustic Guitar Bridge: Starting at $150
Replace Acoustic Guitar Bridge: Starting at $175
Tremolo Overhaul: $75
Includes removal of tremolo assembly, rust removal, deep cleaning, replacing any missing hardware, lubrication, knife-edge/pivot point sharpening, deburring of saddles, inspection of posts, and polishing. Setup is required.
Mount New Electric Guitar Bridge or Tremolo
Tune-O-Matic Style: $20 + Setup
Tele Style: $25 + Setup
Tremolo: $30 + Setup
Remove + Reglue Acoustic Guitar Bridge: Starting at $150
Replace Acoustic Guitar Bridge: Starting at $175
Tremolo Overhaul: $75
Includes removal of tremolo assembly, rust removal, deep cleaning, replacing any missing hardware, lubrication, knife-edge/pivot point sharpening, deburring of saddles, inspection of posts, and polishing. Setup is required.
Mount New Electric Guitar Bridge or Tremolo
Tune-O-Matic Style: $20 + Setup
Tele Style: $25 + Setup
Tremolo: $30 + Setup
Necks
Mount New Bolt-On Neck: Starting at $45. Set-up required.
Replace Truss Rod Nut: Hourly Rate
Repair Twisted or Warped Neck: Hourly Rate
Not to be confused with a neck relief/bow/truss rod adjustment.
Install String Retainer
Fender Style: $10 Each
Floyd Rose Style/Flat Bar: $20
Install or Replace Tuners
Direct Replacement: Starting at $35
Doweling, drilling, reaming will incur an extra charge.
Replace Truss Rod Nut: Hourly Rate
Repair Twisted or Warped Neck: Hourly Rate
Not to be confused with a neck relief/bow/truss rod adjustment.
Install String Retainer
Fender Style: $10 Each
Floyd Rose Style/Flat Bar: $20
Install or Replace Tuners
Direct Replacement: Starting at $35
Doweling, drilling, reaming will incur an extra charge.
Structural + Cracks
Broken Headstock Repair: Starting at $150
Includes minor touch-up.
Reglue Loose Brace: Hourly Rate
Reglue Loose Binding: Hourly Rate
Seal Crack: Starting at $30 per inch
Humidification may be required. Includes sealing of crack with CA glue, wet sanding and buffing.
For all other cracks, please inquire.
Includes minor touch-up.
Reglue Loose Brace: Hourly Rate
Reglue Loose Binding: Hourly Rate
Seal Crack: Starting at $30 per inch
Humidification may be required. Includes sealing of crack with CA glue, wet sanding and buffing.
For all other cracks, please inquire.
Finishing + Touch-up
Compound + Polish: Starting at $75 for entire guitar.
Removes most surface film, haze, light scratches, swirling, and rejuvenates paint luster. Pre-inspection required.
Wet Sand, Compound + Polish: Starting at $150 for entire guitar.
Everything from Compound + Polish plus: removes deeper scratches in clear coat. Due to variations in paint thickness, not all scratches may be removed.
Chips, Dents, Scratches: By quote - requires inspection. To expedite the process, photos can be sent to us via email or text.
Remove Paint + Refinish In Oil
Entire Body: Starting at $300
Headstock Face: Starting at $150 (includes decal application)
Entire Body + Headstock Face: $450
Removes most surface film, haze, light scratches, swirling, and rejuvenates paint luster. Pre-inspection required.
Wet Sand, Compound + Polish: Starting at $150 for entire guitar.
Everything from Compound + Polish plus: removes deeper scratches in clear coat. Due to variations in paint thickness, not all scratches may be removed.
Chips, Dents, Scratches: By quote - requires inspection. To expedite the process, photos can be sent to us via email or text.
Remove Paint + Refinish In Oil
Entire Body: Starting at $300
Headstock Face: Starting at $150 (includes decal application)
Entire Body + Headstock Face: $450
Maintenance + Storage
Instrument Cleaning: $20
Removal of stickers, dirt, and grime followed by polishing of instrument. Included with Complete Set-Up.
Clean + Hydrate Fretboard: $10
Included with Complete Set-Up.
Clean + Hydrate Bridge: $5
Included with Complete Set-Up.
Instrument Humidification: $45
Restore to proper humidification levels. Required before certain repairs can be done.
Instrument Storage: $5/day, $30/week, $60/month
Instrument must have a hard case. Humidity and temperature controlled for piece of mind. Instruments are monitored.
Removal of stickers, dirt, and grime followed by polishing of instrument. Included with Complete Set-Up.
Clean + Hydrate Fretboard: $10
Included with Complete Set-Up.
Clean + Hydrate Bridge: $5
Included with Complete Set-Up.
Instrument Humidification: $45
Restore to proper humidification levels. Required before certain repairs can be done.
Instrument Storage: $5/day, $30/week, $60/month
Instrument must have a hard case. Humidity and temperature controlled for piece of mind. Instruments are monitored.
Consignment
Compile History Report: Starting at $20
Includes spec sheet, serial number decoding, links to documentation, photos of difficult to reach markings, delivered electronically as a PDF file. Included in consignment service.
Consignment Service Fee: 20% of Final Sale
Includes professional photos, history report, listing management, and shipping. Owner is responsible for any listing, payment, and shipping fees.
Includes spec sheet, serial number decoding, links to documentation, photos of difficult to reach markings, delivered electronically as a PDF file. Included in consignment service.
Consignment Service Fee: 20% of Final Sale
Includes professional photos, history report, listing management, and shipping. Owner is responsible for any listing, payment, and shipping fees.
Additional Information
Minimum Bench Fee: $20
Hourly Labor Rate: $75/hour
Diagnostic Rate: $30/hour
Rush service +50% based on availability.
Prices reflect labor only unless specified - parts and tax are not included.
For all other services, please inquire.
Hourly Labor Rate: $75/hour
Diagnostic Rate: $30/hour
Rush service +50% based on availability.
Prices reflect labor only unless specified - parts and tax are not included.
For all other services, please inquire.
Alpha Guitar Works | 562 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
908.349.0466 | AlphaGuitarWorks@gmail.com
908.349.0466 | AlphaGuitarWorks@gmail.com
