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Price List

Updated 2/2026. For a description of our services, please see our Services page.

Set-Ups + Restoration

​Complete Set-Up: Hourly Rate ($60 minimum)

Restorative Services: Hourly Rate (Please inquire)

Restring + Tuning

This service is included with a Complete Set-Up.
Standard Restring: Starting at $30
*Instruments requiring additional adjustments will need a Complete Set-Up instead.

Nut + Saddle​

Nut Replacement (Premade): $60 + Setup
Includes fitment of a premade Graph Tech® nut  complete with shaping and slot height adjustment. $85 for 12-string.

Nut Replacement (Custom): Hourly Rate + Setup
Includes fabrication of a custom nut from a blank slab of bone or other material of your choosing.

Nut Regulation: $35
Includes adjusting the nut height, reshaping, and shimming if required.

Saddle Replacement (Premade): $50 + Setup
Includes fitment of a compensated, premade Graph Tech® saddle complete with shaping and height adjustment.

Saddle Replacement (Custom): Houry Rate + Setup
Includes fabrication of a custom saddle from a blank slab of bone or other material of your choosing.

​Saddle Regulation: $25
Includes cleaning of saddle slot, shimming of bottom and sides if needed, and reshaping.

Fretwork

Full Fret Level/Dressing: Starting at $150
Includes a full fret inspection, straightening of neck, leveling, crowning, and polishing. Add $45 for stainless steel.

Full Refret: Starting at $350
Unfinished Maple/Ebony $375
Lacquered Maple $400 (Chips repaired at hourly rate)
Binding +$75

Stainless Steel +$140
Rounded Fret Ends +$55 Nickel / $75 Stainless


Reseat Loose Frets: $8 Per Fret
Includes gluing and clamping of loose fret, and cleanup. Level/dress extra.

Individual Fret Level/Dressing: $10 Per Fret

Includes leveling, crowning, polishing, and end dressing. Add $5 for stainless steel.

Individual Refret: $20 Per Fret
Stainless Steel +$10

Full Fret End Dressing: $60
Includes masking/prep, 90°, 35°, and individual fret file, polishing, and hydrating of fretboard if applicable. Add $15 for stainless steel.

Wiring + Electronics

Electronics Cleaning (Solidbody): $35
Included with a Complete Set-Up.

Electronics Cleaning (Hollowbody): Hourly Rate ($60 minimum)
Included with a Complete Set-Up.

Potentiometer Replacement: Starting at $35

Switch Replacement: Starting at $40
Includes 3-way toggle. Blade style 3, 4, or 5 position $50. Super switch $65. Mega switch + Free-way $75.

Output Jack Replacement: Starting at $25
Barrel or recessed $35.

Diagnose Electrical Issues: $30/hr

Electronics Cavity Shielding (Paint): Hourly, starting at $50

Electronics Cavity Shielding (Copper Tape): Hourly, starting at $85

Pickup Wax Potting: Starting at $50 per pickup
$80 for two pickups. $100 for 3 pickups. Add $20 for hollowbody guitars.

Complete Rewire: Hourly, starting at $85

Electrical Repair: Hourly Rate
Applies to general wiring repairs including broken wires, solder reflows, etc.

Pickup Installation (Electric Guitar): Starting at $45 per pickup
$75 for two pickups. $90 for 3 pickups. Hollowbody guitars incur double the cost (i.e. One pickup $90, Two pickups $150, etc.)

Pickup Installation (Acoustic Guitar): Starting at $55
Soundhole $55+, Transducer $75+, Undersaddle $120+.

Pickguards + Inlays

Direct Pickguard Replacement
Les Paul: $15
Strat: $60
Archtop w/ attached controls and fixed-height pickup: Hourly
Acoustic: Hourly, starting at $85
Custom Pickguards: Inquire

Plug + Drill New Mounting Holes: Add $20


Dot Inlay Installation (Individual): Starting at $25
Lacquered boards will incur a higher cost.
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Dot Inlay Installation (Full Board): Starting at $150
Lacquered boards will incur a higher cost.

Bridges + Tremolos

Acoustic Guitar Bridge Repair: Starting at $175 + Setup.
Touch-up at hourly rate. New saddle may be required.

Tremolo Overhaul: $85
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. Re-string or setup required.

Electric Guitar Bridge Installation
Fixed bridge $25. Tremolo system $65. Setup required. Routing extra.

Necks

Bolt-On Neck Installation: Starting at $50 + Setup
Includes neck heel and/or pocket adjustment and drilling new mounting screw holes if required.

Truss Rod Nut Repair: Hourly Rate
Remove worn or seized truss rod nut, clean threads, bore/shim if required, and replace if necessary.

Neck Repair: Hourly Rate, starting at $85
Repair twisted or warped neck (not to be confused with a neck relief/truss rod adjustment). Additional labor may be required.

String Tree/Retainer Installation
Tree Style: $15
Bar Style: $30

Tuning Machine Replacement: Starting at $35
Drilling will incur an extra charge.

Structural + Cracks

Headstock Repair: Starting at $200 + Setup
Repair cracked or broken headstock. Finish touch-up extra.

Brace Repair: Starting at $50 per brace

Binding Repair: Hourly Rate
Reattached loose or missing binding, with a minor touch-up.

Crack Repair: Starting at $30 per inch

Routing

Pickup Routing: $75 Per Pickup

Battery Box Routing: $75
Includes installation of battery box.

Custom Routing: Inquire

Finishing + Touch-up

Compound + Polish: Starting at $150 for entire guitar.
Removes most surface film, haze, light scratches, and rejuvenates paint luster.

Chips, Dents, Scratches: Varies, Please Inquire

De-gloss Neck: $60
Transform a glossy neck to satin for minimal friction and improved playability.

Touch-Up Repairs: Hourly

Maintenance + Storage

Instrument Cleaning: $25
Removal of stickers, dirt, and grime followed by full polishing of the instrument. Included with Complete Set-Up.

Clean + Hydrate Fretboard: $15
Loosen strings, wipe down fretboard + strings, hydrate fretboard with oil. Included with Complete Set-Up.

Clean + Hydrate Bridge: $10
Included with Complete Set-Up.

Humidification: Starting at $50
Restore proper humidification levels. Required before certain repairs can be done.

Instrument Storage: $5/day, $30/week, $125/month
Secure instrument storage in our climate controlled and monitored facility.

Consignment

Compile History Report: Starting at $40
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 history report, professional photos, listing management, and facilitation of sale including packing + shipping. Consignor is responsible for all listing, payment, and shipping fees. Minimum instrument value required - please inquire.

Additional Information

Minimum Bench Fee: $30
Hourly Labor Rate: $85/hour
​Diagnostic Rate: $30/hour
Rush Service: +50% labor based on availability
Prices reflect labor only unless specified - parts and tax are not included.

​For all other services, please inquire.

Hours ​By Appointment

Monday-Friday: 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED
​Sunday: CLOSED
Please book online or visit the contact page for inquiries. We encourage you to read our FAQ prior to visiting.

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Alpha Guitar Works | 562 Boulevard, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
908.349.0466 | [email protected]
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