Store Repair quote Pricing FAQ

Repair pricing

Online prices are provisional estimate ranges. Final quote is confirmed after in-person diagnosis. Parts, frets, bows, and special-order items are extra unless noted.

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Shop policies

Service menu (cross-instrument)

ServiceTypical rangeFlag timeIncludes
Diagnosis / estimate$35–$5530 minInspection, written issues list, provisional quote
Setup / playability tune$45–$1201 hrAction, intonation check, basic playability, tuning
Restring$25–$7030 minRemove old strings, install, stretch, tune
String change + clean$30–$5530 minRemove old strings, clean fingerboard/body touch points, install strings, stretch, tune
Bridge / saddle / nut$55–$1601 hr 30 minFit/shape/replace as needed
Crack / seam / glue repair$120–$4503 hrsOpen, clean, glue, clamp, touch-up as appropriate
Neck / fingerboard / frets$90–$4503 hrs 30 minLevel/dress frets, fingerboard plane, neck relief work
Electronics / pickup / jack / pots$55–$2001 hr 30 minDiagnose, solder, replace common components
Bow rehair$65–$1301 hrFull rehair; tip/frog check
Pads / corks / wind regulation$80–$3202 hrs 30 minLeak check, pad/cork work, regulation
Valves / slides / brass service$70–$2502 hrsClean, free stuck slides/valves, oil/grease, play test
Amp / power electronics$75–$2802 hrsSafety check + common repairs; tubes/parts extra
Case / hardware / fittings$30–$10045 minLatches, hinges, pegs, endpins, straps where applicable
Deep clean / play condition service$40–$12045 minClean, oil/grease as appropriate, basic adjustment
Other / not sure$45–$1601 hr 30 minDiagnose then quote

Amp

Practice amps & small combo

ServiceRangeFlag time
Diagnosis / safety check$45–$7530 min
Jack / pot / cable repair$55–$1401 hr
Speaker replace labor$60–$1201 hr
Power supply / tube work labor$90–$2502 hrs

Bass

Upright bass — shop capacity / space dependent

ServiceRangeFlag time
Setup / playability$120–$2202 hrs
Restring labor$55–$901 hr
Bridge / adjuster work labor$100–$2002 hrs
Soundpost$60–$11045 min
In-shop only unless arranged$0–$015 min
String change + clean$60–$1001 hr

Bass Guitar

Electric bass guitar

ServiceRangeFlag time
Setup$60–$1201 hr 10 min
Restring labor$25–$4030 min
Electronics labor$50–$1601 hr 30 min
Fret work$130–$3003 hrs
String change + clean$30–$5030 min

Cello

Cello — larger instrument, higher labor

ServiceRangeFlag time
Full setup$95–$1601 hr 30 min
Restring labor$40–$6545 min
Bridge fit labor$85–$1501 hr 40 min
Soundpost$50–$9040 min
Endpin / housing service$45–$12045 min
Cello bow rehair$75–$1401 hr 10 min
Open seam / crack work$150–$5003 hrs
String change + clean$45–$7545 min

Clarinet

Clarinet (Bb student focus)

ServiceRangeFlag time
Clean, oil, adjust$90–$1701 hr 30 min
Pads & corks (partial)$70–$2202 hrs
Full repad$250–$4804 hrs 30 min
Tenon corks$35–$8030 min
Wood crack pin/fill (when viable)$120–$3502 hrs 30 min
Spring replace$25–$5520 min

Drums

Drums / percussion hardware

ServiceRangeFlag time
Head replace labor (per drum)$20–$4020 min
Kit tune / basic service$45–$9045 min
Hardware repair labor$30–$10040 min
Snare strainer service$35–$8530 min

Flute

Flute / piccolo service

ServiceRangeFlag time
Clean, oil, adjust (COA)$95–$1801 hr 30 min
Partial pad work$80–$2002 hrs
Full repad (student → intermediate)$280–$5505 hrs
Minor dent work labor$45–$1401 hr
Headjoint cork$40–$7530 min
Play-condition check for school$45–$8540 min

Guitar

Acoustic & electric guitar

ServiceRangeFlag time
Setup (action, intonation, truss where applicable)$55–$1101 hr
Restring labor$20–$3525 min
Fret level / dress / crown$120–$2803 hrs
Nut or saddle replace labor$55–$1201 hr 15 min
Jack / pot / switch repair labor$45–$1401 hr 30 min
Bridge re-glue (acoustic)$150–$3503 hrs
Top/back crack repair$140–$4503 hrs
Pickup install labor$70–$1801 hr 30 min
String change + clean$25–$4525 min

Horn

French horn

ServiceRangeFlag time
Chemical clean$120–$2002 hrs
Rotor service$80–$2001 hr 30 min
Free stuck slides$55–$15050 min
Dent work$50–$2001 hr 15 min

Oboe

Oboe — specialized; quote after open

ServiceRangeFlag time
COA / regulation$140–$2802 hrs 30 min
Pad / cork work$100–$3503 hrs
Crack assessment / work$150–$5003 hrs

Saxophone

Alto / tenor sax ( bari quoted separately)

ServiceRangeFlag time
Clean, oil, adjust$120–$2202 hrs
Pad work partial$90–$2802 hrs 30 min
Full repad$450–$9007 hrs
Dent work labor$60–$2001 hr 15 min
Neck cork$40–$7030 min
Octave mechanism service$55–$1401 hr

Trombone

Trombone

ServiceRangeFlag time
Chemical clean$95–$1601 hr 40 min
Handslide alignment / service$70–$1801 hr 30 min
Free stuck slide$50–$14050 min
Dent work$45–$1801 hr
Water key cork/spring$25–$5520 min

Trumpet

Trumpet / cornet

ServiceRangeFlag time
Chemical clean / bath$85–$1401 hr 30 min
Free stuck slide/valve$45–$12045 min
Valve alignment / service$55–$1301 hr
Minor dent work$40–$1501 hr
Brace / solder repair labor$60–$1801 hr 30 min
School play-condition service$55–$10045 min

Ukulele

Ukulele — quick turnaround favorites

ServiceRangeFlag time
Setup$35–$6540 min
Restring labor$15–$2520 min
Nut/saddle$35–$7045 min
Crack / bridge$60–$1801 hr 30 min
String change + clean$20–$3520 min

Viola

Viola rates (slightly above violin for size)

ServiceRangeFlag time
Full setup$70–$1201 hr 10 min
Restring labor$28–$4530 min
Bridge fit labor$60–$1051 hr 20 min
Soundpost$40–$7035 min
Bow rehair$70–$1251 hr
Open seam$100–$2402 hrs 10 min
String change + clean$33–$5530 min

Violin

Student & intermediate violin shop rates

ServiceRangeFlag time
Full setup (bridge, soundpost check, action, tune)$65–$1101 hr
Restring (labor only)$25–$4030 min
Bridge fit / new bridge labor$55–$951 hr 15 min
Soundpost set / adjust$35–$6530 min
Peg fit / dress / replace labor$40–$9045 min
Open seam re-glue (per area)$90–$2202 hrs
Crack repair (simple → complex)$140–$4503 hrs
Bow rehair (student / better)$65–$1201 hr
Fingerboard plane / nut work$70–$1602 hrs
School-ready outfit check (instrument + bow)$55–$9545 min
String change + clean$30–$5030 min