North Louisiana Guitar Repair
Guitar, Bass, Banjo, and Mandolin Repairs
Specializing in:
Setups, Intonation, Action Adjustments, Bridge/Tailpiece Repairs,
Neck Repairs, Neck Replacements, Truss Rod Adjustments
Nut Adjustments and Replacements, Hand Carved Bone and Antler Nuts
Fretwork, Fret Spot Level, Full Neck Level/Recrown, Full Refret
Fretboard Repair and Conditioning
Text 9703-MUDCAT to arrange a free assessment
Basic Setup - Electric Guitars
$25
Recommended for:
New guitars
Guitars with high action and/or intonation is off
After every 5-10 string changes
Guitars coming out of storage
Guitars that just need a little TLC for a fresh start.
Includes:
Inspect and tighten everything up
Lubricate tuning machines, nut slots, bridge hardware
Round off sharp fret edges
String change
Lock neck to body
Check nut slot depth
Set neck relief, action, and intonation
Make recommendations for upgrades, services, and repairs not covered in Basic Setup.
Some upgrades are easier during setup while the guitar is already unstrung and taken apart. Check to see if your specific upgrade plans can be included with setup and save money later. This includes pre-fitted pickguards, bridge saddles, pickup covers, etc.
Premium Setup - Electric Guitars
$50
Recommended for:
New guitars with bad factory setup
Guitars with high action and/or intonation is off
After every 10-15 string changes
Guitars coming out of long term storage
Guitars that have been exposed to significant temperature and humidity changes.
Guitars that won't stay in tune or have annoying string buzz.
Guitars that just need a complete workover.
Includes Basic Setup plus:
Level and crown high frets
Most hardware upgrades or replacements (Upgrades requiring new holes may have additional charges)
Electronics repair and maintenance
Polish frets/Condition fretboard
Clean and polish entire guitar
Make recommendations for upgrades, services, and repairs not covered in Premium Setup.
Extra Services
Full neck fret leveling and recrown - $75
Replace frets - $200 (Stainless Steel Frets +$50)
Replace nut and/or Adjust nut slots - $75
Shield cavities w/ copper tape, ground to jack - $50
Neck Shim - $25
Truss Rod nut repair - $50
Major repair and Restorations - Contact me for a quote
I can work on Acoustic Guitars, Basses, and Banjos too!
Guitar Parts Upgrades
Prices listed for installation only. Parts extra if not provided.
Tuning Machines - $25 a set **
String Trees - Free **
Nut - $75 + nut
Neck Plate - Free
Pickups (same form factor) - $30 each
+$25 if pickup cavity and/or pickguard needs to be adjusted
Single Coil to Humbucker - $50 each
+$25 if pickup cavity and/or pickguard needs to be adjusted
Hardtail Bridge - $75 **
Tremolo Bridge - $100 **
Gibson Style Bridge/Tailpiece - $100 **
Other Bridge - Contact for quote **
Bridge Saddles - $30/set
Pots - $15 each
Switches - $25 each
Output Jack - $10 (includes optional premium 3-point locking jack)
Pick Guard - $40 **
Preloaded Pick Guard - $30 **
Strap Buttons - Free
Replace Screws in neckplate or bridge - $10
Replace missing/rusty Small Screws - free
**Some hardware upgrades will require new holes to be drilled in the neck or body. Existing holes will need to be filled and exposed ones may not match original finish.
It looks cool and you can hang your slide on it!!!
Nut blank with antler tine: $50 (Owner must provider antler in Louisiana)
Nut blank without tine: $25 (Owner must provider antler in Louisiana)
