RMS Guitar Repair: Rate List











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For guitar repairs, you can e-mail or call (630) 469-1497

Here is a sampling of typical repairs.*
If you do not see your repair, please contact.

Prices shown are for labor only.

Complete Setup:

  • Electric $40.00 (plus cost of strings)
  • Acoustic 6 string $40.00 (plus cost of strings)
  • add $20 for 12 string
  • Floyd Rose or Kahler $50.00

    Note: setup entails truss rod adjustment for correct relief, string height adjustment at the bridge, nut is properly cut for best possible action and the intonation is also adjusted. New strings will be installed at this time, plus a good once-over.

    Electric Guitar Repairs:

  • Pickup installation $30.00
  • Replace switch (3 or 5-way) $30.00
  • Replace jack $25.00
  • Replace 1 pot $25.00
  • Replace 2 pots $40.00
  • Coil tap or phase switch $30.00
  • Push / Pull Pot installation $30.00
  • Complete Rewire from $60.00
  • Pickup cavity rout $40.00
  • Replace bolt on neck $40.00 (add $40 for setup)
  • All types of Bridge installations from $40.00
  • Floyd Rose / Kahler installation $100.00
  • Recessed $160.00
    Wiring note: F-hole instruments add $40.00

    Replace nut:

  • Install graphite or bone $40.00
  • 12 string $65.00

    Fretwork:

  • Fret Dress (level, crown and polish) $75.00
  • Re-fret:
    • Unbound $275.00
    • Bound $295.00 (save Gibson nibs extra)
    • Maple $275.00 (refinishing extra)
  • Partial re-frets $145.00

    Acoustic Guitar Repairs:

  • Re-glue acoustic bridge from $80.00
  • Custom new bridge from $125.00
  • Replace bridge plate from $125.00
  • Saddle Rout $50.00

    Other Repairs:

  • Neck reset - estimate upon inspection
  • Replace tuners $30.00 (add $20 for reaming larger)
  • Repair broken headstock $75 (glued solid and smooth, no touch up)
  • Repair broken headstock with touch up from $95.00
  • Replace acoustic pickguard $50.00

    * All repairs are guaranteed for 90 days unless otherwise specified. Repair prices do not include guitar parts. Prices shown are for labor only. Guitar repair prices are subject to change without notice.

    Please note: prices are estimates only. Due to the individuality of each job, estimates may vary slightly. If costs will exceed the estimate, the customer will be contacted before any work is started. I will install customer-provided parts.

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  • E-mail RMS:
    bob@rmsguitarrepair.com

    ...or call: 630 - 469 -1497

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