Repairs

 

Quimper Sound Records and Guitars - Expert In-House Guitar & Tube Amp Repair

Welcome to Quimper Sound Records and Guitars, your destination for expert in-house guitar & tube amp repair services. With our skilled luthier and a dedicated team, your instrument is in good hands.

Why Choose a Skilled Luthier?

  • Precision and Attention to Detail: A skilled luthier has the expertise to address nuanced issues that can affect your instrument's playability and tone.
  • Preservation of Value: Proper repairs and maintenance performed by a professional luthier can help preserve the value of your instrument.
  • Custom Solutions: Whether it's a setup, repair, or customization, a luthier can tailor the work to your specific needs and preferences.

Our Services and Pricing Examples

Restring and Tune

  • Six String: $30.00
  • Floating Trem: $35.00
  • Twelve String: $35.00
  • Slot Head Guitar: $35.00
  • Mandolin: $35.00

Install Strap Button

  • Install Strap Button: $15.00

Set Up and Adjustments

  • Set Up Acoustic: $90.00
  • Set Up Electric: $95.00
  • Set Up Floyd Rose: $150.00

Fret Work

  • Level & Dress: $185.00
  • Refret: $500.00
  • Fretless Conversion: $500.00
  • Partial Refret: $20/Fret + $185.00

Reset Neck

  • Dovetail, Martin Style: $475.00
  • Guild, Gibson: $525.00
  • Taylor NT: $120.00
  • Bolt On Acoustic: $285.00

Install Tuning Machine

  • Direct Drop In: $60.00
  • Ream Post Holes: +$25.00
  • Plug Screw Holes: +$50.00

Bone Nut

  • Bone Nut: $95.00
  • +$20 if finished in, +$20 for multi string

Bone Saddle

  • Bone Saddle: $80.00

Acoustic Bridge Work

  • Reglue Bridge, SS: $165.00
  • Reglue Bridge, Classical: $185.00
  • Overlay Bridge Plate: $95.00
  • Replace Bridge Plate: $375.00
  • Core/Plug Bridge Plate: $105.00
  • Fab/Install New Bridge: $375.00
  • Plug/Reroute Saddle Slot: $100.00
  • Fit Archtop Bridge: $100.00

Lefty Conversion

  • Reslot Nut, Flip Saddle: $85.00
  • New Slot, Saddle, Nut: $210.00

Cracks

  • Top/Back Cracks: $60.00+
  • Rib: $60.00+
  • Headstock Cracks:
    • Glue Crack: $95.00+
    • Touch Up: $150-350.00
    • Fiberglass Overlay: $225.00

Banjo

  • Install Spike: $15.00
  • Replace Head:
    • Synthetic: $130.00
    • Calf Skin: $165.00
  • Set Up: $95.00
  • Install 5th String Tuner: $50.00
  • Reset Neck (Dowel Stick): $325.00

Pickguard

  • Custom Strat PG: $155.00+
  • Replace Acoustic Pickguard:
    • W/ Full Touch Up: $185.00
    • W/ Seal Top Only: $120.00
    • Repair Top Cracks: $55.00+

Pickup Installation

  • Magnetic (Solid Body Electrics):
    • First: $70.00
    • Each Additional: $20.00
  • Dual Source Acoustic: $95.00
  • Soundboard Trans.: $85.00
  • Under Saddle Trans.: $95.00

Rewind Pickup (Per Coil): $85.00

Replace/Install Electronic Components

  • Pickup Selector: $65.00
  • Mini Toggle: $70.00
  • Output Jack: $30.00
  • Potentiometer: $65.00
  • Clean Pots: $30.00
  • Push/Pull Pot: $95.00
  • Rewire Strat: $165.00
  • Rewire Les Paul: $185.00
  • Archtop Elecs. Surcharge: $70.00

Amp Repairs

Amp Repair Policy:

  • $75 Bench Fee (applies as a deposit toward the first hour of service, including diagnosis)

  • Typical Wait Time: Approximately 2 weeks to reach the bench

  • Longer Delays Possible if there’s a queue of items—ask us for a current time estimate

We stock a selection of tubes and parts however due to the large variety of parts used in vintage amps over the last 100 years we do not stock all things so you may have to wait until we find the part for your vintage amplifiers. Many items such at transformers are custom built. Please communicate your intentions of use and budget.

Location and Hours: You can bring your instrument to Quimper Sound at 1002 Lawrence Street Friday-Sunday or call for an appointment any other time 360.385.2454

Rush Jobs: Rush jobs are available for an additional fee.

Don't trust your beloved instrument to just anyone. Let our skilled team at Quimper Sound Records and Guitars breathe new life into your guitar. Contact us today to schedule your repair service!