When it comes to maintaining and repairing your beloved guitars, you need a service you can trust. At Guitar Czar, we pride ourselves on being the premier destination for all guitar repair needs. Whether you’re looking for a simple setup or a complex structural repair, our team of expert luthiers, led by Moses McKinley, the true “guitar czar” of our shop, are dedicated to providing unparalleled service and meticulous attention to detail. We understand that your instrument is more than just a tool; it’s an extension of your musical expression, and we treat every guitar with the utmost care and expertise it deserves.
Comprehensive Guitar Repair Services
Guitar Czar offers a wide spectrum of repair services to keep your instrument in peak playing condition. We handle everything from routine maintenance to intricate repairs. Understanding the turnaround time for different services is crucial, and we strive to provide accurate estimates.
- Setups: Typically completed within 1 week.
- General Repairs: (electronics, tuner swaps, nuts, saddles, etc.) Usually take 1-3 weeks depending on the specific service required.
- PLEK Fret Levels: Expect a quick 1-week turnaround.
- Re-frets: Also efficiently done within 1 week.
- Glue Jobs, Routing, and Structural Repairs: These are evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure the best approach and outcome for your instrument.
- Finish Work: Please note that we are NOT ACCEPTING finish work at this time.
It’s important to remember that these timeframes are estimates based on our current workload and represent when we anticipate starting work on your guitar. The completion time can vary. Unforeseen issues during repairs or the need for specialized or custom parts can influence the final turnaround. We always aim to provide a more precise estimate after a thorough assessment of your instrument.
Expert Luthier Workmanship at Guitar Czar
At Guitar Czar, “expert service” isn’t just a slogan – it’s our foundational principle. We are deeply committed to providing top-tier luthier services, ranging from minor action adjustments to crafting custom instruments from the ground up, tailored to your exact specifications. Each and every instrument entrusted to us is handled with gentle precision, thoughtful consideration, and repaired to the exacting standards we apply to our own personal instruments.
Moses McKinley, the head luthier at Guitar Czar, overseeing a guitar repair.
The heart of our operation is our experienced Luthier, Moses McKinley. A graduate of the esteemed Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery, Moses brings over a decade of hands-on experience to every repair and build. His extensive knowledge and skills enable Guitar Czar to confidently tackle any project, no matter the complexity, ensuring your guitar is in the most capable hands.
PLEK Services for Optimal Playability
For the ultimate in fretwork precision, Guitar Czar utilizes state-of-the-art PLEK technology. This computerized fret analysis and correction system ensures unparalleled playability and intonation for your guitar.
- Basic Scan: For $50.00, we can provide a detailed scan of your frets, which can be applied to the cost of a full PLEK service should you choose to proceed.
- Full PLEK Fret Dress: Experience the pinnacle of fretwork with our full PLEK service for $330.00.
- Standard Nickel Re-fret: Starting from $650-$800, our re-fret service includes the PLEK fret dress and a complete setup for optimal performance.
- Stainless Steel/EVO Fretted Instruments: These premium fret materials require a $125.00 upcharge due to their increased hardness and specialized handling.
The PLEK machine at Guitar Czar, used for precise fretwork.
Beyond fret dressing and re-frets, we offer a range of other PLEK services:
- PLEK Fingerboard Planing: $125.00
- PLEK Nut: $125.00
- PLEK Locking Nut: $100.00
Setups, Restrings, and Electronic Repairs
Maintaining your guitar’s setup is essential for optimal playability and tone. Guitar Czar offers comprehensive setup services to restore your instrument to factory specifications or tailored to your individual playing style.
- Basic Set Up: For $80.00 (plus strings), we provide a complete overhaul, including truss rod adjustment, bridge and saddle height adjustment, nut slot depth adjustment, pickup height adjustment, and intonation. We also oil the fingerboard and other bare wood components and lubricate the tuning machines. (Slightly higher for Floyd Rose tremolo, Evertune bridges, or 12-string guitars at $100.00 + strings).
For routine maintenance, our restring service keeps your guitar sounding its best.
- Re-String: Includes restringing, cleaning, and fretboard conditioning for just $30.00 (plus strings) for most electric and acoustic guitars. (Slightly higher for Floyd Rose tremolo, 12-string, classical guitars, or 6-string basses at $50.00 + strings).
We also handle a wide array of electronic repairs:
- Electronic Work: Replacing jacks, pots, switches, etc., starts at $75.00 + parts. Hollow and semi-hollow body guitars are slightly more complex, starting at $150.00 + parts.
- Shielding: Reduce unwanted noise with our shielding service for $100.00, including copper tape and labor.
Other common services include:
- Plek Basic Service (Setup, level, crown, & polish): $330.00
- Nut and Saddle Replacement: Starting at $125.00 + parts for nuts and $80.00 + parts for bullnose saddles.
- Pickup Replacement: Starting at $75.00 for single pickups and $100.00 for multiple pickups + parts.
- File Fret Ends: Rounding & polish for $100.00.
- Tuner Replacement: Starting at $20.00 for single tuners and $60.00 for multiple tuners + parts.
Banjo Repair Services
Guitar Czar’s expertise extends beyond guitars to banjo repair, handled in-house by our skilled technician, Kameron.
- Banjo Repair Services: Include 5th string nut replacement ($80.00), 5th string tuner upgrades ($60.00), fret dress & polish ($175.00), full refrets ($450.00), head changes ($80.00/$120.00), pickup installations ($60.00-$100.00), setups ($80.00), and more.
Banjo repair services are also offered at Guitar Czar.
Banjo repair pricing and turnaround times are dependent on the repair complexity, so please contact Kameron directly for a detailed estimate. Our shop rate for banjo and other instrument repairs is $120.00/hour.
Guitar Czar is your comprehensive solution for all guitar and banjo repair needs. Trust our expertise and dedication to quality to keep your instruments playing and sounding their absolute best. Contact us today to schedule your repair or service and experience the “guitar czar” difference!
