Looking to give your beloved guitar a new lease on life? A professional Guitar Refinishing service can dramatically change its appearance, whether you’re aiming for a classic vintage vibe, a bold modern statement, or simply restoring its original beauty. At [Your Website Name – e.g., SCS Guitar Refinishing, based on the email in the original text, but replace with guitarplayers.net if that’s the brand], we offer a comprehensive range of guitar refinishing services to meet your needs and budget.
Below is a guide to our guitar refinishing prices. Please remember that these are starting prices, and the final cost can vary based on the complexity of the finish, the specific colors you choose, and the condition of your guitar. For an exact quote tailored to your project, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Guitar Body Refinishing Price List
Our prices are structured to reflect the different types of finishes and the level of work involved in achieving a stunning result. All listed prices include thorough preparation work, sanding, and a durable base coat/clear coat finish, ensuring a professional and long-lasting result for your guitar refinishing project.
Standard Guitar Body Finishes
- Clear Coat: $260
- Ideal for showcasing the natural beauty of the wood grain with a protective and glossy clear finish.
- Solid Color Finishes: $290
- A wide spectrum of solid colors to revitalize your guitar with a vibrant and uniform look.
- Vintage Color Finishes: $290
- Capture the iconic hues of classic guitars with our vintage color options, perfect for restoration or a timeless aesthetic.
- Transparent Color Finishes: $290
- Enhance the wood grain with a see-through color, adding depth and character while allowing the natural wood to shine through.
- Metallic Finishes: $305
- Add a shimmering touch with metallic flecks that catch the light, creating a dynamic and eye-catching finish.
- Pearl Finishes: $305
- Achieve a lustrous and iridescent effect with pearl finishes, offering a sophisticated and elegant look.
- Dyed Grain Enhanced Finishes: $315
- Elevate the wood grain with dyes that accentuate its natural patterns, finished with a clear coat for depth and protection.
- Neon Finishes: $325
- Make a bold statement with vibrant neon colors that command attention and give your guitar a modern edge.
- Kandy Finishes: $335
- Experience deep, rich, and vibrant colors with our kandy finishes, known for their exceptional depth and visual impact.
- Kameleon Finishes: $450
- For a truly unique and mesmerizing effect, kameleon finishes shift colors depending on the viewing angle, creating an ever-changing appearance.
- Flame Paint Jobs: $475 & up
- Custom flame designs for a hot-rod look. Pricing starts at $475 and increases based on complexity.
- Swirl Finishes (Body Only): $435
- Create a psychedelic and unique look with a swirl finish, where colors blend and marble together in a captivating pattern.
- Crackle Finishes: $435
- Achieve a vintage, aged appearance with a crackle finish, adding character and a sense of history to your guitar.
- Aged Finishes: Price of paint job + $125
- Give your guitar a naturally aged and road-worn aesthetic. Add $125 to the price of your chosen paint finish for aging services.
- Mask the sides of a Guitar for Natural Binding (1/4″): $40
- Create the look of natural wood binding by masking the sides of the guitar, offering a subtle yet elegant detail.
- Paint Lions Claw/Trem Cavity: $65
- Painting the often-overlooked tremolo cavity or lions claw can add a touch of refinement to your guitar’s overall look.
- Paint Headstock (Solid, Metallic, Pearl or Kandy): $75
- Match or complement your guitar body with a headstock refinished in solid, metallic, pearl, or kandy colors.
- Swirl Finish on Headstock: $100
- Extend the swirl finish to your headstock for a cohesive and striking visual statement.
Additional Charges
- Bass Body Surcharge: Add $25 to any listed price for refinishing a bass guitar body, due to its slightly larger size.
- Set-Neck & Neck-Thru Guitar Surcharge: Add $125 to any listed price for set-neck and neck-thru guitars when the neck is also being painted, reflecting the extra labor involved.
- Red Color Surcharge: Add $45 if you choose red as your desired color, as red pigments are typically more expensive.
- Hollowbody Guitars: Please contact us for a custom quote for larger hollowbody guitars, as pricing varies significantly based on size and complexity.
Important Considerations Regarding Guitar Refinishing Services
Payment: We accept Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal for your convenience. Please note that a 2.9% processing fee applies to PayPal payments.
Turnaround Time: Custom guitar paint jobs and refinishing can be complex and time-consuming. While we strive to complete projects within the quoted timeframe, unforeseen issues and factors like weather conditions (humidity, temperature) can cause delays. Please understand that quoted turnaround times are estimates and not guarantees.
No Refunds: We commit to purchasing materials and beginning work promptly upon receiving your project. Therefore, we do not offer refunds on paint projects or custom builds, even if the quoted turnaround time is exceeded. If you choose to halt an incomplete project and have your guitar returned, no full or partial refund will be issued.
By entrusting us with your guitar refinishing project, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions. We are dedicated to providing high-quality guitar refinishing services and exceptional results.
Ready to get started? Email us at [[email protected] – Replace with guitarplayers.net contact if applicable] for a personalized quote and to discuss your dream guitar finish! We look forward to helping you transform your instrument.
