For musicians in Utah seeking top-notch guitar care, Guitar Czar Utah stands as a beacon of expert craftsmanship and comprehensive repair services. We understand the deep connection players have with their instruments, and we are dedicated to providing meticulous service that ensures your guitar plays and sounds its absolute best. From simple setups to complex structural repairs and advanced PLEK fretwork, Guitar Czar is your trusted partner for all your guitar needs in Utah.
Comprehensive Guitar Repair Services at Guitar Czar Utah
At Guitar Czar, we offer a wide array of services to cater to every guitarist’s needs. Our experienced luthiers are equipped to handle everything from routine maintenance to intricate repairs, ensuring your instrument receives the highest level of care.
General Guitar Repairs
For common issues such as electronic malfunctions, tuner replacements, or adjustments to nuts and saddles, Guitar Czar provides efficient and reliable general repair services. Typically, these services have a turnaround time of 1-3 weeks, depending on the specific service required and our current workload. We strive to get your instrument back in your hands as quickly as possible without compromising quality.
PLEK Fret Services
Guitar Czar is proud to offer state-of-the-art PLEK fret services, utilizing advanced technology to achieve unparalleled precision in fretwork. The PLEK machine allows us to analyze and address fret issues with incredible accuracy, resulting in optimal playability and intonation.
- Basic PLEK Scan: For just $50.00, we can provide a detailed scan of your guitar’s frets, offering valuable insights into their condition. This fee is then applied to the cost of a full PLEK service should you choose to proceed.
- Full PLEK Fret Dress: A comprehensive PLEK fret dress is available for $330.00, meticulously leveling, crowning, and polishing your frets for superior performance.
- PLEK Fingerboard Planing: We also offer PLEK fingerboard planing for $125.00, ensuring a perfectly even surface for optimal fret seating and playability.
- PLEK Nut & Locking Nut: For precise nut adjustments, our PLEK services include PLEK nut and PLEK locking nut services, both priced at $125.00 and $100.00 respectively.
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Re-frets and Fretwork
When it comes to re-fretting, Guitar Czar delivers exceptional results.
- Standard Nickel Re-fret: Our standard nickel re-fret service, ranging from $650 to $800, includes a PLEK service and a complete setup, ensuring your guitar plays like new.
- Stainless Steel/EVO Frets: For players seeking enhanced durability and longevity, we offer stainless steel and EVO fret options. Instruments refretted with these materials incur a $125.00 upcharge.
- File Fret Ends: To enhance playing comfort, we provide fret end filing, rounding, and polishing services for both electric and acoustic guitars at $100.00.
Setups and Restrings
Maintaining your guitar’s playability is crucial, and Guitar Czar offers comprehensive setup and restring services.
- Basic Setup: Our basic setup, priced at $80.00 (plus strings), is a complete overhaul designed to restore your instrument to factory settings or customize it to your individual playing style. This service includes truss rod adjustments, bridge and saddle height adjustments, nut slot depth adjustments, pickup height adjustments, intonation, fingerboard oiling, and tuning machine lubrication. Slightly higher rates apply for Floyd Rose tremolo systems, Evertune bridges, and 12-string guitars, at $100.00 plus strings.
- Re-string Service: For a quick and convenient service, our re-string service includes cleaning your guitar and conditioning the fretboard for just $30.00 (plus strings). More complex instruments like Floyd Rose trems, 12-strings, classical guitars, and 6-string basses are $50.00 plus strings.
Electronic Repairs
From faulty jacks to malfunctioning switches, our team is proficient in all aspects of electronic work.
- Electronic Component Replacement: Replacing jacks, pots, switches, and other electronic components is priced at $75.00 plus parts for standard electric and acoustic guitars.
- Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body Guitars: Due to the increased complexity, electronic work on hollow and semi-hollow body guitars is priced at $150.00 plus parts.
- Shielding: To minimize unwanted noise, we offer shielding services for $100.00, including copper tape and labor.
Nut and Saddle Replacements
Properly fitted nuts and saddles are essential for optimal tone and playability. Guitar Czar offers expert replacement services for both.
- Nut Replacement: Electric and acoustic nut replacements are $125.00 plus parts, while 12-string nut replacements are $150.00 plus parts.
- Saddle Replacement: Bullnose saddle replacements are $80.00 plus parts, and compensated saddles are $125.00 plus parts.
Pickup Replacements
Upgrading or replacing your pickups can dramatically transform your guitar’s sound.
- Pickup Replacement Costs: Electric guitar pickup replacements start at $75.00 for a single pickup and $100.00 for multiple pickups, plus the cost of the pickups and replacement strings. Acoustic-electric pickup replacements vary in price depending on complexity, starting at $75.00 for routing if required.
Banjo Repair Services
Beyond guitars, Guitar Czar also offers expert banjo repair services performed in-house by Kameron. Services include 5th string nut replacement, tuner upgrades, fretwork, re-frets, head changes, pickup installations, setups, and more. Banjo repair prices and turnaround times vary based on complexity; please contact Kameron directly for an estimate.
Custom Work and Structural Repairs
For more specialized needs, Guitar Czar considers custom work, structural repairs, glue jobs, and routing on a case-by-case basis. Finish work is currently not being accepted. Please contact us to discuss your specific project.
Expert Luthiers at Guitar Czar Utah
Guitar Czar is defined by the expertise of our luthiers. Leading our team is Moses McKinley, a graduate of the renowned Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery with over a decade of experience. Moses oversees every repair, ensuring each instrument is treated with meticulous care and repaired to the highest standards. His extensive knowledge and passion for guitars guarantee exceptional service for every client.
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Turnaround Times and Estimates
We understand that being without your instrument can be challenging. Our estimated turnaround times are designed to provide a realistic expectation of when work will commence on your repair. Please note that these times are estimates based on current workload and may fluctuate.
- Setups: 1 Week
- General Repairs: 1-3 Weeks (depending on service)
- PLEK Fret Levels: 1 Week
- Re-frets: 1 Week
- Glue Jobs, Routing, Structural Repairs: Case-by-case basis
Repairs involving finish work, extensive gluing, specialized or custom parts may require additional time, and a detailed estimate will be provided after we assess your instrument.
Guitar Czar Utah is committed to providing unparalleled guitar repair and maintenance services. Trust your instrument to the experts who are as passionate about guitars as you are. Contact us today to discuss your repair needs and experience the Guitar Czar Utah difference.
