PRICE GUIDE

Our Custom Shop has been repairing and modifying Mandolins for over 20 years. Below is a general price guide. If a repair is not listed, either call or use the contact form to get a definite answer.

Setup

Complete Setup Includes Re-String, Fret, Intonation and Action Adjust, Fingerboard Treatment, Tuners Adjusted. $ 25.00
Electronic pick ups Installed
Bridge Replaced
Bridge Reset
New Tuners Installed

We can custom make your bridge and nut for that impeccible feel and sound.

Links

Gibson

Weber Mandolins

Phoenix

Collings

Eastman

Brentrup Mandolins

Cole

Schwab

List of Services

1. Straighten Fingerboard/Correct Relief
2. Action Adjustment
3. Intonation Adjustment - Acoustic/Electric Set String Length
4 .Compound Finish Compound, Buff & Polish Finish

Bridge Work
Shave down bridge to allow correct string tension/angle and correct action that is too high.
Re-Set Bridge Includes Sanding Under Bridge ( If Necessary )
Cracks Sealed

Fingerboard
Stressed Necks Straighten and humidity treatment.
Plane Fingerboard - Square Up Fingerboard
Complete Fret Job Level/Mill/Set Radius

Electronics
Run Tailpiece Ground On Solid Body
Install Output Jack
Install Synthesizer Pickup
Install Pre-amp (Pre-amp Not Included)
Complete Rewire Standard Wiring & Custom Wiring
Hum & Electrostatic Shielding
Spray Electronics Clean & Lube Noisy Pots
Transducer Installation Saddle Type - Microphone (Mini flex) - Sound hole w/ End pin Jack

Structural Repairs
Replace Tuning Machines, Fill Old Holes and ReBore
Broken Peg Head reglued
Cracks/Separations

Bridge Correction

Solution:
1. Measure height to set bridge for intonation and new bridge placement.
2. Shape and sand bridge to string height and move to intonation spot.
3. Remove or install shim on electronic undersaddle pick up / bridges.
4. String up with the gauge for final set up

Custom Built Mandolins
by the best makers for you !

Chicago Guitar Shop is owned by Chicago Guitar Lessons a licensed and registered business of
The City Of Chicago

Mandolin Appraisal Service

Get current market value for resale and insurance purposes. Send a color jpeg or picture, copy of receipt description of the instrument and any other information needed
for the appraisal. Include a $ 25.00 money order for each instrument. We keep our records when you need a third party verification and send a certificate of the appraisal to you.

Chicago Guitar Shop
3021 N. Troy
Chicago,IL. 60618