PRICE GUIDE

Our Custom Shop has been repairing and modifying Resonator Guitars 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.

General Price Guide for Resonator guitars

Setup

Complete Setup Includes Re-String, Fret Buff,, Intonation and Action Adjust, Fingerboard Treatment, Tuners Adjusted, Replacement of Strings $ 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.

List of Services

1. Truss Adjust Straighten Fingerboard/Correct Relief
2. Action Adjustment
3. Intonation Adjustment - Acoustic/Electric Set String Length
4 .Compound Finish Compound, Buff & Polish Finish
5. Replace Cone, Sound Ring, Spider. Cover.

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
Worn Pin Holes on Headstock


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
Problem: This procedure is to move the
Low tunings and thick strings will never play in tune with standard manufacturing placement.

Solution:
1. Measure height to set bridge for intonation and new bridge placement.
2. String up with the gauge for final set up.
3. Shape and sand bridge to string height and move to intonation spot.
4. String up, intonate and tune to pitch.

Resonator Guitar 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 check or money order for each instrument.
We keep 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