Local Guitar Setup and Repair Prices for Brantford
Have a guitar that needs help and looking for a reputable guitar repair service in Brantford? You’ve come to the right place for a reasonable guitar setup cost.
My name is Steve Blundon and I’ve been doing professional guitar service since 1991.
If you want your instrument taken care of by someone you can trust and stands by their work, I’m happy to help you out.
Customer Reviews:
Kevin M. C.
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute
Just picked up my guitar from Steve and WOW! Great setup and fix for the tailpiece. It’s like a new guitar! Give him a shout if you need any guitar work!
John F.
Guitar: Martin CEO 9
OMFG the CEO 9 just gets better every day – You cast a magic spell on it.
Aaron S.
Guitar: Epiphone Firebird
The firebird is back from surgery. Steve Blundon did a fantastic job putting the headstock back together.
Brian C.
Guitar: 2013 US Fender Stratocaster
Hey Steve!
I played the guitar for a few hours last night and love it! Feels great and has some cool new sounds with the selector switch too. The single coil bridge is sweet. Frets look like new and the repair job is mint. 🤩 Shes ready to rip! Thank you brother! Very much appreciated 🤘
Paul H.
Guitar: Gibson AJ Birdseye Custom Shop
Finally got around to playing the guitar for pleasure today. I love the action on the lower strings. Sounds and feels great! Thanks again!
Greg Z.
Guitar: Alabama Resonator
John is so Right! We are Lucky to have You! Absolutely Beautiful work on all my guitars. Thank you Buddy! Cheers!
Matthew G.
Guitar: Vintage Emperedor Electric
Beautiful! You do amazing work!
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How Much Does a Guitar Setup Cost?
Generally speaking, the average guitar setup cost is about $85 CAD (plus parts). This goes for standard electric guitars, acoustic guitars and basses.
Please keep in mind that instruments that haven’t been serviced for a long period may require extra attention which can drive the price up. By “long period” I mean a few seasonal changes or a number of years. This is particularly relevant to acoustic guitars.
Custom work can also mean custom dollars. A lot of time can be spent planning a complicated job and it has to be paid for.
Nevertheless I always work with my customers to achieve the best results for both their instrument and their pocketbook.
Video: Here’s a great example of why guitars need periodic attention:
Video: If your strings are old, you need to watch this
Current Guitar Repair and Service Rates
Please Note: These are average setup and repair prices which may vary according to the condition of the instrument and complexity of the work.
Every instrument is different therefor a fair assessment is best done on a one-to-one basis so the instrument can be seen first hand. It doesn’t cost you a penny to have me look at it and estimates are free.
Prices listed below are for labour only, parts and materials are not included unless specified.
All Prices in Canadian Dollars – CAD.
General Information
| Bench Rate | $75.00 per hour |
| Minimum Charge | $35.00 |
| Clean and Restring (strings extra) | $40.00 |
| Repair Estimate | no charge |
| Major Repair/Restoration Estimate | no charge |
Complete Guitar Setup
| Acoustic Guitar | $85.00 |
| Electric Guitar | $85.00 |
| Bass | $85.00 |
| Mandolin | $90.00 |
| Locking Tremolo Guitar | $120.00 |
| 12 String Guitar | $105.00 |
| Banjo | $85.00 |
| Resonator Guitar | $85.00 |
Common Guitar Repairs
| New 6 String Nut | $60.00 |
| New 12 String Nut | $85.00 |
| New Saddle | $65.00 |
| Install Tuning Machines | $60.00 |
| Re-glue Minor Separation | $60.00 |
| Re-glue Acoustic Bridge | $190.00 |
| Re-glue Broken Headstock | $90.00 |
| Re-glue Broken Headstock with Touchup | $300.00 |
| Custom Routing | $95.00 Hr |
Fret Work
| Complete Fret Dress | $175.00 |
| Minimum (Spot) Fret Dress | $75.00 |
| Heat Press (no Guarantee) | $90.00 |
| Glue and Re-Seat Frets | $80.00 |
| Dress Fret Ends | $60.00 |
| Complete Refret | $385.00 |
| Complete Refret with Binding or Lacquer | $500.00 |
| Partial Refret | $190.00 |
Electronics
| Minimum Bench Charge | $50.00 |
| Pickup installation – Single | $65.00 |
| Pickup Installation – Pair + | $95.00 |
| Complete Rewire | $90.00 |
| Replace Output Jack | $30.00 |
| Replace Pots | $65.00 |
| Replace Switch | $35.00 |
| Custom Electronics Design | $90.00 Hr |
| Custom Mod Wiring | $85.00 Hr |
Do You Have Guitar Parts or Should I Bring My Own?
I do stock many small parts regularly, such as pots, switches and many general hardware parts.
For common jobs such as pickup instals, tuner swaps, or similar upgrades, I suggest you provide the specific parts you want. This expedites turnaround times and helps guarantee you get the results you really want.
If you need assistance making a decision on a particular upgrade or part, I’m happy to help.
What is GuitarNiche?
GuitarNiche is the front-facing website for my business and yes, I’m a real person, with bills and overhead just like you.
Guitar service and repair is the basis of what I do. This highly detailed and specialized work helps support me and my family. For that and the opportunity to serve you, I have endless gratitude.
If you’re interested in learning more on how to set up a guitar yourself, go here, or visit the Guitar Niche Blog for even informative articles.
In the local Brantford area?
If you’re looking for guitar service or repair in the local Brantford Ontario area, call 226-922-0890 to speak with me directly, love to hear from you!
If you have any questions about a specific guitar setup cost or repair issue, contact me here.