About Us

As working musicians ourselves, we know that setups and repairs are not 'one size fits all.' That's why we take the time to get to know you and your playing style so that your instrument can feel, sound and look exactly the way you need it to.

Since 1979, we've built our reputation on one simple principle: Quality. We're kinda finicky that way. And apparently, our thousands of faithful clients agree, because they graciously allow us to continue this work we love.

Our staff has decades of combined expertise in every aspect of fretted instrument repair and restoration. So if your guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, dobro, dulcimer, or 3-string cigar box needs a little (or a lot of) TLC, we have the skills, tools, and experience to make it right.

Conveniently located on historic Belmont Street in inner Southeast Portland.

Pricing

Every player and guitar is unique, so we’ll take the time to go through the job with you to get the results you're after.

Restring/Clean: (Clean and oil fretboard with light fret polish)

Most Instruments $45
12 String Guitar $55
Mandolin $45
Floyd Rose $65

Set-up:

Acoustic guitar $100+
Electric guitar/bass $100+
12 String Acoustic $125+
Locking Trem $145+

Fret Work: (PRICES INCLUDES SETUP)

Fret Level/Dress $245+
Refret $595+
add $$$ for stainless steel, EVO or extra large Fretwire
Partial Refret $25 per fret (plus fret dress)

Electronic Repair/Installation:

Electronic Diagnosis $45 min
Wiring/Component replacement quote at front counter

Custom Nuts and Saddles:

Bone/Synthetic $125

Neck Reset:

Standard Dovetail Joint $575
Gibson/Guild/wide heel neck joint $675+
Bolt on neck $375+
Taylor NT $125

Acoustic Bridge Repairs:

Bridge Reset and reglue $195
Repair Bridge Plate $145
Replace Bridge Plate $350
Plug/Reroute Saddle Slot $145

Structural Repairs and Customizations:

Quoted at $125/Hour

All other jobs quoted at a shop rate of $125/hr

Yes, We Do Consignments

Our Customers Love Cool Guitars

If you have a quality fretted instrument that you'd like to sell, we can certainly help. Our commission is 20% and we'll do all the marketing and promotion. And should it need a little sprucing-up, we can work with you to determine the best options so that it's ready for sale.

We've found that our buyers tend to prefer high-quality and vintage collectible guitars. Of course, the top sellers include the names you'd expect, like PRS, Martin, Gibson, Fender, Guild, Gretsch, and Taylor. But Portlanders are also known for their love of the eclectic and unusual, so if you have a quality instrument whose time has come to find a new home, we'd love to see it. We'll know what it's worth and what it will take to get you a good price. Then, after it's sold, you can take that dream vacation to Tahiti! Okay, probably not Tahiti, but maybe a weekend at the coast.