What I offer
Guitar repair & setup prices
Electric, acoustic and bass guitars. Free assessment on every repair. Every job is carried out with 20+ years of experience, using only quality tools and materials.
Electric, acoustic and bass guitars. Free assessment on every repair. Every job is carried out with 20+ years of experience, using only quality tools and materials.
Not sure what you need? Get in touch and Gary will advise you. All quotes are completely free.
| Service | What's included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Setups | ||
| Electric Guitar Setup | 13-point setup optimising playability and sound. Includes fret polishing, electronic cleaning, and fretboard conditioning. Ensures smooth action, precise intonation, and effortless playability. | £60 |
| Acoustic Setup | Full action and intonation setup for acoustic guitars. Improved comfort and sound quality, plus fretboard conditioning and essential maintenance to preserve your guitar's value. | £60 |
| Floyd Rose Setup | Specialised 13-point setup for floating bridge guitars. Bridge levelling, tuning set to perfection, neck relief, action, and intonation adjustments. Full clean and condition included. | £75 |
| Bass Guitar Setup | 13-point setup designed for optimal bass playability. Eliminates buzzing and discomfort. All adjustments and maintenance included, plus a full clean. | £60 |
| Fret Work | ||
| Fret Dressing | Level, crown, and polish. Removes imperfections and buzzing, ensuring smooth play and perfect intonation throughout the neck. Includes a full setup on completion. | £120 (incl. setup) |
| Sharp Fret Ends | Fret end smoothing to eliminate sharp edges that catch your hand during playing. Careful filing for a comfortable, professional feel right up to the edge of the fretboard. | £30 |
| Re-Fretting | Full fret replacement for heavily worn or damaged frets. Brings new life and playability to an aging instrument. Price varies by guitar type and condition. | from £260 |
| Parts & Hardware | ||
| Nut Replacement (TUSQ) | Premium TUSQ nut replacement providing superior tonal clarity, enhanced sustain, and improved tuning stability. Hand-filed to your exact string spacing and first-fret action. Includes nut. | £60 (nut incl.) |
| Tuner Swap — Direct Replacement | Upgrade your tuning stability with new tuners fitted to the existing holes. Clean, precise replacement with no drilling required. | £45 |
| Tuner Swap — With Drilling | New tuners requiring bushing holes to be widened or reamed to size for a perfect fit. Includes careful reaming and fitting. | £75 |
| Electronics | ||
| Single Pickup Install | Installation of one pickup — including any soldering, height adjustment, and testing. Parts not included unless otherwise agreed. | £35 |
| Dual Pickup Install | Installation of two pickups with full wiring check and testing. Parts not included. | £60 |
| Wiring Loom Install | Full pre-wired loom installation for cleaner tone and easier future upgrades. Parts (loom) not included. | £60 (parts extra) |
| Output Jack Replacement | Replacement of a faulty or worn output jack. Full test after fitting. | £35 |
| Switch Replacement | Replacement pickup selector or toggle switch. Full test after fitting. | £35 |
| Pot Replacement | Replacement volume or tone potentiometer. Full test after fitting. | £35 |
| Copper Foil Shielding | Reduce unwanted hum and interference with full copper foil shielding of the body cavities. Particularly effective for single-coil guitars in noisy environments. | £100 |
| Repairs & Restoration | ||
| Acoustic Bridge Re-Glue | Safe removal of a lifting bridge using controlled heat, full preparation and cleaning of both surfaces, and precision re-gluing with appropriate cauls. Prevents further belly bulge and structural damage. | £180 |
| Headstock Break Repair | Structural restoration of a broken or cracked headstock. Restores integrity and playability. Price depends on severity — free assessment first. | from £180 |
* All prices include labour. See examples of our work in the gallery or read customer reviews. Parts where required are charged at cost unless stated. Free assessment for all repairs — contact Gary first. Acoustic work? See acoustic guitar repairs. Local to Newbury or Tadley?
Email, call, or WhatsApp Gary. Describe the issue and you'll get a free, honest quote with no obligation.
Workshop at Upper House Farm, Kingsclere RG20. Easy to reach from Reading, Newbury, Basingstoke.
Most setups completed within 3 days. You'll be kept updated throughout.
All work fully guaranteed. If something isn't right, Gary makes it right — no questions asked.
Describe your guitar's issue and Gary will tell you exactly what it needs and what it'll cost. Free, honest advice, always.