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Guitar Repair
Guitar Care and Maintenance Tips
- Wipe down your guitar after each use with a soft, dry cloth to remove sweat, oils and dirt.
- Store your guitar in a case when not in use to protect it from dust, humidity, and physical damage.
- Avoid exposing your guitar to extreme temperatures and humidity levels, as they can cause the wood to warp or crack.
Maintenance and Replacement Plan
Your musical instrument is an investment worth protecting!
A well maintained instrument encourages beginners to practice more and allows experienced players to achieve the freedom and artistry they desire!
With the purchase of a musical instrument you have made a valuable investment you will want to protect. Our Comprehensive Maintenance Agreement offers you the opportunity to maintain your instrument in the most cost effective way possible. Over the years Ward-Brodt technicians have identified the maintenance and repairs most often required and with our plan all of these standard procedures are completely covered under one annual fee.
Instruments must be examined and approved by our technicians prior to coverage. New or used instruments purchased from Ward-Brodt are automatically eligible within seven days of purchase. Please note that Ward-Brodt reserves the right to refuse coverage on any instrument.
Guitar Repair Pricing
Acoustic Guitars
| Service | Details | Estimate of Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Restring | We recommend replacing your strings, which includes cleaning, conditioning and polishing. *Price of new strings is additional. |
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| 6-String Acoustic | $30 | |||
| 12-String Acoustic | $37.50 | |||
| Full Set Up | Ensure your acoustic guitar plays its best with our comprehensive full setup service, encompassing a complete restring, precise truss rod adjustment, and meticulous intonation tuning for optimal performance and comfort. | $60 | Adjustment - Truss Rod | Adjusting the truss rod involves fine-tuning the metal rod running through the neck of your guitar to correct its curvature ensuring optimal playability, string action and overall neck stability. | $25 |
| Adjustment - String Height | String height adjustment involves adjusting the saddle or nut to better optimize playability and comfort, reducing buzz and facilitating easier string pressing, personalized to the player's style. | $25 | ||
| Adjustment - Intonation | String intonation adjustment is a meticulous tuning process where each string's length is fine-tuned to ensure accurate pitch across the fretboard, optimizing the guitar's playability and tonal balance. | $25 | ||
| Install Strap Button | Installing a strap button involves securely attaching a small metal or plastic piece to a guitar's body, typically at the base or heel of the instrument, enabling players to easily attach a guitar strap. | $25 | ||
| Saddle Fitting | Saddle fitting bone or composite | $55 - $75 | ||
| Custom Nut Fitting | Fitting a custom nut involves measuring the radius of the fingerboard, width of the nut and thickness of the strings, as well as filing string slots. | $95 - $195 | ||
| Pre-Slotted & Notched Nut Fitting | Fitting a nut that is already pre-slotted and notched involves measuring the radius of the fingerboard, width of the nut and thickness of the strings. | $30 | ||
| Fret Level, Crown & Polish | Involves meticulously smoothing out any imperfections on the guitar's frets, ensuring optimal playability and comfort by reshaping and polishing them, revitalizing the instrument's performance and enhancing its overall feel and tone. | $175 | ||
| Fret Replacement | Price is per fret replaced and then an additional $25 for level, crown and polish. | $15 | ||
| Install Fishman Matrix | Fishman matrix installation | $115 | ||
| Other Work | Any other specific work or issues not limited to soldering, fixing or replacing broken parts, removing dents, replacement parts, instrument modifications, finish work, buffing, or other cosmetic issues, are handled by estimate only. Please notate what work is requested and we will contact you with an estimate. | Estimate Only | ||
| Ward-Brodt Music offers FREE ESTIMATES on all instrument repairs. It's important to note that every instrument and repair situation is different. The prices listed above are estimates only and your repair may need more or less work than is listed. Our staff will always contact you if a price is going to exceed the estimate before doing any work. Prices are subject to change at anytime without notice. | ||||
Classical Guitars
| Service | Details | Estimate of Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Restring | We recommend replacing your strings, which includes cleaning, conditioning and polishing. Cost of strings are an additional cost. | $37.50 | ||
| Adjustment - Truss Rod | Adjusting the truss rod involves fine-tuning the metal rod running through the neck of your guitar to correct its curvature ensuring optimal playability, string action and overall neck stability. | $25 | ||
| Adjustment - String Height | String height adjustment involves adjusting the saddle or nut to better optimize playability and comfort, reducing buzz and facilitating easier string pressing, personalized to the player's style. | $25 | ||
| Adjustment - Intonation | String intonation adjustment is a meticulous tuning process where each string's length is fine-tuned to ensure accurate pitch across the fretboard, optimizing the guitar's playability and tonal balance. | $25 | ||
| Full Set Up | Ensure your acoustic guitar plays its best with our comprehensive full setup service, encompassing a complete restring, precise truss rod adjustment, and meticulous intonation tuning for optimal performance and comfort. | $60 | ||
| Install Strap Button | Installing a strap button involves securely attaching a small metal or plastic piece to a guitar's body, typically at the base or heel of the instrument, enabling players to easily attach a guitar strap. | $25 | ||
| Saddle Fitting | Saddle fitting bone or composite | $55 - $75 | ||
| Custom Nut Fitting | Fitting a custom nut involves measuring the radius of the fingerboard, width of the nut and thickness of the strings, as well as filing string slots. | $95 - $195 | ||
| Pre-Slotted & Notched Nut Fitting | Fitting a nut that is already pre-slotted and notched involves measuring the radius of the fingerboard, width of the nut and thickness of the strings. | $30 | ||
| Fret Level, Crown & Polish | Involves meticulously smoothing out any imperfections on the guitar's frets, ensuring optimal playability and comfort by reshaping and polishing them, revitalizing the instrument's performance and enhancing its overall feel and tone. | $175 | ||
| Fret Replacement | Price is per fret replaced and then an additional $25 for level, crown and polish. | $15 | ||
| Other Work | Any other specific work or issues not limited to soldering, fixing or replacing broken parts, removing dents, replacement parts, instrument modifications, finish work, buffing, or other cosmetic issues, are handled by estimate only. Please notate what work is requested and we will contact you with an estimate. | Estimate Only | ||
| Ward-Brodt Music offers FREE ESTIMATES on all instrument repairs. It's important to note that every instrument and repair situation is different. The prices listed above are estimates only and your repair may need more or less work than is listed. Our staff will always contact you if a price is going to exceed the estimate before doing any work. Prices are subject to change at anytime without notice. | ||||
Electric & Bass Guitars
| Service | Details | Estimate of Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Restring | We recommend replacing your strings, which includes cleaning, conditioning and polishing. *Price of new strings is additional. |
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| 6-String Electric | $30 | |||
| Floyd Rose System | $37.50 | |||
| 4-String Electric Bass | $65 | |||
| 5-String Electric Bass | $95 | Adjustment - Truss Rod | Adjusting the truss rod involves fine-tuning the metal rod running through the neck of your guitar to correct its curvature ensuring optimal playability, string action and overall neck stability. | $25 |
| Adjustment - String Height | String height adjustment involves adjusting the saddle or nut to better optimize playability and comfort, reducing buzz and facilitating easier string pressing, personalized to the player's style. | $25 | ||
| Adjustment - Intonation | String intonation adjustment is a meticulous tuning process where each string's length is fine-tuned to ensure accurate pitch across the fretboard, optimizing the guitar's playability and tonal balance. | $25 | ||
| Adjustment - Tremolo | Ensures that the tremolo system on your guitar functions optimally, allowing for precise control over pitch modulation and ensuring smooth operation during performance or practice sessions./td> | $25 | ||
| Full Set Up | Ensure your guitar plays its best with our comprehensive full setup service, encompassing a complete restring, precise truss rod adjustment, and meticulous intonation tuning for optimal performance and comfort. | $60 Add $15 for Tremolo System Guitars |
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| Install Strap Button | Installing a strap button involves securely attaching a small metal or plastic piece to a guitar's body, typically at the base or heel of the instrument, enabling players to easily attach a guitar strap. | $25 | ||
| Saddle Fitting | Saddle fitting bone or composite | $55 - $75 | ||
| Custom Nut Fitting | Fitting a custom nut involves measuring the radius of the fingerboard, width of the nut and thickness of the strings. | $95 - $195 | ||
| Pre-Slotted & Notched Nut Fitting | Fitting a nut that is already pre-slotted and notched involves measuring the radius of the fingerboard, width of the nut and thickness of the strings. | $30 | ||
| Fret Level, Crown & Polish | Involves meticulously smoothing out any imperfections on the guitar's frets, ensuring optimal playability and comfort by reshaping and polishing them, revitalizing the instrument's performance and enhancing its overall feel and tone. | $175 | ||
| Fret Replacement | Price is per fret replaced and then an additional $25 for level, crown and polish. | $15 | ||
| Other Work | Any other specific work or issues not limited to soldering, fixing or replacing broken parts, removing dents, replacement parts, instrument modifications, finish work, buffing, or other cosmetic issues, are handled by estimate only. Please notate what work is requested and we will contact you with an estimate. | Estimate Only | ||
| Ward-Brodt Music offers FREE ESTIMATES on all instrument repairs. It's important to note that every instrument and repair situation is different. The prices listed above are estimates only and your repair may need more or less work than is listed. Our staff will always contact you if a price is going to exceed the estimate before doing any work. Prices are subject to change at anytime without notice. | ||||
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