The Monterey Store for Guitars, Amps, and Musical Expertise
The Monterey Store for Guitars, Amps, and Musical Expertise
Service Menu & Pricing
Expert Luthiery • Local Service • Deposits required on major work
Guitar Restringing Services —
• Standard 6 String (Acoustic, Electric, Ukulele) $25.00 (Same Day–2 Days) Plus Strings
• 12 String Guitar Acoustic or Electric $45.00 (Same Day–2 Days)
• Classical Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Violin $35.00 (Same Day–2 Days)
Guitar Setup Services (Electric & Acoustic)
• Basic Setup (Acoustic) From $110.00 Plus Strings (10 – 14 Days)
• Basic Setup (Electric) From $110.00 Plus Strings (10 – 14 Days)
• (12 String Guitars, Floyd Rose Bridge or Equivalent Exotic Bridge or Application add additional) $25-$35
Fretwork
• Fret Edge Dress - From $100 (3–7 days)
• Level Dress Crown & Polish - From $350 - $450.00 (2–8 weeks)
• Re-fret from $450 Electric - $650 Acoustic and or Set Neck Guitars. Price varies by fret material/neck, Includes a new bone nut and complete setup, strings extra (2–8+ weeks)
Nut / Saddle Work
• Nut Slot Adjustment - From $45 (same day–2 days)
• Nut Replacement (bone) - From $125 (7-10 days) parts included
• Custom Compensated Nut - From $250 (7–14 days) parts included
Electronics & Hardware
• Electronic Check & Minor Repair - From $85 (1–4 days) parts included
• Output Jack Mono / Stereo $85 - $125 parts included (7-10 days)
• Pickup Install/Setup - From $125 plus parts (7-10 days)
• Custom Wiring/Mods - From $250 plus parts (7–21 days)
• Jazz Guitars / Hollow Bodies From $250 plus parts (7-10 days)
Structural Repairs
• Crack Repair/Glue-up from $250 and up (4-8 weeks) (Partial Paint Work and Refinish work at extra cost)
• Major Structural Work — From $350 (4–8+ weeks) (Partial Paint Work and Refinish work at extra cost)
• Neck Reset (acoustic) — From $850 and up (10-12 weeks) (Partial Paint Work and Refinish work at extra cost)
• Bridge Shave, New Saddle, Setup – From 250.00 (3-4 weeks) (Partial Paint Work and Refinish work at extra cost)
• Binding Reglue / Replace From $275.00 - $600 (Partial Paint Work and Refinish work at extra cost)
Restoration & Refinishing
• Cosmetic Restoration — From $150 (1–4 weeks)
• Partial Refinish/Touch-up — From $600 (4–12 weeks)
• Full Refinish / High-End Restoration — From $2,000 (2–6+ months) Vintage instruments: inspection & quote required; larger deposit may apply.
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