Here at The Six String Garage guitars and basses are the focus but all string instruments are more than welcome. If you are looking for a routine set up , performance upgrades, or if you want to add a personal touch to your instrument, you’ve come to the right place.
As of Sept 3 2010 we are an Independent Authorized Service Center for FMIC
(Fender, Squire, Jackson, Guild, Gretsch)
Here is a sample price list for some common services.
Please note these are for reference only. Every case is unique and prices will vary depending the condition of the instrument and the customer’s specific requirements.
For all other work not specifically named herein, shop rate is $60/hr-
If you want to know exactly how much it’s going to cost, please bring it in to the shop for a free examination and estimate.

(Uppdated Aug 2010)
*Prices do not include parts, material or tax.
*These prices are only a guideline: Actual prices can and will vary.
Re-string: Includes fretboard cleaned, new strings (installed, stretched and tuned)
6 String / Bass $10
Classical $15
Floyd / 12 String $20
With Truss Rod Adjustment -Add $5-$10
Includes general checkup and cleaning, tightening and lubricating electronics and hardware, oiling board and polishing frets, restringing, adjusting truss rod, saddle height & intonation, cleaning and adjusting nut slots.
Classical $60
6 String / Bass $60
Floyd / 12 String/Mandolin $75
Banjo / Violin $90
Upright Bass $240 and up
Nuts & Saddles:(Strings, Material extra)
Custom Saddle $30 + Set Up
Custom Nut $45 + Set Up
Fit And Adjust Prefab:
Plastic Saddle $15 / $10 +Set Up
Plastic Nut $25 / $20 +Set Up
Bridge Re-glue
-Bridge removed, old glue cleaned up, bridge located and re-glued, guitar re-strung
Steel String $60
Nylon String / top-load $75
Broken Headstocks
-Price will vary greatly, depending on severity of break and desired level of finish. Strings extra
Starting at: $60
Body Routing (pickup, control cavity, etc.) :
Flat Surface $75
Each Additional $45
Curved Surface $100
Each Additional $60
Neck Re-Set:
Dovetail $300
Bolt-on $150
Bolt-on conversion $240
Fretboard Wedge Add $90
File Down, Reshape And Polish Sharp Fret Ends $20-$30
Fret Level, Crown And Polish $60-$75
Partial $30-$45
(Strings, Setup extra)
Refret:
(Strings, Material, Setup extra. May also require new nut / saddle.)
Complete:
Bolt-on $240
Set Neck $300
Partial: $15/fret +$75
Level crown and polish (if applicable) charge +$15-$60
Pickup Installation:
Pickup Rings Or Direct Mount
1 $35 / $25 with Setup
2 $55 / $45 with Setup
3 $65 / $55 with Setup
Strat/Tele Style (Mounted in Pickguard /Bridge) Add $10
Acoustic pickup w/ Strapjack $60 / $45 w/ Set Up
Wiring:
Troubleshooting / Custom Wiring: $60/hr.
Replace / Re-wire jack $15
Replace Other Component $30
Each Additional Component $20
Switches $30-$45
*Prices do not include parts, material or tax.
*These prices are only a guideline- Actual prices can and will vary.