EXPERT CARE & REPAIRS
Over 20 years undoing Chicago’s damage
Repair Pricing
Certified by Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery, Dave provides repair services for all acoustic and electric guitars, basses, and ukuleles from the MachMachines shop in Oak Park.
The prices below cover labor; any necessary parts will be an additional charge.
Please note that there is a minimum $25 bench fee, which will be applied to the final cost of any repair work.
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Restring & Clean / 6 String _____$ 35.00
Restring & Clean / 12 String_____$ 45.00
Set up / 6 String_____$ 75.00
Set up / 12 String_____$ 90.00
Nut Replacement / 6 String_____$ 100.00
With Set up_____$ 150.00
Nut Replacement / 12 String_____$ 125.00
With Set up_____$ 175.00
Re-cut saddle slot_____$ 35.00
Plug and re-cut saddle slot_____$ 125.00
Saddle replacement / 6 string_____$ 75.00
With Set up_____$ 125.00
Compensated saddle / 6 string_____$ 90.00
With Set up_____$ 140.00
Saddle replacement / 12 string_____$ 75.00
With Set up_____$ 140.00
Bridge re-glue_____$ 175.00
With pickup_____$ 190.00
Bridge planing_____$ 75.00
Replace bridge with pre-made (in. saddle & material)_____$ 225.00
Custom bridge (inc. saddle & material)_____$ 325.00
Bridge plate replacement_____$ 225.00
Fret level, crown and polish (includes set up)_____$ 160.00
Refret - unbound neck_____$ 400.00
Refret with finger board level_____$ 460.00
Refret with neck binding _____$ 450.00
Refret with neck binding + board level_____$ 500.00
Refret no truss rod_____$ 600.00
Fingerboard wear or cracks_____$ 50.00
Neck re-set - Dovetail_____$ 550.00
Neck re-set - Bolt on_____$ 250.00
Install Saddle style pickup_____$ 75.00
With pre-amp or battery box_____$ 95.00
Install soundhole pickup_____$ 60.00
Crack repair - structural and glue only (per inch)_____$ 20.00
Crack repair - structural and cosmetic (per inch)_____$ 50.00
Re-glue brace_____$ 50.00
Re-glue headstock_____$ 175.00
Re-glue headstock with splines and finish work_____$ 300.00
Install new tuning machines_____$ 50.00
with drilling/reaming_____$ 75.00
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Restring & Clean / 6 String_____$ 35.00
with floyd rose or Evertune_____$ 50.00
Restring & Clean / 12 String_____$ 45.00
Standard set up / 6 string_____$ 75.00
with tremolo_____$ 90.00
with floyd rose or Evertune_____$ 110.00
Optional Electronics cleaning_____$ 10.00
Standard set up / 12 string_____$ 90.00
Optional Electronics cleaning_____$ 10.00
Nut replacement 6 string or bass_____$ 100.00
with standard set up_____$ 150.00
Nut replacement 12 string_____$ 125.00
with standard set up_____$ 175.00
Fret level, crown and polish (includes set up)_____$ 160.00
Refret - unbound neck (includes set up)_____$ 400.00
Refret with finger board level (includes set up)_____$ 460.00
Refret with neck binding_____$ 450.00
Refret with neck binding + board level_____$ 500.00
Remove frets - convert to fretless_____$ 200.00
Remove frets - convert to fretless w/finish_____$ 250.00
Refinish fingerboard_____$ 200.00
Fingerboard wear or cracks_____$ 50.00
Re-glue headstock_____$ 175.00
Re-glue headstock with splines and finish work_____$ 300.00
Install new tuning machines_____$ 50.00
with drilling/reaming_____$ 75.00
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Install 1 replacement pickup_____$ 50.00
Install 2 replacement pickups_____$ 75.00
Install 3 replacement pickups_____$ 85.00
Route and install pickup (each)_____$ 120.00
Replace output jack_____$ 20.00
Replace potentiometer or mini-switch_____$ 20.00
Install Les Paul 3-way_____$ 40.00
Fender-style pickup selector_____$ 40.00
Complete rewire - solid body_____$ 100.00
Complete rewire - hollow body_____$ 150.00
General electronics troubleshooting (can be applied to larger repair)_____$ 25.00
Getting Here
Conveniently Located for Musicians Across Chicagoland
MachMachines operates by appointment from our Oak Park shop. We are centrally located for easy drop-offs and pickups—within a 30-minute drive or a quick El ride from most Chicagoland neighborhoods.
By Transit: We are located just off the CTA Green Line Ridgeland stop, a mile walk from the CTA Blue Line Austin stop, and close to the Metra UP-W Oak Park stop.
By Car: We are just 5 minutes from the I-290 / Eisenhower Expressway Austin exit.
Our shop is highly accessible if you are traveling from the Western Suburbs, Western Chicago neighborhoods, or anywhere along the Green and Blue lines. For a complete list of specific neighborhoods and towns we frequently serve, please view our Frequently Asked Questions.
