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Strings Knots & Nuts

 Acoustic Guitar Maintenance and Mods

Guitar Care

  • Guitar Setup

    A complete adjustment service to improve playability, tone, and tuning stability. Includes neck relief, action, intonation, hardware inspection, and general upkeep tailored to the instrument and playing style.

  • String Replacement

    Professional removal and replacement of worn acoustic guitar strings. The service includes string installation, tuning, stretching, and a basic playability check to help the guitar sound and perform its best.

  • Guitar Modifications

    Custom upgrades and hands-on modifications designed to personalize a guitar’s sound, performance, or appearance. Services may include hardware replacement, and pickup upgrades, nut work, bridge adjustments, and other approved improvements.

We provide an array of guitar upkeep services and modifications

From precision stringing and nut replacements to  custom modifications, we will work with you to bring your guitar up to its best playability. Bring your modification ideas to add unique character to your instrument.

Instrument Parts

Strings and parts meticulously selected for technical mastery.

Choose your own or we will help you make the best selection for your instrument.

Parts are at an additional cost.

Price list

Typical labor costs (parts not included)

Direct replacement (drop-in) $15 to $35 for standard steel-string electric or acoustic guitars, where the tuners fit the existing holes and post sizes

 

Classical/Friction Tuners $20 to $90 depending on style (classical guitar roller tuners vs banjo ukulele Friction pegs)

 

Style Change/ Modification (Add-ons):

Drilling new screw holes+$35

Reaming peghead holes for larger posts +$25 to $30

Drilling new guide pin holes (eg: Sperzel or Schaller style) +$55 to$65

 

Restringing/Set-up Fee Most shops require a resting or Set-up alongside tuner replacement, which adds $20 to $50+ to the final bill (though strings may be well enough to reuse or billed separately

 

Other Modifications like decal work depending on sizes of decals +$20 to $50, decals need to be ordered if not supplied - order fees extra

 

Saddles, nuts and bridge pins replacement drop-in or upgrades $20-$50, parts are not included, order fees extra 

 

Pick guard work depending on style $20 to $50 parts extra if not supplied order fees extra 

By Appointment Only

+1 (519)909-8367

kevinbeach46@gmail.com

Serving the North Bay and Surrounding area

Quote provided prior to commencement of work

The Art of the Setup

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