Make Your Instrument Sing Again

Expert Restoration of Guitars and other Stringed Instruments

At Fish Musical Instruments, we recognize the profound bond musicians share with their instruments. These cherished companions transcend the mere essence of wood and metal; they are an integral part of our identity, encapsulating countless hours of dedicated practice, cherished memories, and the unique expression of our musical essence.

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Craftsmanship and Care

Our Passion for Restoration

Every instrument carries a sound as unique as its history—and keeping that sound alive starts with expert care. At Fish Musical Instruments, we specialize in professional guitar repair and restoration, from acoustic and electric guitars to basses, banjos, mandolins, and more. Whether your instrument needs a simple setup, structural repair, fret work, or a full restoration, our luthier combines precision craftsmanship with decades of experience to bring out the best in every stringed instrument.

We’re passionate about the art of instrument restoration, and our meticulous process is driven by one goal: returning your guitar—or any stringed instrument like your banjo, mandolin, bass, or ukulele—to its full glory. From structural repairs to playability upgrades and detailed cosmetic restoration, we ensure your instrument not only looks incredible but performs at its absolute best.

Price List

A complete diagnostic examination of the instrument is included in any work done by Fish
Musical Instruments, but it should be noted that if the work needed is not completed by Fish Musical Instruments,
there will be a minimum fee charged of $40.00.

All repairs/restorations require a complete hands on inspection before any cost estimate can be accurately given on an individual instrument, however the following price range estimates are available for the following standard operations:

Setups

Prices below DO NOT include the price of the strings

Acoustic guitars/basses/mandolins/banjos: $80

Electric hardtail guitars, basses, etc. : $80

Tremolo style electric guitars(Not including Floyd Rose style or similar): $100

Floyd Rose style or similar: $120

All Setups include the following:

Cleaning and lubricating the fretboard

Checking truss rod, intonation and action

There will be an extra charge for extreme crud buildup

Re-stringing instrument

New Bone Nut or Saddle: $45

Fit New Bridge Pins: $20 + Pins

Re-frets/Fret leveling

Fret Level and dressing: $150

Electric w/bolt on neck unfinished board: $300

Electric w/bolt on neck finished board: $400

Electric set neck: $375

Acoustic: $425

Acoustic during a reset: $325

Acoustic Guitar neck resets

Martin style dovetail: $350

Taylor/Martin style bolt ons: $200

Gibson/Guild style: $450