Cream City Music offers a world-class guitar repair shop, specializing in vintage guitar repair and restoration. The Cream City Music guitar restoration team is comprised of some of the most talented luthiers and techs in the industry, and we are committed to a level of service and quality that is second-to-none.
Talk to us. Unlike many repair shops, we encourage active dialogue between our team and you, our friends and customers. We believe the best setups, custom builds, & guitar and amp modifications can be achieved when you have a direct line to our experts. It's part of what makes Cream City Music unique. We want you to be part of the family.
We do it all. Whether you’ve got a starter-level Epiphone or a classic '69 Telecaster, we can provide the full complement of services, from precision setups, pickup installs, re-fretting, and headstock repair to custom modification or de-modification of your guitar or bass. We cover the entire range of servicing your gear. Don't see what you’re looking for on our menu? Drop us an email, or call 1-800-800-0087. We're here to make your sonic ideas become reality!
Repair Shop Hours
Signature Setup
Our Signature Service Setup begins with a complete assessment of the health of your instrument. With years of experience, we will get your guitar playing for you like never before.
During the setup, we perform the following steps:
- Adjustment of truss rod
- Inspection and adjustment of the saddle and nut height as necessary
- Complete intonation
- Fingerboard cleaning and conditioning
- Light cleaning and polishing of the guitar
- Tightening of all hardware
- Restring with your choice of brand and string gauge (Cost of strings are not included in the setup)
A $15 surcharge will be assessed for 12-string, nylon-string instruments, and guitars with locking tremolo due to the increased amount of labor involved.
Learn more about the Signature Setup
Repair Pricing
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ServiceAcoustic Bone Saddle | Price$135 | NotesIncludes Setup |
| ServiceAcoustic Brace Reglue | Price$125 | NotesBase Price |
| ServiceAcoustic Bridge Reglue | Price$220 | NotesBase Price |
| ServiceAcoustic Bridge Reglue - Laminate Top | Price$250 | NotesBase Price |
| ServiceAcoustic Crack Repair | Price$175 | NotesBase Price |
| ServiceAcoustic Pickup Installation - Advanced | Price$135 | Notes- |
| ServiceAcoustic Pickup Installation - Soundhole | Price$75 | Notes- |
| ServiceBinding Repair* | Price$100 | Notes- |
| ServiceElectronics Installation - Hollow Body | Price$50 | Notes- |
| ServiceElectronics Installation - Solid Body | Price$25.00 | Notes- |
| ServiceElectronics - Test, Evaluate & Clean | Price$25.00 | Notes- |
| ServiceElectronics Repair - Advanced | Price$50.00 | Notes- |
| ServiceElectronics Repair - Basic | Price$25.00 | Notes- |
| ServiceFret End Filing | Price$50.00 | Notes- |
| ServiceFret Level, Crown & Polish* | Price$200 | NotesIncludes Setup - Additional Charges for Floyd Rose |
| ServiceFull Assembly* | PriceN/A | NotesQuote Only |
| ServiceFull Rewire* | PriceN/A | NotesQuote Only |
| ServiceHeadstock Repair Basic* | Price$185 | NotesBase Price |
| ServiceHumidification | Price$25 | NotesAs Needed - Prior to Setup |
| ServiceNeck Repair Basic* | Price$185 | NotesBase Price |
| ServiceNeck Heat Press* | Price$135 | NotesIncludes Setup |
| ServiceNut Fabrication | Price$140 | NotesIncludes Setup |
| ServiceNut Fabrication 12 String | Price$160 | NotesIncludes Setup |
| ServicePickguard Mounting - Drop In* | Price$50.00 | NotesRestring Required |
| ServicePickup Installation - Hollow Body | Price$75 | NotesRestring Required |
| ServicePickup Installation - Solid Body | Price$50.00 | NotesRestring Required |
| ServicePickup Installation - Solid Body Additional Pickup | Price$25 | NotesRestring Required |
| ServiceRefret - Bound Neck | Price$475.00 | Notes- |
| ServiceRefret - Maple Neck - (Bound or unbound) | Price$475.00 | Notes- |
| ServiceRefret - Partial - (Acoustics Only) | Price$295 | NotesNo Replacement Nut |
| ServiceRefret - Unbound Neck Rosewood or Ebony | Price$375 | Notes- |
| ServiceRefret - Stainless Frets Upcharge | Price$75 | Notes- |
| ServiceRestring - Advanced | Price$40 | Notes12 Strings, Mandolins, Floyd Rose + |
| ServiceRestring - Basic | Price$30 | Notes- |
| ServiceSetup - Advanced | Price$95 | Notes- |
| ServiceSetup - Mandolin, Banjo | Price$75 | Notes- |
| ServiceSetup - Parts Guitar | Price$150 | Notes- |
| ServiceSetup - Signature | Price$75 | Notes- |
| ServiceStrap Button Installation - Single | Price$30 | Notes- |
| ServiceStrap Locks Installation | Price$30 | Notes- |
| ServiceStrap Button Repair Dowel and Drill - Single | Price$30 | Notes- |
| ServiceTuning Machines Installation | Price$75 | Notes- |
*Requires Quote
†All Prices subject to change upon inspection.
Do you have more questions about your guitar setup, repair or vintage guitar restoration? Reach out to us at 1-800-800-0087 or email service@creamcitymusic.com.
