Repairs
World Class Guitar Repairs
Emerald City Guitars is the professional's choice for guitar repair in Seattle. Our in-house guitar expert, Eric Daw, has been with us since 2002. He has been repairing guitars professionally for over 15 years and playing guitar for almost 30. Daw’s presence at Emerald City has helped propel us to ‘Pro Shop’ status. We are proud to say that many of Seattle’s professional guitarists choose Eric for his top quality guitar work. His superior repair services have come into high demand for many high profile & famous players. But don’t be afraid; the prices are competitive enough that you’ll be happy to call him your tech too.
.A partial list of some of our more well known clients: Bill Frisell, Billy F. Gibbons, Jimmie Vaughan, The Black Crowes, Pearl Jam, Jessica Dobson & Deep Sea Diver, Telekinesis, The Walkmen, Lynval Golding, The Supersuckers, Mudhoney, Randy Hansen, Death Cab for Cutie, Clinton Fearon, KD Lang, Henry Cooper, Alien Crime Syndicate, Orbit Studios, The Lonely H, Mars Hill Church, Fleet Foxes, The Magic Mirrors… and YOU!
Eric Daw & Jimmy Vaughan in the repair shop.
Eric also makes guitars. You can check out his fine creations at…. pinupcustomguitars.com
Rates
Electric Guitar Rates
| Restring & tune New Low Price | $20.00 |
| Minimum bench fee | $40.00 |
| Set up | $75.00 |
| Floyd Rose setup | $95.00 |
| Hand made bone nut | $75.00 |
| Custom-fit plastic nut | $40.00 |
| Replace a single pot or jack | $40.00 |
| Each additional pot or jack | $20.00 |
| Replace a pickup or switch | $40.00 |
| Each additional pickup or switch | $20.00 |
| Rewind a single coil pickup | $75.00 |
| Rewind a dual coil pickup | $115.00 |
| Replace tuners | $40.00 |
| Fret level (includes set-up) | $150.00 & up |
| Re-fret (includes set-up) | $300.00 & up |
| Re-fret w/binding (incl. set up) | $375.00 & up |
Acoustic Guitar Rates
| Restring & tune New Low Price | $20.00 |
| Minimum bench fee | $40.00 |
| Set up | $75.00 |
| 12 string setup | $95.00 |
| Hand made bone nut | $75.00 |
| Custom-fit plastic nut | $40.00 |
| Hand made bone saddle | $75.00 |
| Custom fit plastic saddle | $40.00 |
| Reglue bridge | $150.00 |
| Install under saddle pickup | $75.00 |
| Replace tuners | $40.00 |
| Fret level (includes set-up) | $150.00 & up |
| Re-fret (includes set-up) | $300.00 & up |
| Re-fret w/binding (incl. set up) | $375.00 & up |
SETUPS are $75 plus strings and tax, and include the following:
- restring with your choice of strings
- clean and/or oil fingerboard
- check and adjust intonation
- check tuners and all hardware
- adjust truss rod if needed
- check and adjust nut slots
- check and adjust string height
- check electronics and pickups
- check frets for wear and uniformity
- clean and polish finish
Actual prices may vary depending on your guitar. These prices apply to guitars in otherwise good working order. Parts, strings, rush fees, and taxes are an additional charge. We take a lot of pride in our repair shop and we will go the extra mile to make sure our customers are satisfied!
