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Precision Services for Modern & Vintage Instruments

Forge & Fret is a full service luthiery shop. We love musical instruments and the people who play and love them. We are part a community of musicians who love their instruments and want to preserve them for future generations.

We believe that every musician deserves to play the best instruments in the world in best possible condition. Let us help you on your musical journey.

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**Opinions, advice, and estimates are free**

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Fret & Set

Precision level, re-crown, and polish of frets, complete set-up of truss rod, string height (action), and intonation. This service will minimize fret buzz, eliminate fret divots, and improve your instrument’s overall playability and tone! The entire instrument will be cleaned, polished, and all hardware and electronics will be inspected, cleaned, and lubed. (add $20 for 12 string)

This service is recommended for guitars that receive normal to heavy use or have not been serviced in more than a year.

$150.00
Setup

Includes: Fretboard clean and polish, clean and polish body, adjust truss rod, set string height (action,) set intonation, and restring. (add $20 for 12 string)

This is great for newer guitars and instruments that have been serviced within the last 6 months.

$100.00
Electronics

Pickup installation: Electric guitar and bass

  • Passive pickups: $50 first pickup, + $20 for second, +$10 for third

Pickup installation: Acoustic guitar

  • $50-$75 (varies with different systems)

Electronic troubleshooting:

  • $35 and up

$0.00
Nut + Saddle

Nut Replacement (Premade): $50 + parts
Includes fitment of a premade Graph Tech® nut  complete with shaping and slot height adjustment. $75 for 12-string.

Nut Adjustment: $40
Includes adjusting the nut height, reshaping, and shimming if required.

Saddle Replacement Acoustic (Premade): $50 + parts
Includes fitment of a compensated, premade Graph Tech® saddle complete with shaping and height adjustment.

Saddle Replacement Electric: $75 + parts
Includes fitment of saddle, radius adjustment, height adjustment, and setting intonation.

​Saddle Adjustment Acoustic: $40
Includes cleaning of saddle slot, shimming of bottom and sides if needed, and reshaping.

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Restring +

Clean and restring the instrument, will check intonation and adjust if necessary. This service starts at $25. Price may vary for instruments needing significant set up and adjustment. 12 string ($30).

$25.00
Additional Info

Minimum Bench Fee: $30
Hourly Labor Rate: $50/hour
​Diagnostic Rate: $25/hour
Rush Service: based on availability
Prices reflect labor only unless specified - parts and tax are not included.

​For all other services, please inquire.

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Become a Member of the Forge & Fret Family with a Setup Subscription plan.‍ ‍

Guitars need regular and consistent upkeep, especially if they are being played regularly. The best players have full time techs keeping their gear maintained and ready for action for every show, so why don’t you? With a Forge & Fret Setup Subscription Plan we will service your guitar 3 times a year and keep your gear in peak playing condition. With a Setup Subscription Plan you get a full setup, (action, string height, truss rod adjustment, intonation, cleaning, and fret check), plus you get priority rush services, and maybe even a few other goodies along the way.

Setup Subscription Plan = $250 ($50 savings)

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Got a specific question? Need a quick fix? There is no fee for advice. We would love to meet you and help you figure out how to make your favorite guitar play even better. Contact the Forge and let us help.