Amherst Guitar Works

Our Services

Setups

Optimize playability with precise adjustments to action, intonation, neck relief, and pickup height. Ideal for acoustic and electric instruments.

Fretwork

From full refrets to leveling, crowning, and polishing. Restore your neck to perfect playing condition.

Electronics

Pickup installations, custom wiring mods, switch replacements, and fixing crackly pots and jacks.

Customizations

Tailor your instrument to your exact preferences. We offer hardware upgrades, custom-carved bone nuts and saddles, and specialized modifications to make your guitar uniquely yours.

Pricing

All prices are starting estimates and do not include strings unless noted. More modifications and upgrades available upon request.

Acoustic Setup $50 + strings

Cleaning & lubrication (tuners)
Fret end dressing (if applicable)
Fret polish & fretboard oiling (unfinished wood only)
Relief (truss rod) adjustment
Nut slot height adjustment
Saddle height adjustment

Electric Setup $60 + strings

+$10 for Floyd Rose & Evertune bridges

Cleaning, lubrication (tuners & saddles)
Electrical cleaning (pots & jacks)
Fret end dressing (if applicable)
Fret polish & fretboard oiling (unfinished woods only)
Relief (truss rod) adjustment
Nut slot & saddle height adjustment
Intonation & pickup height calibration

Re-String $10 + strings

Quick wipe down
Installation of new string(s)

Bridge Reset $80

Removal of bridge
Cleaning of surfaces
Glue down & re-string

Fret Dress $80

Fret leveling
Crowning & edge dressing
Polishing

Re-Fret $130

Removal of frets
Fretboard leveling (unfinished woods only)
Slot cleaning & sizing
Installation of new frets
Leveling, crowning & end dressing
Polish

Nut Replacement $50

Carving & shaping of bone blank
Slotting & polishing
Refinement of slot height

Saddle Replacement $50

Acoustic only

Carving & shaving of bone blank
Shaping contact points for intonation
Polishing

✓ Setups are guaranteed with a 7-day no-charge adjustment period

⏱ Turnaround time is less than 2 weeks

! Items left in the shop for more than 60 days are considered abandoned and will be disposed of

+ More modifications and upgrades available upon request

About the Luthier

Amherst Guitar Works is dedicated to the complete care and restoration of stringed instruments. Whether it's a vintage heirloom or a modern workhorse, every instrument receives uncompromising attention to detail.

Our philosophy is simple: an instrument should feel effortless to play and sound its absolute best. We use a blend of time-honored traditional techniques and modern precision tools to achieve perfect results.

Precision.
Craftsmanship.
Tone.