ZyndercoilGUITARS & STRINGED INSTRUMENTS

Work at the bench

A little closer to
how you play.

We check the instrument, discuss the feel you want, and agree on a written estimate before starting.

Work & starting prices

Labor prices below. Strings and other parts are separate, quoted before work.

Guitar or bass setup
From $85
Relief, action and intonation adjustments where possible, a hardware check and play test. Usually 5–7 business days.
Mandolin, banjo or ukulele setup
From $70
Adjustments suited to the instrument and your playing. Usually 5–7 business days.
Restringing
From $25
String change, fretboard wipe and tuning. Strings add $8–$35 per set, depending on instrument. Usually 1–2 business days.
Fret level, crown & polish
From $190
For uneven or worn frets with enough material left to work. Setup included; strings separate. Usually 10–15 business days.
Crack repair
From $120
For a small, accessible body crack. We assess access and any needed reinforcement before quoting. Usually 2–4 weeks.

Turnaround begins after approval and receipt of any needed parts. A refret, loose bridge, finish work or a larger structural repair needs a separate assessment. We confirm timing with the estimate.

What a setup changes

The feel,
in three parts.

  1. Neck relief

    We check the neck’s slight curve and adjust it where the instrument permits.

  2. String height

    We set the action for your touch and tuning. Nut or saddle replacement is quoted separately when adjustment alone is not enough.

  3. Intonation

    We check how notes line up along the neck and adjust at the bridge where possible. Then we play the instrument.

Before it comes in.

Does a setup include fret work?

A setup adjusts the instrument; it does not level worn or uneven frets. If fret work would help, we explain why and quote it separately. Our fret level, crown and polish price includes a setup afterward.

What should I bring?

Bring the instrument in its case or gig bag, your preferred strings if you have them, and a note about tuning and what feels different. For an amplified instrument, describe any noise or intermittent problem; you do not need to bring an amp unless we ask.

Do you repair bowed instruments?

Our bench handles fretted stringed instruments. We do not take violin, viola, cello or bow repairs.

Let’s hear what’s changed.

Tell us the instrument, its tuning and what you want to feel different.

Talk through a repair