Builds, Setups, Repairs & Advice
“He hit a home-run when he delivered this guitar to me - every detail is absolute perfection! After several months of playing this guitar, I realized I hadn't picked up my Fender once. I can honestly say it felt inferior in my hands and I found myself just wanting to play the Combs Tele instead. I traded the Fender away and haven't missed it since!” - Travis
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Student enrollment at LBS is at an all-time high, and I’ve instituted a WAITLIST for lessons. This has impacted the Luthiery side of the business. I am no longer accepting repair, upgrade, setup, or any other type of repair work from Non-Students. I am also not accepting commissions for new builds. If and when any of this changes, this page will get updated.
The luthiery side of LBS is a result of a lifelong passion for woodworking and my side career as a Mechanical and Electronics Engineer. I have always worked on my own instruments, and have been running my luthiery shop since 2007. I do repairs, setups, hardware and electronics upgrades, in addition to new builds from scratch. In most cases, I can provide a loaner instrument while completing the work.
Basic setups for electric bass or electric guitar - $60, $50 for students.
Ask about any hardware upgrade, other repair, or setup need. There are discounts for students on all services.
New instrument commissions — CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW COMMISSIONS
Ukulele: Concert or Tenor size start at $400. Baritone size start at $500.
Electric Bass: Fender-style (bolt-on necks) from $1200. Gibson-style (set necks) from $1800. Neck-thru or carved top basses start at $1800. Ukulele basses from $1000.
Electric Guitar: Fender-style (bolt-on necks) from $1200. Gibson-style (set necks) from $1800.
Acoustic Guitar: Various sizes and styles, all start at $1800.
Final pricing depends on customer choices of woods, electronics, hardware, decorative elements, finish, etc. all instruments available as left-handed models as well.
Half due at order, half due at completion.
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