Jeremy Hamm is the certified luthier at Quest Musique who is responsible for repairing all stringed instruments that go through our doors. From setups and fretwork, cutting a new violin bridge to neck resets and restorations, we do it all. We repair all guitars, mandolins, banjos and violin family instruments.







Estimate: Free
Minimum bench charge: $15
Rush fee: $25 below $100 - 25% above $100

Acoustic Guitar Set Up: $50, add $25 for 12 string
Electric Guitar Set Up: $55, add $25 for 12 string, add $35 for Floyd Rose

Install New Bone Nut: On 12 Sting Guitar: Install New Plastic Nut:

$50, Includes Bone Blank $75, Includes Bone Blank $25 + Plastic Nut

Non-Compensated: With Compensation: Install Plastic Saddle:

$40 + Bone Blank $60 + Bone Blank $25 + Blank

Fret Work (set up not included, new nut and/or saddle often required )

Dress (level) & Crown All Frets: Partial Refret:

$50 + Set Up (All Instruments) $10/Fret + Dress & Setup

With Or Without Binding: Gibson Style Binding: Electric Bass (5 or 6 string):

$200 + Fret Dress & Set Up $325 + Fret Dress & Set Up $300 - $400 + Fret Dress & Set Up

ElectronicsRestring Not Inlcuded

Troubleshoot Electronics: Replace Pots Or Switch, Output Jack: Install Under-Saddle Acoustic P.U.: Install Other Acoustic Pick Up: Complete Re-wire:

$25 & Up, Based On $75/Hour Rate $25 - $60, Depends On Restring + Parts $55 & Up $75 & up $75/Hour + Restring (Usually About $100)

Woodwork Estimate Required

Cracks, Splices, Brace Re-Glue, Patchwork, Broken Headstocks: Bridge Remove & Re-Glue: Replace Bridge W/ Pre-Fabricated Bridge: New Acoustic Replacement Bridge, Shaped & Installed: Fill & Recut Saddle Slot, Fit New Bone Saddle: Replace Bridgeplate: Reset Dovetailed Neck: Reset Dovetailed Neck, W/ Wedge Under Fingerboard Extension:

$75/Hour + Refinish + Restring, Estimate Required $75 - $150 + Set Up $110 + Part + Set Up $225 + Saddle + Set Up $150 - $200 + Restring $150 - $300 + Restring $300 - $400 + Fretwork + Set Up + New Saddle $500 + fretwork + Set Up + New Saddle

Install Tuning Machines: Finish Repairs:

$25 & Up + Parts $75/Hour (Estimate required)

All labour rates are based on a $75/hour bench fee.
Parts are not included in prices.


1) How frequently should I change my strings?
For guitar, mandolin and banjo, it's a good idea to change your strings however many times you play your instrument in a week- in a year. So, if you play your guitar 6 days a week, change them every 2 months.

2) My guitar is crackling when I adjust the volume or tone knobs.
Chances are your potentiometers are dirty. It's relatively quick to clean them, bring them by the store and I'll hook you up. Usually they don't have to get replaced.

3) My acoustic guitar bridge is pulling off the guitar. Can it be fixed?
Yes. It's a common job, and I guarantee that your bridge won't come of for at least 20 years or longer if you bring it by Quest.

4) My guitar strings buzz like crazy. What's the deal?
There are various factors that lead to buzzing, sometimes it could be nut height issues, sometimes worn frets, sometimes poor neck relief or incorrect bridge height. I can correct that all.

5) My guitar doesn't make any sound when it's plugged in.
That's usually the output jack. Bring it by and I can solder it up for you.

INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE TIPS

Knowing basic maintenance information will help you keep your instrument in much better playing condition.

Listed below are some basic pointers for keeping your instrument in good shape.

1. Bring your instrument in at least once or twice a year for a checkup. If it needs help or not, I'll tell you what should or could be done.
   
   
2. It's important to keep your instrument humidified in the winter. We sell humidifiers that can fit in the case of your instrument if your house is not humidified. It is important to check the humidity frequently and be sure that the humidifier has water in it, even every other day is a good habit. If you do that, your instrument should live a long and trouble free life.
   
   
3. Try to keep your instrument in it's case when it's not being used. Most often when an instrument comes in to the shop with a broken neck or headstock, it was caused by a person accidentally knocking it off a stand or falling off a chair.