At Alpha Music we aim to offer the best repair, upgrade, and maintenance services for electric, acoustic, and bass guitars in the Hampton Roads area. We have been performing instrument repairs for over 30 years, and we continue to strive to make your instrument as enjoyable and playable as possible. We have always felt that a good playing instrument always gets played more, so as long as our doors are open, we offer free Professional Setups on every instrument we sell for as long as you own it. We offer all kinds of repairs ranging from basic setups, to pickup installs, all the way to full re-frets.
The pricing listed below are guidelines for repair costs and may vary according to each repair. Pricing does not include strings or parts.
Professional Setup - $85.00
Professional Setup w/Fret Level - $175.00
Bench Check (Basic Setup) - $50.00 Action, Intonation, & Neck Relief. This can often be done while you wait.
Restring - $30.00 Additional Charge for 12 String Guitar, Locking Trem, Mandolin and Nylon Restring
Truss Rod Adjust - $15.00 $30.00 with neck removal
Nut or Saddle Installation All nut & saddle installation prices are in addition to setup prices
- Pre-cut Nut or Saddle - $25.00
- Custom Cut Bone Nut - $50.00
- Custom Cut Bone Saddle - $50.00
Strap Button Installation - $10.00
Tuning Key Installation - $30.00
Pickup Installation
- Electric Guitar Single Pickup - $40.00
- Electric Guitar Pair - $55.00
-Additional Charge for Active Systems
- Acoustic Guitar - $50.00+
Custom Wiring Options Starting at $50.00
Complete Refret (no binding) Starting at $350.00
Complete Refret (bound) Starting at $400.00
Partial Refret Starting at $175.00 plus $10.00 per fret We proudly offer Jescar Stainless Steel, EVO or Traditional Nickel Silver Fret Wire
Glue Broken Headstock Starting at $100.00 No finish or cosmetics included
Re-attach lifted Acoustic Bridge Starting at $150.00
Expedited Rush Fee - $40.00 (When Possible)
Clear Bench Fee - $75.00 (When Possible)
Due to the high volume of repair work, all repairs, including restrings, must be checked in to the shop and will be completed in the order they are received.