Ransom Note

Virtual Tour

Hidden Treasures

Guitars

Basses

Special Events

Meet The Crew

Lightnin Joe's Locker

Lightning Joe's Bio

Stairway to Heaven

Flat 5 & Dime Gift's

Lessons

Contact Us

Choosing Your Guitar

Links - Go Do Be

Books/CD/DVD/Mags

About Us

Accessories

Amplifiers

Effects

Kids Guitars

Bargain Basement

Birthday Greetings

Loyal Customers

NAMM Slide Show

Events Slide Show

L J's Travels

L J's Haunted House

Over The Top Shop

Buzz Lightning

Cows & Chickens

Y.A.W.Y.E.

Acoustics

Electrics

Arch Tops

Resonators

Classicals

Ukuleles

Mandolins

Banjos

Lap & Pedal Steels

Ethnic Instruments

Shipping

Get Directions

 
 
Lightning Joe's Guitar Heaven                    Repair Department
you are in Lightning Joe's Locker

Lightning Joe's Guitar Repair
With well over 50,000 set ups behind him Lightning Joe has been dubbed" The Man" by his peers... "I wish I knew this stuff when I was out gigging & touring"... His Influences can be seen and felt in the improved feel and set ups of many manufacturers who have been inspired by his work, recognizing him as a master guitar technician (not to be confused with luthier) and employing some or all of his more progressive techniques and specs.
This shop's specialty is Set Ups & fixing problems everyone else seemed to miss. Your guitar will feel and play better than ever. All quotes are given on a case by case basis following a careful evaluation, however here's a list of some general charges:
(all prices subject to change without notice)
Set Up Acoustic Guitar or Bass $50.00
Set Up Electric Guitar or Bass $75.00
Set Up Electric Guitar or Bass w/tremolo system $100.00
Set Up Ukulele $35.00
Set Up Mandolin $45.00
Set Up Banjo $75.00 - $100.00
Set Up Resonator Guitar $50.00 + up
Neck Adjustment $20.00 (most guitars) + up
Intonation (depending upon the type of bridge) $20.00 - $50.00 (may also require a neck adjustment) $20.00 + up
Shape & install bone nut blank $50.00
Rebuild original nut $10.00 - $50.00
Shape & install compensated bone saddle $50.00 for drop in
Neck Reset /glued in $350.00 + up
Install strap button $10.00
Smooth rough fret ends  $10.00
Refret unbound fingerboard $100.00 + up
Refet bound fingerboard $150.00 - $250.00
Replace pick guard $50.00 + up
Convert acoustic steel string to lefty $100.00 for most
Convert electric to lefty $50.00 - $75.00
Replace tuners - direct replacement - with strings $50.00
Replace tuners - drill out holes for posts and / or screws $75.00
Above with touch up $100.00
These prices represent our current general pricing guidelines and may or may not apply to your specific instruments repair.
assessment / troubleshooting / evaluation / always free

  back to the locker room                                                                                back to top
Counter
          100 East Branch Street Arroyo Grande Ca. 93420  ph# 805-481-2226  or fax us at  805-481-3689

Web Hosting powered by Network Solutions®

 
 
 

LIGHTNING JOE'S GUITAR HEAVEN

" pic long and prosper "