make your instrument a joy to play!
An instrument which plays and sound amazing inspires its owner to greater musicianship. I’m committed to helping you achieve your musical goals, whether you’re a hobby player or a professional.
With over 40 years of experience working with musicians, whether you need a minor adjustment or a major restoration, I’m here to help.
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“Neil Miller saved my instrument! My Martin guitar took a fall onto a concrete floor. The top separated from the sides, and the side was cracked… Miller had a look and was able to repair my guitar perfectly. No damage is visible (Rebecca Mosley).“
Repair details and prices
Routine Setup $60
For instruments that just need minor adjustments and maintenance. Includes adjusting truss rod and saddle height, tightening and lubricating hardware and nut, cleaning, restringing (cost of strings extra).
Full setup $80
As above plus adjustment of nut, pickups and intonation. Condition and polish fingerboard and body.
Fret Dressing $100
Level, crown, and polish entire fretboard, flatten sharp fret ends. Best combined with a setup.
Complete Refret $420
Pull worn frets, smooth fingerboard, refret with wire of your choice, level, crown and polish, full setup. Bound fingerboards $100 extra.
Reglue Bridge $180
Bridge repair and finish touch-up extra.
Electronics (Labor only)
Pickup replacement $40
Acoustic pickup varies with pickup style $80-150
Pot/jack replacement varies with instrument $30-70
Cracks, broken headstock, loose bracing, finish repair, major restoration
Will be quoted upon inspection. Bench time is $90/hr.
Committed to quality work and prompt turn-around!
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“My 35 year old Yamaha guitar was in dire need of some neck adjustments, fret filing and bridge adjustments. Neil offered to do the repairs and the guitar was like new or perhaps better for its age! (Erwin Kinsey).”