Braxton & Hyde
Philadelphia Fretworks

Braxton & Hyde Philadelphia FretworksBraxton & Hyde Philadelphia FretworksBraxton & Hyde Philadelphia Fretworks

Braxton & Hyde
Philadelphia Fretworks

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Our Guitar & Bass Services

Strings & Parts

Strings

 We regularly carry D'Addario and StringJoy strings. You'll have your choice of either on your instrument. 


 We also carry D'Addario Humidifiers and accessories. 


If we don't have it, we'll order it for you. Yes, you are welcome to bring your own parts and strings!

Instrument Parts Supply

We supply all types of pots, switches, knobs & buttons, you name it. 


Speciality parts (brand name pickups, pedals, etc) we may not carry, but we can get them for you if needed. 


Inspections & String Change

Inspection & Bench Fee

25

For anything beyond a visual inspection..this will serve as a deposit if you choose to leave your instrument with us, and will be applied to your final cost. If you choose not to receive the work, the $25 is a flat fee for the inspection slot. 

Standard String Change & Inspection

35

For 6-string acoustic/electric guitars and 4/5-string basses. 


Clean instrument, hydrate dark woods. Full inspection. 


Strings are an additional charge.

Deluxe String Change & Inspection

45

For 12-string acoustic/electric guitars, locking tremolo systems and speciality instruments. Clean instrument, hydrate dark woods. Full inspection.  


Strings are an additional charge.


Setups

Recommended at least once or twice a year for all instruments.

Basic Setup

85

STRICTLY ADJUSTMENTS :


Adjust truss rod, action + nut heights, and neck angle if possible; check/tighten hardware and electronics. 


*Parts & strings are an additional charge.

Deluxe Setup

100

THE REAL DEAL SETUP:


Adjust truss rod, action and nut heights. Polish frets, hydrate darkwood fretboards, check/tighten all electronics and hardware. Clean entire instrument.


*Speciality Instruments (12-string, 6+ string bass, banjos, mandolins, Floyd Rose, etc) are subject to $25 up-charge.


**Parts & strings are an additional charge.

Additional Work & Installations

50+

**add on to setup** price subject to change if extensive work is needed.


*Parts & strings are an additional charge.


Nuts & Saddles

Standard Nut Replacement

100

For 6-string acoustic/electric guitars & 4-string basses:


New nut cut from bone/TUSQ. Shaped and polished to fit your instrument.


*Setups, parts, strings & materials are an additional charge.

Deluxe Nut Replacement

125

For 12-string acoustic/electric guitars & 5+ string basses and specialty instruments:


New nut cut from bone/TUSQ. Shaped and polished to fit your instrument.


*Setups, parts, strings & materials are an additional charge.

Uncompensated Saddle

85

For 6-string acoustic guitars  4-string acoustic basses:


New saddle cut from bone/TUSQ. Shaped and polished to fit your instrument.


*Setups, parts, strings & materials are an additional charge.

Compensated Saddle

110

For 6-string acoustic/hollowbody guitars & 4-string acoustic basses, and specialty instruments:


New saddle cut and COMPENSATED for precise intonation, from bone/TUSQ. Shaped and polished to fit your instrument. 


*Setups, parts, strings & materials are an additional charge.


Fretwork

Vintage Instruments or difficult repairs may fall into the hourly category. Please see STRUCTURAL & COSMETIC REPAIRS below.

Fret Level & Polish

200

For all instruments and fretboard types:


Level, crown and polish existing frets. File back sharp fret ends. INCLUDES setup.


*Parts & strings are an additional charge.

Rosewood Refret

350

For guitars and basses with ROSEWOOD fretboards and no binding:


Remove and replace all frets (size and specification decided during consultation). INCLUDES fret dress & setup. 


*Parts, strings & materials are an additional charge.

Ebony/Binding Refret

400

For guitars and basses with EBONY fretboards and/or binding:


Remove and replace all frets (size and specification decided during consultation). INCLUDES fret dress & setup. 


*Parts, strings & materials are an additional charge.

Specialty & Maple Refret

450

For guitars and basses with MAPLE fretboards, specialty & vintage instruments with or without binding:


Remove and replace all frets (size and specification decided during consultation). INCLUDES fret dress & setup. 


*Parts, strings & materials and REFINISHING are an additional charge.

Stainless Steel Fretwire

+100

For those who would like to upgrade to STAINLESS STEEL FRETWIRE from nickel/silver or gold. 


*Materials are an additional charge.


Electronics

Replace SINGLE jack, pot or switch

35

That's right...for a SINGLE replacement. Anything beyond this will be an additional charge. 


*Strings, parts & materials are an additional charge.

Replace SINGLE pickup

50

That's right...for a SINGLE pickup replacement. Anything beyond this will be an additional charge.


*Strings, parts & materials are an additional charge.

Hourly Electronics Fee (solidbody)

85

For solidbody electric instruments. Applies to anything beyond a single part replacement.


*Strings, parts & materials are an additional charge.

Hourly Electronics (semi/full hollowbody, etc)

100

For guitars and basses with MAPLE fretboards, with or without binding. Applies to anything beyond a single part replacement.


*Parts, strings & materials are an additional charge.

Acoustic Pickup Install

125

For acoustic guitar strap-button jack style pickup systems (LR Baggs, K&K, etc).


*Parts, strings and materials are an additional charge.


Structural & Cosmetic

Hourly Rate

85-100 (or flat rate)

This applies to nearly ALL jobs in this category; rate will depend on nature of the job and instrument:


  • ALL woodworking and cosmetics (cracks, braces, tops, neck removal, fretboard removal, binding, inlays etc)
  • Finish work (nitro, poly, touch-ups, etc)


*Multi-faceted or specialized jobs may be subject to a negotiated FLAT RATE; Additional work, strings, parts & materials are an additional charge.

Acoustic Bridge Reglue

150

For acoustic guitars and basses:


Difficult repairs may fall into the hourly category if we exceed a reasonable amount of time.


*Additional work, strings, parts & materials are an additional charge.

ADD remove sharp fret ends

45

For all instruments, added onto to any job.


INCLUDED with a fret dress and refret ONLY.


...sometimes changing weather conditions or lack of care can cause that fretboard to swell and shrink, leaving us with sharp fret ends. 


*Strings, parts & materials are an additional charge.

***ALL SALES are subject to PA/Philadelphia Sales tax***

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