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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