Setups, pickup replacement, neck work and the details that make an instrument feel right.
Repair information
Chicago Guitar Works specializes in expert guitar and bass repair, as well as amplifier and effect pedal repairs.
Check out some rates for common services we offer.

“The Best Complete Guitar Setup in Chicago”
- String Change
- Truss Rod Adjustment
- Action Adjusted
- Bridge Strobe Tuned
- Frets Polished
- Body Cleaned & Lightly Polished
- Fretboard Oiled
- New Set of Strings
$50
Basic Six-String Guitar Tune-Up – only $25 includes strings

Pickup Replacement
One Pickup = $30
Two Pickups = $40
Three Pickups = $50
(prices for labor only)

Neck Repairs
Truss Rod Adjustment = $20
Repair Neck Cracks = $70-$90
Refret = $150-$275
Warp or Bow = $50-$85
Nut Replacement = $40

- Replace Output Jack (labor only) = $20
- All Active Guitar & Bass Electronics – Priced Per Job
- Fret Dressing & Polishing = $50-$90
- Detail All Wood, Plastic, Metal on Entire Guitar = $75
- Les Paul Complete Rewire = $100