About Matt
Matt Atkinson is a lifelong woodworker and bluegrass guitarist who understands the soul of an acoustic guitar. With years of carpentry experience and a deep passion for music, Matt combines precision craftsmanship with a musician’s ear to bring out the best in every instrument he works on. His goal is simple: to make your guitar play and sound the way it should, so you can focus on making music.
Services
Acoustic or electric, beginner or pro your guitar is in good hands
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Setup & Intonation
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Fretwork
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Repairs
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Custom Modifications
Pricing
Contact Matt to talk through what your guitar needs and get a custom quote. Every guitar is different, so pricing can vary. See below for some common services and pricing.
Set-up and Maintenance
Tighten and adjust hardware, including truss rod, saddle height/profile, and nut slots. Adjust intonation. Steel wool clean and oil unfinished fretboards.
- 6-string acoustic or bass guitar: $85 + strings
- Electric guitar or 12-string acoustic: $95 + strings
- Banjo or mandolin: Will quote
- If your instrument requires a new Nut, Saddle, or Bridge: Will quote
- Replace Tuning Machines: $45 and up + parts
Neck Work
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Truss rod adjustment:
$15. With neck removal on some Fender models: $25. -
Fret Dress:
$125–$250 based on fret size and wear. If stainless steel, will quote. -
Re-Fret:
$15 per fret including Fret Dress. $25 per fret if stainless steel including fret dress. -
Neck reset:
$350 and up, bolt-ons are $150.
The following service prices will be quoted individually, depending on the work involved. Please contact Matt for a quote:
- Plane neck
- Crack repairs
- Loose braces
- Other damage
- Guitar electronics / pickup installs
- Headstock repair
Testimonials
“Fantastic work! I had matt set up a mandolin and two acoustic guitars for me....what a huge difference! great attention to detail, good communication and turn around time. not to mention he's a nice guy and a great player/singer. I'll bring all my instruments to matt!”
– Nicole L
“Matt does all the work on my Gilchrist mandolin. He has good attention to detail and works carefully and quickly. It plays great.”
– John M
“My acoustic guitar had serious water damage, and was nearly unplayable. Matt fixed it up so expertly it now plays better than ever! Thanks to him I've got my axe back. Highly recommended!”
– Martin C
Get In Touch
Phone: (802) 416-0363
Send Matt a Message
I’ll get back to you as soon as I can, thanks!