Matt Atkinson Guitar Repair

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

Setup & Intonation
Fretwork
Repairs
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

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

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