
GUITAR SERVICE & RATES
EGW services both electric and acoustic guitars; even the occasional banjo or autoharp. Utilizing 25+ years of industry experience, I commit to caring for your instruments like my own to keep you and your guitars center-stage where you belong.
My motto is simple: If I wouldn’t gig it, it’s not ready. Your guitar is an extension of you. It should play like it.
Below is a non-comprehensive list of commonly sought services as well as important service-related info.
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Full Setup - $135
(add $50 for guitars with locking tremolo systems)
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Pickup / Pot / Switch install - $100
Add $50 for each additional component
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Tuner replacement/upgrade - $100
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Nut install (hand cutting and shaping)​​
6-String - $95
12-String - $190
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Fret Regulation
Full Re-fretting
Nickel silver - $600
Stainless steel - $750
Level, re-crown, and polish
Nickel silver - $250
Stainless steel - $310
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Refinishing
​​Bolt-on: $1000
Set-neck: $2500
There are several considerations for refinishing that will be addressed specific to your project, but this gives you a starting point.
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Hourly rate
Most services are not billed hourly. I believe in outcome-driven pricing. There are exceptions. Complex repairs such as complete rewires or electronic diagnostics, headstock and neck breaks... use your imagination. If something is going to be billed hourly, I will communicate that upfront - or upon identification that it becomes necessary - and before further work is performed. That rate is $100 per hour.
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Fees and Payment Methods​
Parts and tax will be added to service charges below. Prices above are on a per instrument basis. Unless otherwise specified at time of service, guitars will be strung with S.I.T. strings for services requiring new strings.
Strictly for security, EGW is a cash free business. Please bring a credit card. If you absolutely need to pay in cash, I will make an accommodation, but please call before picking up so I can give you the total and you can bring exact change. I will always round down to the nearest dollar with cash and eat the loss. The government discontinuing pennies isn't a reason for you to pay more.
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EGW Showroom and Service
6303 Rich Road SE, Ste. G
Olympia, WA 98501
Driving Directions:
See the Contact Section for finding EGW in the business park.
HOURS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Tuesday thru Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Infrequently, EGW will need to close. Gigs, illness, life... you get it. Any and all day-of schedule adjustments will be posted on FB and IG. Please check before arrival.
EGW facilities are not considered ADA accessible. Please reach out if you require accommodations so we can do our best to serve you.​​