From Pandemic Project to Precision Repair

I started Lux Luthier LLC during lockdown, fixing and refining instruments for friends and local players. That hobby grew into a focused repair studio delivering clean setups, smart upgrades, solid structural fixes, and tasteful cosmetic work. I work on acoustics, electrics, and basses—with the goal of making your guitar play better than it did when it left the factory.

Setups Electronics Structural Repairs Upgrades Cosmetic/Relic Case Repair

Player-First Results

Setup isn’t just measurements—it’s how you play. Each job is tailored to your string gauge, tuning, and touch for stable tuning, clean intonation, and comfortable action.

Smart Upgrades

Bone or Tusq nut/saddle, fret polishing, quality tuners, clean wiring, and the right pickups can transform a good instrument into a great one—without overspending.

Clean Work, Clear Quotes

Transparent pricing, clear scopes, and tidy bench work. Small diagnostics start at a simple bench fee; larger structural or finish work is quoted per job.

Recent Work

A few examples of recent builds, repairs, and restorations from the Lux Luthier bench.

Custom Telecaster build with relic nitro finish on the bench — Custom Telecaster build — multi-stage nitro relic finish.

Custom Jazzmaster build with upgraded hardware and wiring — Custom Jazzmaster build — upgraded hardware & clean wiring.

Aspen acoustic guitar in clamps during restoration — Aspen dreadnought — neck reset, headstock repair, and bridge reglue.

Taylor 114ce acoustic top crack repair in progress — Taylor 114ce — controlled humidification and internal cleats.

Martin D-15M side puncture repair with new mahogany patch — Martin D-15M — puncture repair and finish restoration.

Vintage parlor guitar with new hand-carved bridge — Vintage parlor — hand-carved bridge, bone nut, and full setup.

Repairs & Pricing

Typical starting rates below. Final pricing depends on instrument condition, hardware, and scope. If you don’t see what you need, just ask.

Service	Starting Cost
Minimum Bench / Diagnostic	$20
Restring (electric/acoustic/bass)	$25 + strings
Standard Setup (truss, action, intonation)	$60
Setup w/ Tremolo or 12-string	$80
Setup w/ Floyd-style bridge	$80+
Nut or Saddle (Bone/Tusq)	$70 part & fit (+setup if needed)
Tuner install/upgrade	$40–$60
Pickup install/upgrade (each)	$80/hr (¼-hr min.)
Electronics (pots, switches, wiring)	$80/hr (¼-hr min.)
Cracks / body / bridge repairs	Quoted per job
Hollowbody & trapeze bridge work	Quoted per job
Finish/cosmetic (buckle rash, relicing)	Quoted per job
Pickguard replace/fabricate	$40–$80 (+parts)
Case repairs (latches, lining, cracks)	Quoted per job
Full restoration	Custom estimate

Playability & Setups

Truss, action, nut slot depth, saddle height, intonation, relief.

Standard setup $60
Setup w/ tremolo or 12-string $80
Setup w/ Floyd-style bridge $80+
Restring (any guitar/bass) $25 + strings

Nut, Saddle & Hardware

Bone/Tusq nut or saddle, fitted from $70
Tuner install/upgrade $40–$60
Bridge repairs / lifted bridge fix quoted
Trapeze bridge upgrades (hollowbody) quoted

Electronics

Pickups, pots, switches, jacks, preamps, hum/buzz mitigation.

Pickup install/upgrade (per unit) $80/hr
Troubleshoot hum/buzz & rewire $80/hr
Harness cleanup, shielding $80/hr

Structural & Body

Cracks, braces, loose bridges quoted
Hollowbody structural work quoted
Pickguard replacement/fabrication $40–$80 + parts

Cosmetic & Restoration

Buckle rash/finish touch-ups quoted
Relicing (tasteful aging) quoted
Full restoration custom estimate

Case Repairs

Latches/hinges, lining, shell fixes quoted

Thinking About Upgrades?

Use the free Guitar Upgrade Assistant GPT to explore upgrade options, parts compatibility, and ballpark costs — then I can handle the install and setup at Lux Luthier LLC.