All bass and guitar repairs are treated as if I am conducting them on my own instruments, with the goal of making them better than new.
Anthony Olinger
Xylem guitar and bass repair services are available to anyone in the world. You can ship your instrument to us or you can visit the shop in Durango, CO in person. Whether your instrument is in need of a major refret or a simple setup, I would be happy to fix or adjust it to your own personal tastes. I take my time with all repairs and will work closely with you to make sure that the modifications I make to your instrument(s) satisfy your musical needs.
All guitar and bass repairs are taken by appointment only. To schedule a repair, or if you have any questions please call or email Anthony at anthony@xylembassguitar.com. If you do not live in the Chicago area you may ship your instrument(s) to and from the shop. Clients are responsible for shipping costs both ways. Prices for common bass guitar and guitar repairs are listed below. Prices do not include parts costs and may vary depending upon the extent of the problem, nature of the instrument, and time frame in which the repair must be completed. If you do not see the repair service you need listed below please contact Anthony for an estimate. Thank you for your interest in Xylem repairs!
| Repair | Description | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Restring | A complete restring of the instrument | $15 |
| Setup | Includes restring, cleaning, and optimization of string height (action), intonation, neck relief, pickup height and overall playability | $40 |
| Fret Dressing/Levelling | Levelling, re-crowning, and polishing of frets | $120 |
| Full Refret | Replacement, levelling, crowning and polishing of frets | $225-$350 |
| Partial Refret | Replacement, levelling, crowning and polishing of selected group of frets | $50-$200 |
| Pickup Replacement | Re-sizing of pickup cavity (if needed) and installation of new pickup(s) | $50-$300 |
| Wiring/Electrical | Ranges from re-wiring one broken connection to replacing all connections to adding a small component such as a resistor or tone pot | $15-$100 |