Take a look at my latest repair pics by following me on instagram @benspokeguitars or if you would prefer, click on the FaceBook link below to see the latest updates from the workshop. See below for a list of prices for common servicing and setups.
I cater to people looking for guitar and bass re-stringing services, setups, intonation and adjustments, fret levelling/crowning and polishing, re-wires, pickups and volume/tone pot cleaning or replacements and small to moderate instrument repairs and modifications (inspection pending - I will not attempt or undertake any repairs that I am not confident I can fix!).
I can order and install new pickups to give your old instrument a new lease on life and level, re-crown and polish those old frets! Installation of pickups requiring body routing and timber work can also be completed in the workshop e.g. single coil bridge on a Strat routed to fit a humbucker etc. I am always happy to discuss your requirements prior to you booking a service or a repair appointment.
I also deal with schools in need of guitar, bass and ukulele repairs or re-stringing, so don't let your music department's guitars and basses fall into disrepair and book an appointment to get them fixed today; without breaking your budget!
I am a stockist of Ernie Ball and D'Addario strings and accessories and stock most common gauges of strings; however, I can always order in other specific string sets depending on your requirements. I also stock a small range of D'Addario and Ernie Ball, accessories i.e. straps, strap locks, capos, tuners, polish, cleaning cloths, picks and string winders and Guitar Nomad polish and cleaning products. I also stock some good quality 20ft guitar leads and a range of short flat ended patch cables as well.
I cater to people looking for guitar and bass re-stringing services, setups, intonation and adjustments, fret levelling/crowning and polishing, re-wires, pickups and volume/tone pot cleaning or replacements and small to moderate instrument repairs and modifications (inspection pending - I will not attempt or undertake any repairs that I am not confident I can fix!).
I can order and install new pickups to give your old instrument a new lease on life and level, re-crown and polish those old frets! Installation of pickups requiring body routing and timber work can also be completed in the workshop e.g. single coil bridge on a Strat routed to fit a humbucker etc. I am always happy to discuss your requirements prior to you booking a service or a repair appointment.
I also deal with schools in need of guitar, bass and ukulele repairs or re-stringing, so don't let your music department's guitars and basses fall into disrepair and book an appointment to get them fixed today; without breaking your budget!
I am a stockist of Ernie Ball and D'Addario strings and accessories and stock most common gauges of strings; however, I can always order in other specific string sets depending on your requirements. I also stock a small range of D'Addario and Ernie Ball, accessories i.e. straps, strap locks, capos, tuners, polish, cleaning cloths, picks and string winders and Guitar Nomad polish and cleaning products. I also stock some good quality 20ft guitar leads and a range of short flat ended patch cables as well.
Guitars - Electric & AcousticPricesRestring and setup pricing:
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Basses - Electric & AcousticPricesRestring and basic set up pricing:
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Please note there is an additional fee to have the following string upgrades fitted to your guitar:
$15 - Elixir strings
$10 - D'Addario XT, NYXL
$15 - XS Extended Life Strings
$10 - Ernie Ball Cobalt or Paradigm Strings.
If you need any non-standard string sets for e.g. 6 string bass or 8 string guitars, prices will be based on supply and availability of suitable gauge strings.
$15 - Elixir strings
$10 - D'Addario XT, NYXL
$15 - XS Extended Life Strings
$10 - Ernie Ball Cobalt or Paradigm Strings.
If you need any non-standard string sets for e.g. 6 string bass or 8 string guitars, prices will be based on supply and availability of suitable gauge strings.
All setup pricing includes:
- New standard range of Ernie Ball or D'Addario strings (your preferred gauge) or upgrade to Elixir/D'Addario XT/Ernie Ball Cobalt at an additional cost - see above.
- Fret check, clean and polish
- Fretboard clean & oil/conditioning
- Truss rod adjustment
- Intonation
- Saddle height adjustment
- Machine head check
- Hardware and electronics check over
- Fret work such as; fret levelling, crowning and polishing is an extra flat rate of $80.00 on top of the basic set up price, please discuss this with me when booking your appointment if you think your instrument needs this work completed. Often a setup cannot be completed successfully with worn or uneven (low/high) frets.
- Any additional work that needs to be completed such as; replacement frets, replacement volume and tone pots, switch replacement, complete re-wires, machine heads, modifications, replacement electronic parts or hardware or physical instrument repairs will be charged at a very reasonable hourly rate of $40/hr PLUS the cost of any parts. Please discuss any repairs when organising a service or repair booking by including some basic details in the comment section of the contact form. Please leave your phone number in the comment section as well when requesting a call back or appointment.
1970's Gibson Les Paul - Fret check, polish and fretboard conditioning.
Installation of an acoustic piezo pickup in a tenor ukulele. Modification of the bridge done with Dremel router due to the narrow nature of the saddle slot. This pickup installation turned out brilliantly!
Squire Strat after body repairs and a complete respray. Came up a treat.
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Set up with 11-48 Ernie Ball Power Slinky strings! Super low action and playing like a dream.
Fender acoustic service, complete with setup, fretboard clean, polish and body conditioning. I ended up installing a Fishman acoustic pickup and preamp in this one a few weeks later!
Fender USA neck repair and refinish in 2K Polyurethane.
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Customer feedback
Really happy with the repair work that Benspoke Guitars did on my Fender Tele neck. Would highly recommend Benspoke Guitars for your next service or repair! ~ Michael
Thanks again, Ben! I'll be jammin' this weekend. She's just a cheap guitar but my band mates insist that I play this one. Cheers, Simon!
Put both my Matons in for a service and they've come up a treat. Quality work! ~ Michael
Fantastic work. Sounding awesome, looking great too. I can't wait to use this on recordings, and will be returning with my acoustic and bass for sure! ~ Jareth
Customer Service, Quality, Short Wait Time and Excellent service. Got exactly what I wanted fast and efficiently. Incredible job! Toby ~ Victoria
Great service and a great product! Thank you, Benspoke Guitars. My son will be so excited to receive his Rock Box for Christmas ~ Heather, Victoria.