Repairs

Repairs, Maintenance and Cleaning

We repair, maintain, and clean all instrument types, as well as perform electrical and component-level repairs for amplifiers/electronics. Does your trumpet need it's yearly maintenance? We can take care of it. Does that unidentified folk instrument your great aunt gave you need a new string? We can do that too.

All repairs are performed by professional luthiers and technicians who are specialists in their fields. The average turn around time for repairs is 14 days.

REPAIR PROCESS

The process starts when you bring your instrument to the store:

We will provide a cost estimate when you drop-off your item. Authorization to make repairs up to the cost of the estimate is required at drop-off.
If the luthier/repair tech believes the cost of the repair will differ from the original estimate, we will call you with a revised estimate and you can choose whether or not to proceed with the repair.
When the repair is finished you will receive a text message letting you know your item is ready for pick up.
You can pick-up your item any time during business hours and pay for the repair at pick-up. All repairs are backed by Suburban Music's 30-day warranty.*

Repairs left more than 30 days after repair has been completed will be sold for the cost of the repair.

SAMPLE PRICES FOR COMMON REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE
This list reflects the lowest prices for labor only - repairs may cost more. The prices below do not include the costs for parts or strings which may be necessary to complete your repair and will be included in the final estimate you approve.

FRETTED STRING INSTURMENTS

$5 (+ parts) INSTALL/EACH: strap button or strap lock
$10 (+ string) RE-STRING ONE STRING: fretted string instrument
$25 (+ strings) RE-STRING: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar
$25 (+ strings) RE-STRING: classical guitar, banjo, ukulele, mandolin
$45 (+ strings) SET-UP/RE-STRING: acoustic guitar, electric guitar
$55 (+ strings) SET-UP/RE-STRING: 7/8/12-string guitar, mandolin, locking tremolo system
$130-$300 REPAIR CRACKS

ORCHESTRAL STRING INSTRUMENTS **

$20 (+ string) RESTRING ONE STRING: orchestral string instrument
$65 (+ strings) RESTRING: violin, viola, cello, bass
$120-$180 (+ strings) SET-UP/RE-STRING: violin, viola, cello, bass
$70-$120 VIOLIN BOW REHAIR: violin, viola, cello, bass
$120-$300 REPAIR CRACK: violin, viola, cello, bass

BRASS AND WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS**

$65-$95 BRASS & WOODWIND REPAIR: playing condition adjustments, yearly maintenance, cleaning, repair valves, adjust pads, straighten keys as needed
$150-$499 BRASS & WOODWIND TOTAL OVERHAUL: all work as needed: disassemble, repair dents, chemical flush, replace corks & pads, grease valves, oil slides, playing condition adjustments

AMPLIFIER/STEREO/TV/ELECTRONIC REPAIRS

$25 SIMPLE SOLDER REPAIR: per jack or pot
$45 PICK-UP INSTALLATION (+ pick-up): per pick-up
$65-$250 AMPLIFIER REPAIR (+ parts/tubes)

*Warranty applies to the original repair labor, and does not cover parts, strings, or any user abuse/misuse, or a separate repair. Warrantied repairs will be performed at no additional cost.

**Repair Labor Fees are covered for Veritas Instrument Rentals (RentFromHome.com) with Loss Damage Waiver (LDW). Call store for details (630) 682-4291.

Thank you for supporting our small business!

Please call or text us with any questions. (630) 682-4891

Repairs

Thank you for supporting our small business!

Please call or text us with any questions. (630) 682-4891