Guitar Setup & Repair
Amp Craft Electronics can facilitate the repair and setup of your acoustic & electric guitars. We repair broken bridges and tail pieces, replace missing parts, re attach acoustic guitar bridges, Complete fret replacement, fret levelling & dressing, Output jack replacement, volume & tone controls, Pickups, Tuning machines. Broken or poorly fitted nut and saddle, neck alignment and relief. Separating joints & braces, fret board conditioning and maintenance. Re finishing and custom scratch builds. We can solve tuning problems and make your guitars play better than a factory fresh guitar.
Guitar Service Prices
All of our guitar services below include new strings in the price unless otherwise stated.
We do not use lemon oil. We clean & condition all natural unfinished wood fret boards with a natural oil blend that is non toxic & non corrosive It does not remain oily under your fingers.
Prices for full re frets with Nickel Silver fret Wire. For Stainless steel add $80.00
Full Re Fret on natural wood fret boards includes sanding if required $450.00
Full Re Fret & fret board sanding of natural rosewood or ebony like boards with Gibson style binding and nibs $550.00
Full Re Fret on maple or lacquered fret board no sanding or refinishing . $470.00
Full Re Fret on maple lacquered fret boards with sanding & re finishing $550.00
Fret board correction, minor defects including finger ruts, lose inlay etc without a re fret $250.00
Fret dress crown & polish full setup including strings & nut adjustment $350.00
New Bone nut fitted and slotted $100.00. No strings.
Tusq nut fitted and nut slots adjusted black or white $120.00 .No strings.
New Acoustic Bone or Tusq saddle fitted including action and intonation /compensation $150.00
Full setup of hard tail guitar. Includes cleaning, re string, action, intonation and nut adjustment $160.00
Full setup of guitar with tremolo Strat or Floyd Rose. Includes cleaning, re string, action, intonation and nut adjustment $180
For electric guitar bridge repairs, rust removal, or replacement, please enquire.
Electric guitar pickup change out and adjustment with no modifications required. $100.00
Electric guitar pickup additions and modifications to facilitate a change out will be quoted. Minimum cost $160.00
More services to come.
We do not use lemon oil. We clean & condition all natural unfinished wood fret boards with a natural oil blend that is non toxic & non corrosive It does not remain oily under your fingers.
Prices for full re frets with Nickel Silver fret Wire. For Stainless steel add $80.00
Full Re Fret on natural wood fret boards includes sanding if required $450.00
Full Re Fret & fret board sanding of natural rosewood or ebony like boards with Gibson style binding and nibs $550.00
Full Re Fret on maple or lacquered fret board no sanding or refinishing . $470.00
Full Re Fret on maple lacquered fret boards with sanding & re finishing $550.00
Fret board correction, minor defects including finger ruts, lose inlay etc without a re fret $250.00
Fret dress crown & polish full setup including strings & nut adjustment $350.00
New Bone nut fitted and slotted $100.00. No strings.
Tusq nut fitted and nut slots adjusted black or white $120.00 .No strings.
New Acoustic Bone or Tusq saddle fitted including action and intonation /compensation $150.00
Full setup of hard tail guitar. Includes cleaning, re string, action, intonation and nut adjustment $160.00
Full setup of guitar with tremolo Strat or Floyd Rose. Includes cleaning, re string, action, intonation and nut adjustment $180
For electric guitar bridge repairs, rust removal, or replacement, please enquire.
Electric guitar pickup change out and adjustment with no modifications required. $100.00
Electric guitar pickup additions and modifications to facilitate a change out will be quoted. Minimum cost $160.00
More services to come.
Amp Craft is now the central coast dealer for Ulbrick Audio NRS products
Amp Craft is now your local dealer for the Ulbrick NRS - noise reduction system for Stratocasters, Telecasters, and P90 guitars. We can arrange professional installation with factory warranty.
The Ulbrick NRS allows you to use your beloved Strat or Telecaster in situations that were until now, almost impossible. Hi gain 50 cycle noise Gone, Computer noise, Gone, Lighting noise Gone.
The system will suit just about any solid body guitar with single coil pickups.
Please call us to obtain pricing as there are many configurations and variables to consider.
Link to Video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pK0i2L501Y
The Ulbrick NRS allows you to use your beloved Strat or Telecaster in situations that were until now, almost impossible. Hi gain 50 cycle noise Gone, Computer noise, Gone, Lighting noise Gone.
The system will suit just about any solid body guitar with single coil pickups.
Please call us to obtain pricing as there are many configurations and variables to consider.
Link to Video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pK0i2L501Y
Specials and offers at Amp Craft
Fret Board Scalloping
We now offer partial and full fret board scalloping options.
Our progressive scalloping option is the most popular. Begins with a very light scallop at 1st fret and progresses to a deeper scallop at the last fret.
We can also keep the scalloping light up to a fret position of your choosing before becoming gradually deeper. Great for players with a heavy touch that still want to bend without restriction but maintain good intonation.
Please be aware that, fret scalloping is irreversible and care should be taken to chose a guitar that you intend to keep with scalloped frets.
We may refuse to do this service on any vintage ,rare or valuable guitars.
Rosewood, Ebony or other unfinished wood
Maple, polished, finished fret boards Includes re finishing. Subject to inspection.
Our progressive scalloping option is the most popular. Begins with a very light scallop at 1st fret and progresses to a deeper scallop at the last fret.
We can also keep the scalloping light up to a fret position of your choosing before becoming gradually deeper. Great for players with a heavy touch that still want to bend without restriction but maintain good intonation.
Please be aware that, fret scalloping is irreversible and care should be taken to chose a guitar that you intend to keep with scalloped frets.
We may refuse to do this service on any vintage ,rare or valuable guitars.
Rosewood, Ebony or other unfinished wood
- Full fret board progressive scalloping $250.00.00
- Partial fret board scallop from 12th fret up, $180.00
- Partial fret board scallop from 15th fret up, $150.00
- Partial fret board scallop from The last 3 frets, $90.00
Maple, polished, finished fret boards Includes re finishing. Subject to inspection.
- Full fret board progressive scalloping $550.00.00
- Partial fret board scallop from 10th fret up, $480.00
- Partial fret board scallop from The last 3 frets, $190.00
Premium Service and Set up
Special Offer
$180.00 Plus strings Or supply your own.
Offer Expires 18th May 2024 at 6.30PM EST
Amp Craft is offering a new Premium guitar setup and repair.
Applies to all electric and acoustic guitars
Normal cost for this service
Full guitar service cost $350.00
Mandolins, Banjos,Ukulele's. $180.00
For Gibson bound necks with fret end nibs add $50.00
Service Includes
*Scrape natural fret board down to reveal original Rose wood or Ebony ( not done on maple of finished boards)
*Re seat loose or lifting frets. Remove, re radius and re install frets if necessary.
*Full fret level with precision tools.
*Re Crown frets for proper intonation.
*Fret end dress,
*Our new premium Hand & machine polish to a number 8 mirror finish.
*Fret board deep clean and conditioning with our natural oil blend.
*New standard strings of your choice . We recommend D'Addario or Elixir
*Clean all hardware,neck and body.
*Re cut nut if required
*Set action to your preference.
*Set neck relief to your preference.
*Set Intonation
*Pickup height adjustment
*New switch craft output Jack if required
*Check all electronics,
*Clean pots and switches.
*Hand Polish body and neck on request.
*Polish chrome hardware.
If a New nut is required this will cost and extra $70.00 fitted
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Commission a Custom Guitar Build
Amp Craft Electronics is also the home of Vanity Handmade Guitars. We offer customers the luxury of commissioning a one off custom built handmade guitar to your specifications. We have a fully equipped guitar workshop where an artisan will lovingly will your dreams in to reality. We have a selection of Australian and imported tropical hardwoods to choose from and use only the finest materials and components in our custom builds. Our guitars are sold under the Vanity Handmade Guitars brand. Deposit required. Please call us to discuss your needs.
Private Stock Timbers
We have a very limited and exclusive range of timbers available to chose from. These timbers are in our private stock and reserved for the more discerning guitarist who want something truly special. We are running out fast so get in quick. list of remaining timbers below.
South African Mahogany - AAAAA Grade
Highly figured crimson red through to light pink in colour which turns a dark rich but deep red when finish is applied. Excellent for necks or can be laminated for bodies. Available
New Guinea Rosewood- This highly figured Rose wood from Papua New Guinea is a truly unique piece. we have a beautiful neck blank and one piece body blank available. Available
New guinea rosewood with a highly figured book matched Knot. AAAA Grade
This piece of Rosewood has a stunning figure caused by a branch that has grown from deep within the heart wood. It is a dark brown with pink rays emanating from the centre. It is book matched and represents the wings of a butterfly or dragon fly. SOLD Photos of completed build available soon.
Northern silky oak-AAAA Grade
This perfectly quarter swan Australian silky oak stock is reserved for laminated necks and is in very limited supply. The figure is representative of a reptiles skin, fish scales or flecks. It is a golden brown to creamy white in colour. Available- limited
African Sapele Mahogany-AAA Grade
2 Body blanks available for a One Piece body. Light and lightly figured it is stable, at around 7.5% moisture content and is ideal for a Les Paul type or Strat style build. Available
American Black walnut one piece body- AAA Grade
this walnut body blank is lightly figured and light to dark brown. It is very hard and dense and is air dried over the past 25 years. It is ready to be a stunning solid body guitar or one of our hollow rigid frame guitars. Available
American black walnut neck blank-AA Grade
A truly stunning walnut neck blank with amazing figure large enough for a bolt on or set neck. Can be one piece or it can be dressed with a separate fret board. Available
American black walnut neck laminate pieces- AA Grade
Reserved for laminated necks, Very dry and stable and paired in book matched sets ready to pair with a contrasting wood. Can be made in to three and five piece necks. Available
Birds Eye Rock Maple Neck blank-
Just the right size for a one piece Strat Tele or custom neck. Truly stunning pure creamy white with no defects AAA grade with an amazing birds eye figure.Available
Fiddle Back Ash Neck blank- AAAA Grade
A Rare example of fiddle back Ash suitable for a Strat, Tele style or custom bolt on or set neck build. Strong figuire and looks like a slab of white chocolate. Available
Fiddle Back Red Gum Neck blank-AAAA
A very highly figured but stable neck blank. This fiddle back Red gum is not common at all. Its very heavy and dense and would be best suited to a larger style guitar like an explorer shape or Les Paul style guitar to provide good neck balance. Available
Fiddle Back Myrtle- AAAA Grade-
Just enough for 2 one piece necks, custom or fender style neck., possibly large enough for a neck through build. Available
Jarrah neck blanks or laminates.AAAA
This Very rich almost ox blood colour wood is very dense and lightly figured but is clean and free from defects and pitch pockets. We have sections that can be used to make laminated necks and one piece necks. Due to its weight it is more suitable as a laminate piece with other contrasting woods as was done on the espresso Build. See photos below. Available
Golden Phoebe Tops AAAA Grade https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebe_zhennan
This rare and highly prized collection of top woods is something very unique. We purchased these tops back in 1995 before it was listed on the IUCN red list as vulnerable in 1998. Once only available to the Chinese royal family, the wood became more popular with everyday wood workers and furniture makers and is now endangered. The wood does not require any paper work and is not restricted for use or export once it is made into an instrument. It is not yet on the CITES list. it has a golden yellowish to brown hue and deep undulating figure. The wood can appear green to olive green with finish and does not require stain. we have thin book matched tops that can be used for a flat top body like a telecaster. Bending this wood is not advisable although it can be done.
Birds eye Blackbutt drop Top-AA
This one off birds Eye black butt drop top is already shaped into a guitar based on a previous design. It is unique and very little figured black butt is seen. It is a creamy white to light brown and looks amazing under a high gloss lacquer. Available
Fiddle back Red Gum Fret boards-AAA
We have a limited supply of stunning fiddle back Red Gum fret board blanks. They have a very rich deep red colour with a fiddle back figure that is very prominent. Requires a lacquer or oil varnish finish. Available
Ebony Fret boards-AA
Only two left, these ebony fret board blanks are jet black with some sapwood inclusions. They are suitable for most guitar scale lengths. Extremely dense and hard , they are dry and stable and ready to be a dream fret board. Available
Spalted Maple Tops.
We have two spalted maple drop tops , book matched that can be bent over an arm contour on a strat style or custom build. They are a light honey colour but will turn dark golden Brown when finish is applied. Available
American Back Walnut One Piece Body Blank
We have one only , one piece American Black walnut body blank. The blank is large enough for most guitar build and is approximately 55 mm to 65 mm thick. it has a very clean grain and is a light chocolate brown that will become darker with finish applied. Suitable for most guitars but not explorer or V type guitars. Available
5 String bass incomplete project needs a new lease on life.
We have a neck through Long scale 5 string bass that was commissioned almost 5 years ago. The build was canceled after the customer got very sick and could no longer complete the build. It has a Mackay cedar book matched top and walnut body with a 5 piece laminated walnut and jarrah neck. The guitar has a jarrah fretboard and tilt back head stock. The set has a Schaller high mass bridge in black and needs everything else. This guitar is in the very early stages of the build and still requires a lot of work. This guitar was a sister guitar to the Evolution One build pictured below. The same timbers are used with the exception of sycamore and silky oak. Please call for more details on what is required to finish this guitar.
More to come soon. So many to list. we will update the list shortly
5 String Bass proposed shape.
EspressoEspresso is a custom handmade strat style guitar for the modern player. While it offers much of the styling of a 50's era Strat, it features all the latest technology such as no load potentiometers, Nichicon tone capacitors, Fender vintage voiced pickups and a babicz E cam tremolo bridge, Schaller Da'Vinci machine heads, dual truss rod with spoke wheel adjust at the fingerboard end, Gold Evo Jumbo frets on a flamed Gabon ebony fingerboard with abalone dot inlays. The guitar features a Graph-tech tusq nut and American black walnut, Bookmatched Jarah center core and silky oak laminated neck for ultimate tuning stability and tone transfer. The body is alder finished in fiesta red nitrocellulose lacquer.
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The Heritage OneThe Heritage one is a custom built 8 string lap steel guitar with a Rickenbacker scale length. It features a single custom voiced humbucking pickup, bourns volume and tone controls and a Nichicon tone capacitor. The guitar has a solid Brass handmade nut and a fully adjustable bridge. This lap steel is suited to any genre and can produce rich and fiery rock tones or sweet crystal clear vintage rock and Hawaiian tones.
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Velociraptor
Velociraptor is a one off custom build. Commissioned by a long time customer. The guitar is completely handmade using mostly hand tools. Featuring a 25 inch (PRS) scale length, Gold Evo medium low frets, Floyd Rose tremolo, 2 humbucking pickups, Panasonic tone caps. burns pots and switch craft pickup selector and output jack. The guitar has a locking nut, Gotoh premium tuners, a 2 way truss rod and custom head stock design tilted back at 9 degrees. The hand carved body contours make this guitar deliciously comfortable to play. Finished in a natural oil and french polish, the body is pacific maple with a rare and highly figured Sapele drop top. silky smooth and ultra fast playing guitar with an ancient African ebony jet black fingerboard and over sized Abalone dot inlays.
This guitar will never be reproduced.
This guitar will never be reproduced.
Evolution One
One of one
Private Stock
Evolution One represents a new direction in quality custom guitar building. Designed from the ground up to be super light weight and thin while maintaining good balance and rock solid tone. The guitar is a neck through design with a 5 piece book matched laminated neck consisting of american black walnut and sycamore. The neck is glued to a laminated body of southern silky oak and Queensland walnut and its neck relief is controlled by a custom handmade TIG welded stainless steel dual action truss rod. The guitar features a stunning one of a kind book matched 17 mm solid Mackay cedar (red sirus) carved top. The head stock is caped with the same Mackay cedar from the top wood with a matching truss rod cover. The guitar has 24 medium gold EVO frets on an Australian Ringed Gidgee Fret board with a 12 inch radius, Abalone dot inlays and a 25 inch PRS type scale length. For unsurpassed playing comfort and stunning tone transfer, we have chosen the Schaller Hanes Bridge with Graphtec saddles. For tuning stability we have chosen to use a Tusq synthetic bone nut and custom made Spertzel aluminium locking tuning machines. The guitar also features Seymour Duncan distortion Mayhem humbucking pickups mounted directly to the body. The electronics are very special also, with coil split on each pickup, series or parallel switching and in or out of phase options for both pickups. We have used CTS pots, Switch craft pickup switch and output jack, Nichicon tone capacitors and Klotz wiring.
This beautiful and super light weight stunning one off guitar will hang from the shoulder of its new owner with the help of a set of Schaller S-lock Strap locks. The guitar was delivered in a custom snake skin case and strung with Adiddario 9 to 46 NYXL premium strings.
Order your dream guitar before our private stock timbers run out.
This beautiful and super light weight stunning one off guitar will hang from the shoulder of its new owner with the help of a set of Schaller S-lock Strap locks. The guitar was delivered in a custom snake skin case and strung with Adiddario 9 to 46 NYXL premium strings.
Order your dream guitar before our private stock timbers run out.
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