Basic Maintenance
$40
String change, light cleaning, loose hardware, a scratchy control or jack issue, and one quick adjustment. If the guitar needs a full setup or a larger repair, we explain that before continuing.
Cranston Guitars
Guitar & Tube Amp Services
Setups, repairs, electronics, finish work, and tube amps are handled by appointment in Cranston. Send a text or message first with the instrument and what it is doing; we will tell you what to bring and arrange the handoff.
Start with a text
Send the make, model, a clear photo, and what the instrument or amp is doing. We will tell you the practical next step.
Services and Pricing
Guitar Setups
Full Setup
$70
Neck relief, action, intonation, pickup height, hardware check, tuning stability, and overall playability.
Guitar Repair
Starting at $50
Output jacks, switches, pots, grounding, buzzing, loose hardware, pickup problems, fret or playability issues, and other straightforward guitar repairs. Larger work is quoted before proceeding.
Pickup Installation
Starting at $50
Single-pickup swaps, full pickup sets, loaded pickguards, fit checks, and basic wiring cleanup. Routing, troubleshooting, extra components, or more involved wiring are explained and quoted first.
Custom Electronics and Wiring
Starting at $89
Pots, switches, jacks, grounding, shielding, loaded guards, custom passive layouts, Proper Pickups, and Proper Passive wiring. Final price depends on parts and complexity.
Tube Amp Repair
$100 diagnostic / bench fee
Diagnosis for hum, crackle, cutouts, weak output, fuse problems, noisy controls, and reliability issues. Parts and approved repair labor are additional. Stop using any amp that smells hot or repeatedly blows fuses.
Refinish / Restoration
Quote after inspection
Finish work, cleanup, aging concerns, and restoration are evaluated case by case. We inspect the instrument and explain what makes sense before work begins.
Pickup, Drop-Off & Delivery
By appointment
Text or message to arrange a shop drop-off, local meet-up, pickup, drop-off, or free local delivery.
Before Work Begins
Straightforward jobs stay straightforward. If the instrument or amp needs parts or more work than expected, we explain it and get approval first.
Text or use Shopify Inbox to send the make, model, and problem. We will arrange the appointment and handoff from there.
Contact Cranston GuitarsQuestions
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Text or message first so we can confirm the job and arrange the handoff.
Will you contact me before extra work?
Yes. Parts and work beyond the listed service are approved before we continue.