Prices
Prices (Effective as of January 1. 2021):
Instrument Setup / Repair / Restoration:
My hourly shop rate is $35/hour. Customer is responsible for shipping charges both to and from the shop.
An estimate for work will be provided before any work has commenced. Payment in full (including return shipping) must be provided upon completion of the work.
Stringing Consultation:
FREE with purchase of strings; $35 per instrument without string purchase.
Plain Strings:
Double length (2m) wire (enough for two strings), no loops: $4
Single string of plain wire (1m), with one looped end: $4
Single string of plain wire (custom length), with two looped ends: $5
Twined Strings:
NOTE: Twined strings come with a counter-clockwise twist. Strings can be made with a clockwise twist for left-handed players at no extra charge; please specify when ordering. All twined strings come with one natural loop, which is the result of the way they are created.
Twined brass string (1m), one natural looped end: $9
Twined brass string (1m), with second loop: $10
Twined strings beyond 1m: add $1 per additional 10cm.
Looped Ends:
All loops come in one of three standard diameters: small (3 mm), medium (4mm), and large (5mm). Custom-sized loops are available at no extra charge by special request. Please specify loop size when ordering. (All twined strings come with one natural loop, which is the result of the way they are created.)
For secondary loops on strings for instruments such as English guittar, please supply the exact distance between the bottom of the hitch pin and the top of the tuning post in its lowest position so that the secondary loop may be placed in the appropriate position.
Special Orders:
Other materials (red brass, silver, gold, etc.) or custom lengths (twined diapasons, etc.) by quotation. Please inquire.
Shipping:
Domestic string orders are ordinarily shipped via USPS Priority Mail.
International string orders are normally shipped via USPS Priority Mail International but First Class International may be possible, depending upon the shipping guidelines of the destination country. Prices will be quoted at the time your order is placed.
Orders may be sent via other means/speeds by request. Please inquire for estimate.
Tax:
California residents will be charged California State and local sales tax.