String Instrument Repair and Restoration with Square Music Co.
Repair and restoration services can address a wide range of issues, from minor adjustments to complete overhauls.
Square Music Company offers string instrument repair and restoration for:
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Violin, Banjo, and more
Are you ready to get started? Complete our string instrument repair and restoration form and we will contact you to make arrangements.
Get StartedPlease visit the shop and bring your gear. Be prepared to leave it at the store for estimates. If you are shipping your gear then please package it accordingly.
Would you like to schedule an appointment to bring in your gear? Click on your location to book a time to come in to our stores.
Colorado Springs, CO Macomb, ILPLEASE NOTE: We are unable to service band instruments at this time.
BASIC / ADVANCED SERVICE
All repair and restoration projects will need to be evaluated in person at our location or by photo sharing and an estimate will be provided before servicing.
| LOCATION | Text | BASIC | ADVANCED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 719-285-7778 | Yes | Yes |
| Macomb, IL | 309-431-2428 | Yes | Yes |
| Quincy, IL | 309-431-5894 | Yes |
REPAIR AND RESTORATION TIPS
- Crack repairs: This includes fixing cracks in the body, neck, or headstock.
- Refinishing: This involves stripping off the old finish and applying a new one. This can be for cosmetic reasons or to protect the wood.
- Touch-up: This includes minor fixes like scratches, dings, and worn areas.
- Structural repairs: This can involve anything from fixing a broken neck to repairing smashed body parts.
- Fretwork: This encompasses a variety of services to maintain frets, including leveling frets to smooth out unevenness, re-crowning frets to reshape them, polishing frets, and complete refretting (replacing all the frets).
- Hardware repair/replacement: This includes fixing or replacing tuners, bridges, pickups, electronics, knobs, and other hardware components.
- Cleaning and polishing: This involves cleaning the entire guitar to remove dirt, grime, and sweat buildup, and polishing the body and hardware to restore shine.
- Nut and saddle work: This includes replacing or adjusting the nut and saddle, which are crucial for string height and intonation.
- Binding and purfling replacement: This involves fixing or replacing the decorative strips around the body and other parts of the guitar.
- Inlay work: This includes repairing or replacing decorative inlays on the fretboard or other parts of the guitar.