Can a broken guitar be fixed?
If you do manage to break or crack your guitar's neck or peghead, don't panic. Almost anything is repairable. Here are the immediate steps to take. If the headstock is still attached to the neck (the headstock veneer often keeps it attached), gently - very, very gently - slacken off the strings.
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How much does it cost to fix a broken guitar?
Service
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Cost
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Modern bolt-on neck reset
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$240 and up
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Dovetail neck reset using hot hide glue
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$400 and up
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Brace repair
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$40 per brace and up
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Crack repair
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$40 minimum and up
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How much does it cost to fix a broken guitar?
Service
|
Cost
|
Modern bolt-on neck reset
|
$240 and up
|
Dovetail neck reset using hot hide glue
|
$400 and up
|
Brace repair
|
$40 per brace and up
|
Crack repair
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$40 minimum and up
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How much does it cost to fix a broken guitar?
Service
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Cost
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Brace repair
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$40 per brace and up
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Crack repair
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$40 minimum and up
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Heat press neck
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$80 and up
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Fret level (includes a set up)
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$160 and up
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Can Broken Guitars be repaired?
If you do manage to break or crack your guitar's neck or peghead, don't panic. Almost anything is repairable. Here are the immediate steps to take. If the headstock is still attached to the neck (the headstock veneer often keeps it attached), gently - very, very gently - slacken off the strings.
Is it worth repairing a cheap guitar?
Generally, the point of no return for most guitars (acoustics particularly) would be an irreparable neck crack. At that point, the instrument is never going to hold a tune again so definitely not worth repairing. Electronics, pegs, saddles, paint, finish, etc.
How much does it cost to fix a broken neck?
Without health insurance, diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of a broken back/fractured vertebrae/spinal fracture typically cost from $5,000 to $15,000 or more, depending on the treatment.