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Services Available from Steve
at
Gianna's Shop
Limits in service
    Gianna's is primarily a bowed string shop in addition to being well known in the mandolin community.  
We're well equipped and have time for mandolin setup, troubleshooting, pickup installation, and other
fairly simple work.  We're not set up for pulling apart mandolins, doing finish restoration.  We do not
do refrets
Basic Setup
    $75:
1.  Evaluate mandolin
2.  Fit bridge
3.  Check & level frets
4.  Adjust action via trussrod, bridge and nut
5.  Lower nut top & polish if required
6.  Normal spec:  .062" under G at 12th fret, .049" under E at 12th fret
Bridgework
   
  • Fit bridge: $50 (bridge extra)
  • Modify bridge $30 (e.g., adjust intonation, lower via woodwork
  • Bridge costs here
Nutwork
   
  • Install new bone nut $55
  • Install new walrus nut $75
  • Install new pearl nut $70
Other
   
  • Fret dress $15 to $30
  • Install pickup $15 to $65
  • Screw in strap button $15
  • Strip neck, stain, & oil $50
  • Inquire about other services
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