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Repairs

Who repairs what in Sydney and nearby, with prices and how to book. Tap a workshop for the full price list.

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Guitar and Bass 15

Deep Tone MusicLewisham
Setup $175
  • PricesSetup $175. Restring $50. Fret level, crown and polish $225. Refret $800–1,000. Pickup install $60. Bone nut $150. No upfront payment.
  • Works onElectric, acoustic, bass, Floyd Rose. Also ukulele, banjo and mandolin setups, and amps, speakers and synths.
  • Where135 New Canterbury Rd. Tue–Fri 10–4, Thu to 6, Sat 10–1. Walk in or ring 0449 829 383.
  • Linkdeeptonemusic.com.au
Dr Gear Service CentreNewtown
Setup $150
  • PricesSetup $150. Fret dress with setup $300. Restring $30. Amp, synth and pro audio bench fee $150 for the first hour; pedals $75 for the first half hour.
  • Works onGuitars, basses, amps, pedals, synths, pro audio, vintage to modern. Authorised service for Yamaha, Line 6, Vox and Ampeg.
  • Where6/160 King St (moved from Enmore in July 2025). Appointment only; book on their site or ring 02 9059 0352.
  • Linkdrgear.com.au
Guitar GarageRose Bay
  • PricesNo prices published. Drop by or message for a quote.
  • Works onSetups, maintenance, repairs and restoration for electric, acoustic and bass.
  • Where604 Old South Head Rd. Mon–Fri 11–5:30, Sat 11–4. Walk in. Posting from the shop in September 2026.
  • Linkguitargarage.com.au
The Guitar SpaBondi Junction
  • PricesNo prices published.
  • Works onRestrings, setups, bridge reglues, electronics, fret levelling, restorations and rebuilds. Guitars, basses, banjos, mandolins. Takes on vintage resurrection jobs.
  • WhereEdgecliff Rd. Appointment only, Tue–Fri from 9:30, Sat 9–12. Ring 0419 432 315.
  • Linktheguitarspabondi.com
Corcoran Custom GuitarsPetersham
  • PricesNo prices published.
  • Works onSetups, fret dressing, refrets, hand-cut bone nuts and saddles, rewires and shielding, bridge reglues, neck resets, restoration, custom builds.
  • WhereTrades as Creative Guitar. Ring 0430 344 334. Workshop hours not published.
  • Linkcreativeguitar.com.au
Tone & Quality Guitar RepairsGlebe
  • PricesNo prices published. Most jobs finished within a week.
  • Works onGuitars, basses, banjos, mandolins. Fret work, nut, saddle and bridge work, pickup replacement and coil rewinding, acoustic electrification, assembly from your parts. Repairing since 1979.
  • WhereNear Broadway. Email only: [email protected].
  • Linkalanrigg.com.au
Mallia LutherieSydney: suburb not published
  • PricesNo prices published. Does not take setup-only work.
  • Works onNeck resets, headstock rebuilds, acoustic top replacement, full restorations, refrets, custom inlay, vintage pickup rewinding, custom builds. Warranty repairs for Taylor, Martin, Collings and Santa Cruz.
  • WhereContact form on the site.
  • Linkmallia.com.au
Sydney Guitar RepairsDural
Setup $135
  • PricesSetup $135 acoustic, $150 electric or bass, $175 complex. Fret level $180. Refret $490–620 with setup. New nut $90. Headstock repair from $240. Neck reset (acoustic action) $180–460.
  • Works onEverything except finishing: they no longer refinish. Also banjo, mandolin and oud.
  • WhereUnit 7B, 256F New Line Rd. Tue–Wed 9:30–6, Thu to 7, Sat 10–12:30 by appointment. Text 0414 524 041. Price list updated August 2026.
  • Linksydneyguitarrepairs.com.au
Gladesville Guitar FactoryGladesville
Setup $225
  • PricesSetup $225. Refret $880–1,080. Neck reset $980. Bone nut $165. Bridge reglue from $275. Bench $110/hr. Restrings $75.
  • Works onIn-house luthier Isaac Ware. Acoustic structural work, refrets, banjo and mandolin.
  • Where280 Victoria Rd. Booked out for 2026: no further repair work, restrings and warranty only. Ring 02 9817 2173 before you go.
  • Linkguitarfactory.net
Turramurra MusicTurramurra
Electric setup $120
  • PricesElectric setup $120 ($160 Floyd Rose). Acoustic setup $80. Fret dress $240. Refret $525. Electronics bench fee $80.
  • Works onGuitar and bass, plus brass, woodwind, keyboards, synths, amps and PA.
  • Where1267 Pacific Hwy. Mon–Fri 9:30–5:30, Sat 9:30–4. Ring 02 9449 8487. Hosting events into October 2026.
  • Linkturramusic.com.au
Hurstville Music CentreHurstville
Setup $100–150
  • PricesSetup $100–150. Fretwork from $150 on top. Restring $55. Pickup $60 each. Piezo and preamp $275 + parts. Cavity shielding $120.
  • Works onSetups, fret levelling and recrowning, nut work, pickups, wiring, crack repair.
  • Where96 Queens Rd. Book online on their site or ring 02 9586 2486. Live booking system.
  • Linkhurstvillemusiccentre.com.au
Engadine MusicEngadine
Quote fee $60,
  • PricesQuote fee $60, waived if the repair goes ahead. Electronics assessment $120, deducted from the job. Most repairs within 7 days.
  • Works onGuitars, brass, woodwind, violin family, accordions. Brass and woodwind services $180–265 on their own price sheet.
  • WhereNo booking, walk in. Mon–Fri 8:30–5, Sat 9–2. Ring 02 9520 3044. Their hours page carries the 2026 King's Birthday closure.
  • Linkengadinemusic.com.au
Elliott's GuitarsNorth Wollongong
  • PricesPrices sit inside the booking flow.
  • Works onSetups, services and repairs for guitar and bass. Repairs only now: they stopped selling instruments.
  • WhereUnit 1/31–33 Montague St. Online booking only, no walk-ins, 24 hours' notice to cancel. Live booking calendar.
  • Linkelliottsguitars.com.au
Glasgow Music & Guitar RepairsHamilton North, Newcastle
  • PricesNo prices published.
  • Works onSetups, fret work, neck shaves, headstock repair, respraying, pickup installs, inlay, restoration, custom builds.
  • WhereThe Stables, rear of 50 Clyde St. Tue–Fri 9:30–5:30, Tue to 7:30, Sat phone only. Google Calendar booking on the site. Ring 0419 982 526.
  • Linkglasgowmusic.com.au
Orthius GuitarsLawson, Blue Mountains
  • PricesNo prices published.
  • Works onRepairs, setups, nitrocellulose refinishing and respray, relic work, custom builds.
  • WhereUnit 1/30 Livingstone St. Mon–Fri 8–5, Sat 8:30–12. Book online or ring 0468 966 086. Same phone as SOL Guitars in Riverstone, so it is one operator with two addresses: ask which workshop your job goes to.
  • Linkorthiusguitars.com.au

Amps, Pedals, Synths and PA 4

Dr Gear Service CentreNewtown
Bench fee $150
  • PricesBench fee $150 for the first hour on amps, synths and pro audio. Pedals $75 for the first half hour.
  • Works onThe main inner-city amp and pedal repairer. Authorised for Yamaha, Line 6, Vox and Ampeg.
  • WhereAppointment only. See the guitar entry.
  • Linkdrgear.com.au
Speaker HospitalCondell Park
  • PricesFree quote. No prices published.
  • Works onValve amp repairs and restorations, speaker reconing and foam edges, cabinet restoration, mixers, mics, outboard. Factory warranty centre for Klipsch, EAW, RCF, Celestion and Eminence. Since 1981.
  • WhereUnit 1/19 Harley Cres. Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 9:30–2:30. Ring 02 9797 1800 or [email protected].
  • Linkspeakerhospital.com.au
Amp Craft ElectronicsWest Gosford
Bench fee $100,
  • PricesBench fee $100, currently waived. Minimum labour $160.
  • Works onValve and solid-state amps, pro audio, DJ gear. Also guitar setups and refrets. Authorised for Maton, Cole Clark, Victory Amplifiers and Pioneer DJ.
  • WhereUnit 67, 13 Justfrute Dr. Appointment only: 0481 052 534. Mon–Fri 9–6, Thu to 7:30, Sat 9–5:30. Dated closure notices on their homepage through 2026.
  • Linkampcraftelectronics.com.au
Turramurra MusicTurramurra
$80
  • Prices$80 bench fee on every electronics job.
  • Works onKeyboards, synths, amps, speakers, mixers, studio gear.
  • WhereSee the guitar entry.
  • Linkturramusic.com.au

Brass and Woodwind 7

Sax & Woodwind ...and BrassCamperdown
Services from: flute $395,
  • PricesServices from: flute $395, clarinet $350, sax $395 (bari $750), oboe $450, bassoon $450, trumpet and trombone $250, French horn $450. Minimum charge $60. At least two weeks once assessed.
  • Works onAll woodwind and brass.
  • WhereShop 3, 158 Parramatta Rd. Mon–Sat, Thu to 7. Walk in or ring 02 9557 4588.
  • Linksaxandwoodwind.com.au
Diefes Brass RepairRoseville Chase
$180
  • Prices$180/hr, $230/hr expedited, minimum $45. Typical clean: trumpet $200, tenor trombone $220, double horn $300, tuba $350.
  • Works onBrass only: trumpet to tuba. No woodwind.
  • Where13 Babbage Rd. Book online for a three-business-day turnaround; walk-in drop-offs take 2–3 weeks. Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 9–12. The owner gigs, so the shop sometimes shuts for it. Rates as of 1 July 2025.
  • Linkdiefesbrass.com
The Wind WorkshopNorth Rocks
Minor repairs $40–100,
  • PricesMinor repairs $40–100, full services a few hundred. Diagnostic $50, credited if you go ahead. Priority drop-off $40 for 3–5 days, 24-hour emergency $80.
  • Works onSax, clarinet and flute. Keywork, pads, corks, dents, overhauls.
  • Where170 North Rocks Rd. Mon–Sat 9–4. Book on their Square page or ring 0432 718 953. Standard turnaround 7–10 days.
  • Linkthewindworkshop.com.au
Flutes & FlutistsNorthbridge
Service: student $325,
  • PricesService: student $325, intermediate $495, semi-pro $595, pro $695. Piccolo $425–525. Overhaul $1,550. Cheaper for preferred clients.
  • Works onFlute and piccolo only, including alto and bass flute.
  • Where311 Sailors Bay Rd. Mon–Fri 9–6, Sat 10–3. Ring 02 9079 1256. Usually booked one to two months out. Events listed through 2026.
  • Linkflutesandflutists.com
Leisure Coast Wind & BrassWollongong
Play condition service $175
  • PricesPlay condition service $175. Comprehensive from $295. Repad and overhaul from $1,000. Small repairs from $25. $50 booking deposit, credited.
  • Works onPiccolo to tuba.
  • Where296 Keira St. Mon–Fri 9–4:30, Sat 10–2. Book on their site, drop off by 10am. Ring 1300 83 94 97.
  • Linklcwb.com.au
Maxx MusicCastle Hill and Rouse Hill
$35
  • Prices$35 non-refundable quote fee on brass and woodwind. No other prices published.
  • Works onBrass, woodwind, violin family, guitars, amps and pedals.
  • Where3 Packard Ave, Castle Hill. Ring 02 9894 0000 or [email protected].
  • Linkmaxxmusic.com.au
Upscale MusicIllawong
  • PricesNo prices published. Standard within a week, express in a few days.
  • Works onPads, parts, leaks, cleaning, part fabrication. Loan instruments while yours is in.
  • Where69 Bignell St. Ring 0435 456 786. Runs school band programs with 2026 enrolments open.
  • Linkupscalemusic.com.au

Violin Family and Bows 1

The Sydney String CentreChatswood and Annandale
Bow rehair $175,
  • PricesBow rehair $175, bass $205, 3–6 days. Bridges from $150 violin, $225 cello, $420 bass. Standard service $110 violin, $165 cello.
  • Works onViolin, viola, cello and double bass: setups through full restoration. Bow rehair and restoration. Valuations.
  • Where314 High St, Chatswood, 02 9417 2611. 159 Parramatta Rd, Annandale, 02 8358 3373. Tue–Fri 10–5:30, Sat 10–4. Book online.
  • Linkviolins.com.au

Piano Tuners 4

Fine Tuning Piano ServicesMobile: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Illawarra, Southern Highlands
Tuning $200
  • PricesTuning $200. Regulation $300. Repairs and cleaning $100. No travel fees in their areas.
  • Works onSessions run 1.5–2 hours.
  • WhereBook on their Google Calendar link or ring 0481 864 357.
  • Linkfinetuningpianoservices.com.au
KJ PianosCastle Hill base: Sydney, Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains, Newcastle
Tuning from $250
  • PricesTuning from $250. Pitch raise and tune from $300.
  • Works onRegistered piano technician. Also runs a tuning school.
  • WhereBook online for pianos under 60 years old; older ones need a consultation first. Ring 0407 018 166. 2027 school enrolments open.
  • Linkkjpianos.com.au
Jema Piano TuningMobile: Sydney, Illawarra, Central Coast, Blue Mountains
Tuning $200
  • PricesTuning $200 on their current special, normally $250. Catch-up tuning $250. Pre-1970 pianos $300. Will not take old Beales or player pianos.
  • WhereBook online. Site stamped 24 September 2026.
  • Linkjemapianos.com.au
Piano Tuning SydneyMobile, Sydney
Standard tuning $180
  • PricesStandard tuning $180. Pitch raise and tune $200. Repairs $120/hr.
  • WhereBook online or ring 0499 220 252. Blog posts through September 2026. Their site names two different businesses, so confirm who is coming.
  • Linkpianotuningsydney.com.au

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