RATES

Minimum Bench Charges:

Amplifiers – $60 / Effects Pedals – $60 / Keyboards – $100

Repair diagnosis exam: Includes visual exam, basic circuit test, troubleshooting, and standard tube testing of tubes populated in amplifier as well as estimate for repair. If repairs are completed by DAR, the exam fee will be put toward the first hour of repair (free estimate). In the event service is declined, you are still responsible for the minimum bench / exam fee.

Repairs are billed at the rate of $80/hr plus parts: After the first hour, additional time is billed at $20 per 15 minute increment.

Warranty repairs: Not billed to the customer. Please note that each manufacturer has requirements that must be met to in order to qualify for a warranty repair. We are happy to help determine if your equipment qualifies. Original receipt required when starting the repair. Please contact us directly if you have questions regarding warranty repairs.

Other: Input jacks and potentiometer replacements vary on the type of amplifier and the labor time necessary to complete the service. This type of repair is not subject to the minimum bench charge. Please contact us discuss your specific needs.

Bias Adjustment: $25-$100 Depending on amplifier make/model, bias type, bias location and number of power tubes. Please contact us with specific questions regarding bias adjustment.

Tube Testing:

Standard tube testing: $3 per tube (volume discount: 20 Tubes for $50) Testing is performed on one of our Amplitrex AT1000 in standalone, fixed bias mode. Includes a printout or .pdf file of test results. Test results include data for the following tests: emissions, GM/transconductance, gas and heater to cathode leakage.

Instruments:

Fender certified DAR Standard Fixed Tail Piece Electric 6 String Setup: $75 Includes adjustment of truss rod, intonation, hardware tightening, control pot lubrication, input jack cleaning, fingerboard cleaning and conditioning, light guitar cleaning, and restring. DAR’s “Standard setup” includes a new set of Lay’s S.I.T. Strings Power Wound Nickel strings in your choice of 9-42, 9-46, or 10-46. DAR charges a $30 surcharge for 12-string, floating tremolo tail pieces, heavy cleaning, and clay bar / wax polishing. Surcharges for other instruments can be determined during the evaluation. Please note:  World Instruments, instruments with more than 6 strings, 12-string guitars, and bass guitars do not include strings in the basic setup price. One set of SIT strings can be provided at a 10% discount during time of setup.  We also stock D’Addario, Ernie Ball, EVH, and Fender Strings at big box store prices.  Feel free to contact us regarding your specific setup needs we are here to help.

Standard restring: $30 Includes a set of Lay’s S.I.T. Strings Power Wound Nickel Strings in your choice of 9-42, 9-46, or 10-46.  Additional string sizes, and brands are available for purchase.  $30 Surcharge for locking tremolo guitars.

Component install/wiring modifications: $80/hr plus parts, $40 minimum Electronic components such as pots, switches, jacks, etc. Parts are not included in the price of installation.

Fret edge dressing: starting at $2.50 per fret removing the burr that extends past the fret board edge and catches your hand as you play or slows you down on the fret board. filing back the excess fret and smoothing the edges for a comfortable playing experience.

Electronic pickup installation: $50 per pickup Includes removal of old pickup as well as installation of new pickup and rewiring of the preexisting connections. $100 for multiple pickups in a single instrument, up to three pickups. Please note there is an extra surcharge for some Les Paul style guitars as well as semi-hollow and hollow body guitars.

Acoustic pickup installation: Starting at $75 per pickup Includes removal of old pickup as well as installation of new pickup and rewiring of the preexisting connections. Saddle-mounted Piezo pickups are billed by the hour at the rate of $60/hr ($30 minimum).

Miscellaneous:

Every service includes a 30-day warranty from the date of completed repair on all labor, installations, and modifications. Some manufactures have their own warranty period for authorized repairs, DAR will honor whichever warranty is longer.

Warranty is void if amplifier is tampered with. Desert Amplifier Repair will not be liable for tube failure or manufacturer defects.  For your safety always follow ALL manufacturer safety warnings.

Equipment left for longer than 30 days after the completion of service will be charged a $5 per day storage fee, in addition to the cost of the repair. If a piece of equipment is left longer than 60 days after the date of completed service, it will be sold to cover the cost of the repair and accrued storage fees at the expense of the customer.

It’s impossible to quote all repairs sight unseen, but DAR is happy to discuss details regarding your specific needs. Additionally, DAR provides many services not listed on this page, so please feel free to contact us at any time for estimates or more information on the additional services we provide.

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