With over 25 years of repair experience we are committed to ensuring every instrument leaves the repair shop set up or repaired exactly as the customer requested. Need a repair? Bring your instrument to Columbia’s most trusted guitar shop.
At Show Me Guitars we’re Columbia’s oldest established guitar shop and service center — and the only Fender-certified service center in the area. That matters. It means precision, manufacturer-approved parts and repair methods, and technicians trained to return your guitar, bass, or amp to its best playing condition.
Why choose our repair service:
Certified, experienced techs: Fender-certified service and years of hands-on work with electric, acoustic, and vintage instruments.
Complete diagnostics: We inspect electronics, neck and fret condition, hardware, finish issues, and electronics to give you a clear estimate before any work begins.
Fast, reliable turnaround: We prioritize getting you back to playing with efficient scheduling and professional workflows.
Quality parts and setups: We use OEM or high-quality replacement parts and finish every repair with a professional setup so your instrument plays like new.
Transparent pricing: Clear estimates and no surprises. We explain what’s needed and why, so you can make an informed decision.
Amp and equipment service: From tube swaps and biasing to speaker replacement and pedal repair — we service amps and gear as well as instruments.
Warranty on repairs: Workmanship warranty on repairs to protect your investment and give you peace of mind.
Common repairs we handle:
Fret dressing, crown and fretboard repairs
Neck adjustments, shims, and repair.
Pickup and electronics repairs or upgrades
Bridge, saddle, and nut replacement or setup
Various structural repairs
Pickup installations and wiring upgrades
Tube amp service, biasing, and speaker repairs
Bring your instrument in for a straightforward diagnosis and estimate. Whether it’s a boutique build, a vintage heirloom, a Fender you want handled right, or your trusty practice amp, we treat every job with care and professionalism.
Stop by Show Me Guitars — expert repairs, Fender-certified quality, and setups that get you playing at your best.
$20 minimum on all repairs
Restringing
(Strings not included in price)
Acoustic 6-String: $25.00
Acoustic 12-String: $30.00
Classical Guitar: $25.00
Electric Fixed Bridge: $25.00
Electric Standard Tremolo: $25.00
Electric Locking Tremolo: $30.00
Bass 4-String: $25.00
Bass 5-String: $30.00
Bass 6-String: $30.00
Setup Services
A Setup is a series of adjustments made to your guitar to ensure it’s in healthy condition and has maximum playability. It includes a fine neck adjustment, string height/action adjustment, intonation refining, and cleaning.
When you buy a guitar from us, you'll receive our Setup Service for free!
Acoustic 6-String: $60.00
Acoustic 12-String: $60.00
Classical Guitar: $60.00
Electric Fixed Bridge: $60.00
Electric Standard Tremolo: $60.00
Electric Locking Tremolo: $70.00
Bass 4-String: $60.00
Bass 5-String: $65.00
Bass 6-String: $70.00
Amp Repair
All amps welcome tube, digital, vintage, or modern!
Bench Fee/Minimum: $60.00
Hourly Service Charge: $60.00
Pickup Installation
Single Coil: $30.00
Humbucker: $40.00
Active Pickup: $50.00
Acoustic: $60.00
Parts
Grover 3x3 Rotomatic Nickel Tuners: $99.99*
Grover Mini Rotomatic Nickel Tuners: $99.99*
Switchcraft Input Jack: $4.95*
Switchcraft 3-Way Switch: $24.99*
Fender 5-Way Switch: $24.99*
500k Potentiometer: $12.95*
250k Potentiometer: $12.95*
Free Installation with Purchase*
Questions? Ask a technician!
For questions about a repair or services offered, please submit the form below to contact our repair department.