Fitch Banjos is a complete banjo repair and restoration shop. I specialize in custom set-ups and finish
work. Prices vary slightly from one banjo to another. Once the banjo is in my hands, I will provide an accurate estimate
before any repairs begin. Below is just a partial list of the services that I can provide. Most labor is based on
$50.00 per hour. Discounts are given when repairs overlap each other .
Complete Set-Up
Includes a complete dissassembly of the banjo, check and refit tone ring to rim fit if needed, adjust action, neck relief,
string nut slots, check and level frets if needed, adjust complete instrument for maximum tone, volume, and playability,
install new strings. $125.00 ( heads and bridges are additional )
Recut Neck Heel to adjust action
$40.00 ( in addition to complete set-up)
*without set-up, $75.00
Handcut and fit new bone string nut and 5th string pip
$20.00
Partial refret
$75-100.00
Complete refret
$200-300.00
New Cox Maple Rims , Machined, Stained, and Finished
to fit your Tone Ring and Flange. Drilled for Coordinator Rods
$175.00
Machine Your Rim for Tone Ring and Flange
Inquire for Pricing
Machine New One-Piece Flange to fit Prewar Rims
Inquire for Pricing
Conversion 5-string necks
Completely finished (stained and lacquered)
Starting at $800.00
*Unfinished, Deduct $150.00
Finished Cox or Gill resonators (stained/lacquered/bound)
$300-400.00
* Gill Vintage Style Resonators, add $75.00
Complete Instrument Refinishing
INQUIRE FOR PRICING
*Includes Complete Set-Up
Convert Finished neck to "Speed" Neck
$100.00
*Prices effective Jan. 1st, 2008
