Guitar Repair Services | TDM Guitars Eastleigh Hampshire
TDM Guitars is a fully equipped professional guitar repair workshop and guitar shop based in Eastleigh, Hampshire. We are the only Taylor guitars authorised service centre in the area. Whether you need a simple restring, a full professional setup, or a complete refret, our qualified luthier brings over 8 years of experience and professional training to every instrument. Below is a comprehensive list of our most common guitar repair services with a full priceless of the most common services and packages we offer— all quotes are confirmed before any work begins, and no job leaves the bench unless we're proud of it.
Some of our Services can be done whilst you wait in the shop subject to availability, please call ahead first.
Strings not included in any setup or service price. We stock a wide range of strings in store for you to choose from.
Setups, Servicing & Fretwork
Every setup is carried out by our qualified luthier and tailored entirely to your playing style. From a basic restring to a full fret level and setup, we have an option to suit every guitar and every budget.
Bronze level Service
A full restring and clean to get your guitar feeling and sounding fresh. Includes removal of old strings, fretboard oil and conditioned, full wipe down and polish, fresh strings installed and tuned to your preferred tuning.
Price doesn’t include strings you can either provide your own or we stock a wide range of the major string brands in store.
Electric/Acoustic/Bass - £25
12 String - £35
Silver Level Service & Setup
Our most popular service. A complete professional setup that transforms the playability of your guitar, tailored entirely to your playing style. Includes everything from the Bronze service plus frets polished to a mirror finish, neck relief adjustment, nut slots cut to optimal depth, string height set, intonation set, pickup height set and tremolo setup if applicable.
As a Taylor guitars authorised service centre we can also carry out warranty and non warranty work like NT Neck resets, please contact us for a accurate quote
All measurements are made using digital tools accurate to 0.01mm, meaning your setup is completely precise.
Price doesn’t include strings you can either provide your own or we stock a wide range of the major string brands in store.
Electric/Acoustic/Banjo - £65
Locking Tremolos/Bass/12 String - £75
Fast tracked setup to skip the queue - £90 (24-48hr turnaround time)
Gold level service & Setup
For guitars that need the ultimate playability upgrade. Everything in the Silver Setup plus precision fret work for the smoothest, buzz-free playing experience possible. Includes frets precision levelled, recrowned, polished to a mirror finish and any loose frets reseated.
All measurements are made using digital tools accurate to 0.01mm, meaning your setup is completely precise.
Price doesn’t include strings you can either provide your own or we stock a wide range of the major string brands in store.
Electric/Acoustic - £130
Locking Tremolos/Bass/12 String - £140
Full Refret
A complete refret breathes new life into a worn neck. Includes old frets removed, fretboard deep cleaned and conditioned, new frets installed and seated, fret edges rounded over, handmade bone nut and a full Gold Level Setup. Optional add-ons: fretboard radiusing and neck refinishing available at extra cost. Typical turnaround can be slightly longer than usual with the extra work involved.
Please contact us or pop into the shop and we will be able to give an accurate quote.
Unbound necks - Start at £330
Bound Necks/Lacquered Fingerboards - Start at £370
New Handmade Nut or Saddle
A custom handcrafted nut or acoustic saddle made specifically to fit your guitar, paired with a full Silver or Gold Service. Unbleached or bleached bone as standard — alternative materials available at a small extra cost.
We are a Graphtech supplier so we can use graphtech products if requested.
Handmade Nut & Silver Service - £105
Compensated Saddle & Silver Service - £115
Handmade Nut & Gold Service - £170
Compensated Saddle & Gold Service - £180
Electrical Work & Modifications
New Jack Socket Supplied & Fitted
A brand new jack socket supplied and professionally installed. Fixes crackling, cutting out or total signal loss.
Included jack covers a standard Switchcraft mono jack.
Other Jacks may have a small extra cost like acoustic or bass jacks
Jack Socket Supplied & Fitted - £35
Pickup & Electronics Installation
Upgrade your pickups, pots or switches using only the highest quality components, professionally installed and wired. We are stockists for many pickup and component brands just get in contact with your needs and we will be happy to help.
Single Pickup Installation - £40
Two Pickups - £65
Three Pickups - £95
Per Pot or Switch - £35
2 or more components or a Full Rewire - Please contact us for a accurate price with a bundle discount
New Hardware Installation
New tuners, bridge or tremolo professionally installed. The perfect way to upgrade your guitar for improved tuning stability, tone and feel. Price varies depending on whether it's a direct fit or requires custom work. Price does not include the cost of new parts.
We can supply most common hardware brands and types, please contact us for more information
Hardware Installation From - £40
We carry out a wide range of guitar repairs beyond what's listed here — including crack repairs, headstock repairs, guitar refinishing, guitar relic’ing and custom modifications. Get in touch for a free no-obligation quote and we'll be happy to help.
All repairs are carried out at our Eastleigh workshop by our qualified luthier. Serving guitarists across Southampton, Winchester, Portsmouth and the wider Hampshire area. Free parking directly outside.