Smashed 2001 Gibson Les Paul Special
(before repair: Ohhhhh the humanity!)

Smashed 2001 Gibson Les Paul Special
(after repair: scarfed in a new heel, new fingerboard, truss rod, fret job, control covers, paint and on and on and on...)

Smashed Guitars Guitar Repair and Customization
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Welcome to smashedguitars.com
"Smashed Guitars" is a registered small business in Bexar county, Texas.

I'm always looking for a good project and will pay top dollar for your broken guitar or amplifier. I buy, repair/customize and re-sell guitars and amplifiers. Please contact me if you are located in the San Antonio area and have a broken guitar or amplifier you would like to sell.

Please send pictures and a description of the item you wish to sell to SmashedGuitars@gmail.com

Occasionally I will take on guitar/amp repair projects for customers, but my day job prevents me from taking on too much work. If you need a repair/mod done please email me the details and pictures and we'll go from there.

My FOR SALE page is updated as I complete projects. The following is a list of items I am currently working on: Ibanez® Iceman, Epiphone® Les Paul, Ovation® 1651, Epiphone® SG.

Thanks for visiting!
Craig

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Projects:
Epiphone LP Standard Makeover   4 x 12 cab build   Marshall® JMP 2203 Project   Tube Amplifier Project   Ibanez® Iceman®   Ovation® 1651   2 x 10 Combo Project   Epiphone® SG® Neck Crack   Marshall® AVT150H   Western Red Cedar Acoustic Guitar Build   Jackson® RR3 Fret Dress   Marshall® JCM2000 bias   Marshall® JCM900   Ovation® Deluxe Project   Gretsch® Corvette Project   JCM 2000 Choke Project   JCM 2000 O.T. Project   JCM 2000 Tube Test   Ibanez® Artist Project   Superior TV-12 Tube Tester Project   Peavey VTX/JCM800 Project   Marshall® Valvestate® VS100®   REVENGE® Lil Rock SOVTEK® preamp tube replacement   Scarf Joint Repair   ZT® Lunchbox® Speaker Replacement   Elenco® FG-500® 1MHz Function Generator - Kit   Ibanez® Iceman® Nut   2 x 12 cab build   Jackson® V Fret Dress   Les Paul® Special

Custom Builds:
Large-Body   LP® Style   Tele® Style   Strat® Style   Archtop Jazz  

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DIY AMP Cradle | DIY 2 x 12 Cab Build | Les Paul® Special | SG® Fun | Les Paul®, ZT® and Cab | Back from the Grave

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Guitar Repair Price List
Setup: $65 + parts
Includes truss rod adjustment, replace strings, action adjustment, set intonation, minor fret work, check/tighten all screws/nuts etc... Lubricate tuning machines and general cleanup by hand with a quality guitar polish.

String Change: $19 + parts
Remove old strings, purchase and install the strings of your choice, price includes setting intonation and action.

Headstock Crack: $100 and up by quote
Glue, clamp and touch up. Note: The repair will be visible in most cases. I can conceal the repair as best I can for an additional fee.

Fret Leveling/Dressing: $100 and up by quote
Worn frets can be filed level in many cases. Frets must be lowered to the height of the lowest pit that can be found. Sometimes, replacing the most worn frets is more appropriate. Level, re-crown and polish all frets.

Full Re-Fret: $250 and up by quote
Remove, replace, level, re-crown and polish all frets. A new nut and/or saddle may be required.

Single Fret: $25 and up by quote
Remove and replace fret. Leveling and setup costs may be required in some cases.

New Nut: $75 + parts
Note: If your guitar has other issues such as worn frets, a bowed neck etc... It's advisable to fix these issues before installing a new nut.

Replace Tuners: $40 + parts
Remove, replace and lubricate tuning machines of the same size and mounting pattern.

Replace Pot/Jack or Switch: $25 + parts
Remove and replace pot, jack or switch. Discounts available for replacing more than one component.

Replace Pickup: $30 each pickup + parts
Remove and replace pickup of the same size and mounting pattern.


Amplifier Repair Price List

Amp Preventive Maintenance: $120 + parts
Bias tubes, clean potentiometers and tube sockets, clean enclosure, re-glue/clean tolex etc. Check amp for proper operation and failed components.

Electrolytic Capacitor Replacement (Cap Job): $75 - $200 + parts
Remove and replace capacitors, resistors and other parts as needed. You should replace your caps every 10-15 years or so.

Tube Installation and Bias: $80(variable) - $100(fixed) + parts
Remove old tubes, replace and bias new tubes.

3-Prong Cord Conversions: $70 + parts
Remove old power cord and install new 3-prong power cord properly grounded to chassis.

Marshall JCM 2000 Output Transformer Replacement: $80 + parts
Remove and replace output transformer.

Marshall JCM 2000 Choke Mod: $120 + parts
Remove resistor and replace with choke. Choke will be mounted behind the power transformer and will require drilling 3 holes in the chassis.

Marshall JCM 2000 Treble Bleed Cap Mod: $100 + parts
Remove and replace red channel treble bleed capacitor.

Marshall JMP 2203 Power Transformer Replacement: $125 + parts
Remove and replace power transformer.

Marshall JMP 2203 Output Transformer Replacement: $100 + parts
Remove and replace output transformer.

All other services by quote. Please send pictures and a description of the issue(s) to SmashedGuitars@gmail.com

Smashed Guitars Guitar Repair and Customization
Random info:

Speaker Impedance Overview
The impedance selected on the amp must match the the total impedance of the cab(s) connected. Marshalls® are always in parallel on selectable pairs of outputs. Plug in two 16 ohm cabs and set the selector for 8 ohms. Plug in two 8 ohm cabs and set it for 4 ohms. Different Marshalls® have different switching options/outputs but they're always parallel. The DSL has a dedicated 16 ohm out for one cab as opposed to a 16 ohm option on the parallel jacks.

The large filter caps on amps such as the JMP 2203 are actually two capacitors that share a common negative (the middle post on the cap). The 2203 is 50+50uf 500 volts. The newer replacement caps like the F&Ts and JJs all have a diameter of 35mm and they fit in the stock retainers. They are not as tall as the originals, but work fine.