Jon Thill, owner and luthier, started playing upright bass over twenty years ago in Southern Indiana. Inspired by Billy Sheehan's column in Bass Player Magazine, Jon started modifying his own bass guitars. After years of working on his own instruments, he decided to attend Altanta Guitar Works Luthier School in Atlanta, GA. Upon returning home to Bradley, IL he has been doing repair and custom wor
k for countless musicians and bands in the Chicago Southland area. Whether you need a restring or a refret, Thill Custom Guitars is available to help your guitar reach it's full potential.
2021 Repair Price Guide
Restring $20.00
Set Up $60..00
Set Up Floyd Rose $75.00
Set Up 12 string $75.00
Bone Nut $50.00
Compensated Bone Saddle $30.00
Fret Dress w/ Setup $125.00
Fret Dress w/ Set and Bone Nut $175.00
Refret w/ Fret Dress and Setup $300.00
Refret w/ Fret Dress and Setup
Maple Fingerboard $350.00
Includes Refinish on Fingerboard
Acoustic Bridge Removal and Reglue $100.00-$200.00
Neck Repair w/ Touch Up and Setup $150.00-$250.00
Install Tuners $40.00
Electronic Work $20.00 Per Component
Fretless Bass Conversion w/ Setup and New Nut $150.00-$250.00
Pickup Routing $50.00
We do free estimates also. If you don't see a service listed that you need, contact us.
