Nick’s Hand-Picked Guitars • Service Division
Guitar Repair & Setup Done Right.
Premium local service in St. Louis with nationwide ship-in options. Clear pricing, honest communication, fast turnaround, and instruments returned ready to play.
- Electric • Acoustic • Bass
- Vintage & Modern Experience
- Local + Nationwide Service
Meet The Team
Real People. Real Bench Work.
Nick handles customer communication, intake, scheduling, logistics, and customer experience. Jordan leads setups, diagnostics, fretwork, electronics, and repair bench operations.
Together we built NHP service to feel like a trusted local shop with the professionalism of a boutique operation.
Popular Services
Clear Pricing. No Guesswork.
Most customers start here. Need something custom? We quote everything clearly before work begins.
Essential Setup
A clean, professional dial-in for guitars that need better playability.
- Neck relief adjustment
- Action set
- Intonation dialed
- Hardware inspection
- Basic electronics check
Premium Setup
Our most popular option for a refreshed, cleaned, and stage-ready instrument.
- Everything in Essential
- Fresh D’Addario strings installed
- Deep clean
- Fret polish
- Fingerboard condition when needed
Performance Setup
A more personalized setup for serious players, preferred tunings, and detailed feel.
- Everything in Premium
- Pickup height optimization
- Bridge / trem optimization
- Preferred tuning & gauge setup
- Player-specific fine tuning
Dealer-Backed Service
Better Parts. Better Strings. Better Results.
NHP is an authorized D’Addario dealer with Allparts dealer access. That means quality strings, hardware, electronics, and replacement parts sourced the right way.
D’Addario Strings
Fresh strings available with setups and installed before pickup or shipping.
Allparts Access
Trusted tuners, bridges, nuts, jacks, pots, saddles, hardware, and more.
Clear Quotes
Parts and labor approved clearly before work begins.
Specialty Work
Nationwide Refret & Fretwork Services
One of our fastest growing categories. If your favorite guitar deserves a second life, we can help.
Fret Dress & Polish
From $225
- Level, dress, and polish worn frets
- Improves feel, bends, and note clarity
- Great for guitars with uneven wear or buzzing
Refret
From $375+
- Full fret replacement for heavily worn instruments
- Great for vintage, boutique, and well-loved guitars
- Quoted based on fretwire, binding, finish, and condition
Nut / Saddle Work
From $150+
- Custom nut and saddle fitting available
- Helps with tuning, action, and feel
- Often paired with setup or fretwork
Full Service Menu
More Ways We Can Help
From everyday maintenance to more involved repairs, we’ll help determine the right path before work begins.
Electronics Repair
Diagnostics, scratchy controls, signal issues, and general troubleshooting.
Output Jack Replacement
A common fix for cutting out, weak signal, or noisy connections.
Pot Replacement
Volume and tone control replacement or upgrades as needed.
Tuner Replacement
Install replacement tuners or upgrade worn hardware.
Pickup Installs
Pickup swaps, upgrades, and wiring work quoted clearly.
Acoustic Pickup Install
Clean acoustic pickup installation with parts quoted separately.
Headstock Repair
Evaluated and quoted after inspection based on severity and finish needs.
Crack Repair
Acoustic and structural crack repairs evaluated case by case.
Bridge Reglue
For lifting acoustic bridges and related structural concerns.
Strap Button Install
Clean install for players wanting safer stage or strap use.
Select Neck Reset Evaluations
We can evaluate neck angle issues and advise on the best path forward.
Custom Quote Work
If it is not listed here, send us the details and we’ll take a look.
Local Feel. Nationwide Reach.
Service That Fits How You Work
Whether you are in St. Louis or shipping from out of state, we keep the process simple, personal, and clearly communicated.
Local St. Louis Service
Local service is coordinated directly with NHP. We’ll confirm the job, intake details, and the easiest drop-off or pickup path before work begins.
- Coordinated local intake
- Clear quote before major work
- Pickup notification after final QC
Nationwide Ship-In Service
Not local? We regularly help players outside Missouri. We’ll guide you through packing, intake, approval, and return shipping.
- Great for refrets and fretwork
- Packing guidance available
- Insured return shipping with tracking
Packing Help
How To Pack Your Guitar For Service
Shipping a guitar can feel intimidating. This quick guide shows how we recommend packing your instrument before sending it in.
Ready To Get Started?
Tell us about your instrument and goals. We’ll point you in the right direction.
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