With a Strip full of long-running residencies and production shows, Las Vegas leans on working repair techs, and its roughly nine benches skew professional. Topaz & Weston, Nevada's only Plek-equipped shop and a warranty center for Martin and Taylor, lists setups at $150 to $175 inside a humidity-controlled workshop. Vegas Guitars holds the state's only Fender Custom Shop authorization.
Las Vegas guitar shops that do setups
Every listing below was checked against the shop's own website or a current public source. Call ahead for exact pricing and turnaround.
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Topaz & Weston Instruments
7774 W Sahara Ave, Unit B · Las Vegas, NV 89117Run by Teresa Topaz Weston and Ian Weston inside a 24/7 humidity- and temperature-controlled workshop, it is Nevada's only Plek-equipped repair shop and an authorized warranty service center for Martin, Taylor, Santa Cruz, Guild, Cordoba, and Lowden.
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Las Vegas Guitar Setups
1120 Almond Tree Ln, Ste 3 · Las Vegas, NV 89104A solo shop near Downtown Las Vegas' Arts District focused on neck relief and action adjustments, Floyd Rose tremolo setups, pickup wiring, and custom electronics mods.
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Vegas Guitars
3975 W Quail Ave, Ste 4 · Las Vegas, NV 89118Founded in 1997 by Neil Smith, who apprenticed under master technician Jim Anderson of the Notorious Guitar Hospital, the shop holds the only Fender Custom Shop Custom Care authorization in Nevada and offers Level II Buzz Feiten tuning installation.
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AMD Guitar Works
3311 Meade Blvd, Ste A · Las Vegas, NV 89102By-appointment-only shop run by a Buzz Feiten- and Fender-certified technician, handling guitar, bass, amplifier, and keyboard repairs, including over a decade of Steinberger-specific work.
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Sixx Gun Music
1651 E Sunset Rd, Ste A101 · Las Vegas, NV 89119A guitar shop offering repairs and setups alongside Build-Your-Own-Guitar classes led by master luthier Daniel Margasa, whose custom instruments have been used by touring musicians including Gene Simmons (KISS) and Mitch Perry (Cher, Foreigner).
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Roman Guitars
3485 W Harmon Ave, Ste 110 · Las Vegas, NV 89103Founded in 1976 by the late Ed Roman, the shop continues offering custom guitar and bass builds, repairs, and restorations alongside retail sales of new, used, and vintage instruments.
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Rosado Repairs, Restorations, and Custom Builds
875 E Silverado Ranch Blvd, #2060 · Las Vegas, NV 89183Run by luthier Gil Rosado, who has over 39 years of experience repairing and restoring guitars, basses, mandolins, and banjos for a clientele that includes touring musicians passing through Las Vegas.
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RM Guitars (Rod Miller)
3301 Spring Mountain Rd, Ste 9 · Las Vegas, NV 89102Owned by veteran luthier Rod Miller, originally from Seattle, with over 40 years of experience performing refrets, fretboard work, electronics, and full guitar setups.
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Guitar Center
6587 S Las Vegas Blvd, Suite b172 · Las Vegas, NV 89119(Chain: Guitar Center) The Las Vegas Blvd location offers walk-in guitar setup, repair, and restring services from in-house repair technicians as part of the national Guitar Center chain.
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What a guitar setup costs in Las Vegas
US benchmarks, checked July 2026. A fret level and crown adds $85-$150, a restring alone runs about $25.
| Provider | Standard setup | Turnaround | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent local shop | $45-$90 | 2-3 days typical | Often the best value. Prices vary by shop and city. |
| Guitar Center | $60-$75 | Up to 1 week | Signature Setup with restring. Platinum tier runs $150+. |
| Sweetwater | $99 | Ship-in service | Plek Pro setup from $200. Parts and strings extra. |
| DIY with proper tools | One-time tool cost | About an evening | Tools pay for themselves after 1-2 setups and last for decades. |
Or set it up yourself in an evening
A pro setup in Las Vegas costs $45-$99 and most players need two per year. With precision tools you do the same three adjustments (neck relief, action, intonation) on your own bench, whenever your guitar needs it. FRTLZR precision tools pay for themselves after the first setup.
FRTLZR® Checkcard String Action GaugeMeasure and dial in your string action
Precision Feeler Gauges SetCheck neck relief at the truss rod stage
FRTLZR® Radius GaugeMatch saddle heights to your fretboard radius
FRTLZR® Fret Polishing Kit PREMIUMBring dull frets back to a mirror shine
Guitar setup in Las Vegas: common questions
How much does a guitar setup cost in Las Vegas?
Topaz & Weston publishes setups at $150 to $175, reflecting its Plek machine and climate-controlled bench. That sits above national benchmarks: Guitar Center runs about $60 to $75 and Sweetwater $99, a fret level and crown adds roughly $85 to $150, and a restring alone is about $25. Guitar Center Las Vegas offers standard walk-in setup and restring service at chain rates.
Which Las Vegas shop is best for fretwork or a refret?
RM Guitars, run by veteran luthier Rod Miller with over 40 years of experience, specializes in complex refret, fretboard, and truss-rod work. Topaz & Weston cuts all fretwork on Nevada's only Plek machine for measured, repeatable results. Vegas Guitars, the state's only Fender Custom Shop authorized center, also handles refrets and Buzz Feiten tuning installs.
Do I need an appointment for a guitar setup?
Many of Las Vegas's best benches are by appointment only, including AMD Guitar Works and RM Guitars, so call before dropping in. Guitar Center Las Vegas takes walk-in setups and restrings from its in-house techs. For specialty or warranty work at Topaz & Weston or Vegas Guitars, scheduling ahead is the safest bet.
What is included in a professional guitar setup?
A professional setup adjusts truss-rod relief, string action, nut slot height, and intonation, plus fresh strings and an electronics check. Las Vegas Guitar Setups focuses specifically on neck relief and action adjustments alongside Floyd Rose tremolo work. Shops with a Plek, like Topaz & Weston, add machine-measured fret leveling for tighter, more consistent action.
How long does a guitar setup take in Las Vegas?
A standard setup is a few hours of bench time, but turnaround depends on the shop's queue. Since several Vegas shops, including AMD Guitar Works and RM Guitars, run by appointment, booking ahead usually beats walking in. Plek and warranty work at Topaz & Weston can take longer, so ask for a time estimate when you drop off.
