sister city GUITAR SETUP & REPAIR
LUTHIER Services
REPAIRS
MODIFICATIONS
CUSTOM SETUPS
WHY SISTER CITY?
For as long as I can remember, guitars have been a big part of my life. I’ve been playing guitar and working on my own instruments since I was 15 years old.
In 2000, I attended the Della Robbia School of Arts in Seville, Spain, where I began learning the craft of guitarrería under the guidance of Master Francisco Chacón. I later moved to Barcelona to study music while continuing to build and repair guitars in my home workshop.
In 2018, I moved to Kansas City and in 2023 I had the opportunity to study at SPECIMEN, the Chicago School of Guitar Making with the great Ian Schneller.
Since then, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the best players and musicians in the Kansas City music scene.
Thank you so much, KC, for your warm welcome and for allowing me to continue doing what I love!
Best,
Antonio Rojas
REPAIR ESTIMATES 2026
estimates for common guitar work listed below, other services/estimates are available on demand
Set-ups:
$75 Full Set-up includes full diagnostics and inspection of the entire instrument, full inspection of all electronics, personalized recommendations for upgrades and improvements, polish of frets, cleaning and oiling of fret board (if needed), tightening hardware, restring, polishing nut, lubricating truss rod nut (if needed), full truss rod adjustment, balancing tremolo, adjusting saddle height, setting intonation, checking electronics, adjusting pickups.
Bone Nuts AND SADDLES:
Includes hand cutting and shaping A neW nut from scratch, and fitting it specifically for each instrument. Some variation in pricing is due to the unexpected difficulty in removing some nuts. It is highly recommended each instrument be set up to ensure optimal playability.
Price excludes cost of blank ($8 for high quality bone)
$25 DIFFICULT REMOVAL OF NUT
$100 FENDER STYLE
$110 GIBSON STYLE OR ACOUSTIC GUITAR
$200 12 STRING ACOUSTIC GUITAR
$55 FIT & ADJUST PRE-CUT NUT
$40 SHIMMING UP With Set up $25 $35 RAISING NUT SLOTS
$100 6 STRING ACOUSTIC SADDLE
TOP CRACKS
$ DEPENDING ON LENgth
BRIDGE REMOVAL & RE-GLUE (MARTIN ACOUSTIC STYLE)
$200
PICKUP INSTALLATION
$60 FIRST ONE
$125 Les Paul style.
$100 FOR THREE PICKUPS
$90 FOR TELE BRIDGE
$100 FOR TELE SET
K&K pickup INSTALLATION
$75
FRETS & RE-FRETS
$400 FULL REFRET (PERFORMED WITH DAN ERLEWINE'S NECK JIG)
$200LEVEL & CROWN
NECK CONVERSION TO BOLT-ON FOR SUSTAIN IMPROVEMENT
$60
B-BENDER INSTALL
$ COMING SOON!
HOME VISIT FOR REPAIR ASSESMENT
STARTING AT $50 (COST WILL INCREASE DEPENDING ON MILAGE)
INSTRUMENT PICK UP & DROP OFF SERVICE
STARTING AT $15 (DEPENDING ON MILAGE)
KEITH SAURO, KS
''My Marcus Miller Bass was involved in what I thought was a fatal accident. After a gig I ran over the soft shell case with my truck and trailer, leaving the bass like a bag of bones. Antonio repaired and rebuilt and then dressed the frets and I
Must say it plays better than it ever did! I recommend Antonio for anything from a set up to a major repair!''
BEAU BLEDSOE, KC
“I can’t recommend Antonio Rojas at Sister City Guitar Repair highly enough. His craftsmanship, attention to detail, and deep understanding of guitars are unmatched. Whether it’s a simple setup or a complex restoration, Antonio treats every instrument with the care and respect it deserves. He’s not only incredibly skilled—he’s also a joy to work with: honest, communicative, and genuinely passionate about what he does. My guitar has never played or sounded better. Kansas City is lucky to have him.”
RICHARD PARKS, KS
''I’m not big on testimonials, but when someone consistently exceeds your expectations, they deserve a mention. From a basic set-up, to a complex neck re-set, Sister City Guitar stands out with their honest approach, and thoughtful execution. They don’t just repair guitars, they give them new life!''