Precision setups
Relief, action, intonation, pickup height, and playability dialed in around your instrument and the way you play.
Conroe shop · Serving Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring & North Houston
Your guitar.
Only better.
Honest recommendations, careful workmanship, and a bench built around one goal: making your instrument play its best.
Bench standardMeasured precisely.
Played critically.
Played critically.
The Rival approach
Work that respects the instrument—and the player.
Great bench work is part measurement, part touch, and part listening. Rival Guitar Works combines all three to solve the actual problem, preserve what makes your guitar yours, and leave it ready to play.
Clear scopeThoughtful diagnosisPlayer-first setup
Services
The work your guitar needs.
Nothing it doesn’t.
Every instrument starts with a conversation and inspection. Final scope is agreed before the work begins.
Fretwork
Leveling, crowning, polishing, and careful diagnosis for buzz, choking bends, and inconsistent feel across the neck.
Electronics
Pickup installations, control upgrades, rewiring, and fault finding—cleanly executed and thoroughly tested.
Nuts & maintenance
Hand-cut bone or TUSQ nuts, deep cleaning, hardware care, and the small corrections that make a guitar feel right again.
From case to stage
A straightforward bench process.
- 01
Tell me what you’re feeling
We start with the symptom, your playing style, and what you want from the instrument.
- 02
Inspect & agree on scope
I evaluate the guitar, explain what I find, and confirm the work and price with you.
- 03
Dial it in
The work is measured, completed, checked, and then play-tested before handoff.
Transparent pricing
Know the range before the wrench turns.
All listed prices are for labor only. Parts and strings are additional. Final price depends on the instrument and agreed scope.
Diagnostic fee: $40
Applied toward the repair when you proceed.
Electric guitar setupfrom $80
Acoustic guitar setup$75
Bass setupfrom $90
Pickup installationfrom $60
Electronics repair / modificationfrom $35
Cleaning & maintenancefrom $50
Fret level, crown & setupfrom $230
Hand-cut bone or TUSQ nut$100
Hand-cut nut pricing does not include a full setup.
Owner / guitar techRyan Andreasen
Meet Ryan
A player’s perspective at every step.
I started Rival Guitar Works because every guitarist deserves an instrument that plays its best. Whether it’s your first guitar, your favorite guitar, or a family heirloom, my goal is to provide honest recommendations, quality workmanship, and service that earns your trust.
“Every guitar that comes through my shop is treated as if it were my own.”
What players are saying
“Ryan has got to be the friendliest luthier I have ever worked with. Rather than just setting up my guitar, he truly interviewed me on how I play and what I was looking for in his work… After a new hand cut and filed nut along with a proper setup I can confidently say that a guitar that goes for $400–500 on the used market easily plays as well as a guitar in the $1500 range.”
“Ryan did an incredible job restoring and bringing back to life my old Harmony archtop. He repaired the binding, replaced the nut, cleaned everything up, and gave it a full setup. The guitar plays great now and he takes pride in his work. I’ll definitely be bringing any future guitar work to Rival Guitar Works.”
Before you book
Good questions.
What should I include with my service request?
Include your guitar or bass make and model, the problem you’re experiencing, what you’d like changed, and any recent modifications or repairs. Include photos when useful.
How long will my guitar be in the shop?
Most routine setups and repairs are completed within a few days. More involved fretwork, parts orders, or complex repairs may take longer. I’ll give you an expected turnaround after I inspect the instrument.
Are parts and strings included?
No. Published prices are for labor unless noted. I’ll confirm any needed parts and their cost before installation.
Will I know the final price first?
Yes. I’ll inspect the instrument, discuss recommendations, and agree on the scope with you before repair work begins.
Book bench time
Service Request
Tell me about your instrument and the work you have in mind.
Prefer to get in touch directly? Text or call 832-934-4253.
Shop located in Conroe, Texas. Serving Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring, and North Houston.
Let’s get your guitar playing right.
832-934-4253ryan@rivalguitarworks.com
By appointment · Conroe, Texas
Serving Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring & North Houston