services
Welcome to the services and workshop page.
Our experienced Luther Gareth lewis has listed the basic services available at cranes, together with the standard pricing.
Work is carried out with meticulous care and attention by Gareth who has years of experience and many satisfied customers. We endeavour to provide a fast, high quality service to all our customers, in all regards, and guitar services and repair is no different. Once your instrument is booked in, the work required will be done as soon as possible, although the time frame does depend on parts availability and the number of other jobs booked in. This means that unfortunately on occasion, the work may take longer than the estimated completion date, but we will endeavour to keep you informed when this is the case.
We also offer a collection service (mainland UK) you can discuss your needs with our workshop and we will then arrange to collect your instruments and return it when the work is completed. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss this service.
All the work completed comes with a 90 day warranty.
The prices listed are approximations and the total will depend on the complexity and exact specification of each individual job. Parts and VAT are not included on the prices stated.
notes about full set-ups
Any guitar will benefit from a set up, even when brand new for various reasons, some of which are outlined below:
- Action height, string gauge and tremolo system can be custom tailored to your own specific requirements.
- Having your frets accurately levelled, crowned and polished will substantially improve intonation, ease of string bending, reduce fret buzz and improve general playability.
- Having a complete set up done in one go, means you will save time and money, and notice the difference straight away compared to having the work done in stages.
bFTS
We are proud to be Wales' first and only official custom retro fitter for the Buzz Feiten Tuning System. Please click on the link for more info or visit the shop to talk in person and try our test guitar.
All prices are excluding VAT which is charged at 17.5% and do not include parts.
| Prices (ex VAT) | |
| Re-string (includes fingerboard clean) | £10 - £15 |
| Fit strap buttons | £15 |
| Adjust string action height | £15 - £25 |
| Nut repair/replacement | £15 |
| Electrical repair/customisation | £15 + |
| Pick up fitting | £30 - £60 |
| Left hand conversion | £20 + |
| Machine head replacement | £15 - £35 |
| Basic service | £40 |
| Full service (includes fret dress) | £60 |
| Full service with Buzz Feiten Tuning System | £120 |
| Broken neck repair | £50 - £100 |
| Re-fret | £100 - £200 |
| Finish repair | £30 + |
Other services offered by cranes
- School instrument hire
- Cranes school rental scheme
Everyone enjoys the beauty and fun of music, yet some of us never learned to play an instrument as a child. Cranes believe that all children should be given the opportunity to learn a musical instrument from an early age, and this is why we can offer your child the instrument of their choice on a scheme that is affordable to everyone.
We rent a large selection of quality new and second-hand brass, woodwind and stringed instruments. Instruments are rented for three months, at roughly 15% of the full retail price. You may then purchase your instrument at the retail price, minus your rental payment; or you can return the instrument.
If at the end of the three months rental you would like more time, you may rent for a further three months, at the same rate. Both rental payments will be credited from the purchase price of the instrument.
Please note that the rental scheme is only available for six months in total, however if you decide to buy the instrument within the first three months, you will be entitled to a settlement discount of 10% off the balance.
There is no obligation to purchase with the rental scheme. Simply return the instrument and its case to cranes in good condition by the end of the rental period.
- Written terms and conditions available on request
- Two forms of ID required, including proof of address
- Rental scheme is only available to school children
- All instruments listed are subject to availability
| BRASS | ||
| INSTRUMENT | RRP | RENTAL |
| TRUMPETS | ||
| New Cranes Trumpet | £149 | £25 |
| Ex-Rental Cranes Trumpet | £99 | £20 |
| New Arbiter Trumpet | £229 | £45 |
| Second Hand Selmer | £225 | £35 |
| CORNETS | ||
| New Cranes Cornet | £299 | £30 |
| Ex-Rental Cranes Cornet | £149 | £30 |
| TROMBONES | ||
| New Cranes Trombone | £299 | £45 |
| Ex-Rental Cranes Trombone | £199 | £40 |
| New Besson Trombone | £399 | £60 |
| New Jupiter Trombone | £399 | £60 |
| New Holton Trombone | £457 | £70 |
| S/H Meister | £270 | £45 |
| TENOR HORNS | ||
| Boosey & Hawkes | £699 | £105 |
| BARITONES | ||
| S/H Jupiter | £600 | £90 |
| S/H Jupiter Deluxe | £749 | £115 |
| STRINGS | ||
| INSTRUMENT | RRP | RENTAL |
| VIOLIN | ||
| Hudson (1/4 - 4/4) | £69.95 | £15 |
| Mayflower (1/4 - 4/4) | £64.99 | £15 |
| Stentor I (1/2 - 4/4) | £69.95 | £15 |
| Stentor II (1/2 - 4/4) | £99.50 | £15 |
| Primavera 200 (1/4 - 4/4) | £99.50 | £15 |
| Osztreicher 502 (1/6 - 1/4) | £215 | £35 |
| Osztreicher 501 (1/2) | £145 | £25 |
| Osztreicher 501 (3/4) | £195 | £30 |
| Ex-Rental Osztreicher (asso) | £100 | £15 |
| Ex-Rental Osztreicher (4/4) | £195 | £30 |
| VIOLAS | ||
| Osztreicher 16" Viola | £299 | £45 |
| CELLOS | ||
| Hudson Cello | £299 | £45 |
| Hudson Carved Top Cello | £399 | £60 |
| Osztreicher Cello (1/2) | £450 | £75 |
| Osztreicher Cello Deluxe (1/2) | £525 | £80 |
| Osztreicher Cello (3/4) | £525 | £80 |
| Osztreicher Cello Deluxe (3/4) | £725 | £109 |
| Ex-Rental Osz. (1/2 - 3/4) | £350 | £55 |
| Ex-Rental Osz. (4/4) | £399 | £60 |
| WOODWIND | ||
| INSTRUMENT | RRP | RENTAL |
| FLUTES | ||
| New Cranes Flute | £225 | £35 |
| Ex-rental Cranes Flute | £99 | £20 |
| New Cranes Curved Flute | £299 | £45 |
| New Arbiter Deluxe Flute | £299 | £45 |
| New Trevor James Curved | £419 | £65 |
| S/H Arbiter Flute | £250 | £40 |
| S/H Trevor James | £340 | £55 |
| CLARINETS | ||
| New Cranes Clarinet | £179 | £30 |
| Ex-Rental Cranes Clarinet | £99 | £20 |
| New Arbiter ProSound Clarinet | £285 | £45 |
| Buffet Crampon B12 Clarinet | £439 | £70 |
| SAXOPHONES | ||
| New Cranes Alto Sax | £399 | £70 |
| New Cranes Black Alto Sax | £449 | £80 |
| Ex-Rental Alto Sax Lacquer | £225 | £45 |
| Ex-Rental Alto Sax (asso. col) | £250 | £50 |
| New CranesTenor Sax | £595 | £90 |
| Ex-Rental Tenor Sax Lacquer | £329 | £66 |
| Ex-Rental Tenor Sax (asso. col) | £349 | £70 |
| S/H Berkeley Tenor | £549 | £85 |
| New Cranes Soprano Sax | £325 | £50 |
| Ex-Rental Soprano Sax | £225 | £45 |
Additional information
- Subject to status
- Phone landline is required
further services offered
- Insurance valuation for musical equipment (charges vary)
- Vintage guitar valuation
- Expert advice: our friendly team live and breathe music, we gig, record and are as enthusiastic as you are!
teacher resource
We have contact details of local teachers for all instruments. If you live outside of Cardiff try the Musician's Union website www.musiciansunion.org for teachers in your area.
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