At Sims Music, we are your one-stop shop for expert stringed instrument repair, upgrades, and servicing. Whether your guitar, bass, ukulele, violin, or viola needs a simple tune-up or a major restoration, we provide professional repair services to keep your instrument performing its best. We are also a certified service center for Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Ibanez, and Yamaha, giving you confidence that your instrument will be serviced to the highest industry standards.

Meet Our Expert Guitar Technician: Jon Warf

Our dedicated guitar repair technician, Jon Warf, is highly experienced and trained to handle everything from routine maintenance to complex repairs. Jon’s goal is to ensure your instrument stays in peak playing condition so you can get the most out of your music. Whether you are a beginner, gigging musician, or recording artist, you can trust your instrument in his hands.

Guitar, Ukulele, Violin, and Viola Repair Services

We offer a wide range of services for guitars, basses, ukuleles, violins, and violas, including:

• Restringing and setup – Restrings, full inspections, and professional setups

• Intonation and fretwork – Intonation adjustments, fret leveling, crowning, and full refrets

• Electronics and pickups – Pickup swaps, rewiring, and custom electronic modifications for electric instruments

• Hardware and cosmetic upgrades – Custom hardware installs and cosmetic enhancements

• Nut and saddle replacement – Fabrication and installation from blank materials

• Structural repairs – Headstock repair, crack repair, brace repair, and bridge replacement

As a certified service center for Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Ibanez, and Yamaha, your instrument will receive care that meets or exceeds manufacturer standards. If you have a special request or custom project in mind, contact us at [email protected] – we are happy to discuss custom work for all stringed instruments.

Sims Music Amplifier Repair

What We Repair

• Vintage all-tube guitar and bass amplifiers (primarily pre-1990s)

• Select modern tube reissues such as Fender Deluxe Reverb, Twin Reverb, Hot Rod, and Blues Jr.

• Solid-state and newer amps considered on a case-by-case basis

Pricing

• $75 deposit due at check-in

• $125 per hour labor rate, plus parts

• Most repairs typically range from 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the amp’s condition and the nature of the repair

Parts Quality

We use only high-quality, trusted components to ensure long-term performance and tone integrity.

• Transformers: Mercury Magnetics upgrades and replacements

• Capacitors: SoZo Vintage, F&T, LCR, Hayseed Hamfest, Sprague Atom, Orange Drop, Mallory 150, and silver-mica pF values

• Sockets & Jacks: Ceramic or Belton Micralex sockets; Switchcraft, Neutrik, and Cliff jacks

• Resistors: Vintage NOS carbon composite (when available), Xicon carbon comp and carbon film

• Pots: CTS, Precision, Weber

• Wiring: Vintage cloth-covered or Teflon-coated wire, shielded where necessary for noise reduction and authenticity

Warranty

All amplifier repairs completed through Sims Music include a 90-day parts and labor warranty.
If an issue arises within that period, simply bring your amp and repair receipt back to Sims Music, and we’ll take care of it.

Notes

• Please mention any deadlines or upcoming performances when dropping off your amp.

• Every repair is handled with care and attention to detail to ensure your amp performs at its best.

Drum Repair Services

Our repair shop does not just stop at guitars. We are also fully equipped to handle drum repairs and maintenance:

• Kick pedal repairs

• Snare throw-off and wire replacements

• Lug and tension rod replacements

• Drumhead selection, installation, and in-store tuning

Whether you need a small fix or a full drum setup, our team ensures your kit is ready to play with the best sound and feel possible.

Custom Kick Drum Logo Printing

Want your band’s logo on your kick drum? We offer custom kick drum head printing and installation for only $50. Just send us:

• Your logo file

• Your kick drum size

If you don’t have a logo, we can even help design one. Turnaround time is about one week.

Get Started Today

From expert guitar, bass, and amp repair to drum maintenance and customizations, Sims Music has the tools and experience to keep your instruments sounding their best.

Call us: 803-772-1185
Email us: [email protected]

Bring your instrument to Sims Music and experience top-tier repair services from trusted professionals.