01 Repairs & upgrades
Setups, pickup installations, wiring and electronic inspection, and fret dressing — with a minimum bench charge of $22.00.
Play with the Pros!
Equipment repairs, upgrades and musical gear in Las Cruces, handled by professionals with over 30 years of combined experience.
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Repair division
Our repair division encompasses all areas of equipment repairs as well as upgrades. To assist you with your needs, contact Andy Arrendondo or Thomas "Chingon".
Our professionals have over 30 years of combined experience and can handle any job, any size. Please come by or call — we'll ship anywhere in the nation.
Walking into a music store should feel like stepping into a place where sound lives and breathes, and that is the spirit this shop has carried since its earliest days. Founded by a man the community fondly knew as Pops, the store began with a simple mission: put good gear in the hands of local players and answer their questions honestly. Decades later that same welcoming attitude still shapes everything, from the way staff greet newcomers to the patience they show beginners trying an instrument for the first time. It remains family owned and operated, a detail that matters more than any sign on the door.
The store has grown and moved over the years, always searching for a space big enough to hold the wide variety of instruments and equipment it offers. Each new location brought room for more guitars, more drums, more electronics, and more room for people to wander and explore. The goal has never been to be the biggest, but to be the most useful to the musicians of the surrounding region. Anyone curious about gear, curious about repairs, or simply curious about how something works is welcome to come in and ask.
Guitars and basses form the heart of the selection, spanning acoustic instruments built for warm fingerpicking to electric models made for shredding riffs at volume. Brands familiar to working players share shelf space with options that suit tighter budgets, because a first instrument should feel exciting rather than intimidating. Amplifiers and effects round out the electric side, giving players a chance to shape their tone before they ever plug in on stage. Staff are happy to talk through the differences between models so that a purchase fits the player rather than the other way around.
Drummers are not an afterthought here. Acoustic sets, percussion pieces, and the accessories that keep a kit running are part of the inventory, alongside the cymbals and hardware that players rely on night after night. Electronic percussion and soundboards sit nearby for those who work in studios or perform with a more modern setup. Whether someone is assembling a first kit or replacing a worn piece before a gig, the goal is to help them find what fits. Questions are encouraged, and no one is rushed toward a decision.
Keyboards, soundboards, microphones, stands, and cables fill in the rest of the picture, covering the practical needs of bands, houses of worship, schools, and home studios alike. Lighting and sound equipment extend the offering beyond instruments, so events and performances can be supported from start to finish. Accessories matter too, since the small things often decide whether a session runs smoothly. The selection is meant to be complete enough that most needs can be met in one visit, without sending anyone chasing parts across town.
A repair division handles the work that keeps instruments playable and equipment reliable, covering routine fixes as well as upgrades. Experienced technicians bring years of combined knowledge to jobs both common and unusual, treating small adjustments with the same care as major overhauls. Customers can bring items in directly or arrange to have work shipped from elsewhere, which helps players who live far from the shop. The promise is straightforward: whatever the instrument or the problem, someone will look at it and explain the options clearly before any work begins.
Music education sits close to the center of what this place is about. Lessons and guidance help new players build habits that last, while more experienced musicians find a sounding board for the questions that come up as they push their skills further. The store's history is tied to a love of sharing knowledge, passed down from its founder through the people who work there now. Parents looking for a first step for a child and adults returning to an instrument after years away are equally at home asking for direction.
Community events and gatherings give the store a life beyond its shelves, bringing players together to swap stories, try gear, and enjoy the shared enthusiasm that makes local music scenes work. Videos and online features let people peek at what is happening even when they cannot visit in person. Policies are kept clear and simple so that shopping feels uncomplicated, whether someone is browsing casually or making a serious decision. Above all, the door stays open to anyone who wants to talk gear, ask questions, and be part of something rooted in the Southwest.
What we do
Setups, pickup installations, wiring and electronic inspection, and fret dressing — with a minimum bench charge of $22.00.
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Guitar repair price guide
Prices below are minimums and do not include parts. Same-day service adds $20.00 to the bill.
| Service | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Minimum bench charge | $22.00 |
| Setup — guitar purchased from us (first setup free) | $18.00 |
| All other setups | $25.00 |
| Floyd Rose setups | $30.00 |
| Pickup installations | $28.00 |
| Wiring / electronic inspection | $7.00 |
| Added fret dressing | $60.00 |
| Same-day service (added to the bill) | +$20.00 |
Prices do not include parts.
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