About Us
Riff Reviver is a luthier and amp tech shop located in the states fastest growing city Ridgefield, WA. While we're new as a business we've been serving musicians in the local music scene for over a decade and have decided to open our doors to the general public. We think more music by more people makes the world a little better place, and when people love the way their instruments play, they play more.
Our Services
Electronic Repair and Modification
Does the wrong cap leave you in need of some sympathy for your treble? Nervous about sticking a hot soldering iron in the guts of your own gear? We can fix just about anything in the signal chain "between your pick and the power cord"
Amp Service and Repair
We offer limited amp services and will happily diagnose and repair many of the most common tube amp issues with great love and care for the history of your gear. if we can't provide you a diagnosis we'll gladly waive our bench fees. (Please note: volume knobs that go to 11 are available by special request only)
Acoustic Intruments
Our shops sees and services acoustic and eletric guitars alike, and we bring the same calculated approach to service for the self-sustaining instruments as their amplified counterparts. We also keep mandolin and banjo strings on hand for the folk and bluegress folks out there!
Our Prices
Our goal is to provide a predictable and transparent pricing model that caters to the needs of students, gigging, and professional musicians alike. No pressure or up selling to be found in our shop. We're working on a more comprehensive price sheet and appreciate your patience as we grow.
Most instrument service starts with a bench fee of $65 plus parts that covers restringing, a basic setup, and cleaning.
Amplifier work is always quoted in shop due to the amount of variance between pieces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are your payment options?
At this time we accept cash and social payment options only via CashApp and Venmo.
What types of instruments do you repair?
At Riff Reviver, we specialize in repairing electric guitars and amplifiers including bass guitars and amps. Our services also extend to most kinds of fretted acoustic instruments including acoustic guitars as well as banjo and mandolin, feel free to reach out if you're not sure. We'll never accept work we cannot reliability complete to our standards.
My headstock is broken can you fix it?
Sadly no, at this time we do not offer headstock repair as we have not found a method of repair that is consistent with our shops expectations for quality. (Sorry about your Gibson though)
My guitar is buzzing but stops when I touch the strings, help?
This is a very common issue and 10 out of 11 times it's a simple grounding problem. Sometimes a re-string is necessary depending on the kind of bridge being used and where the ground point is (or ought to be). If you're comfortable doing so check that your components are well grounded within your electronics and pickup cavities. Otherwise bring it in and we'll get it sorted out.
My guitar makes intermittent static or clicking noises, what should I do?
Poor shielding or grounding can allow unwanted electric and magnetic interference to enter your signal chain. If the problem worsens in particular rooms or in front of stage lights for example that's usually a sign of inadequate shielding. If you can get a recording on your phone that will help with our diagnosis. If the sound is persistent this may be a sign of a bad component.
I'm having issues with my amp where should I start?
Start by giving us or another amp tech a call! Amp repair is not for the faint of heart, it takes special tools, equipment, and safety measures to do. We'd rather not see local musicians electrocuted so we do not recommend opening up even small amplifiers without the proper tools and knowledge. Solid state and tube amps alike can hold onto serious amount of current at lethal voltages long after they're turned off. We're truly here to help more people play more music, and you can't do that so well if you get fried by your amp. We provide low-cost diagnostic services so that you're not risking life or limb, if we can't fix it we'll help you find someone who can.
Can you show me how to do my own setups?
Absolutely! Our goal is to get more people playing music more often, Although this takes a considerable amount more time than doing it ourselves so the instruction does come at a premium. Contact our shop and let us know you're interested!