Fat Cat Custom Guitars & Repair brings professional luthier services and custom guitar builds to the Elgin music community. Owner Scott Bond, a former Cort Guitars technician who once set up an instrument for jazz legend Larry Coryell, combines decades of expertise with a genuine passion for the craft.

The shop specializes in comprehensive guitar repair work, from precision setups and refrets to intricate binding repairs and electronics troubleshooting. Bond’s custom guitar building services allow players to create truly personalized instruments built to their exact specifications. His meticulous attention to detail ensures every setup is dialed in perfectly and every repair meets exacting standards.

Beyond expert fretwork and technical services, Fat Cat maintains a carefully curated selection of quality used guitars and amplifiers, each inspected and ready to play. The shop’s welcoming atmosphere, decorated with artwork and creative energy, reflects Bond’s commitment to making guitar repair accessible and approachable. His ability to solve unusual problems and think outside the box has earned the business a strong reputation throughout the area, with customers consistently praising his fair pricing, professional workmanship, and dedication to transforming worn instruments into like-new players.