Koenke Guitars brings professional lutherie expertise to the Charlotte area through owner Steve Koenke, a formally trained luthier and vintage guitar specialist with 27 years of hands-on experience. Operating from nearby Indian Land, South Carolina, the shop has built a reputation for meticulous repair work and custom instrument builds that serve musicians throughout the region.

Steve’s comprehensive services cover everything from precision setups and refrets to complex headstock reglues and electronic repairs. His vintage guitar work draws on nearly three decades of specialized knowledge, while his custom boutique guitar builds showcase his craftsmanship from the ground up. The shop handles acoustic and electric guitars, bass, mandolin, resonator, and lap steel instruments.

Koenke Guitars stands out for its custom hand-wound pickups and pickup rewinds‚a specialized skill that sets the shop apart from typical guitar techs. Steve’s detailed approach to fretwork, including professional fret crowning techniques, ensures optimal playability. His expertise extends to crafting brass nuts and saddles, performing pickup installations, and executing modifications tailored to each player’s needs. The shop’s consistent 5-star reviews reflect Steve’s no-corners-cut philosophy and passion for quality instrument repair.