Mahar’s Vintage Guitars brings over 30 years of hands-on experience to the Chico guitar community, specializing in vintage guitar work and custom boutique builds. Owner and luthier with deep knowledge of classic Fender, Gibson, Martin, and other iconic instruments, the shop has built a reputation for expertly restoring and maintaining vintage pieces that require specialized care.

The shop’s guitar repair services range from standard setups and fretwork to complete restorations of vintage instruments. Their expertise in dating guitars and understanding the nuances of different eras means they can properly service everything from a 1961 Stratocaster to a 1920s Weissenborn. As both dealers and guitar techs, they understand how these instruments should play and sound at their best.

Beyond repair work, Mahar’s also creates custom boutique guitars for players seeking something unique. Their inventory of vintage parts‚including period-correct tuners, pickups, and hardware‚supports both restoration projects and custom builds. The combination of buying, selling, appraising, and repairing vintage guitars under one roof gives them a comprehensive understanding of what makes these instruments special and how to keep them playing for generations.