Mike Reynolds Fretwork and Guitar Repair brings precision machining expertise to the world of guitar repair in San Jose. Owner Mike Reynolds spent 35 years as a machinist, including his apprenticeship at NASA and a long career at Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, giving him an exceptional eye for detail that translates perfectly to fretwork and guitar setup.

This specialty shop focuses primarily on fret replacement and fret leveling for electric, acoustic, and bass guitars, using premium Jescar fretwire in Nickel Silver, Gold EVO, and Stainless Steel options. Mike addresses a common industry issue: most new guitars and aftermarket necks leave the factory without properly leveled frets, which significantly impacts tone and playability.

The shop offers general guitar repair and setup services, with typical turnaround times of 3-4 days for complete fret jobs. Understanding that musicians need their instruments, Mike provides loaner guitars during repairs. His client base includes local guitar store owners, employees, and working musicians throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Cruz County, and Monterey County. Operating by appointment only, Mike backs all his luthier work with a 100% guarantee and can provide references from satisfied customers.