Neely Guitars stands as one of Los Angeles’s premier custom guitar shops, where master luthier David Neely has built a legendary reputation serving an extraordinary roster of artists from Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan to Metallica and Beyonc©. As a Gibson Authorized Service Center, the shop holds Factory Authorized Gold Level Service credentials for major manufacturers including Martin, Fender, Taylor, Gretsch, and Guild.

David Neely’s expertise spans comprehensive guitar repair, restoration, and customization services, with particular strength in vintage guitar work and custom boutique builds. His approach addresses the reality that manufacturers often overlook how professional musicians actually use their instruments onstage and in studios, creating opportunities for essential aftermarket modifications. Through decades of collaboration with prominent guitarists and bassists worldwide, Neely has refined specialized techniques that meet the exacting standards required for both studio recordings and live performance.

The shop’s philosophy centers on achieving proper fundamental tone before any signal processing‚if the instrument sounds right from the start, everything else falls into place. From precision fretwork and setups to complete restorations, Neely Guitars delivers luthier services that transform guitars into personalized tools matching each artist’s specific musical demands.