SLJ Guitars brings world-class lutherie expertise to Tulsa through founder Seth Lee Jones, a 2007 Guitar Craft Academy graduate who earned top honors as Outstanding Student at Musicians Institute. His impressive background includes a four-year apprenticeship under renowned luthier John Carruthers, plus time with industry veterans Ron Thorne and Fren Asken.

Operating from his home workshop since relocating to Tulsa in 2011, Seth has completed an estimated 30,000 fret jobs throughout his career‚a testament to his meticulous fretwork and guitar setup expertise. His specialty lies in heavy restoration of vintage acoustics and electrics, though he builds 25-30 custom electric guitars annually, handcrafting everything from bodies and necks to truss rods and pickguards.

As a dedicated player himself, Seth approaches every guitar repair and custom build with the musician’s perspective in mind. His attention to detail has earned features in Guitar World, Vintage Guitar Magazine, and Houston Press. The shop handles projects of all kinds, from routine setups to complex restorations, with free consultations available for anyone seeking experienced appraisal services or repair work.