Southside Guitars has been a Brooklyn fixture since 2006, when brothers Ben and Sam Taylor turned their lifelong passion for vintage instruments into a thriving shop on Grand Street. While the store is renowned for its impressive collection of used and vintage guitars, basses, and amplifiers, their repair services have become equally essential to the local music community.

The shop’s experienced techs handle the full spectrum of guitar repair and instrument repair needs, from basic guitar setups to complex restoration work on vintage pieces. Their expertise in fretwork, neck resets, crack repair, and electronics work makes them particularly well-suited for vintage guitar work, where attention to detail and period-correct techniques are crucial. These skilled guitar techs understand that collector-grade instruments require a different approach than everyday players, and they bring that nuanced understanding to every repair.

Operating as both luthiers and restorers, the Southside team works on guitars and basses of all eras, though their deep knowledge of vintage instruments sets them apart. Each instrument receives personalized attention, with repair costs determined after careful inspection to ensure the work matches the guitar’s specific needs and value.