Stewart Port Guitars brings 45 years of luthier expertise to Oakland’s acoustic instrument community. Specializing in vintage guitar work, owner Stewart Port has built a reputation for meticulous repair and restoration of 19th and early 20th century American steel string guitars, including Martin, Gibson, Washburn, and other heritage brands. The shop also handles flamenco guitars, mandolins, banjos, and the entire violin family.

Port’s approach combines traditional conservation standards with modern technical precision. Using hide glue and French polishing techniques, he maintains reversibility in all restoration work‚a philosophy born from decades working with dealers, collectors, and professional musicians. The shop produces “forgery grade” reproduction parts for vintage instruments, including Martin pyramid bridges, while also offering contemporary setup solutions.

Services range from routine guitar setup and fretwork to complete restorations involving top or back removal. Beyond repair work, Stewart Port Guitars creates custom boutique guitar builds, applying the same exacting craftsmanship to new instruments. All guitar repair work comes with an unconditional one-year guarantee, with some services warranted for the life of ownership. The shop serves everyone from working musicians to serious collectors seeking expert instrument repair.