Whiskeytown Stringed Instrument Repair & Service brings professional guitar repair and luthier services to central Illinois musicians from its location in the Trefzger’s/Trailside Event Center building in Peoria Heights. The shop operates by appointment, typically available weeknights after 7:30pm when owner Austin‚a lifelong musician who started playing guitar at eight or nine under his uncle’s guidance and formed his first band at 17‚opens the doors to his lower-level workshop.

With deep roots in Peoria’s local music scene, Austin offers comprehensive guitar tech services including fretwork, complete rewiring, electronics repair, pickup installation, and professional setups. Recent projects showcase the shop’s expertise, from restoring vintage Peavey guitars with full rewires and fret levels to installing Jescar fret wire, Bare Knuckle pickups, and custom electronics on modern instruments. The repair shop has earned a strong reputation among central Illinois players, maintaining a 100% recommendation rating from customers who appreciate quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Whiskeytown serves everyone from local punk bands to funk musicians, ensuring stringed instruments are properly dialed in for peak performance.