Appalachian Guitar Works brings decades of lutherie expertise to Johnson City’s music community. Originally established in Atlanta in 2000 with a focus on in-depth guitar repair and restoration, the shop relocated to Tennessee in 2017, expanding its mission to include professional luthier instruction alongside comprehensive repair services.

The business specializes in fretted instrument repair, restoration, and customizing, handling everything from standard guitar setups and fretwork to complete restorations. With a foundation built on Atlanta’s competitive repair scene, the shop developed a reputation for quality craftsmanship before transitioning to also train the next generation of guitar techs and luthiers.

Despite maintaining a busy workload that keeps the luthier focused on client projects rather than social media updates, Appalachian Guitar Works has earned strong community trust, with 98% of reviewers recommending their services. The shop maintains an affiliation with Atlanta Guitar Works, a lutherie school in Lawrenceville, Georgia, offering classes in repair, acoustic guitar building, and electric guitar construction. This connection to instrument education reinforces the technical depth behind every restoration and setup performed at the Johnson City location.