Bootleg Guitars brings over 35 years of masterful lutherie to the Vermilion area, led by founder Jon Hill, a Cleveland native who has built instruments for music legends including Joe Walsh, Tom Araya, and Stefan Lessard. His work hangs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is heard by millions worldwide.

While specializing in custom boutique guitar and bass builds from scratch using premium woods and components, Hill’s decades of experience extend to vintage guitar work and expert repairs. The shop’s meticulous fretwork, hand-wound pickups, and deep understanding of instrument setup ensure every guitar performs at its peak. Hill’s Zen-like dedication to the craft means each project receives the attention to detail required for professional touring instruments.

The workshop operates by appointment only, allowing Hill to focus completely on each instrument that comes through the door. From complex restorations on vintage pieces to precision setups, the same craftsmanship that goes into Bootleg’s custom creations applies to all guitar repair and maintenance work. This is lutherie at its finest, backed by a portfolio spanning three decades of building and servicing guitars for artists across the globe.