Chicago Fret Works has been serving Chicago’s music community since 2008 from its location in the Lincoln Square/North Center neighborhood, just blocks from The Old Town School of Folk Music. This full-service repair workshop specializes in guitars, basses, amplifiers, and virtually every fretted instrument imaginable‚Äöfrom banjos and mandolins to bouzoukis and ukuleles.

The shop’s comprehensive services include precision fretwork, professional setups, electronics work, refinishing, and structural repairs. Their team handles everything from modern instruments to vintage guitar work with equal expertise. The amp repair department has built a strong reputation for thorough, no-corners-cut service and complete restoration work.

Chicago Fret Works emphasizes craftsmanship, experience, and customer service above all else. Their philosophy is straightforward: they’re not finished until the customer is completely satisfied, with the goal of making every instrument play better than ever before. The shop also offers specialized services including custom relic work and maintains a detailed workbench blog documenting their projects. Their commitment to quality has made them a trusted resource for Chicago’s first-class music community.