Amity Instruments brings comprehensive guitar repair and luthier services to the Elgin area, combining traditional craftsmanship with expertise across a wide range of stringed instruments. The shop handles everything from routine guitar setups and restrings to advanced fretwork including complete refrets and precision fret dressing. Their structural repair capabilities cover challenging work like acoustic neck resets, broken headstock repairs, and bridge reglues that demand both patience and skill.

Beyond standard guitar tech services, Amity Instruments specializes in custom boutique guitar builds, hand-tuning each instrument for optimal sound and playability. The shop’s expertise extends to electronics troubleshooting, pickup installations, and complete rewiring jobs. They also service amplifiers and pedals, drums, mandolins, banjos, and orchestral strings, making them a true one-stop shop for musicians.

Their finish work ranges from minor touch-ups to complete refinishes, while their vintage instrument experience ensures period-appropriate repairs that preserve value. The detailed pricing transparency and comprehensive service menu reflect a shop that understands what working musicians need‚Äöhonest assessment, quality repairs, and reasonable turnaround times.