Ballona Creek Lutherie has been serving musicians from its Culver City location since 2009, offering comprehensive guitar and bass repair services just minutes from Hollywood, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica. Master luthier Doug Graham brings over four decades of bass guitar experience to his craft, combining musicianship with exceptional woodworking skills to deliver expert repairs and custom builds.

The shop specializes in both routine maintenance and complex restoration work. Setups, fretwork, and neck resets form the core of their services, while Doug’s expertise truly shines in vintage guitar restoration and custom instrument building. His background as an accomplished custom guitar and ukulele builder informs every repair, ensuring instruments receive the detailed attention they deserve.

Beyond stringed instrument repair, Ballona Creek Lutherie also services guitar and bass amplifiers, effects pedals, and outboard gear, making it a one-stop shop for musicians’ technical needs. Doug’s dual expertise as both a working musician and skilled craftsman allows him to understand instruments from a player’s perspective, ensuring repairs meet the exacting standards of performing artists.