Blackbird Guitars brings professional instrument repair and custom modification expertise to New Hampshire’s White Mountains region. Owner Tom Bleakley has built a reputation for meticulous guitar repair, bass setup, and tube amplifier restoration, treating each instrument with the precision it deserves. The shop specializes in personalized service that accounts for individual playing styles‚Äöwhether that means adjusting neck relief for aggressive strumming or implementing compound radius fretwork for blues bending.

Beyond standard repairs, Blackbird Guitars excels at vintage guitar work, including complete amplifier restorations with period-correct speaker cloth, Tolex cabinet refinishing, and vintage hardware installation. The shop has successfully brought classic amps like 1960s Vox models back to their original glory. Guitar refinishing services breathe new life into worn instruments, while custom modifications range from electronics upgrades and cavity shielding to intricate pearl inlay work.

For players building their dream guitar, the Co-Build Program offers luthier expertise at whatever level needed‚Äöfrom consultation on neck specifications and pickup selection to complete project execution. Every repair and modification comes with a thirty-day workmanship guarantee, reflecting the shop’s commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.