Capital City Guitars has been serving Olympia’s music community since 1997, building a reputation as the go-to destination for comprehensive instrument repair and vintage guitar work. Located in downtown Olympia, this musician-owned shop operates from a player’s perspective, understanding what it takes to keep instruments performing at their best.

The repair department boasts over 100 years of combined experience in guitar setup, fretwork, and restoration. These skilled guitar techs handle everything from routine maintenance to complex vintage guitar repairs, working on beloved brands like Gibson, Fender, Rickenbacker, Martin, and classic collectibles including Kay, Teisco, and Danelectro models. Their luthier expertise extends across electric and acoustic guitars, basses, and various stringed instruments.

Beyond repairs, Capital City Guitars maintains an impressive inventory of vintage, used, and new gear bursting from every corner of the shop. The store has cultivated a welcoming environment where musicians gather not just for professional repair services, but for collaboration and education. With dedicated artists in residence and four music teachers on staff, this shop has become more than a repair facility‚it’s a hub for Olympia’s creative community.