Custom / Boutique Builds

1836 Guitars brings artisan guitar craftsmanship to Tyler, Texas, specializing in custom-built instruments that reflect each player’s individual vision and musical style. This East Texas shop has built its reputation on meticulous attention to detail and expert luthier work, creating handcrafted guitars from the ground up for discerning musicians. Beyond their custom guitar building services,

1978 Guitar Works is a guitar repair shop based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, providing expert instrument repair, setup, and tuning services for electric guitars, acoustic guitars, ukuleles, and mandolins. Whether your instrument needs fretwork, action adjustments, electronics repair, or a full setup to get it playing its best, 1978 Guitar Works focuses on quality craftsmanship and

34 Guitars is a luthier shop based in Bellingham, Washington, specializing in custom-built guitars and professional luthier services. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind instrument built to your specifications, this is the kind of shop that takes the time to get every detail right. Beyond custom guitar builds, 34 Guitars offers vintage guitar work and

5th String Music is a guitar and acoustic instrument shop located in Greenville, South Carolina, offering guitar repair, music lessons, consignment sales, and a carefully curated retail selection. The shop carries quality brands including L.R. Baggs, Larrivee, and Gold Tone, with a particular strength in acoustic guitars, banjos, and live performance gear. Their repair services

A & G Music Center has established itself as a full-service music destination in Drexel Hill, serving musicians throughout the Delaware County and Philadelphia area. The shop offers comprehensive instrument repair services covering everything from basic guitar setups and restrings to complete restorations on stringed instruments. Their repair techs handle both routine maintenance like fretwork

Acoustic Corner has established itself as a destination for acoustic instrument enthusiasts in Black Mountain, serving the greater Asheville and Western North Carolina community. This full-service music store combines retail expertise with skilled repair services, making it a resource for players seeking both new instruments and expert maintenance. The shop’s repair department handles everything from

Acoustic Music stands as a Connecticut destination for vintage guitar work and custom instrument builds, situated in the historic village of Chester. Owner Leonard Wyeth, an architect and devoted guitar historian, has cultivated a shop that goes far beyond retail—it’s a true resource for serious players and collectors seeking expert luthier services. The shop’s connection

Action Music Ltd has been serving the Falls Church music community as a comprehensive guitar shop with deep expertise in instrument care and custom work. The shop’s technical team provides professional guitar repair and setup services, handling everything from basic maintenance to complex fretwork and electronic repairs. Their luthier experience extends to custom and boutique

Adept Custom Guitars and Repairs in Lake Stevens, Washington specializes in custom-built handcrafted guitars and comprehensive stringed instrument repair and restoration services. The shop has built a reputation for crafting boutique instruments to order, with a particular focus on left-handed guitars that ship throughout the United States, UK, and Canada, though they welcome right-handed and

Offering guitar repair services in the Loganville area.

Alamo Music Center has served San Antonio’s musical community as a full-service music destination where retail meets expert craftsmanship. Their repair department handles everything from routine guitar setups and fretwork to comprehensive instrument restoration, with experienced technicians who understand both modern and vintage instruments. The shop’s luthiers specialize in custom guitar builds, working closely with

Alegra Guitars specializes in high-quality handcrafted flamenco and classical guitars at their Pasadena showroom. As a boutique guitar builder, they focus on the traditional art of Spanish guitar craftsmanship, creating custom instruments that meet the exacting standards of flamenco and classical players. Their luthier expertise extends beyond standard builds to encompass the unique tonal and

Alexander Acoustics brings master luthier Alexander Steele’s craftsmanship to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he’s been handcrafting custom acoustic guitars since 2010. Steele’s journey as a luthier has been defined by his relentless pursuit of tonal excellence, systematically exploring which elements truly matter in guitar construction and which are merely superficial. This methodical approach has resulted

Alexeas Guitars & Mandolins brings professional luthier services to the Clayton, North Carolina music community under the skilled hands of James Alexeas. As a subsidiary of Alexi Strings Inc., the shop specializes in custom and boutique guitar builds, creating unique instruments tailored to each musician’s specifications and playing style. Beyond building exceptional guitars and mandolins

All Four Guitars brings Denver’s mountain-inspired craftsmanship to both custom instrument building and professional guitar repair. Founded by luthier Michael Stewart, the shop specializes in instruments inspired by the golden era of acoustic guitar building—the pre-WWII period between 1897 and 1938. Through meticulous reverse engineering of vintage instruments, Stewart has developed a deep understanding of

All In One Guitar has been serving the La Cañada Flintridge music community since 2014 as a comprehensive guitar shop with serious luthier expertise. The store’s professional luthiers bring exceptional craftsmanship to both their custom guitar builds and repair services, treating every instrument that comes through the door with meticulous attention to detail. What sets

All Things Guitar has been serving the Bowling Green music community since 2007, building a reputation that extends well beyond Kentucky. Owner Eric Self brings over 16 years of professional experience to his full-service shop, where he handles everything from routine guitar setups to complex luthier work and custom boutique guitar builds. Eric’s expertise has

Allred Guitars and Guitar Repair serves the Phoenix music community with specialized luthier services that span both modern custom builds and vintage instrument restoration. The shop has built a reputation for meticulous craftsmanship, handling everything from routine guitar setups and fretwork to complete custom guitar construction projects for discerning players. Mark Allred brings dedicated expertise

Alma Strings brings professional luthier expertise to the Evans and Northern Colorado music community. Owner Andrea Pinedo combines formal training from the University of Northern Colorado’s cello performance program with specialized lutherie education from Red Rocks Community College, creating a unique perspective on instrument repair and setup. While the shop specializes in string instruments—particularly violin

Altitude Guitar has established itself as a destination for players seeking expert guitar repair and restoration services in Denver’s Mile High music scene. The shop specializes in vintage guitar work, bringing decades-old instruments back to their original glory through careful restoration and period-correct repairs. Their luthiers have the technical knowledge and hands-on experience to handle

Amelia Island Fine Guitars operates a boutique showroom in historic downtown Fernandina Beach, specializing in rare and vintage instruments alongside custom guitar builds from today’s finest luthiers. This small shop has built a reputation among players seeking both exceptional instruments and expert guitar repair services for their prized gear. The technicians here bring extensive experience

American Music has served Seattle’s music community since 1973, building a reputation as a destination for musicians seeking quality gear and expert repair services. While the store offers an impressive selection of guitars, amplifiers, keyboards, and pro audio equipment spanning both new and pre-owned options, their repair department has become equally essential to local players.