All Custom / Boutique Builds in Durango

Colorado Guitar Company serves the Durango area as the home of JC Baxendale Handmade Guitars, where master luthier John Baxendale combines over 21 years of guitar-building expertise with comprehensive repair services. Baxendale’s background in guitar repair provided the foundation for his craft, sharpening his eye for aesthetics while developing deep knowledge of playability and tonal

Turtle Lake Instruments is the Durango workshop of luthier John C. Baxendale, who brings decades of expertise to guitar repair, restoration, and handcrafted instrument building. As a Certified Taylor Warranty Center, the shop handles everything from basic guitar setup and fretwork to complex vintage guitar restoration projects that require a master luthier’s touch. Baxendale’s reputation