All Custom / Boutique Builds in New York

Carmine Street Guitars stands as a Greenwich Village institution where luthier Rick Kelly has built a reputation crafting instruments from reclaimed wood with genuine New York history. Kelly specializes in custom guitar builds using timber salvaged from iconic Manhattan buildings‚everything from old hotels to legendary music venues‚giving each instrument a tangible connection to the city’s

Flip Scipio brings decades of lutherie expertise to New York’s guitar community, crafting custom instruments and restoring vintage pieces with meticulous attention to detail. His journey began in the 1970s with a Spanish guitar from Tenerife, leading him through classical training to professional guitar repair and building. Scipio honed his craft at Guild’s Rhode Island

Harlem Fret Works brings expert lutherie to New York City under the guidance of Steve Bloom, who honed his craft through a three-year apprenticeship with renowned luthier Ric McCurdy from 2006 to 2009. This Harlem-based shop specializes in comprehensive guitar repair services, from precision fretwork to complex vintage guitar restorations. The shop’s expertise spans electric,

Matt Umanov Guitars has been a cornerstone of New York’s guitar scene for over 50 years, earning a reputation for exceptional instrument repair and restoration work. The shop’s experienced luthiers bring deep expertise to every project, from routine guitar setups and fretwork to complex vintage guitar restorations that preserve the character of cherished instruments. The

Since 1984, Pensa Custom has been handcrafting exceptional guitars and basses in New York City, earning a reputation among professional musicians worldwide. Founded by master luthier Rudy Pensa, the shop combines old-world craftsmanship with modern innovation to create instruments that meet the exacting standards of touring and studio professionals. Beyond their renowned custom guitar builds,

Rogue Music has been a fixture in New York’s music scene since establishing its Chelsea location, building a reputation that extends well beyond its role as a dealer of vintage synthesizers and used gear. While many know the shop for its impressive inventory of classic keyboards and pro audio equipment, the store’s repair department has

Rudy’s Music has been a cornerstone of New York City’s guitar scene for over 35 years, operating their iconic Soho location alongside a second shop in Scarsdale. Beyond their renowned retail operation featuring an impressive vintage collection, the shop houses skilled luthiers who specialize in both custom guitar builds and meticulous vintage guitar work. As

Sound Laboratories operates out of Brooklyn as a specialized guitar and bass electronics shop where owner Damian Panitz combines his background as a musician, recording engineer, and lifelong tinkerer to offer custom pickup design alongside expert repair services. What began as a personal project to build ’50s-style Telecaster pickups has evolved into a full-service operation

TR Crandall Guitars has established itself as a premier destination for discerning players and collectors in New York City’s Lower East Side. The shop’s repair operation handles everything from vintage guitar restoration to custom boutique builds, with experienced luthiers who understand the nuances of working on high-end and collectible instruments. The repair shop specializes in

Urban Canyon Guitar Repair brings expert luthier services to the heart of New York City, conveniently located at NYC Guitar School near Madison Square Garden. Owner and luthier Elizabeth Cornell leads the shop, drawing on her extensive training with some of the country’s top luthiers to deliver high-quality, affordable guitar repair and instrument services. The