Guitar Restoration & Refinishing

Andrews Guitars is the Seattle workshop of Aaron Andrews, a seasoned luthier bringing three decades of guitar repair and restoration experience to musicians throughout the Pacific Northwest. Operating from his West Seattle home workshop near the Alaska Junction, Aaron has built a reputation for tackling complex repair work that other shops won’t touch, from humidity

Asken Guitars has been serving the Los Angeles music community since 2003, though owner-luthier’s hands-on experience with instrument repair stretches back to 1975. This westside LA shop specializes in comprehensive guitar repair and restoration services, with particular expertise in acoustic instruments. The shop handles everything from precision fretwork and complex headstock repairs to intricate neck

Brooks Acoustic and Guitar Restoration has been serving musicians in the Hawk Point and Greater St. Louis area since 2016 under the expert hands of certified luthier Robert Brooks, affectionately known as “The Guitar Doctor.” Brooks’ journey began during a 2011 knee injury recovery when he received his first acoustic guitar, sparking a passion that

Candelas Guitars represents three generations of luthier craftsmanship in the heart of Boyle Heights. Led by master luthier Tomás Delgado, with both Tomas Sr. and Tomas Jr. currently building and performing restoration work, this family-run shop has established itself as a destination for serious classical and flamenco guitar enthusiasts throughout Los Angeles. The shop specializes

Colfax Guitar Shop has been a Denver guitar repair destination since 1998, serving musicians from the historic Bluebird District location on Colfax Avenue for over 25 years. Now under the ownership of professional luthier Christian Phillips since 2022, the shop has expanded its team of skilled guitar techs to provide comprehensive instrument repair services ranging

DeLozier Guitars is Chris DeLozier’s repair and custom build shop in Cleveland. He finished the Masters Program at Galloup Guitars in Big Rapids, Michigan, and now takes on setups, fretwork, electronics, structural repairs, restorations and rebuilds, and finishing and refinishing. Chris also builds boutique acoustics and offers CNC and custom routing. The shop is at

Edgar Cedeño brings meticulous craftsmanship and a deep respect for instrument restoration to Austin’s music community. As a skilled luthier, Edgar specializes in comprehensive guitar repair, detailed setups, and modifications that restore instruments to their optimal playing condition. His expertise extends to vintage guitar work, where preserving the original character and soul of classic instruments

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

Geoff Benge’s Guitar Shop brings over thirty years of luthier expertise to Chicago’s music community. With a family legacy that includes his great uncle Elden Benge, creator of the renowned Benge trumpets, Geoff grew up surrounded by instruments and started playing guitar at age four. By high school, he was already building solid-body guitars while

Guitar Restorations Inc. has been serving musicians in Havre de Grace since 2004, built on a foundation of over 65 years of combined experience between master guitar techs Bill Roszak and Charles Carter. This small shop treats every customer like family, offering personalized service that sets them apart from larger operations. Bill Roszak brings decades

Hackl Guitars brings professional guitar repair and handmade custom guitar building to Denver’s music community. Founded by luthier Justin Hackl, the shop has built a reputation for delivering quality instrument repair with the fastest turnaround times in the area at affordable prices. As both a skilled guitar tech and custom builder, Hackl offers comprehensive repair

Hawkins Guitar is a veteran-owned luthier shop in Virginia Beach that builds handmade guitars, runs a guitar building school and does full-service repair on guitars, ukuleles, mandolins and other stringed instruments. Work covers setups, fret jobs, neck resets, structural crack repair, finishing and refinishing, and restoration. Hawkins Guitar posts its prices: a full acoustic or

Keeley Guitars operates from the scenic town of Kettle Falls, Washington, where skilled luthier craftsmanship meets Pacific Northwest tradition. This workshop specializes in handcrafted custom guitars and mandolins, building each instrument with meticulous attention to detail and tonal quality. Beyond their boutique builds, Keeley Guitars offers comprehensive repair and restoration services for players throughout the

Lambdin’s Guitar Repair & Restoration brings world-class lutherie expertise to Portland’s South Portland neighborhood. Owner Ben Lambdin honed his craft working alongside some of the industry’s finest, including stints at Santa Cruz Guitar Company, Zon Guitars, and Hill Guitar Company since 2007. This deep background in handmade instrument construction translates into exceptional repair and restoration

Lux Luthier LLC started as a pandemic project and evolved into a precision-focused guitar repair studio serving Denver’s music community. Founded by Denis Sweeney, the shop handles everything from standard setups and electronics work to complex structural repairs and full restorations on acoustic, electric, and bass guitars. The shop has developed particular expertise in vintage

Madrid Guitar Repair Luthier has been serving San Diego’s music community since 1998 under the expert direction of Brandon Madrid, a master luthier with 28 years of experience in the craft. The shop has earned recognition as one of Southern California’s full-service guitar repair facilities, combining meticulous restoration work with exceptional custom instrument building. Brandon’s

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

Maxwell Sipe brings over two decades of experience as both a performing musician and skilled luthier to his Portland workshop. After studying classical guitar at the University of Portland, Sipe built his first instrument in 2005, which sparked a passion that evolved into a full-time career. He honed his craft during six years working in

Mouradian Guitar Co. has been building and servicing electric and acoustic guitars and basses since 1983. Repair, restoration, hot-rodding and custom builds are the heart of it. They also sell guitars, basses, amps and player supplies. The workshop is at 200 Jefferson Rd in Wilmington. Posted hours are short (Thursday, noon to 5pm), so call