Chafin Custom Guitars brings over 30 years of lutherie expertise to Tampa’s music community. Founded by Ben Chafin in 2004, the shop emerged from his extensive background as head builder and designer for Dean Guitars, where he developed custom instruments for touring professionals. This deep experience with world-class players translates directly into meticulous guitar repair and restoration work.

The shop specializes in custom boutique guitar builds alongside expert vintage guitar work, offering musicians access to a luthier who understands the intricate demands of professional-grade instruments. Chafin’s hands-on approach means each repair receives the same attention to detail as his handcrafted builds‚from precision fretwork and setup optimization to complete restorations using premium tonewoods and hardware.

Operating from his Tampa workshop, Chafin provides personalized service that mass-production guitar techs simply can’t match. Musicians work directly with the builder himself, ensuring their instruments receive specialized care informed by decades of design innovation and repair experience. For players seeking vintage restoration or high-end instrument repair from a master craftsman, Chafin Custom delivers the expertise that comes from building guitars at the highest level.