Dan Otts brings a unique combination of 33 years of guitar playing experience and 16 years as a process and materials engineer to his Pleasanton-based guitar repair and customization business. His technical background in R&D and design translates directly into meticulous attention to detail for every instrument that comes through his home studio.

Specializing in premium guitar setups, Dan transforms factory-spec instruments into perfectly dialed-in players with proper action, intonation, and playability. His repair services cover everything from fret dressing and electronics troubleshooting to headstock repairs and neck adjustments. As a guitar tech who understands tone from a player’s perspective, he also handles custom hardware installations including pickups, bridges, tuners, and electronics upgrades.

Beyond standard luthier work, Dan partners with musicians to design and build custom electric guitars and basses tailored to individual specifications. His vintage guitar work and boutique custom guitar builds demonstrate his capability with both restoration and new construction projects. Drawing from influences spanning Satriani to Metheny, Dan approaches each instrument with the problem-solving skills of an engineer and the passion of a lifelong musician, consistently earning five-star reviews from Bay Area guitarists.