Delgado Guitars carries forward a remarkable four-generation legacy that began in 1928 with Manuel’s great-uncle Candelario and grandfather Porfirio. Now helmed by master luthier Manuel A. Delgado in Nashville, this shop represents the pinnacle of old-world craftsmanship applied to modern guitar repair and custom instrument building.

Manuel’s expertise extends across the full spectrum of stringed instruments, from classical and steel-string guitars to ukuleles, mandolins, and resophonics. His meticulous approach to guitar repair has earned the trust of legendary musicians including Jose Feliciano, Los Lobos, and Buddy Guy, as well as institutions like the Country Music Hall of Fame. Each repair project receives the same intensive attention Manuel brings to his boutique guitar builds, with every instrument treated as a unique work of art.

The shop’s comprehensive guitar setup and fretwork services reflect decades of accumulated family knowledge, passed from grandfather to father to son. With his daughter Ava now learning the craft, the Delgado tradition of exceptional instrument repair and lutherie continues to thrive, serving musicians who demand the highest standards of workmanship and tonal excellence.