DiPinto Guitars has been a cornerstone of Philadelphia’s music scene since Chris DiPinto founded the company in the 1990s, building a reputation for crafting distinctive retro-inspired guitars and basses. The Fishtown shop on East Girard Avenue serves as both the headquarters for DiPinto’s acclaimed Safari line instruments and a full-service repair facility for players throughout the region.

The shop’s experienced guitar techs handle everything from routine setups and string changes to complex fretwork and electronics troubleshooting. Their luthier expertise extends across all makes and models, though they bring particular knowledge to vintage-style instruments and the quirks of offset guitars. Players appreciate the team’s hands-on understanding of instrument construction‚insights gained from years of building DiPinto’s own models.

Beyond standard guitar repair services, the shop maintains a curated selection of new and used instruments and hosts a community of working musicians who trust DiPinto for keeping their gear road-ready. The combination of manufacturing experience and repair services gives DiPinto’s technicians a deeper perspective on instrument setup and maintenance that purely retail-focused shops often lack.