Federated Music by Appointment operates as both an online music store and a full-service luthiery repair shop in Springfield, Missouri. This brick-and-mortar operation specializes in repair and restoration work on most stringed instruments, with vintage guitars being their particular forte.

The shop handles everything from routine maintenance like fret dressing and crowning to complex restorations of nostalgic instruments from yesteryear. Their expertise includes major structural repairs such as broken headstocks and neck reattachments, bridge plate replacements, and crack repairs on acoustic guitar tops. They’re particularly skilled with vintage nitrocellulose finishes, offering complete sunburst refinishing work that returns instruments to their original glory.

Recent projects have included refret work with stainless steel frets on 1960s Gibsons, restoration of a 1967 J160E Gibson back to factory specifications, and intricate repairs on Taylor acoustics. The luthier takes pride in meticulous repair work over simple part replacement, specializing in making major damage virtually disappear. Beyond guitars, this versatile guitar tech has even tackled unusual instruments like hurdy-gurdies, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to stringed instrument repair.