Fretboard Rehab brings professional guitar repair and luthier services to Rochester, New Hampshire, backed by owner Jacob Klag’s extensive training from Galloup School for Guitar Building and Repair and Berklee College of Music. Since opening in 2014, this full-service shop has built a reputation for meticulous work on everything from basic guitar setups and restrings to complex refurbishments and custom boutique builds.

The shop specializes in vintage guitar work, with Klag taking particular care to preserve the historic integrity of classic instruments while restoring playability and function. Fretboard Rehab offers tiered service options to meet different needs and budgets, always walking clients through the repair process so they understand exactly what’s being done and why.

Beyond guitars, the shop handles amplifier repair with in-house tube testing and fast turnaround times, plus pedal work and woodwind instrument support for orchestra and school band musicians. Co-owner Johnny Styles contributes expertise in custom finish work and aesthetics. The climate-controlled workspace ensures instruments receive proper care during service. Klag welcomes challenging repairs that other techs won’t attempt, making Fretboard Rehab the go-to destination for instruments with sentimental value or complex issues.