Gates Guitar Repair brings decades of professional lutherie experience to Boise, Idaho, having relocated from a successful seven-year run in San Francisco’s competitive Bay Area repair scene. Originally established in 2010, the shop has built its reputation on meticulous craftsmanship and personalized service, with the owner providing one-on-one consultations for every instrument that comes through the door.

The shop specializes in comprehensive guitar repair services spanning acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitars, banjos, mandolins, and ukuleles. Services include precision fretwork, professional setups, electronics repair, structural restoration, neck resets, bridge work, and custom bone nuts and saddles. Gates Guitar Repair has developed particular expertise in vintage guitar work, understanding the unique challenges and requirements these instruments demand.

The philosophy is straightforward: work isn’t complete until the customer is completely satisfied. From simple maintenance and adjustments to extensive restoration projects, the guitar tech approaches each instrument with the goal of making it play and sound its absolute best while finding the most affordable solution for whatever issue needs addressing.