The Guitar Mechanic brings over 35 years of professional guitar repair and restoration experience to the Connecticut music community. Run by Ken Nash and Dylan Nash, this appointment-only shop has built a solid reputation for expert fretwork, precision setups, and comprehensive electric and acoustic guitar repairs.

Their expertise spans major brands including Martin, Gibson, Guild, Gretsch, and PRS, with specialized knowledge in vintage Guild guitars and hard-to-find Westerly/Hoboken Guild parts. The shop handles everything from routine guitar setups and nut and saddle installations to complete restorations of vintage instruments. They’re equally comfortable upgrading Strats, Teles, Les Pauls, and import guitars, as well as working on basses, banjos, mandolins, and ukuleles.

Beyond standard guitar repair services, The Guitar Mechanic offers custom guitar builds for players seeking something unique, plus pickup and electronics work for both electric and acoustic instruments. Their luthier skills extend to tuner upgrades and specialized Kluson repairs. The team also provides valuable resources like humidity care guides to help musicians protect their instruments. With decades of hands-on experience, this guitar tech duo delivers quality craftsmanship for both vintage guitar work and modern instrument needs.