Hadlock Guitars brings exceptional lutherie expertise to New Braunfels, backed by owner Austin Hadlock’s impressive credentials and hands-on experience. A graduate of Roberto-Venn School of Lutherie, Austin has built an outstanding career that includes roles as Engineering Luthier and Manager of Manufacturing Engineering at Gibson’s Custom Shop in Nashville. This unique combination of traditional craftsmanship and engineering precision informs every guitar repair and custom build that comes through the shop.

The shop specializes in comprehensive instrument repair services, from basic guitar setups and fretwork to complete restorations of vintage guitars and nearly any stringed instrument. Austin’s background working with boutique guitar builds at Gibson translates directly into meticulous attention to detail for both modern and vintage instruments. Services include professional refrets, hand-carved bone nuts and saddles, and thorough instrument evaluations.

After years of providing repair services alongside his engineering career‚including time at major manufacturers‚Austin has returned to Texas and continues delivering the same high-caliber lutherie work that earned him recognition in Nashville’s competitive guitar scene.