Hayes Guitar is the one-man shop of luthier Louis Hayes, who brings his training from The American School of Lutherie to the Western Slope of Colorado’s West Elk Mountains. Under the mentorship of renowned luthier Charles Fox, Louis mastered the art of building classical and steel string acoustic guitars, skills he now applies to both custom guitar builds and expert repair work in Paonia.

As a professionally trained luthier, Louis offers comprehensive guitar repair services alongside his boutique guitar building. His shop specializes in fretwork, setups, and the full range of instrument repair needs that acoustic players require. The same exacting standards that go into his custom builds‚where he ages wood for up to 25 years in his Rocky Mountain shop‚inform his repair philosophy.

Hayes Guitar combines old-world craftsmanship with the practical expertise of a skilled guitar tech who understands how instruments respond to Colorado’s unique climate. For players seeking a luthier who appreciates the structural and tonal intricacies of acoustic guitars, Louis’s background in professional guitar construction brings an elevated level of precision to every repair job.