J.Swenson Luthier brings professional craftsmanship to Livermore’s music community with comprehensive guitar repair and custom build services. This full-service workshop handles everything from routine guitar setups and fretwork to complex instrument restoration projects. The shop specializes in both electric and acoustic guitar repair, addressing issues ranging from electronics troubleshooting to bridge work, crack repair, and neck adjustments.

Beyond standard repairs, J.Swenson has built a reputation for custom boutique guitar builds, designing and constructing instruments to client specifications with carefully selected tonewoods and hardware. The luthier employs traditional Spanish classical guitar building techniques, including wedged neck joints for maximum sustain and resonance.

The workshop also supports local orchestras and school band programs with violin, viola, cello, and bass repair services, including bow rehair and restoration work. Vintage guitar enthusiasts trust J.Swenson with delicate restoration projects, like the shop’s meticulous 1965 Gibson LG0 rebuild that included bridge replacement and top repair. From fret leveling and recrowing to complete instrument restoration, this Livermore luthier combines old-world techniques with modern expertise to keep stringed instruments performing at their best.