Kennebec Instrument & Amplifier brings professional guitar repair and amplifier service to Brunswick, Maine, with owner Joel Amsden leading a team dedicated to precision craftsmanship. As a Fender Authorized Repair Center with Gold Certified Technician status, the shop maintains factory-authorized expertise across Fender’s full family of brands, including Gretsch, Guild, Jackson, and Charvel. Their certifications extend to Taylor, Martin, Marshall, Mesa/Boogie, Orange, and numerous other respected manufacturers.

The shop’s fretwork specialists handle everything from standard fret dressing to complete stainless steel refrets, while their amplifier experts service vintage and modern amps alike. Kennebec Instrument & Amplifier excels at vintage guitar work, tackling complex restoration projects like their documented 1971 Gibson SG rebuild. Their luthier services include custom bone nut and saddle upgrades, electronics modifications, and structural damage repair.

For players seeking custom instruments, the shop’s Soma Custom Guitars & Amps division offers boutique guitar builds and custom amplifier construction. Their guitar setup work emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, with each instrument receiving the same care the techs would give their own gear. The shop also builds custom pedalboards for players looking to optimize their complete rig.