Red Cedar Luthiery brings Pacific Northwest craftsmanship to the Olympia guitar community through comprehensive repair services and custom instrument building. Operating under the Mudcat Music banner, this shop specializes in acoustic guitar repair with a luthier’s eye for detail and structural integrity.

The expertise here goes beyond basic guitar setup work. Red Cedar Luthiery handles everything from professional fretwork and neck repairs to complete instrument restoration. Their background in building hand-crafted stringed instruments from Western Red Cedar gives them an intimate understanding of acoustic guitar construction‚knowledge that translates directly into higher-quality repair outcomes.

This luthier approaches each guitar tech service with the same precision used in building instruments from scratch. That combination of building and repair experience means they can diagnose issues other shops might miss and execute fixes that preserve an instrument’s tone and playability.

The shop serves Olympia’s diverse musical community, from fingerstyle players to singer-songwriters who depend on their acoustics for regular performances. Red Cedar Luthiery’s repair services maintain the same standards of craftsmanship that go into their custom-built instruments, making them a trusted resource for serious players seeking skilled guitar repair in western Washington.