Roots Music Shop brings professional guitar repair and instrument service to Lincoln’s music community with a foundation built on deep respect for American roots music traditions. Owner Ryan Larsen, drummer and bandleader for the Blues Messengers, opened the shop in 2012 to give back to the local music scene that shaped his career.

The repair service at Roots Music Shop handles everything from basic guitar setups and restringing to more complex fretwork and electronic repairs. Their guitar techs work on both acoustic and electric instruments, with particular expertise in the guitars, basses, banjos, and other stringed instruments common to country, blues, bluegrass, and folk music traditions.

As a musician-owned shop, Roots Music Shop understands the relationship between players and their instruments. The luthier services extend beyond quick fixes to include thoughtful restoration work and ongoing maintenance that keeps instruments playing their best. Beyond guitar repair, the shop offers a full range of instrument repair services for the diverse needs of Lincoln’s roots music community, supporting everyone from weekend warriors to touring professionals who need reliable, quality work.