Slamo Custom Guitars brings over 40 years of musical expertise to the Tampa Bay area, led by founder and master luthier Frank Silano. What began in the back of a New York pawn shop has evolved into a respected custom guitar shop serving professional musicians across the United States since establishing roots in Florida in 1992.

The shop specializes in custom boutique guitar builds that have earned recognition in Vintage Guitar Magazine, with reviewers comparing their craftsmanship favorably to high-end makers like Tom Anderson and Don Grosh. Frank and his trained team of guitar techs handle everything from standard setups and modifications to intricate vintage guitar restoration work on all stringed instruments including guitars, basses, and mandolins.

Slamo Custom Guitars operates by appointment, allowing their luthiers to provide individualized attention to each instrument repair project. The shop also produces their own Doc Simons Miracle Polish and works with Jack Rabbit Pickups to offer custom-wound pickup solutions. Their in-house trained technicians combine decades of hands-on experience with quality components from trusted brands, backing their custom builds and guitar repair work with a lifetime guarantee.