The Luthier Shoppe has been Springfield, Illinois’s premier destination for guitar repair and custom instrument work since 1985, when owner Mark Tate first opened its doors. As a Fender Authorized Repair Center, the shop combines factory-certified expertise with old-school craftsmanship honed over four decades in the business.

Tate’s background mixing sound for touring musicians gives him unique insight into what professional players need from their instruments. His full wood shop handles everything from vintage guitar restoration to custom boutique builds, while the in-house electronics lab tackles pickup winding, custom wiring applications, and tube amp repair. The shop’s guitar setup and fretwork services benefit from Tate’s memberships in both the Guild of American Luthiers and the Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans.

Beyond standard instrument repair, The Luthier Shoppe offers specialized services for working musicians, including tour rack assembly and tech training. The facility stocks the Midwest’s largest tube selection and maintains extensive inventories of guitar and bass parts. From professional pickup installations on acoustic and electric instruments to complete custom builds, Tate’s 20+ years of mentorship under respected instrument builders and electronics repairmen ensures expert-level craftsmanship on every project.