Turtle Lake Instruments is the Durango workshop of luthier John C. Baxendale, who brings decades of expertise to guitar repair, restoration, and handcrafted instrument building. As a Certified Taylor Warranty Center, the shop handles everything from basic guitar setup and fretwork to complex vintage guitar restoration projects that require a master luthier’s touch.

Baxendale’s reputation extends beyond repair work‚he’s known for building world-class flat top acoustic guitars under his own name, with each custom boutique guitar crafted to exacting standards. This combination of repair expertise and high-level lutherie means instruments receive the same meticulous attention whether they’re in for a setup or complete restoration.

The shop specializes in vintage guitar work, where Baxendale’s deep understanding of construction techniques and tonewoods proves invaluable. His experience as both a guitar tech and master builder allows him to diagnose and solve problems that might stump less experienced technicians. From routine instrument repair to bringing vintage pieces back to life, Turtle Lake Instruments offers the kind of professional craftsmanship that serious players and collectors seek out.