Unbrokenstring brings precision instrument repair to Stoughton, Texas, led by David Latchaw, an electrical engineer with a meticulous approach to guitar repair and luthier work. His detailed repair blog reveals the depth of expertise behind each project‚Äöfrom completely reshaping warped fretboards on budget instruments to diagnosing complex amp failures with professional testing equipment.

The shop handles everything from routine fretwork and guitar setups to challenging vintage guitar work that other techs might turn away. Latchaw’s engineering background shows in his systematic troubleshooting and willingness to document intricate repairs, like hand-flattening twisted necks or rewiring damaged circuit boards. He maintains a full complement of specialized tools, from fret pullers to HiPot testers for amp diagnostics.

Beyond standard guitar repair services, Unbrokenstring also tackles custom and boutique guitar builds, bringing the same analytical precision to new construction as to restoration work. The shop services acoustic guitars, electric guitars, amplifiers, and other stringed instruments including ukuleles. Latchaw’s patient, problem-solving approach means instruments leave his bench not just functional, but properly set up and optimized for playability.