Expert level, simply the best! I went to Eli because I wasn't too happy with the tone of my guitar and was almost certain there was something wrong with the guitar; he did a thorough check on it and talked to me a little about pickups. He gave me a solid plan of action to install the best active pickups for my guitar and didn't even charge me anything. I know I can trust him with complex pickup installs like Fishman Fluence, and I will return soon to do just that. Thank you again, Eli. read more

If you care about your instruments bring them here! He's the best! Great value too! Don't waste your time looking elsewhere.

Absolutely amazing job by Eli. I took my R9 with a factory installed Bigsby to Eli to have the Bigsby removed and a standard stopbar tailpiece installed. Not only does it look way better than I expected, it was done in very short time and at an amazing price. Very happy! read more

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I brought my Orange Rockerverb Combo amp to Eli after it got damaged in transit by UPS through reverb and Eli had it running back in days!!! Gave me a quick estimate and got the job done in no time. Eli is the man, will highly recommend his service and will definitely use him for any future repairs and/or guitar setups!! read more

Eli is super skilled and knowledgable. He's also a really nice person. He installed new P90 pickups on my Les Paul and, did such a fantastic job, I brought in my Strat for new pickups, new tuners, and a floating bridge. His work is amazing and he took really good care of my guitars. They both sound and play great now! Thanks Eli! Highly recommended! read more

Eli is a great craftsman with stringed instruments. His repairs saved my Martin acoustic guitar. He also taught me what I did wrong with caring for it, and how to keep it in great shape. Great skills for a great price. Thanks Eli. read more

Eli is the best in the business. Setup on my Les Paul and setup/pickup install on my Stratocaster had both guitars playing better than new, and his prices are incredibly reasonable for the area. Always enjoy coming by his shop to talk guitars and music. read more

I took my Martin J40 to Eli for repair, planning to sell it once the work was done. Eli completely restored the great sound of the guitar and there is no way I'd sell it now! You can tell from your first contact with Eli that he is a master craftsman and one with great respect for your instrument and what you hope to get from it. Price was absolutely reasonable and the work was done promptly. I'd never take my guitars anywhere else again and I've urged all the musicians I know to do the same. Thanks, Eli, for making me fall back in love with my guitar! read more

Great tech. Extremely professional and so knowledgeable. Easily the best guy to work with In Terms of personality/price/ quality of work. I've brought him all sorts of guitars the past few months and they all play great. read more

Finally got my Gibson Les Paul set up. Eli is a master luthier and pays attention to detail like no other. My instruments are one of a kind, So I'm very particular and specific about the quality of parts and work I get for them. BareKnucle pickups and capacitors, tone pros bridge and tailpiece.... and he installed a nylon nut for me that plays like a dream.... Only the best. And the components! Wow I've never seen such clean soldering. Just beautiful! My guitar has tone for days now!!! read more

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I discovered Eli, where else, on Yelp. To be brief, he performed a first class job setting up my 1950s Gibson ES-125. Not a serious guitar, but now it plays like one. Perfect buzz-free intonation. Bravo! I'll be back. (Before you lose your composure (like me) trying to find the place, he's located in a house in a residential neighborhood a couple blocks north of Sunset.) read more

Best luthier I've ever been to. I always take my guitars to Eli for set ups, repairs, cleaning, custom work, swapping pick ups, bridge repair and enhancements (i.e. brass blocks / saddles in Floyd Rose trem systems), electronics, truss rod adjustments, re-frets, anything and everything. And he always takes good care of me and my guitars. read more

Eli is an absolute pleasure to work with and a true professional. He saved my parts-o-caster that I tried to put together myself (and almost ruined). He was able to fix all my mistakes and made the guitar better than I could have ever imagined. I've had other guitars also set up by Eli ($2000+ guitars) and they felt like brand new instruments after every set up. Not only does have EXPERT knowledge on guitar repairs/setups/building, but he's an overall great guy to talk to. You can tell he loves what he does which is always appreciated from a customer perspective. I won't be taking my guitars anywhere else in town, and that's saying a lot for the Los Angeles area. read more

I just recently purchased a Vintage Kramer Baretta re-issue which played ok right out of the store but I knew it needed a proper set up. I found Eli on Yelp and he had stellar reviews so I figured I'd give him a shot and I'm really glad I did. He made my Baretta fly! Eli improved the action so dramatically that this guitar which I bought more for old time's sake has become one of my favorite guitars. I can't put it down. I'm really glad to have found Eli, I'll be taking all of my guitars to him going forward. Not only is he a skilled and highly experienced tech, he also happens to be really nice guy. Give him a shot. You'll be glad you did. read more

Eli was fast, personable and did quality work for a fair price. I'll be back.

It was so nice to visit Eli at his repair shop today... This man is a master craftsman and does amazing repair work... I highly recommend him... You will not be disappointed! read more

KILLING guitar tech!! this guy really knows his stuff. I learned he's serviced over 15,000 guitars in his life. it really shows. plus there's always music playing in the shop and good vibes. not to mention we have the same name read more

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Thank you Eli! My Les Paul sounds amazing with the new "Bare Knuckles" you installed. Service is top notch and turnaround time is spectacular. I'm bringing my Stratocaster for a new set of pickups soon \m/ read more

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Eli is great! I'm Semi new to LA and needed to find a reliable guy to keep my gear in check. Has a big shop with all the equipment you could imagine. Very knowledgeable and responsive! read more

Came to Eli because I requested a quote via yelp and saw that even though there weren't many reviews, the few he had were great. Took my bass to him to get my pickups replaced in a jazz bass as well as getting my cavity shielded. He worked fast and did a splendid job. I recommend anyone looking for a Bass, guitar or amp repair, contact Eli. He's thorough and definitely customer oriented. I'll come back to him for any future work my instruments require. read more

I brought my Jackson SL1 guitar for a setup, now it plays and sounds like a dream!!! Best $80 I've ever spent on it. Thanks Eli read more

Eli is nothing less then a Master. Guitar playing has been my career for over 20 years and i would never let anyone else touch my guitars. It doesn't matter if its a setup, changing strings, installing something or even rebuilding parts Eli is doing all of it and with an amazing skill, he is a true Master luthier. i recommend Eli guitar Tech to anyone who need any help with his instrument. read more

I just purchased a brand new Gibson Les Paul and had it setup by Eli. it was a journey to have it service by him, he's not only very professional but I sense that he was very passionate in his craftsmanship. I found him here at Yelp first I was hesitant but gosh I made the right decision. His skills and personal customer service is top of the line. He explained to me every details of why and how every parts and mechanics of guitar affects the quality of its sound. He made my LP sounds better. By the time I was about to leave his place there were two gentlemen that came to pick up another 7 years old Les Paul that Eli repaired. After testing it I saw how excited and happy this owner was he said his guitar was reborn and looks brand new again, just like me he just found Eli here. We both agreed that we made the right desicions to come to him. I strongly recommend you give him a try and I guarantee you, You'll have a guitar tech for life. read more

Eli Guitar Tech - Musical Instrument Services Near Me - Valley Glen, California

In a city as large and musically active as Los Angeles is, It is incredibly hard to find quality instrument repair and maintenance. but now it's a no brainer because honestly, Eli is the real deal. not only is he a genuinely nice and upfront person, but he is also an artist when it comes to repair. His work on my guitars been incredibly prompt, it honestly made them feel and play like new instruments perfectly tailored to my style of play. If you've had wonky experiences with repair in the past (and who hasn't, its a minefield out there, haha) put that worry aside and come to Eli, I honestly can't sing his praises enough. Just wow. read more

So, I literally just put down my Paul Reed Smith Artist that Eli just took care of. The difference is day and night. The action is so perfect, I don't need a pick to play the thing, no kidding. Eli also did some tweaks to the pickups and tremolo that were small adjustments but made a big difference. If you are looking for someone to take care of your ax, look no further. This is The Maestro. read more

My custom guitar never sounded or felt better! Eli replaced my pickups with bare knuckle single coils that sound amazing. Made me a new bone and replaced my bridge with a Fender one. I finally found my guitar tech!!! read more

Eli Guitar Tech - Musical Instrument Services Near Me - Valley Glen, California

It's been 30 years since I picked up a guitar, so I decided to get a good one. After a few months of daily practice, I was looking to make the first string change on my Martin Dred Jr. I not only wanted the Martin re-strung with the lighter strings, I also wanted some guidance on care and feeding. With me standing in his shop, Eli pulled the old strings off in a flash, did some inspection, and asked specific questions on how I care for, & stored it. Then Eli gave me a talk on cleaning, adjusted the neck (was a bit off), and pointed out that the Gutiar was drying out. I was doing a few things wrong. Eli gladly shared his methods for stringing. Since the new strings are lighter than the originals, he gave me a range of light picks to work with. It sounded like a whole new instrument. Very happy. By the way, it doesn't take long to discover that this guy has a passion, and gift for restoring & working on stringed instruments. He keeps photo records on every one. My baby now among them. On the way out, Eli sent me pictures of the cleaning products he uses and a recommendation for 2 Way Humidipacks to keep the wood structure happy and humidified. This wasn't your every day re-string, it was a Master Class. read more

Amazing luthier who's really knowledgable, passionate about his work and patient with guitarists of all levels. 100% honesty, no attitude, fast service and respectable price. He took my goldtop to the next level. I'm really looking forward to having work on the rest of my collection. Happy I found him and you will be too! read more

Eli is the best of the best; I've given him over 30 guitars to set-up/modify/repair and ALL of them have come out amazing! Not only is he a master luthier/guitar tech, his guitar wisdom goes many years beyond his age and he's is one of he most personable/easy to work with people I've met. My favorite aspect about Eli's work is that he learns what you like and then can set-up your guitar EXACTLY the way you like it every time! If there's ever an issue, he's more than happy to make any adjustments needed to his work, although I've never had to do that because every time his work comes out precisely how I wanted it! I highly recommend Eli and all his work, please contact me if you have any questions! read more

I've been using Eli's services for both my guitars (Martin and Gibson) for over a year now. I refuse to go to anyone else. He is truly a professional and one of the best in the field. If you care about your gear like I do, go see him. read more

Simply said, the best guitar-tech/luthier in the Los Angeles area. I don't let anyone else touch my guitars and every setup is just perfect. From bringing my vintage 1976 Gibson Les Paul back to life to my 2016 guitars, Eli always knows best on how to make them sing to perfection. Highly recommended read more