Lou is super friendly and easy to work with. We met at a public spot to hand off my nephew's guitar, which is an entry level Epiphone Les Paul. The guitar has sentimental value, so my brother in law wanted to spend some money sprucing it up. He wanted new pick-ups, while I felt that the guitar needed a really good set up and some fret work. Lou did both. The action is now nice and low with no string buzz. PUPs are a lot closer sounding to my Gibson now. Lou kept me updated and even shared videos throughout the process. read more

I recently put together a partscaster and ran into some issues. Luis was the best most friendly tech I have met. He really knows what he's doing and my guitar came back looking better than i couldve imagined. I'm coming back to install pick ups in a few months so I will be back. You're the man Luis. Thanks. read more

Exceptional and very convenient experience! Lou is a guitar doctor! I had a barely used Fender Strat bought new 12 years ago just waiting for its first setup. Lou inspected the guitar and thouroughly explained everything he was looking at. He was very honest, listed all the things the guitar needed according to my level, style, and needs. Very professional from start to finish! Pickup and delivery was a plus for a busy parent like myself. If I had a hundred guitars, I'll have Lou set them all up without hesitation read more

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Recently bought a "Chibson" that needed a lot of tweaking and a couple replacements. Lou swapped out the pickups, replaced the nut, adjusted the frets and did a setup in less than 24 hours. Plays 10x better and the pickups absolutely shred with some distortion and excellent cleans. So happy and will be sending my next guitar over asap! Thanks Lou! read more

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I took a 5 string bass in that I recently purchased. It played okay but Lou showed his incredible expertise by explaining that there was some unevenness with the frets, which is something I never would have noticed myself. He took it, evened out the frets, set the whole bass up and it's amazing how much better it feels and plays! There's no fret buzz, and the intonation is perfect even at higher points on the neck. I will definitely be calling him again. read more

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Lou is a knowledgeable, honest, and reliable guitar tech and I am very happy with the work he's done on three of my guitars so far. His prices are fair and he makes sure we discuss options thoroughly before I make a decision. My acoustic had already gone through a couple other techs but Lou took his time to diagnose the pickup/preamp issue, isolate the faulty electronics, contact Fishman, and order the compatible part to make my acoustic stage-ready. The shielding and adjustments he made on my telecaster brought balance and quiet to my otherwise noisy single coils. And the refret he did for another tele was clean and he was happy to touch it up when I preferred a bit more rounded feet ends. All in all, he is communicative, friendly, and his passion for music shows in his work. I already have in mind what project to take to him next so will be looking forward to the next time I can see his work. read more

Lou helped me with a guitar setup, and the experience was fantastic. At first, I wasn't satisfied with the action on the treble side, but Lou didn't hesitate to make it right--he took the guitar back and redid the setup at no extra cost. I had been hesitant to get a professional setup for this guitar, thinking I could handle it myself, and now I really regret waiting so long. The guitar often just sat in its case while I played my other one because this guitar never played quite right to me. When I brought my other guitar in for Lou to play as a reference, he immediately knew what needed to be done. After the new adjustments, I find it hard to put this guitar down. Lou's willingness to redo the work at no charge gave me more chances to interact with him, and I came to appreciate not only his skill but also his character. Great service, great guy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for any of your guitar needs. read more

Took my guitar to some local shops for different reasons and was not completely satisfied. Decided to look around for someone different and came across Luis number on yelp. I explained to him I was hearing fret buzz From my telecaster. From the beginning i felt a good vibe. He responded to me quickly, explained everything thoroughly, and work was done very quickly , price was very fair and he is a very nice guy. He is very knowledgeable on the ins and outs of instruments. My Tele plays awesome now! I plan on giving him more business. read more

I had a fretless 6 string bass that was collecting dust under my bed. In all the years I have been playing bass, I had never played a bass that was professionally set up. I recently acquired a bass that was set up and it was a game changer. I began searching for someone who would be able to set up my fretless basses and I came across Lou. I wanted my action super low and he delivered. Even when it wasn't exactly to my liking on the G and C string, he took it back and made further adjustments. He even fixed a high spot on the neck to bring the action down even lower. The best part he did it at no additional charge. I would give Lou my business 10/10 times and I plan on doing so with my Warwick Fretless Corvette. Thanks Lou! read more

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If you're in the San Gabriel Valley and you need guitar repair or amp services, I couldn't recommend Lagoon Guitar Repair enough! The owner, Luis, is kind, friendly, and very accommodating. His prices are reasonable, and I was impressed with the quality and turnaround time. It's also great to support a fellow small business owner. Thanks Luis! read more

Great guy to get your guitar fixed or set up, Lou is very quick to respond and very knowledgable. I asked him many questions which he explained well and even gave me a lot of extra information. His pricing is also great and time taken to finish the work is fast. For sure going back to him for any other inquiries. read more

I cannot recommend Lou enough for your guitar, bass, and amp repair and services. I reached out to start having my guitarsenal professionally set up as I have not had time anymore to work on due to work and family life. Lou takes the time to understand your needs and playing style before offering his recommendations. I've had him work through both my electrics and acoustics to help me get them where I need them to start playing more regularly. I really appreciate that Lou does pick up and drop off as I have a little one and cannot always be available to drive out to have my gear worked on. If you've been around the sgv area, I used to apprentice with Jon D and under his guidance have built both acoustic and electric guitars in the traditional luthier methods. Lou is an excellent example of what modern instrument techs should strive for. I can for sure say that Lou will give your instrument the care you're looking for and will work to make sure you're satisfied with the end result. read more

I bought a used guitar from a store and had Lou service it. He did an amazing job on it and was very knowledgeable about guitars. So far the guitar has been great. I will update the review if anything changes later but very happy with the service so far. read more

Lou was super quick in responding and accommodating . He is also friendly and professional. He did a nice job on setting up my acoustic guitar ,and now it plays so much better. He listened to my concerns. He used good quality strings, and his fees were reasonable. He delivered it back to me after a few days. It was an absolute hassle free experience. Thanks Lou and I will definitely recommend my friends to you. read more

Had my Strat Pro II truss nut replaced. When I bought it from eBay with the understanding of truss rod nut damage. But it turned out the stripped nut was beyond the gripper range. Guitar also had damages to bone nut dam. Lou reconstructed the bone nut dam beautifully The neck is now in great shape. Thanks read more

Lou is awesome! Excellent work, super fast service, fair pricing, and really helpful throughout. Whether you need a quick setup or something more involved, they know their stuff and treat you right. Highly recommend! read more

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Found Lou on Yelp and decided to give it a go. And guess what? He delivered! Not only he restored my 20-year old Dean electric guitar back to it's glory days. He also made it better than what I had originally! (setup-wise) This guitar has sentimental value to me because I bought this with my own hard-earned money, way back during high school days working nights in Asia. (Yes, I crossed oceans with this guitar when we moved here in the US 10-years ago) And not to mention, all this was done over-the-phone! Yes, he is mobile! I had someone in my apartment hand him the guitar, and delivered it back the same day. I can't thank you enough for the quality work you do man! Wish I was there to shake your hand. read more

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Lou did a wonderful job repairing the binding (and tuning up the fretboard) on my acoustic guitar. I appreciated the time he took in sharing his knowledge of proper guitar care and maintenance. Lou is very professional, and I would definitely use him again in the future. read more

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Luis is an amazing tech! I brought in my Gibson ES-335 Studio and he did a full fret level, crown, and polish, and she came out amazing and felt great to play. There were also issues with the front humbucker that made the neck pickup unplayable and it worked perfectly after we were finished up :) Would definitely come back to him again for my other guitars read more

Lou was recommended to me by a close friend of mine whom I consider to be an authority on all-things guitar. Having said that, I had the confidence of leaving my rather rare, Martin acoustic with him. While I didn't have him do anything exotic per se, he did lower the action and re-string it. It is amazing how much of a difference it made for me. Everything about it seems right now. Lou also took it upon himself to clean/polish the guitar from top to bottom at no extra charge. It shines like new now and playing it just became that much more enjoyable. The only thing that runs parallel to Lou's commitment to A-grade service is his pricing. I felt he was very fair and transparent in that regard. Also, I should note that I do gig with this guitar and it was important to me that I got it back within a certain window of time. Lou understood this and managed to expedite my service by ensuring that I got it back before the show! Easy 5 stars. Would recommend! read more

If you need someone knowledgeable, experienced, and professional to set up or repair your guitars, look no further! Take your guitar(s) to Lou/Lagoon Guitar Repair and know that you will be taken care of. His work is outstanding, prices are very fair, and the turnaround time is excellent. I had recently picked up a used Japanese Telecaster at a second hand store in Japan. It was such a unique and cool guitar that I bought it without giving it much thought. I played it a little while I was there, but didn't have a chance to plug it in till I got home. It was then that I noticed the bridge pickup wasn't working and the frets weren't in the best of shape. I emailed Lou with the details, he came back to me with an estimate, and within a couple of hours he had my guitar. He got back in touch with me a short while later to let me know what he was going to do with the guitar, and to get my approval on the work. I met him back up about a day and a half later, and now this guitar is absolutely singing. It feels and plays better than I could've hoped for and I can finally experience the full spectrum of sound this guitar is capable of producing. Lou was also able to offer me some details about the guitar that I overlooked (it's a custom job with some quirks). I'm a guitarist of over 30 years and won't be going anywhere else for my set-up/repair needs. read more

I took my Squier Offset Telecaster to Lou for a fret level and general setup. I was extremely happy about the feel of the frets and how my guitar was now able to handle a low action without fret buzz. The price was better than the other quotes I got and the turnaround time was less than a week! I'm usually the type of person to work on my own guitars (tuners, bridge, pickups, wiring, etc.), but for fret work, I decided I wanted to leave it to a profesional. So I'm confident when I say that not only is Lou a professional, but he will definitely deliver. read more

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Luis is super friendly, professional and very easy to work with! He worked on my son's chipped guitar finish until we were satisfied. It was a fast turn around time and it looks great. If I could give 6 stars I would. Support this man's small business. He's great! Highly recommended! Update: I had Luis do another repair for me and once again his work was great. What impressed me the most is his honesty and educating me in his process as well as letting me know upfront what the costs would be and what to expect. read more

Lou is the real deal!! I contacted him through his website and he reached back out within the hour. He listened carefully to what I needed and even picked-up and delivered the guitar. Friendly, Knowledgeable and professional. My strat plays perfect now. I will definitely return for future guitar repairs and will recommend his services to others! read more

Lou gave my Fender a full set up and a Level, Crown and Polish at a reasonable price. He knows what he's doing and cares about what the customer wants. My guitar looks and feels amazing. I'm very happy!! read more

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Lou is the best in biz! A true pro with his work and so kind and friendly. He's been my go-to guy for all things guitar for the last 3 years and I highly recommend him to anyone! read more

Friendly, communicative, skilled and FAST! Lou did a great job on my Jackson and was able to help me out with the timeframe. Will for sure go to him when I need more work done. read more

Lou's guitar setups are next level good. He's a perfectionist and a master of his craft. Lou takes his time to make sure you get what you want. He has my guitars looking and feeling better than new! read more

I requested Lou's service to adjust the action on my acoustic Ibanez on Saturday night. I dropped off my guitar on Sunday morning and it was ready later Sunday evening. The quality of craftsmanship is amazing, the fret board is cleaned and polished. My frets are lowered and now I'm able to play my guitar on easy mode. If you're a musician and have guitars that a bit tough the play, give Lou a call and set yourself up for success! It's definitely worth the value. Thank you bro! read more

I strongly recommend Lou as your go-to guy with regards to service and repair of your instruments. I was gifted a 1980's Electra Bass 10 years ago. It was in disrepair and eventually became unplayable. I sought out Lou, to see what he could do. He worked on the pick ups and did other mechanical and aesthetic things to it, and made it playable AND attractive. Lou is reasonable in price, knowledgeable, and quick with the repairs - and a great guy. You will not regret using his services. M.Johnson Boulevard Blues Band read more

Lou is fantastic! Listens carefully to what you want and will work with you after the fact if you're not happy. Took two guitars in, one Gibson double cut that had a previous cracked neck repair. The neck never felt quite the same after that but Lou got it feeling fantastic! Took another guitar in for a humbucker upgrade and some new pots, Lou knew exactly what to get and now this thing sing. Great experience, great dude! Customer forever. read more

Super nice guy, told me exactly what i needed and what was wrong with my guitar, along with other tips to keep my guitar in shape. He also sent me updates and information throughout the repair which I really appreciated! He does pick up and drop off so it was super convenient as well. Wish this guy had more reviews, he's awesome. Thank you Luis! read more

Luis is a wonderful technician! Thanks for all the support! My guitar sounds amazing now!

Lou did such a phenomenal job repairing and restoring my old acoustic and electric bass! Both guitars play and sound amazing, almost as if they're brand new again. He was very communicative throughout the whole process, and his handiwork and professionalism is very worth his prices. 100% recommend! read more

Above and beyond. Like a dream. I have a made in Japan Ibanez, and it's been with me for so many years. This man took the guitar and rebuilt it from the ground up and presented it to me in all its glory. That same night I accidentally destroyed the guitar. It fell from a guitar hanger and went down the stairs and cracked in half. I was so sad I couldn't believe it. I knew he put his whole heart and soul into that job to make an example out of me when I played it, it was flawless , it took me back in time but now it was gone and it could never be repaired Again. Boy was I wrong. This young man drove to my house, took the guitar and pieces, because I wanted to transfer the hardware to another guitar, and out of an act of selfless kindness, decided to rebuild the guitar from the ground up and piece it back together. He did all this under my nose and decided to surprise me one day with a phone call to tell me he had made a big mistake and I asked him what was the mistake. He told me I accidentally put your guitar back together. After a couple of weeks, he sent me a video of him playing the same guitar that I had lost all hope for and today I picked it up and brought it back home and I'm staring at it right now as I type this review. Could such kindness exist? Not only is this young man, a diligent businessman, but he has a heart of gold, and he focused more on the experience than the dollar amount, and it was truly heartwarming to experience every second. Ladies and gentlemen, I recommend this man to anybody because I know he would represent me well, and he will put his heart and soul into your instrument because he is a gigging musician on top of being a master builder, a 360° master of his craft And always willing to help. God bless this man not only has he retained a permanent customer for the rest of his life, but he had also made a personal friend. He is everything in today's society that us, as humans are lacking, and an example of human kindness and unstoppable fortitude. I've learned some thing from this young man. I have learned that anything is possible with the right people, and all it takes is a little bit of faith and an act of kindness. Thank you very much for everything you do, and continue to do for all of my guitars I will never ever forget what you have done for me. If anybody ever needs their guitar fixed, no matter how big or small this is the place to go. It is a hidden gem among all the crabs in the bucket. I'll never forget my experience for as long as I live his act of kindness was so amazing that I stood humbled. Thank you -Robbie- read more