Marzz is a straight up guitar god. He took my troubled guitar and turned it into something so smooth and playable that I can't put it down. When I'm not playing it, I'm looking at it and admiring it. Super honest, super fair. Lucky to have such a gem in my own backyard. If you're thinking about getting your guitar looked at or fixed, just do it. You'll be so happy you did. read more

Found I had an older guitar in my basement. It needed some work, so I looked here for a highly rated Guitar guy, and found Marcelo, here at Marzz Guitarzz. What a great find! When I showed him my guitar, we got into immediate communication and arrived quickly at my options. He also pointed out several features of the guitar I hadn't noticed. Got it back in a few days, beautifully restored and begging to be played. Very please with his craft and happy I found him. read more

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Marzz completely revived my Taylor 224-CE K DLX. He cleaned it off, polished the wood beautifully, fixed the high action, changed the strings, and made it sound beautiful. Very fast turnaround. I would recommend Marzz to all guitar owners. read more

This dude sets up guitars to play like a dream. Also the custom pickups he installed sound incredible. Go to Marzz if you want your guitar treated right!!! Phenomenal job. read more

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Marzz is the man! I took my acoustic in because I was having some intonation issues. Marzz got the guitar sounding great and looking even better. Great pricing and super fast turn around, I had my guitar back the day after I dropped it off. I'll be bringing all my guitars to Marzz from now on! Can't recommend him enough. read more

Haven't played in years and I was intimidated by the idea of getting two of my middle-of-the-road guitars fixed up by a luthier. But Marzz is a really nice dude and did an excellent job fixing them up for a very reasonable price. Strongly recommend reaching out to him if any of you are similar situated. read more

Just absolutely amazing. I bought a new guitar that had an Evertune system installed. The setup from the factory was playable but everything just felt a little off all over the neck. Since I spent a little more on this guitar than I usually do I just wanted to make sure everything was absolutely perfect. I'm a novice when it comes to guitar setups and decided to take a stab at it first by just doing some simple relief and action adjustments but it just felt off. Strings were pinging all over. Frets near the nut buzzed and played weird and there were some dead spots. I looked for local guitar techs near me and found Marzz. Saw he had great reviews and decided to give him a call and set up an appointment. It's great that Marcelo offers appointments. I was able to have 1:1 time with no pressure to explain what's going on and how I like the guitar to feel. Marcelo also did some preliminary checks to the guitar and noticed right away what some of the issues were and discussed them with me. Talking with Marcelo was like talking to a long-time friend that you've known for years. I've been in other tech shops before and haven't felt that same warmth that I felt from him. Marcelo is a Wizard. No more dead frets/pinging spots/tight feeling nut. I had many low frets and he had to level and and re-crown my stainless steel frets. I got the guitar back within a few days and everything about the guitar was absolutely perfect. In fact the way that it plays almost feels illegal. I've never owned a guitar that played as good or had a setup done as perfect as this. Don't question the master. Let him do his thing. You won't regret it. read more

Marcelo is the sweetest & really has a true love affair with his instruments. He was so kind, efficient, & skilled. Highly recommend.

Absolutely grateful to have found Marzz! Took him a newly acquired Martin and also a Gretsch acoustic to do a setup on each. Not only is he a highly skilled and knowledgeable technician but is also incredibly personable and kind. He treated both me and my guitars with a whole lot of care and expertise. Many thanks again to you Marzz! read more

Great local business, attention to detail and personal service. Makes our guitars sing.

Another great experience with Marzz. My daughter's Cordoba C7 classical guitar needed a setup and adjustments to eliminate some buzzing. Always a great experience with Marzz Guitarzz. He got it all fixed up quickly and went the extra mile to make it playable for a recital. Marzz is the best! Thank you! read more

I found Marzz Guitarzz after searching for local guitar repair shops. I was impressed by his number of 5-star reviews so I setup an appointment. Marzz is such an easy-going guy with a clear passion for what he does. My guitar was a beat-to-sh*t Schecter and he treated it like it was a '59 Les Paul. He explained in detail what the issues with my guitar could be and what the possible repairs would entail. I also left my Fender Jag-Stang for his 5-point guitar tech/setup service and this is what made me want to dust off my yelp account and leave a 5 star review. Throughout the whole process, Marzz would update me with progress pictures and technical details on what he was doing that made me eager to play it after all was said and done. Marzz breathed new life into that guitar. After 22 years it felt brand spanking new, with the action lowered to my preferred level. The fretboard is so much more comfortable to navigate, this guitar is going to become my main once again. I can't recommend Marzz Guitarzz enough. He's earned my loyalty and I will definitely be coming back to him for all my guitar needs. read more

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I never bothered to set up a Martin D35 I got 7 years ago. Never really played much until the last year, but I thought it sounded great but played a little stiff. Finally brought it in for a proper setup but didn't trust the big box place. Brought it to Marcelo after reading the reviews. Now it sounds like a different instrument, fretting is so much smoother and sounds even better. I'm glad I found Marzz Guitarzz, I'm currently in the process of bringing in all my guitars for proper set-ups. Marcelo is a great guy just from the last couple interactions I've had. I'm happy to bring him as much business as I can. read more

H3 replied ver quick and no bs he is straight up person tells u if it's going to work or no..

Having had most of my guitars worked on by Marcelo, it's about time I leave a review on his work. I've brought my guitars (strat, tele, LP) to Marcelo for general setups, and every time I do I'm blown away at the difference in playing quality. He is incredibly meticulous, always thoroughly checking the frets and neck for playability. He's been honest about issues that he has found (twisted neck, unlevel frets, etc.), and has always informed me about the price before going ahead with the work. I've never felt like he was trying to add any hidden costs or upcharge me. I cannot overstate how much I recommend getting a good, professional setup on a guitar at least once, no matter if it's an American fender or an affordable squier. Yes, it's more expensive than what guitar center offers, but having your guitar play effortlessly is the best thing you can do to increase your play time. I haven't been able to put my guitar down in months, and it's all because they are always such a joy to play after they get the Marcelo touch. Cant recommend his services enough, a really cool guy who's an absolute wizard at making guitars sing. read more

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Amazing quick service that Marcello did for me. If you have any questions about servicing your guitar please reach out to him! He is very knowledgeable! Great person and I can't wait to continue working with him in the future!! read more

Marcelo is the best in the biz. Incredibly friendly, hard working, and has an amazing attention to detail. My guitars + bass look, feel, and play better than ever after he takes care of them. Pasadena legend. read more

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I had bought a used Gibson Hummingbird a few weeks ago. It had an issue with the saddle--the previous owner had poorly modified it to lower the action and made the guitar nearly unplayable. I had resigned myself to having a professional setup done and also resigned myself to making the long trip to Santa Monica to McCabe's. I had light bulb moment and did a quick web search for a local shop and found Marzz. Not only did he fix my problem with the Hummingbird, he upgraded the saddle and leveled the frets all for the original price he quoted me. The guitar sounds as amazing as it was supposed to. And, I had my new guitar back in my hands in less than 48 hours. I was so happy with the work that I brought him my 30 year old beater Alvarez to tune up. He treated this guitar with the same care as he did my Hummingbird and it plays better than I can ever remember. I wouldn't hesitate to bring any of my guitars to him in the future. read more

I contacted Marcelo to setup an old partcaster tele that was playing fine but nothing special. I didn't really know what to expect (first time with Marzz Guitarzz) but I went with Marcelo's suggestions and when I got my guitar back, I don't know what magic happened, but the intonation was full of life. I'm thrilled with how it plays. He made it great sounding and made it more playable: it stays in tune; the action is low and the work he did on the fretboard makes it easier to play. Marcelo is not only an authentic craftsman and a true luthier, who can restore an instrument and give it a new life -he's a master- he's also a nice person to be around and gives good advice and suggestions about small changes to do on the instrument to improve your playing. I know where to go from now on. 100% recommendation. read more

I brought in a Gibson SG to Marcelo for a setup and I have no doubts that it is now the best feeling guitar I have ever picked up. Every note rings out perfectly and the action is amazing. The guitar feels like it was custom built for me. The quality craftsmanship and attention to detail come through in the results. read more

Great guy. I brought my Tele to him on short notice before a gig to fix a buzzy E string. He zeroed in on the issue and had me on my way in no time. read more

Marzz was great as he installed a p/u on my Martin 00016. He made several adjustments to make it more playable. The guitar really rings out now. And he cleaned it up really nice too. I definitely recommend him. read more

So glad I found Marzz. My son plays electric guitar and his instructor told him that the input jack and tone knob were loose and needed some work. My son and I brought the guitar to Marzz. He thoroughly examined the guitar and found other issues and offered to fix every one of them. I don't know what kind of magic he used but when we got the guitar back, it sounded better than when it was brand new. Marzz explained all the work he did in great detail and charged a very reasonable price. He even threw in an extra modification for free. When my son was testing out his newly revived guitar, Marzz let him try out all his effects pedals, My son was having such a great time and Marzz was so patient. I felt a little bad that my son was taking up his time but Marzz didn't seem to mind at all and instead, explained what each pedal did with his usual enthusiasm. I highly recommend Marzz. He is super friendly, knows all the ins and out of a guitar and loves what he does. Don't hesitate to go to Marzz. read more

Marcelo is very friendly, knowledgeable and skilled. He thoroughly discussed all the work he was going to do. It's clear that he takes pride in his work and loves what he does. I left my guitars with him, with confidence. He set up my classical acoustic and Les Paul Jr. I picked them up, polished and playing beautifully, in just a few days. read more

Marzz helped me fixed what Fender screwed up. He did an excellent job, making it just like brand new. Thanks Marzz! read more

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Marzz is the man!! Extremely talented Luthier and awesome guy with a friendly attitude who does great work from setups to customizing guitars and so much more at an affordable rate! Marzz has customized two guitars for me and has done an excellent job with both! He's even helped me finally find some guitar strings that I love after trying so many different brands and gauges! read more

I brought in my guitar for some general servicing, but was pleasantly surprised by Marzz's educational and tailored approach. As a beginner guitarist, the changes that he made helped my playing and made the instrument much more accessible. I'm very happy with my guitar, and I feel like it's completely my own after Marzz worked on it. Thank you so much! read more

This review is long overdue. I can't believe Marcelo was able to save our Guild. He was responsive through the whole process and sent us progress photos. Thank you so much for taking such good care of our baby when we didn't. We appreciate you and the fix still holds after 2 years. read more

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This homie is the real deal. Leveled and dressed my frets and now my guitar is more playable than it has ever been. Marcelo is very passionate about guitars and treated my guitar like his own, which really left a positive impression on me. His services are worth every penny, any guitar is only as good as its setup! read more

My son had issues with the input jack on his Gretsch, and a different repair shop kind of mucked it up. So I brought it to Marzz. He was really great. He added a plate around the jack, now it's rock solid and also looks even better. I highly recommend Marzz. His work is first rate, and he's also laid-back and easy to talk to. read more

I purchased my Eastman acoustic guitar a few years back and I take such pride in owning it. I was having a problem with one of the tuners, and went searching for a repair shop that would treat it with some tender loving care. Marzz Guitarzz guitar shop is just that perfect place to go if you want first class service. Moreover, the owner installed new strings, cleaned, serviced and hand delivered my guitar to me at a very affordable price. Great guy. read more

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When you're looking for a luthier, there is no substitute for an artisan who takes pride in they're craft. Marzz doesn't do "Good enough". He cares about your guitar as much as you do. And he's a communicator so you know you're being understood. And talking to Marzz, who couldn't be more humble about his talent, you realize there's a lot he can teach you. He worked on my Martin D-28 and made me realize I should have taken it to him a long time ago. It's like playing a new guitar! Seriously, I can't Recommend him enough! read more

I brought to wildly different guitars to Marzz for setups; one a Republic single cone parlor size resonator and the other a 1999 Danelectro Hodad, the one with the Dano branded Bixby trem. Marzz spent time with me to find out about my musical background and playing style, what I wanted from each guitar, my preferred tunings and string gauges. He told me what he provides with a setup, which is comprehensive and reasonably priced. Check his web page for a description of his standard setup. You'll see what I mean. He did a great job on both of them. The resonator was setup with high action and medium strings. Marzz dropped the action and restrung it with light-mediums and now it plays like a dream. The Hodad was in bad shape and I was afraid that it would require extensive work. Marzz cleaned, adjusted and did some kind of voodoo to tighten up the pots and switching without replacement. Again, the setup is perfect. I highly recommend Marzz's setup work. Between his preliminary discussions with you about your needs and expectations and his attention to detail in his setup work he'll give you what you need for the best value. read more

I was happy to find a set up guy who was local and he also does a great job. He set up my Strat and added shielding paint on the inside and now it is noise free and plays great. I will definitely be taking my guitars to him from now on. read more

Took my guitar to Marcelo for a couple of things and received first class service with super fast turn around time! Marcelo was very skilled , detailed with his work, and happy to share what was done. Guitar 1 wiring had to be re-done on the potentiometers Guitar 2 needed all of the cavities painted with shielding paint and grounding ran through the electronics to reduce him (amazing little extra that made my guitar silent)! Already have recommended to my friends! Thanks Marcelo! read more

Just a quick follow up. Over the last year and a half, Marzz has worked on seven of my guitars, classical, acoustic, and electric, as well as two ukuleles. There isn't a playing session where I don't acknowledge what great playability and sound he has brought to each instrument, new or vintage. He will transform your beauties. Guaranteed. read more

Marcello is awesome Guy and Luthier! I was looking for a luthier/tech to set up my ESP guitar because My previous luthier will be available in 4 weeks. Cant wait that long for a set up. Contacted Marzz Guitarzz and was able to do to set up my guitar same day. Price is the lowest you can find. After the work, he explained what was done. Damn! Cant believed my guitar turns out. The best set up I ever had. I gave him a tip for a job well done and he will be the only one can touch all my guitars from now on. Cheers! read more

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I stumbled across Marcelo by accident searching for guitar shops & saw he does guitar set ups and services. I actually then sent 2 of my guitars to him (one acoustic & one electric) and he worked some magic on them & I am inspired to pick them up again. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Not only did he service my guitars, he did way more than bare minimum & it's all those extra touches and service that will bring me back time & time again. He even delivered them off to my house because he was driving past one day. I actually spent quite I lot of time chatting with him & he is a true student of the guitar & his knowledge is inspiring and his attitude refreshing. In the end I also bought one of his hand crafted guitars!! Haha. Obviously, I'm a fan. Thanks Marcelo!! read more

I don't normally write reviews but Marcelo deserves a great review. He did an amazing job on my 1975 Epiphone Jumbo acoustic. It plays and sounds fantastic. I'll definitely come back to him for my other guitars and amps. read more

Marcelo is responsive, especially when I was on my way to drop my guitar. He does a thorough job setting up and cleaning (factory lacquer on some frets) the guitar. He will do the set up as you request. My Fender Telecaster came from the factory with a low quality nut that, in my opinion, was causing my guitar to lose tuning frequently. He offered to make adjustments after getting the guitar back to me to ensure it was to my liking. Highly recommend Marzz to anyone looking to setup or renew a guitar. read more