Did an amazing setup job on my fender jaguar and was super nice. Would definitely be coming back…read morefor my other instruments.

This is the only place I go to for repairs. The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly. The…read moretransparent customer service is top notch. I would highly recommend this for anyone trying to get a pro set up or if you wanna fix your old high school guitar again [I did both].

1941 Martin D-28 repairs were perfect. David is amazing. He the one of only a few guys left that…read morecan do everything with any guitar.

Yesterday, I took my acoustic-electric to Dave to figure out why the pickup system didn't seem to…read morebe working. I was greeted with a friendly smile and he asked me to put my guitar on the work bench to check it out right then and there. After some diagnostics, it came down to user error (mine). He was so kind and friendly and even caught a few little anomalies with the current setup. I'll take it back to him when the strings deaden for a full setup. Great customer service and fixed my problem within a few minutes. I highly recommend Dave.

I found Emerson (thankfully) while I was waiting (sometimes over a year) for some of the more…read more. "senior" techs/ luthiers to (rather unenthusiastically) get around to working on my guitars. I primarily work with vintage (pre-1965) instruments, so I was unfortunately accustomed to waiting patiently for the trusted, old-guard guys to get around to doing whatever it was. It was usually done well, but not always. It was essentially a gamble on time and quality. I would live with small issues and abbreviated playability sometimes due to the stress and time involved in taking something in for work. Emerson has showed a level of skill, excitement and timely but never rushed turnaround that I can only describe as perfect. Communication didn't feel reluctant, the work was done methodically, completely and with all options (even ones I didn't think of) conveyed concisely. I'm going on about this because these are the "rubs" I felt I was running into with others that were seemingly just kinda burned out on working on guitars. A quick side note: Please take care of this resource!!! Emerson is an extremely valuable commodity if having your instrument(s) in the best order is of value to you! I have enjoyed getting so much more done/ fixed on guitars in the last year, ranging from having small, highly specific electronics work dialed in, subtle but very noticeable fretwork done to big fixes/ refretts and total overhaul projects. It's just fantastic having and enjoying using these guitars in such great order!!

Great business Quality job really happy with how guitar came home great communication with me we…read morebeing coming back highly recommend business

I'm Kacee, I brought my Martin D-10 in ( intonation was off)…read moreand needed strings, Jack saw the nut grooves were deep, and suggested a bone nut. The work was great, nice person to do business with and the price was very reasonable. I didn't mention he obviously loves his profession and it shows!

Jack is a total nerd in the best possible way. It's clear he absolutely loves guitars and has very…read morehigh standards for his work. He has worked on three of my guitars recently and he has done a great job on all of them. The first one I gave him was a Fender Jazzmaster, and if you know offset guitars, you know they can be finicky. Since getting it back from him, guitar has never felt more solid. He solved problems that I've had other luthiers try to solve for years, and he got it right on the first try. I would say guitar wiring seems to be his specialty. He also worked on a couple of acoustic guitars for me and they are much more enjoyable to play now, and I feel confident I can rely on all these guitars for any gigs or tours I'll take them on.

I brought first my Alvarez acoustic to Doug for a setup. He inspected it and told me that it needed…read morea neck reset which he also said that the guitar is still new to do a reset and that he doesn't want the warranty to be voided. He then helped me checked with Alvarez whether it is still under the warranty and how can I send the guitar back to them to fix it for me. I ended up sending the guitar to Alvarez to have it fix. Doug didn't charge me anything but he helped me save money. I love how honest Doug is and not try to take advantage of the situation. I then brought an Ibanez 7 string for pickup change, fret crowning and nut replacement. He did an amazing work and made my mid range guitar plays like an expensive guitar. I just adjusted the action to my preference. I enjoy playing it now more than before. Doug is a great man. His honesty alone is top tier, so is his craftmanship. I will definitely come back to his shop in the future if I need professional and top tier guitar service.

Doug performed a stainless steel refret on my 1990 PRS Custom 24. The PRS Custom Shop explicitly…read morewill not put stainless frets on their instruments, presumably because it is a difficult material to work with and they think it's too hard. I am very thankful to have trusted Doug with this job. He also fashioned a new bone nut, replacing the stock composite one. The guitar sustains beautifully and the new frets are a vast improvement. Job took about four weeks and communication was great. Highest recommendation.

I brought my guitar to Ike's expecting nothing more than a quick pickguard swap and a tightened…read moreoutput jack. But after a short consultation, I decided to go for a full setup and I cannot overstate how glad I am that I did. For $135 (including new strings), Ike completely transformed my guitar. I had a setup done by a respected local luthier just a year ago, so I assumed another wasn't necessary. I was very wrong. Ike is operating on another level entirely. He immediately identified an issue with the floating bridge and dialed everything in with surgical precision. The result? Unreal. The frets now feel like glass where they meet the neckboard on sides. So smooth, fast, and effortless. My Squier Classic Vibe Jaguar, which I already loved, suddenly feels like a high-end, custom shop guitar. And here's what really sets Ike apart: not just his technical brilliance, but the way he infuses the process with excitement. He doesn't just set up guitars; he unlocks their potential. His work has reignited my joy for playing, and I just love the feel. If you care about your instrument, take it to Ike. He's not only a master technician but a freakin' artist!

Isaac is knowledgeable, friendly, honest, and charges reasonably for his work. Very highly…read morerecommended.

He's dependable, and a great conversation is always to be had with him. He's my go-to guy for my…read moreprecious 6-string friends.

John is the man. He works out of his workshop at home. His work is flawless and he really treats…read moreeach guitar like his own. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS!

I took my Fender, hand wired 80's amp, here to replace the on/off switch. Adam pointed out several…read morecapacitors leaking, got that done too. Turnaround was quick, repair cost was very reasonable and amp sounds great. Thanks Adam