String Instrument Repair Custom Build Guitars & Ukuleles
Livermore, CA
Instrument Repair & Restoration
Guitar/Ukulele Repair and Setup
- Whether your acoustic guitar needs a setup, fret leveling, or crack repair, we’ve got you covered.
- We address issues like bridge and saddle adjustments, nut replacement, and neck adjustments.
- We check to ensure proper string action, intonation, and overall playability.
- Electric guitars require precise electronics work, fretboard adjustments, and setup.
- We diagnose and fix issues with pickups, switches, and wiring.
- We handle everything from restringing to fine-tuning the tremolo system.
- We thoroughly inspect your instrument to identify any hidden problems.
- Our goal is to enhance your guitar’s tone, playability, and longevity.
Fret Work: Levelling and Recrowning & Replacement
Frets wear and sometimes pop loose. These issues can lead to an unplayable instrument. We can fix that for you. Fret leveling recrowning and polishing. Fret replacement, if they are too worn.
Instrument Restoration
This 1965 Gibson LG0 rad a broken (plastic bolted on) bridge which cause a bulge in the top Bulge removed. New ebony bridge was made and glued in place. Saddle slot cut and new fit with a bone saddle. The worn frets were dressed crowned. Varnish touch up on the body and headstock, New bridge pins and strings. (see gallery for details)
If it's got Strings...
This unusual "Banjolele" came in needing considerable cleaning and restoration and restringing. Metal was all corroded and rusty. The banjo head was stained dirt and grease. This must have been stored in someone's garage for many years.
Orchestral Instrument Repair and Restoration
Instrument Repair & Setup
Crack and seam repair. Sound post adjustments and replacement. Bridge work. New tailpiece adjusters and strings. We have the experience to
Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass.
Classical Instrument Restoration
Image showing varnish touch ups to remove scratches. Cleaning and removal of caked on rosin. Restore varnish to its original luster.
Bow Repair and Rehair
Bow Repair and Rehair
Every bow eventually needs work. We provide bow repair and re-hairing for Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass
Custom Guitar Builds
Design and Build to your Specifications
Tell us what you want in a custom guitar design. You pick the wood and the and the components. We'll design and build it for you! Designs done in Corel Draw. Drawings printed out to scale to make templates. Once we start the build process, the finished guitar can be in your hands in 4 - 6 weeks - depending on the type of finishing you specify.
Classical Guitar/Ukulele Builds
1937 Hauser Spanish Classical Guitar
Currently building a 1937 Hauser Spanish classical guitar. This wedged neck joint gives the strongest neck to body joint for maximum sustain ad resonance. Current build is Black Limba back and sides. European spruce top. Spanish cedar neck. Indian ebony fretboard and Indian rosewood bridge.
Spanish Classical Concert Ukulele
Cocobolo back and sides and Honduran Mahogany top for a rich warm tone. Sipo Mahogany Neck and Rosewood bridge. Most ukuleles have glued on or bolt-on necks. We build ukuleles with the same methods as used when building classical guitars. We us a wedged Spanish style neck joint which provides maximum sustain and resonance. We also use 5 sculpted fan braces on the top rather than only 3 which gives superior volume and tone.