REPAIR & RESTORATION

We’re proud to offer general service, specialized repair, and restoration services for instruments purchased through our shop. Our areas of expertise are boutique and vintage instrument maintenance and restoration—ensuring every instrument we work on retains its value, beauty, and playability for years to come. While we’re unable to take on all general repairs, we’re happy to discuss complex restoration projects or intricate work that requires an artisan’s touch. If you’re unsure whether we can assist, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always here to help guide you in the right direction.

MEET OUR REPAIR STAFF

Joe Klompus

There's likely no Boston-based musician who doesn't know the name 'Joe Klompus' as a barometer of friendliness, taste and knowledge. Joe brings decades of experience as a luthier, touring musician, longtime bassist in Letters To Cleo, and guitar tinkerer to TME, where he handles our in-house repair work and co-manages the Fender inventory.

Glenn Nichols

While we've been representing Glenn's brilliant Retrograde Guitars since 2018, his experience with repairs and restoration work goes way back (and deep): Glenn was the finish department foreman at Santa Cruz Guitars for close to 10 years; was in charge of French Polish restorations for renowned classical guitar maker Kenny Hill; and worked closely with luthier Bill Tippin in his shop.

Holly Daniels

Holly is the newest member of the repair staff and performs setup work for in-store instruments, trades and consignments, and of course, customer's instruments.

Other Trusted Repair Partners in the Boston Area

Steve Morrill | Boxborough, MA

With decades of experience in guitar repair, maintenance, and custom building, Steve Morrill brings an artisan’s touch to every instrument he works on. His specialties include precision setups, re-fretting, pickup installation, custom wiring and electronics, neck resets, crack and fracture repairs, and finish restoration—ensuring your instrument plays and looks its absolute best.

Steve is also an authorized warranty service provider for CF Martin, Guild, Ovation, Hamer, and Takamine, offering trusted care for your treasured instruments.

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Dan Armstrong | Natick, MA

Armstrong Guitars is dedicated to the repair and restoration of fine fretted instruments, with a focus on acoustic guitars and mandolins.

Known for their meticulous craftsmanship, they are an authorized warranty repair provider for Santa Cruz, Taylor Guitars, and Lowden Guitars.

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