REPAIR & RESTORATION

From simple strap button installations to more complex vintage instrument restorations, our experienced repair staff can help get your beloved instrument back in top shape.

SERVICES WE OFFER

Setups

APPOINTMENT: Required

To keep your instrument playing its best, it's important to have it setup up at least once a year.

What is a setup?

A setup is a thorough once-over of your instrument which includes new strings, clean & oil fretboard, and minor adjustments. Like other maintenance related service appointments, setups can also catch any developing issues like dryness that can lead to more expensive repairs down the road if not caught early.

CUSTOMIZATIONS

APPOINTMENT: Required

  • Strap Button (appointments are not required - please call ahead for availability)
  • Banjo Spikes
  • Acoustic Pickups
  • Electric Pickups
  • Electronics Upgrades
  • Hardware Updates
  • New Nut
  • New Saddle

REPAIR & RESTORATION

APPOINTMENT: Required

  • Re-Fret
  • Fret Level / Crown / Polish
  • Crack Repair
  • Neck Reset
  • Headstock Repair
  • Bridge Re-glue / Replacement
  • Brace Re-glue / Replacement

December 2024

Please note that we are not taking in new repair work for the month of December.

**Any appointments already scheduled for the month of December will be honored.**

New appointments can be scheduled for January 2025 via the calendar below.

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.