Services
Guitar & Instrument Repair In Newport Beach
If you already know what you play but are not sure what kind of work it needs, start here. I work on electric guitars, acoustic guitars, basses, mandolins, and ukuleles in Newport Beach, and I handle everything from straightforward setups to more involved fret, electronics, structural, and vintage work.
I am a Fender Certified Professional with more than 25 years of hands-on experience, and every appointment is one-on-one. I check the instrument, listen to what is bothering you, and explain the best path forward in plain English. No hard sell. No mystery. Just honest advice and solid work.
Choose Your Instrument
Each page goes deeper into the problems I see most often and the kind of work I do for that instrument.
Electric Guitar
Setups, fretwork, pickup installs, wiring fixes, and mods for everything from Strats to semi-hollows.
Acoustic Guitar
Action work, nut and saddle fitting, bridge repairs, crack care, and acoustic-electric service.
Bass Guitar
Low-action setup, fretwork, active and passive electronics, and hardware adjustments that actually hold up.
Mandolin & Ukulele
Bridge fitting, intonation, action work, fret care, and the small details these instruments really need.What I Handle Most Often
Setup & Maintenance
Action, neck relief, intonation, nut and saddle work, and the small adjustments that make an instrument feel easy to play again.
Fretwork
Level, crown, and polish for clean playability, plus full refrets in nickel or stainless when the original frets are too far gone.
Electronics & Wiring
Pickup installs, pot and switch replacement, jack repair, shielding, and custom wiring for guitars and basses.
Structural Repairs
Headstock repairs, bridge reglues, crack stabilization, brace work, and other repairs that need patience and a careful approach.
What Working With Me Looks Like
Reach Out
Call, text, or send a message and tell me what the instrument is doing. If you already know what you want, great. If not, that is fine too.
In-Person Assessment
At the appointment, I check the instrument over, talk through the issues with you, and explain what I recommend before anything is approved.
Repair, Setup & Pickup
I do the work carefully, then walk you through what I changed when you pick it up so nothing feels like a black box.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which service my instrument needs?
You do not need to diagnose it before you call me. Bring it in, let me check it out, and I will tell you what I think makes the most sense.
Do you work on all brands?
Yes. I regularly work on Fender, Gibson, Martin, Taylor, PRS, Ibanez, boutique builds, and plenty of older instruments too.
How long does a setup or repair take?
Most setups are done within a few days. Bigger repairs and refrets can take longer, and I will give you a real timeline before I start.