Luthiers
(Stringed Instrument Repair)
(revised 3/5/12)
This directory is simply a listing of people and shops that have been submitted to us. Anyone can claim to be an instrument repairman regardless of his or her actual knowledge or experience. Those in this listing are not necessarily endorsed or recommended by us, so choose carefully. Getting references from other respected players may be the best way to check on the quality of work. If I have personal knowledge of a particular shop I would be happy to share that information off-line
Luthiers are Listed alphabetically
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Bluett Brothers Mandolins, violins, and guitars. Custom made instruments and repairs. York, Pennsylvania. http://www.bluettbros-violins.com/. (717) 854-9064. |
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David Bromberg Fine Violins Violins, violas, cellos. R. Teal Wintsch: making, repair and restoration of violins, violas & cellos, tonal specialist; Glenn Bearden: archetier; bow making, restoration, rehairing; Jamie Goldie bow making, violin repairs. 601 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801. Phone 302.472.6700. Fax 302.472.0558. http://www.davidbrombergfineviolins.com/ |
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Karl Dietrichs of Bucks County Folk Music Services banjos, guitars, ukuleles, violins and fiddles, other stringed instruments. 40 Sand Road. New Britain, PA 18901. http://www.bucksmusic.com/. 215-345-0616 |
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Specializing in Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Autoharp, Mandolin, Banjo and Tenor Guitar Repairs. Bridge Work / Minor Detail Work / Straighten Bowed Necks / Rewiring / Pickup Replacement. Minutes from the Betsy Ross, Walt Whitman, and Tacony-Palmyra bridges. |
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Fegley's Violin Shop Violin, viola, cello, bass repairs. 400 West 37th Street. Reading, PA 19606. 610-779-0665. http://www.fegleyviolin.com/. doctorofviolin@aol.com |
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Frank Finocchio Guitar repairs. 20 South Maple St, Easton, PA 18042. http://www.finocchioguitar.com/ Phone: (610) 258-5154 |
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Fretted Instruments of New York City Bluegrass banjo & acoustic folk guitar lessons in the Village Area of NYC and Hampton NJ on weekends. There are also many Midi files and guitar & banjo tabs. |
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Jeff Hostetter of Stringed Instrument Repair Acoustic and electric: guitars, banjos, mandolins, fiddles, and just about anything else. 109 North Second Street, New Freedom, PA 17349. Phone: 717-235-7465. http://stringedinstrumentrepairs.com/; jeff@stringedinstrumentrepairs.com. |
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David Mansbridge Upright bass repairs. Annapolis, Md. 410 268 6698. http://www.chesapeakebass.com/ |
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Joel Middlecamp Hemlock Forest Guitars. 610-295-9216 |
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Bil Mitchell of the Guitar Parlor Bil Mitchell Guitar Builder. Sarah Dieterichs, Repairs. All stringed instruments serviced. 705 Durham Road, Riegelsville, PA 18077. 610-749-2520. info@guitarparlor.net. http://www.guitarparlor.net/. |
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Mike Munford Banjo Repair and Set Up Specialist. Shrewsbury, MD. bgchickie@verizon.net or mm5st@aol.com; Tel. 717-235-4058. Cell 410-852-0315. |
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David W. Musselwhite Guitar repair by this legendary luthier. RD 3, Box 7593 Jonestown, PA 17038. Tel. (717) 865-6236 |
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Custom guitars by Seth Naugler in Central Pennsylvania |
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Rick Ott 112 Delaplane Ave., Newark, De, 19711. Repairing Guitars, Mandolins, Banjos, Basses ( upright and others). Some minor violin work. Electric and acoustic. rrickott@aol.com. 302-383-3057 |
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Jack Romano of Vintage Custom Guitar Specializing in guitars, but he also works on fiddles, basses, cellos, and mandolins. 610-828-0301. Conshohocken, PA. |
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Michael Shank Upright bass repairs. 308 West High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. http://www.shankstrings.com/. info@shankstrings.com. Phone: 800-613-2277 or 717-361-0511. |
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Dana Sutcliffe of Dana Music All fretted instruments. Newark, DE. Tel. 302-521-4215 Monday through Saturday 9 - 4. http://danamusic.com/
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