Southwest Bluegrass Association Luthiers, Repairs & Setup

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Page Updated 04/04/2008

	Luthiers, Repairs, Setup & Supplies

In addition to the links listed below, there are additional luthiers specializing in custom construction of various specific instruments, and they are listed on the links pages for the particular instruments they make (return to our Links Page to find them).

What is listed here are folks who do repairs and setups for multiple instruments, as well as resources for luthier equipment and supplies.

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Allen Guitars – Luthier supplies
Arnie Gamble – Repairs stringed instruments
Camp Music - Website of Chris Camp, general luthier for all fretted instruments (factory authorized service for Martin Guitars) and guitar maker
Claremont Folk Music Center – Repairs stringed instruments
Clinesmith – setup for resonator guitars
Cole Mandolins – Specializes in mandolins but does repair and set up for all stringed instruments
Johann D. Brentrup - Mandolin maker and general luthier
Larry Robinson's Inlay – Custom inlays
Classic String Repair - Appraisal, Restoration and Repair in Apple Valley
Musical Instrument Makers Forum - an interactive forum for the discussion of musical instrument design, construction and repair
Roger Siminoff - luthier who also sells books about making instruments
Shade Tree Stinged Instrument Repair - San Juan Capistrano, CA
Stewart-MacDonald - Supplies for instrument makers and repair shops
Wiedenman Custom Inlay – Custom inlays
Woody Boyd - Luthiery

NOTE: Many luthiers do not have online web pages, but can be found in listings maintained by various bluegrass associations. Member of SWBA receive a bimonthly newsletter (The Bkuegrass Soundboard) that lists luthiers in the southwest who fit this category. Click HERE to join SWBA and receive information, along with considerable additional bluegrass related resources.