GUITAR REPAIR

Guitar Repair & Customization

Dr Guitar Care Serving Fulton County New York

By Appointment only! Call Jack @ (518) 844-5870

Located between Mayfield, Johnstown and Gloversville NY

County Hwy 146 in the Town of Johnstown

A Brief Bit About Me, Jack

A Lifelong Passion for Music and Craftsmanship

From my earliest memories, music has always felt like home. Growing up surrounded by fellow music lovers, I was naturally drawn to the world of sound and rhythm. For nearly 55 years, I’ve played music—not as a virtuoso, but as someone deeply connected to the essence of it. I never aspired to perform on stage, but I always craved a community of passionate individuals who shared the same love for music.

This passion led me to open my first music shop in Florida during my early 20s. What began as a small venture grew steadily over 8 years, gaining a reputation for competitive pricing, outstanding service, and a loyal customer base. I became known for offering high-quality instrument repairs and personalized guitar lessons.

A decade later, my journey took me to Thailand, where I started an architecture firm with my wife. Over the course of 25 years, the business flourished, even though the COVID-19 pandemic ultimately brought it to an end. During that time, I earned the trust of a diverse clientele—musicians, collectors, and guitar enthusiasts—building a reputation for exceptional service. My commitment to quality earned me a perfect 5-star rating and countless positive reviews from clients, many of whom continue to reach out even after my return to the U.S.

Now, I’ve settled in upstate New York, where I’m ready to build the same strong community of customers and friends that I had in Florida and Thailand. Over the last 47 years, I’ve worked on guitars of all kinds—from rare, collectible instruments dating back to the 1800s, including prestigious brands like Martin, to entry-level guitars in need of care and attention.

I invite you to become part of my family of clients, and allow me to be your "Guitar Doctor." Whether you need repairs, customizations, or a complete restoration, I’ll ensure your instrument plays its absolute best.

Feel free to reach out, and let’s get started on making your guitar sound incredible.

Best regards,
Jack

Below, a much younger me sitting in my first shop and being interviewed by the local News Channel in Florida.

Dr Guitar Care

Guitar Customization

• Pickup Repair and Replacement
• Grounding Bridges
• Replace or Repair Tuning Pegs
• Add Potentiometers
• Install Guitar Strap Posts
• Replace Damaged Brand Logos
• Install Bridge Doctors | Acoustic Guitars
• Touch up Scratches and Nicks
• Install New hardware
• Resolder Broken or shorted wires
• Basic Amplifier and Keyboard Repair
• All types of String Instruments

Guitar Repairs

• Acoustic Guitar | Soundboard Cracks
• Remove and Shim Acoustic Guitar Necks
• Repair Broken String Bridge
• Repair Broken Acoustic Support Braces
• Repair Most Pickups
• Repair Wiring
• Broken Headstocks
• Cracked or broken necks
• New Bone/Graphite/Brass/ Titanium String Nuts
• Re-Fretting | Setups | Fret Leveling and Replacement
• Damaged Acoustic or Electric Guitars
• Repairs Body Damage On all Stringed Instruments

Complete Guitar Restoration

I will accept any guitar, in just about any condition, and restore it as closely as possible to the original, or to the clients desired specifications. I will take any brand or age of guitar or stringed instrument. NOTE: Restorations take time and money. There is seldom anything quick about restoring collectables. It takes a lot of time and dedication to find the available parts if missing and dependent on the make and age of the instrument. In most cases, every instrument is very different in what it takes to restore them.