I wanted to get some repairs for Squier Telecaster Contemporary HH. Called in to see if they take walk-ins, and they did! Brought my guitar 15 minutes later, they accepted me and were incredibly transparent about the repair, labor, and material costs. I thought the cost was incredibly fair, compared to other quotes I got from other locations. I gave them my guitar, they told me it'd be available in 1-2 days, and I picked it up the following day. Great service and very friendly! read more

I recently brought in my Tele for service. LB Guitar Repair did an outstanding job! Highly recommended for all your guitar needs!

I had recently had a set up and pickup installation on my Charvel, performed by John and man it turned out great! So glad to have finally found a local guitar tech that I can trust! Great shop and great dudes. Thanks fellas! read more

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I have an Epiphone Dot semi hollow that I gigged with pretty extensively as a broke college kid over 15 years ago. At some point the grounds went bad when I moved to Long Beach from the East Coast. I took it to Guitar center and they didn't fix it at all, so it sat and collected dust for almost a decade. I decided to take it to Long Beach Guitar repair and John got it set up, cleaned and fixed the grounds in a week. It's like a brand new guitar, maybe even better then when I purchased it! Everyone in the shop was super kind and welcoming, as I was almost embarrassed to have let my guitar be so neglected. I can tell the work was done with the utmost care and passion. I couldn't be happier with the work they've done and would recommend supporting their business over any other luthier in the area! read more

These guys are awesome - I got a new trem (super-vee) with locking tuners installed on my black and white EVH relic by John and he did an amazing job! Now it can handle the craziest dive bombs! Absolutely stellar set up and such nice guys too. Will be using them for all of my guitar repairs and upgrades for sure! Thanks guys! read more

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I wanted to upgrade the pickups and strings on my Epiphone SG. I walked in, asked if they could take it on, and they could. They asked questions like my musical preferences and explained how the wiring worked. A few days later, I had my guitar back, and it sounds and plays fantastic. Great job! read more

I heard about Long Beach Guitar from a friend who has been taking his guitars there for many years. Always have had the job done right at a fair price. I used to go to Geetar Center, but it took a long time, cost more and the work was hit or miss, depending who was working that day. Staff at Long Beach Guitar always comes through with clean work at a fair price. Highly recommend. read more

Great service at fair prices. I took in a 50 year-old Takamine that was buzzing , and although initially considering a full neck reset John the technician examined it more closely and said they just replacing the nut would probably fix the problem. I was in no rush so wasn't concerned when he said it might be a couple of weeks because they are pretty busy. Lo and behold I got a call that same night saying it was done. The guitar plays better than it has in years. Great place--friendly staff and excellent service. read more

Friendly, knowledgeable service. Took in my electric bass to get set up. It plays like a dream now! Great intonation and no more fret buzzing. Took in a dusty and rusty 1970s guitar that's seen better days. It just needed strings and they convinced me to leave it for them to restring. I'm so glad I took their advice. They polished it so well I cannot see the rust anymore. It almost looks factory new. 100% recommend. Fast and stellar work. read more

Brought my mandolin in for a set-up and John did a great job. Very kind and patient with an "it's all good" vibe. Before set-up I would just stare at my mandolin and now I want to PLAY IT. I will definitely be bringing in my guitars for set-up and repair. Thank you John! You ROCK! read more

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I've had all my guitars repaired here. Acoustic , Gibson, Fender electric. I like the small business feel and the quality of work I get. Most recently I had a pickup changed in a guitar. It plays awesome and sounds terrific. The price was very fair and I will keep going back. They really know that they are doing. read more

Just picked up my Martin 000-28EC after a fresh setup. I've had this guitar for 10 years and have done setups before--but this one? Worth every penny. I was ready to sell it and figured I'd give it one last shot with a proper setup. Wow. What a difference. This guitar isn't going anywhere--she's officially a lifer. Well done, guys. You just might be seeing my Taylor next. read more

Okay, I really generally don't leave reviews. This place blew me away, I really couldn't be happier. I had a pretty epic project, I wanted to remove the 5-way rotory switch on my PRS Custom-22 10-top and replace it with a 6-way freeway switch with custom coil splits in addition to swapping out the bridge pickup, and a setup with a floating trem. Really, the whole 9-yards. I was nervous as hell when I went to pick this thing up hoping it would come out good, and you just have to believe me, this is the best guitar on the fucking planet thanks to John and the folks at Long Beach Guitar Repair. Absolutely incredible work. THANK YOU! read more

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I have a cordoba classical guitar. Had a bad intonation problem on the B string. The owner found it was just a bad string and replaced. In this day and age honesty and integrity are greatly admired. This is the shop you want! read more

I took my HH Strat in for a new push/pull pot and a new 3 way switch and the work was done well and looks very clean. John was very helpful and informative. I will be taking my guitars here for any future work. read more

Best guitar repair shop I've ever been to. Guillermo and John are your go to guys. Thanks a million John for the fanatic job you did on my guitar. It plays like brand new again. read more

This review is long overdue because for years I have had all my guitars and basses worked on by the amazing guys at LB Guitar Repair. Guillermo, John and Jesse are all as nice as they are talented. Their workmanship is unrivaled. They've done everything on my axes from total fret jobs, installing and also modifying pickups, neck repairs, even paint job repairs. The work is done on time, and the price is always more than fair. My friend brought in his beloved Martin he bought in '68, it needed binding repair and the job they did was flawless. Quality work, quality people, that's LB Guitar Repair. If you really care about your instrument, you don't want to go anywhere else. read more

Absolutely recommend the pros at Long Beach Guitar Repair. My experience with John was wonderful. I had a Gibson SG that was improperly setup by large chain store and it crushed me. The guitar ended up sitting for 10 years. I took it to John and we found out the bridge had bent because of the improperly setup. We ended up crowning the frets and replacing the bridge with a tone pro. The guitar sings! Thanks guys for the great work! read more

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I love this repair shop! I have spent years looking hither and yon for a good place for guitar work. Eureka! This is the place! You can tell right when you walk in that this is an old school workshop. It is an open space for instrument repair with full view of the workbenches, with thousands of parts and dozens of in-progress projects. I have found that it is filled with master repair techs as well being reasonably priced. I have a twenty something year old Carvin electric that needed a discontinued part. Shout out to John who actually modified an available pot to make it fit! It's nice to know that I have a place to take my guitars when they need maintenance, repairs, or modifications. Thank you Long Beach Guitar Repair! You rock! read more

I never write reviews, actually this is my first, but after my experience with LB guitar repair, I knew I had to. Adulting isn't fun, and I've been trying to make better use of the time I'm not working. Slowly getting back into guitar playing and the few guitars I have needed some love. I took in a telecaster I recently had shipped over from Japan, and after Guillermo set it up, it feels completely different to play. Neck relief, action, and intonation all set properly. The guitar stays in tune and I'm loving it. When I went to pick the guitar up, I dropped off a Les Paul, and John did excellent work on it. Even though it was brand new out of the box guitar, it now it plays like a new guitar should! Picked up the Les Paul and dropped off a Strat. Same story, much better than before. Not only set up, but the pickups sound much better and the scratchy tone pot I forgot to mention was also cleaned without me letting them know. Each guitar I dropped off they would call for me to pick it up quicker than the last. They have you plug your guitar in to see how it plays and even offer personal adjustments if something isn't to your liking. Whether you're just now getting into playing, trying to get back at it, or a well experienced player, I highly recommend these guys for your guitar needs. Honest, up front, affordable, and nice to have a shop local. You guys will have my continued support for any of my guitar needs. Thanks a lot! read more

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Today, I picked up my Firefly FF338 guitar from Long Beach Guitar Repair. This was a cheap Chinese-made guitar I picked up used in a local pawn shop. I had been wanting one of these to mod it. The person I dealt with was John. I wanted him to replace all the hardware and electronics, plus some fret leveling and a good set-up. I had him install Mojotone 59 P.A.F. pickups and wiring harness, Gotoh tuners and bridge. It took a while and it was well worth the wait. The neck is now perfect and it plays beautifully. I knew I was taking it to the right place, as they have worked on other guitars of mine in the past, but this was the first really major work I have had them do for me. I love their work. read more

Narrow and cluttered. Picks in every crevice and the faded promotional materials remind amateur guitarists about the competition awaiting them on the outside. This shop did a basic tune-up and were helpful and non-judgmental of the rusted ax we brought in for polishing. The shop called within their estimate window and the cost never changed from the initial quote. Happy to see mechanics like this doing their thing and keeping guitarists rattling the windows. read more

Very knowledgeable and great handlers. Fast, friendly service. Highly recommend, wouldn't take my instruments elsewhere

They fixed my pickup and replaced the nut on my guitar. Did a great job. The guitar's action feels really good and overall plays well. Will go back if I have any more guitar issues. read more

I brought my old Tele partscaster to have some fret work and a new nut put on. The guitar came back better than ever. John's work on the guitar made it better than ever. I had been thinking of getting a new guitar, but it turns out having a professional fixing my old one was all I needed. I haven't been able to put it down since I got it home. Take your guitars here, you won't regret it. read more

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A guitar is much like a car. You must take care and service it if you expect it to operate at peak performance. I've taken my guitars and now my sons to John for years. Of course, we go for our tune-ups and intonations but they have done so much more. I have a $700 Indonesian Supro that John modified, installed grease bucket tone and treble bleed and out of my entire collection, this is the guitar I grab. They do an amazing job on our 3 Telecasters as well. For my son, John took a Squire Tele body and basically rebuilt it from the ground up. If all my praise isn't enough, my son's guitar teacher who has 30+ guitars has told him that his Telecaster is the best and easiest he has ever played. John's work is a bit o' magic, I will take our arsenal to no one else. read more

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I came in because of issues with my guitar Jack.. John was very helpful. Love supporting small local shops in Long Beach. Come and bring your instruments here read more

John did an amazing job on my Fender Custom Shop '63 Relic Tele rhythm pickup. Was in for repair and when that wasn't possible he rewound it. It sounds awesome! As a pro player I appreciate their excellent work. read more

I highly recommend this shop. Expert service, quick turnaround and fair prices. Great Job by Guillermo & John helping me build and set-up my "Gilmour Black Strat". I started with a MIM model, and ended up with a smooth playing, dynamite sounding gem. When I picked it up, John spent quality time with me going over the setup and making sure I was 100% satisfied. Look no further if you need anything done on your guitar, Bass, or other stringed instruments. Thank You ! read more

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Excellent and friendly service. The shop looks like a movie set and the long-time owner, Guillermo, is a great guitarist and brilliant guitar repair specialist. read more

Guillermo just brought my beloved 1972 Guild D44M back from the dead - neck reset, fabricated a new bridge (original bridge had been sanded down to lower the action - not the saddle, the bridge itself - when what it really needed was the neck reset it finally got). Results look, feel, and sound great, and the cost was reasonable. I've gone to LBGR for work varying from simple setups to things like this, and their work has always been stellar. read more

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I take all my guitars here. The best in the area! A couple issues that others couldn't fix were eliminated. Great place!

Took my guitar there for what I thought was a new input jack but after giving it a thorough check John recommended a new volume and tone control as well as two new pickup switches which he took care of in no time including all new wiring! Reasonable price and quality workmanship. Guillermo the owner is very knowledgeable and humble and John an excellent tech! Recommend this place highly. read more

OK so let me start off as these guys are so friendly, I mean they will actually sit down with you and discuss guitars with you. No hi pressure sales just good quality work at an affordable price. I have had work done here before and I have never had a complaint. There turnaround is quick and the craftmanship superior. If you need your guitar repaired or setup go to these guys, you will be happy, pleased, playing and loving your guitar again. Thanks John and Guillermo. read more

This place is awesome. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I've had several guitars set up here and my experience is always pleasant. The techs are knowledgeable and get they get the job done quickly and with the highest quality. I'll for sure keep coming back for all my repair/ set up needs. Thank you! read more

Luthier John is the man!!! Took care of my guitar with short notice and did an excellent job. Prices were extremely fair for a season luthier who gave me one of the best studio set ups I have had. Veteran owned and local. Please support them. Also killer consignment guitars. read more

I took my Stratocaster in just to get an idea of what needed to be done, and John was super helpful. He was kind enough to not throw me out of the place by disgracing his fine store with the shape that it was in (the bridge is supposed to be FLAT against the body? Ooooooh!). He gave me the quote and said that it would be ready on Saturday. Late Saturday, I hadn't gotten a call, until after 6pm, and he told me that it was ready, and that he would keep the store open for me if I could get there quickly. I got there quickly. He explained all the things that he did to the guitar, after having me plug it into the amp, and let my ears decide on how great a job they did. Most of it went over my head, but when I asked for explanations, he was super patient in going into detail. I left feeling great, and like I was dealing with a place that respects instruments and takes pride in their work. Short story long. A great experience, and if you need your stringed instrument looked at or repaired, you'll be glad you came here. read more

Beautiful store!! Amazing selectionEvery guitar you could possibly imagine. Everyone was extremely knowledgeable and helpful guiding me to my first guitar!!! read more

It's difficult to get direct contact when you called him to speak with someone or to have repairs done...

Guitar Repair in the City of Long Beach, CA. ? Look for "Long Beach Guitar Repair" I recently took my Fender Strat to John @ Long Beach Guitar Repair, and when it was returned to me, it was the best guitar I've ever played. Amazing ! When I dropped off my guitar, I was still looking for a Tone I've craved for 50 years. John discussed it with me, asked me a lot of questions, gave me many options, and then we decided to change the pickups to Lollar 64's. I'll never need another Strat ! The new Tone with that Classic 70's vibe has made me finally sound professional. I am confident, that whatever your guitar need, Long Beach Guitar Repair is the place to find the experts! Electric, Acoustic, and Classical guitars are all improved from the care they receive at this shop. For me personally, they have done Set Ups, Fret Work, String Changes, Pickup Upgrades, Neck Changes, and "All" the electrical needs for several of my guitars. My Gibson 339 Custom, Ibanez Prestige, Fender Strat, and Classical Guitars have all been cared for with love and attention to detail over the years by this shop. The recent return of my Strat prompted me to write this Review. Not only was the sound dramatically improved, but it looked and felt better in my hands than it had in the 17 years I've owned it. John Toner's attention to detail is off the chart! Pick Guard Polished, Screw Heads polished back to chrome, Pick Ups, 5 way switch, Volume and Tone Pots were all upgraded. Even my Name, DL #, and Phone # were carefully hidden inside the guitar it two different places to help identify this now One of a Kind Instrument. John's knowledge, experience, and skill with Electric Guitars is something you may not find easily in Southern California. He has been perfecting his Art with Integrity of Workmanship and Attention to Detail for 39 years, while he worked at a few different high end guitar shops. Long Beach Guitar Repair, and by extension, "You", are lucky John is still available to work his magic. Guillermo Rios, a renowned Classical Guitarist, and possibly the kindest human being you may ever meet, along with John Toner were both former "Key Employees" at World of Strings here in Long Beach. For 13 years now Guillermo has kept the spirit alive at "Long Beach Guitar Repair"! Quality Guitars for Sale and Consignment are a guarantee at LBGR also. You should definitely check out their unique and rare inventory of guitars for sale, and the "Classical Guitar Section" is wonderful. I also have to mention Jesse Rowe as the third key employee of the group. Guillermo and John are genuinely fortunate to have Jesse on their team. Jesse's knowledge and workmanship are outstanding as well, and even his help over the phone is invaluable. His optimistic spirit heard through clear concise communication skills, and his enthusiasm for what he does are infectious! Again, "Any" guitar needs you may have, or even if you are just looking for another instrument, Long Beach Guitar Repair is the place to Start and Finish your musical journey !!! Thank you for everything Guillermo, John, and Jesse ! Sincerely, Robert R. Richardson read more