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AT YOUR SERVICE
AT YOUR SERVICE
Lakeside Guitar is a dedicated service center for stringed instruments β guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, ukelele and more! I'm equipped to handle just about any repair, upgrade or custom project.
I am a certified warranty tech for Martin Guitars and Taylor Guitars, and have experience every major brand... not mention quite a few rare ones.
Service to others.
Service to others.
There is no higher purpose. Every part of my business is designed and refined to be a service to you. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to improve.Β
Not a guitar snob.
Not a guitar snob.
I appreciate all instruments (and their owners) with equal enthusiasm. Bring me anything you want to play! No matter who you are or what you play, I'm there for it!
Information is power.
Information is power.
It's important to me that you understand the problem, the options, and the solution that we both agree is the right fit for you.
Never Settle.
Never Settle.
This motto is scribbled on tape above my first workbench. In frustrating moments, which occur quite often when working on instruments, I look up at the tape and dig in a little deeper for you.
MY GUITARS
MY GUITARS
Dan playing his beloved Gretsch
I wish I had kept EVERY guitar I ever owned. From my first guitar, a US Fender Telecaster at 15 years old (boy, what a regret selling that!) to the Fender Jazzmaster I modded just a few years back. Would have been dozens by now π₯Ί
Current collection:
Gretsch Jet (w. Filtertron Blacktops)
Epiphone Dot (modded)
Hofner "Violin" Bass
Framus Texan (1960's West German)
Takamine 12-String (MIJ lawsuit era)
Washburn Banj-itar
Project guitars:
Ibanez Concord (MIJ lawsuit era)
1959 Harmony Montclair Archtop
Washburn Classical
Counterfeit BC Rich Warlock
Sequioa Strat copy
1980's Aria 6-String Acoustic
MY STORY
MY STORY
I began playing guitar over 35 years ago, and still have a lot to learn. That's what I love about playing music, the growth never ends. Of course, I had big dreams of touring the world. After many years playing around the Northeast in the 90s and 00s, it became pretty clear that "rockstar" was not in my cards. Instead I started a business, and then another. I even got to appear on ABC's Shark Tank in 2012.
Like many guitar players, I was intimidated and somewhat clueless about the maintenance and repair side of things for many years. Over time, I started to get quite curious about improving and modifying my guitars. And, as it turns out, restoring other folks' guitars has been deeply fulfilling.Β
Every guitar is like a unique puzzle to solve, and getting it just right is super satisfying. Seeing your satisifcation when I give it back to you? Even better. And, of course, I get to play so many different guitars! One of my customers recently said, "You're living the life down here." Yes, yes I am.
C'mon in and let's talk guitars.
~Dan
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