Guitar Repair & Setup — Hinesburg, VT

Need a luthier near Hinesburg? I'm Dan at Lakeside Guitar in Colchester — about 25 minutes north via Route 116 and I-89. Worth the drive for work done right.

Hinesburg is one of those Vermont towns with a quiet but real musical culture — acoustic players, folk musicians, home recorders who care about how their instruments feel. I've had Hinesburg customers come in with everything from beat-up beginner acoustics to carefully-maintained vintage pieces.

Services

Setups · Fret Work · Electronics · Repairs · Restoration — and everything in between. Whether it's a quick Restring+ ($50, while you wait), a full Signature Setup ($100–150), electronics work ($150–300), fret leveling ($150–200), or a full refret ($400–600), I quote honestly and track my time so you see exactly where your money went.

I'm a certified warranty technician for Martin and Taylor — which means I can handle warranty claims, order OEM parts, and access factory support directly. If you bought your guitar new and something's wrong, bring it to me before you ship it anywhere.

I work on acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars — and also mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, and most fretted stringed instruments. Brands include Martin, Taylor, Gibson, Fender, PRS, Gretsch, Ibanez, Epiphone, Yamaha, Takamine, and many more, including rare and vintage makes most shops have never seen.

Why Lakeside Guitar

Precision. Guitar repair isn't art — it's math, physics, and materials science. Action is a measurement. Relief is geometry. I use both sides of my brain to find the sweet spot in every instrument.

Passion. I've been playing for over 35 years. I love guitars — all of them, regardless of brand or condition. When you bring me your instrument, I treat it like it matters. Because to you, it does.

Integrity. I'm a straight shooter. If I make a mistake, I'll tell you. If your job is going to run over estimate by more than 15%, I'll call before I proceed. No surprises.

Turnaround:

• While you wait — quick jobs up to ~30 minutes (Restring+, output jack, minor adjustments)
• 2–3 weeks — single-visit jobs on the fast track
• 30–60 days — multi-step projects, handled in order of arrival

What Customers Are Saying

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Dan did great work on three of my instruments, including a trickier job on a resonator."

— Neal Hepworth

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Not only did he get my son's guitar sounding good as new, he took the time to teach us about guitar maintenance since we are new to this."

— Amanda Addeo

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Superb! Fair and went beyond to revive this old instrument. Genuine person sharing his enjoyment of bringing life to your emotional support instrument."

— Obec A

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Very professional and thoughtful, and a great communicator. I highly recommend Lakeside Guitar."

— Brian Leven

50+ five-star reviews on Google →

Book or Get an Estimate

Ready to get your guitar playing its best? Schedule online or call/text 802-249-4983. Estimates are always free — I just need to see the instrument in person.

Location: Colchester, Vermont (Malletts Bay) · ~25 minutes from Hinesburg · By appointment only

Also serving: Shelburne · Bristol VT · Richmond · Burlington