Guitar Repair & Setup — Jericho & Underhill, VT

Searching for guitar repair near Jericho or Underhill? I'm Dan at Lakeside Guitar in Colchester — about 20 minutes west via Route 15 or Browns Trace Road.

Jericho and Underhill have a combined musical community that's larger than it might look on a map — the ski culture and the back-road character attract the kind of independent-minded players who care about their gear. There's already at least one repair option in the area; I'm another one, and I'm happy to let my work speak for itself.

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 provided prompt service and fixed my guitar the same day. Other guitar shops will take the guitar and you won't hear back for a week. Dan deserves the best review."

— Heather Fitzpatrick

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I'm a very experienced guitar maker and repair tech. I took my Telecaster to Dan to see how he works. He did an exceptional job."

— Craig Anderson — Burlington, VT

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Excellent service. Dan's professionalism and abilities are a testament to his work. Great communication and fast turnaround."

— M Tryhorn

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Dan is very fast, thorough, knows his stuff, and went above and beyond to make sure I was happy."

— Randall Morton

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) · ~20 minutes from Jericho center · By appointment only

Also serving: Essex Junction · Richmond · Westford · Burlington