Guitar Repair & Setup — Milton, VT

Looking for guitar repair near Milton? I'm in Colchester — about 15 minutes south on Route 7. Easy drive, no shipping, no waiting weeks to hear back.

Milton is one of the fastest-growing towns in Vermont, and the guitar-playing population is growing with it. I've worked on a solid range of instruments from Milton players — setups on new acoustics, electronics repairs on electrics, and the occasional vintage piece someone picked up and wanted brought back to life.

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

— Randall Morton

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Dan did an amazing job transferring pickups in both of my Les Pauls, and completely rewired one of them."

— Nate Perrotte

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Having my bass set up correctly has made a world of difference. As a beginner I found it hard on my fingers — now it's a pleasure to play."

— Norman Scolaro

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Dan is THE man! Extremely responsive and had my setup done lightning fast."

— Creighton King

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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) · ~15 minutes from Milton center · By appointment only

Also serving: Colchester · Winooski · Georgia · St. Albans