Guitar Repair & Setup — Richmond, VT

Looking for guitar repair near Richmond? Lakeside Guitar is in Colchester — about 20 minutes via I-89, a straight shot down the highway.

Richmond has money and taste, and the instruments that come in from that direction reflect it. I've worked on some beautiful acoustics and well-kept electrics from Richmond players. People out that way tend to know what they have and want it cared for properly — which suits me fine.

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's among the very best — an honest, experienced, and excellent luthier who is a pleasure to do business with."

— Gary Rutkowski

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Guitar is like new again. As a beginner, it has made a huge difference in my ability to progress."

— John Ruggles

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Absolute joy to work with. Dan clearly knows his stuff and fixed the output jack on my Gretsch in about ten minutes."

— Chris Farnsworth

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Very knowledgeable, excellent work done when promised, for a very reasonable price. Better than 5 stars for sure!"

— Ed Pierce

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 Richmond · By appointment only

Also serving: Hinesburg · Burlington · Waterbury · Jericho/Underhill