Guitar Repair & Setup — South Burlington, VT

Need a guitar setup or repair in South Burlington? I'm Dan at Lakeside Guitar, a dedicated repair shop in Colchester — about 10 minutes north of South Burlington along Route 2/7.

South Burlington players are some of my most consistent customers. Whether you're grabbing your guitar after a Williston Road errand or coming in from the airport corridor, the location makes it an easy stop — and the work is worth the trip regardless.

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

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

— Ed Pierce

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I took my PRS Custom 24 to Dan to be brought back to life and he delivered. My PRS is now an absolute joy to play."

— Will Downey

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was the best guitar service experience I've ever had. Dan you are a gem."

— Ken Kretzer

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) · ~10 minutes from South Burlington · By appointment only

Also serving: Burlington · Shelburne · Williston · Colchester