Nick and the crew did an incredible job on a neck reset on my 1954 Martin D-18. Very professional and knowledgeable. 10/10 would recommend. Cheers Nick.

Nick and the crew are amazing. First rate work on my babies….Thanks for the professionalism and the know how. My Gianninis thank you

Visited these guys a couple months ago with a crack in the soundboard of my guitar. They provided a great price and even better customer service. The atmosphere was warm and friendly and where the crack was, it now blends in so nicely with the wood grain you cant even tell its there. The sound quality is still fantastic and they did a quick adjustment to the neck of the guitar to prevent some warping (free of additional charge). They provided knowledgeable and patient answers to all questions and I will 10/10 be going back for any future needed repairs.

Great place to have any type of work done on your guitar. They did a great job of locating the source of a mystery buzz I had on my guitar and also did a great job with setup. highly recommend them

Nick and his crew are the best! I brought in my Yamaha RGX-A2 which other luthiers had said was a lost cause: years of storage had caused the neck to warp the wrong way. They were able to correct some of the damage with heat, but then planed the neck and beautifully refretted it so it plays like a dream! Kudos for saving this lightweight gem from the scrap heap. Highly recommend!

I walked my guitar in with no appointment, and Nick did a great job on the repairs I needed, even with the tight turnaround time that I asked for. Great work, great rates and attention to detail, will return for sure. 10/10.

Terrific job setting up my Gretsch definitely will always come back for all my guitar needs.

Tremendous folks!! This is the guitar repair shop you have been searching for all your life. Highly recommended.

They have worked on one of my guitars. Excellent job, Stacey is very knowledgeable and professional. Willbring more business to them.

Nick was super nice and very thorough in his evaluation of my guitar repair. Ill post again when I get my baby back!Thanks guys!

Great workmanship. They did a wonderful job on a really old guitar.

This is THE place to go to for any type of guitar repairs in the Charlotte area. They get the job done for a great price.

Got my guitar back today, Nick and his team did a set up and widened the spacing between the strings,now Im able to play chords much easier. Thanks NC Guitar Works

Absolutely worth it! These guys are top notch

I first visited Nicks shop back in 2017 and he did a fantastic job on the strat that I gave him to work on. That guitar received a setup, new pickups and electronics. When I got my guitar back the body resonated against my chest and the satin finished maple neck felt good to the touch. It became my second favorite guitar to play.Fast forward to 2021 and I no longer live in the Charlotte area but in Raleigh. I never forgot the work that Nick did for me back then so I called the shop and was told that there was a month wait list before he would actually be able to work on any of my guitars. So I drove down to Charlotte with 3 guitars in hand: 2010 Squier CV 60s strat (my favorite guitar), 2013 Squier CV 50s tele and a 2005 Martin OMJM.After a month of waiting, I got my guitars back. Those guitars looked, sound and played fantastic. Especially the Squiers... those two guitars play well above their original pay grade. And the Martin gets played every single day if no more than just 5 minutes.Thanks NC Guitar Work!!

Simply the best, not much else to say. They CAN do it. My guitars have never played better.

Highly recommend Nick for guitar work and repairs. I took in my Taylor for a refret and setup and it plays better than when it was new! Quick turnaround and quality work - will definitely use again!

I brought in an old acoustic that was in poor condition after years of use. They replaced all the frets, put the nut back in place, and set the action perfectly. They really hit it out of the park. I couldnt be happier!!

Great text know what theyre doing Nice professional

WOOOOWWWWW!!!!! A Google search produced the best result possible!I needed to make a decision. Im new to the Charlotte area. Gigging has become a part of my life again, and I was in need of an acoustic guitar I could rely on.....do I buy a new one, or resurrect my elderly friend..........????????........what was the best way to invest in a guitar?.........well.......check it out:My 36 year-old Ovation has come back to life, thanks to Nick and the NC Guitar Works team. He replaced the old, worn-out frets with Stainless Steel ones (Ill never have to do that again), sanded down the finger board to a smooth finish, then set it up...as Goldilocks would say.....juuuuuust right.I can almost say that it plays better now than the first day I put my hands to it. Finger-picking is a breeze once more...........Nothing else sounds quite like an old ovation.....and this one sounds and plays wonderful!Thank you Nick!!!!!!!!!

Just having some work done on another guitar by them. The service is great but you have to wait because they are very busy with a small crew.

They are great. I took my guitar there couple weeks ago for setup and strings. They said 2 week turn around. I thought..wow..they are great. After couple weeks..i was told maybe another month for my setup and strings. I thought ..wow..they are even greater than i thought. So...i picked up my guitar. Best in North Carolina.

Nick did an awesome job on my friend’s Gibson.I strongly suggest them.

My go-to repairmen for all my basses. Life savers!

These guys do great work! About a year ago, I took my mid-80s Carvin V220 for a fret dress and set-up of the original Kahler tremolo. The guitar now plays like a dream. Unfortunately, the Kahler was so old that it was nearly beyond repair. So they got it to where it wouldnt float and could be used like a standard bridge with fine tuners. Genius!Last week, I took another guitar that I got second hand up there to get it fixed up. They were able to point out things I didnt originally see when I bought it, and I have every confidence that they will make it like new.

Cant say enough about Nick and the team @NC Guitar Works. They have set up several electric guitars for me...most recently a Strat. They brought back to life a 93 Strat Plus with new Fralin pick-ups, new tuners and re-fret...fantastic job really. Very professional shop and great people to work with. Keep up the great work!

I went here due to the reputation of this place and was not disappointed. Set up my new guitar beautifully.

Lovely repair work on my little guitar

Moved here from NJ and looked forever for someone to be my “guitar guys”. Referral from Ed at Woodys Guitar in Ft Mill said Nick from North Carolina Guitars is the only place to go. Ed is forever on my Christmas card list because this place was even better then I could have ever imagined!Had a “Mary Kaye” Precision Bass that had some serious water damage on the headstock that was dealt with by the original owner 100% incorrectly. Nick suggested the fix (which included my suggestion to match the headstock with the body) the fix which included the neck being refinished was perfection. Matched the color perfectly AND the setup he did was The Best I’ve ever had on any of my instruments......Ever!!!!Don’t think twice. You need work done on a stringed instrument.....2 things never forget1) North Carolina Guitars (in Charlotte)2) Won’t find anyone better.

Great place to take your guitar and get it all dialed in. Have gotten a neck reset, basic setups, and some custom wiring on a tele... All A+ quality work. Highly recommended!!!

Great job setting up all my guitars. Rock solid. These guys have a special talent.

I just bought a limited edition Martin and the ivoroid binding was coming apart at the belly. The shop I purchased it from said they would take care or it no problem. Well let’s just say they did a terrible job. It looked bad and the binding wasn’t flush with the contours of the guitar. I took it to NC Guitar Works with low expectations they could fix the other shops sloppy work. I have to say they blew away my expectations, not only does it look like the binding ever came off but they where able to make the surfaces flush and smooth with the guitar finish. I’ll never let anyone else but NCGW work on my instruments.As you can see in the picture, it’s extremely hard to see where the binding was coming up. Excellent work

I thought my banjo was done for when the head split completely in half. not only did they repair that, they adjusted the action and made some other tweaks, and its now better than it was before.

Brought my acoustic guitar in for a set up and to repair the action.. NC Guitar Works transformed my guitar! It never played this easily when it was new. And the nice thing is is that they did not sacrifice tonal quality by lowering the action. I will be bringing another one of my guitars in to them to see if they can magically transform that as well. I would recommend these guys highly.

These folks do fantastic work. All my guitars that need work go to NC Guitar Works.

The owner is a really nice guy and does a great job. My Telecaster played like a dream when I got it back. He guaranteed my satisfaction or hed readjust it for me. Ill definitely return.

They take their work seriously and I got exactly what I needed. 10/10

I got my new lefty acoustic guitar setup here. They have done a great job. I wanted the action lowered with lighter strings. I like the way it is setup now. Prices are also reasonable. I got the quote upfront for the work needed.

Could not have had a better experience here. I was directed to Nick from a different shop to have some work done on an old Taylor bough off craigslist. I had originally just wanted to get a pickup installed and have it set up, but nick reviewed the guitar and found some other big tune ups that needed attention. Seriously cannot thank Nick enough for being so helpful and knowledgeable. As would be expected with this shop, the work was done perfectly AND, as a cherry on top, was completed far sooner than quoted. Thanks again!

Brought a La Patrie Classical in to get rid of some buzzing. They found some loose ribs that need repairing and they took the extra steps to adjust my pickup, saddle and action. They also cleaned the $%&# out of the fret board and Its looks and plays better than it was new. I would highly recommend 10/10.

Brought in my old 12 string that I used to carry around in high school. These guys did incredible work restoring it back to working order and it sounds incredible. So glad I decided to bring my guitar here! Highly recommended!

I took my Ibanez Prestige to NC Guitar Works for a professional setup and I must say that the experience was above and beyond what I expected. The work on my guitar was completed very quickly and it plays like a dream. I will definitely be taking more of my guitars here.

I moved here from Nashville and needed a great place for guitar repair/setups. I found it here. My 1970 Martin D28 got all the loving and plays great now. It had developed an annoying buzz on the G string. There are issues due to a neck reset that wasnt done perfectly and they helped me with a work around that was inexpensive relatively and left it playing and sounding great.

Quick and perfect setup. These guys know what they are doing! Highly recommended.

The BEST for quality guitar work in Charlotte. I run a guitar school and send all my students to NC Guitar Works, as I know theyll be well taken care of.

I came in asking for a part for a new guitar and he had my part installed and the whole guitar looked over in less then 10 minutes! Well worth the stop!!

Highly recommended! Re-freted my 1965 Precision and did a top notch job. Very friendly, knowledgeable and personable folks.

You can find a tech to work on your guitar or you can go somewhere they diagnose what is going on with your guitar and make it a better playing instrument. This team are professionals and do the best work. I completely trust them to make my instrument sound it’s best.

Nick at NC Guitar Works just finished a partial refret and setup on my Taylor. Outstanding job! Guitar plays and sounds better than when she was new. And his prices are extremely fair. You wont find a better luthier anywhere.

Brought my Tele in for fretwork. Nick did an amazing job getting my guitar back in playing condition. My frets are now smooth, and the guitar plays without buzz. Couldnt be happier!

Great guitar repair, setup, and maintenance place... I use them all the time for stuff I cant do. Best place in charlotte!

Nick did a superb job on my Gibson J200, it needed a setup and fret/fingerboard adjust. It was ok before, but now is perfectly tuned to my specific style. Nick got the action feather light, no buzzing anywhere.The improvement is like night and day. This made the difference between a good guitar and a great one.

Ive sent two basses and one guitar to NC Guitar Works: all in need of serious repair. They are now road-ready, sound amazing and play as I need them to. Nick and Co. do great work, their pricing makes sense, and they are accessible by pros and enthusiasts alike.

Had a few setups and assemblies done at Nicks shop. Top-notch work. Your gear will be in good hands.

NC Guitar Works is top notch! Only place I would trust my guitar! They did great work on my 63 J50! Highly Recommend!

Really great shop. Nick and his techs do good quality work, fairly priced. I had a new trem installed, trem post holes fixed, and guitar set-up. Its never been more stable, or played better. And they guarantee all their work. Highly recommend supporting this small local business before taking your guitar to somewhere like guitar center to have real work done to it.

Nic . . I finally have the time to comment on the work you did for me. Great job on my Les Paul! It plays even better than before and the cleaning of the fret board was an unexpected bonus. It looks almost new. Thanks, and when I get time, Ill bring another one of my guitars to you. I also wanted to say thanks for getting it back to me when you said you would. Shouldnt have to say that, but others have not. Bart

Dropped my 7 string off to get fitted with a quality nut and other minor adjustments and when I got it back I was straight jamming.....it was set up perfect,plays like a dream. I will definitely be a returning customer.

I just got my guitar fixed with them. It was a Cort guitar with a fishman pickup with some pick up issues. They fixed it and were very professional. I generally dont share reviews but when someone does job at this level ...i believe one should take out a few minutes and share their experience. Great Job NC Guitar Works ... I highly recommend them.

I rarely give five star ratings but I am very happy with the workmanship and professionalism I received at NC Guitar Works. There was a defect in my new Taylor acoustic guitar pickup. The pickup repair was under warranty but Taylor sent the wrong part originally. As soon as the new part arrived, Nick worked to get the job done quickly. He also completed needed adjustments on the guitar that made it play 10 times better. I will be bringing all of my guitars to NC Guitar Works wether they need repair or just a good tune-up. Well worth it.

These guys ROCK! I’ve had other misc work done here, and I recently had issues with a Gretsch hollow body (which my husband made worse by trying to fix himself 🤦🏼‍♀️). Thought it was a goner lol, but Stacy had it fixed up in a jiffy and for a fair price. Had to wait almost two months for them to open back up due to COVID, but I seriously would never trust anyone else.

My les paul jr would not stay in tune. The bridge was all stock. Nick took care of that and I haven’t been able to put it down.

These guys are LEGIT! Just got my Taylor acoustic back. Its 14 years old but feels like a brand new guitar. Electronics repaired and 7 frets replaced.They also swapped out the neck on my bass. The action on both is perfect and they play so well. Like butter! Thank you so much to Nick and Stacey, you guys certainly know your stuff! Ill be back with my other guitars soon!

If you have a vintage guitar, expensive guitar, or a guitar in general you really care about that needs work... take it here. I needed my 1965 fender mustang set up and I couldn’t trust guitar center to do the best job. The guitar plays like a dream after nc guitar works set it up. They cleaned the guitar, this included the switching and pots (which it needed) and the entire body. It rings. I have three old mustangs and I plan to have them all set up there when the time comes!! :)

They do a good job but they definitely work at their own pace. It took 2 and a half weeks just to get them to look at my guitar and tell me how much they thought it would cost to repair! If you have the time to wait around they are a good option and do good work. But for musicians trying to get repairs done quickly it’s not really the best.

Could not be more satisfied with the service I received from these two pros. They know theyre stuff, been doing it well for decades...and are two of the nicest people youd want to meet. Prices are very reasonable, and you can trust their work. Carry your prized guitar to this place confidently.

Not only is Nick amazing at what he does but hes also an incredibly nice guy. He takes the time to explain everything to you so that you understand whats going to be done to your guitar and the impact that will have. This is clearly a work of love for him and he makes sure everything is perfect before you take it home- not to mention he 100% guarantees all his work. The best guitar work Ive ever seen done.

For about a year now, Ive brought quite a few of my basses to be worked on at NC Guitar Works. Stacey- who as far as Im concerned is now the only person allowed to touch my basses- has gone far above the call of duty to keep my basses in top shape, each and every time. Attention to detail is spectacular. My instruments have never played so well! I would recommend them to anyone inside or outside the Charlotte area for high quality work.

Brought in my new guitar to have it set up. Great job, 10/10 will be back again.

Over the many years of playing both professionally and for my own enjoyment Ive acquired a better than average knowledge of guitars, the way they perform and how to make them better. Craig is my go to guy for any repairs that I feel are out of my reach or simply need that extra bit of experience. From Fret Jobs to head stock repairs, I completely trust his work. Do not hesitate to leave your instrument in their hands, you wont be disappointed.

I experienced great service and work at NC Guitar Works. The neck on my bass was concave and could not be repaired. The guys and NC Guitar Works were able to replace the neck, make adjustments to the body to support truss rod access, upgrade tuners, and make the string action as low as possible. The bass plays great, looks beautiful and feels a lot more sturdy.Stacy, one the luthiers, was always pleasant and professional when discussing and providing updates on the progress of the work. In fact, everyone I spoke with at NC Guitar Works was pleasant and professional.These luthiers are the real deal in service and work. I definitely recommend them.

Ive taken my mandolin here multiple times and Nick and crew always do great work. Very reliable and great small business vibes. Would certainly recommend their services.

Only one customer at a time allowed. Works for them, since the location is not prominent, but am not about to be waiting again.

My acoustic guitar hasnt sounded this good in years! 10/10

I mostly do my own minor repairs and setups, but a couple of jobs were above my pay grade: Years ago, my Alvarez dreadnoughts bridge pulled away from the top, and looked to be warped. Also, my old archtops top braces became unglued at some point. In both cases, the guitars were essentially unplayable. When I picked them up, they were clean and repaired without a trace of evidence. Fingerboards were smooth, action was great, and the intonation was spot-on! Thanks, Nick - so good to get these old friends back in the rotation!

Their work is nothing short of ARTISTIC. My beloved Gibson 335 had a streak in the rosewood fret board that had started to bother me in terms of aesthetics. The guitar sounded great, played great--but that streak was still getting on my nerves. I had these guys work on it, and man am I glad I did! After they worked their magic, the streak is completely invisible. Best of all, the fret board retained its natural wood look all over. They did not just ebonize the whole board or take any drastic measures like that. Somehow, these guys got it just right and gave me much better results than I thought possible. They also gave the guitar an amazing set up and meticulous cleaning. I will bring all of my guitars there from now on for any and all work.

Just got my 72 les Paul deluxe back after having a complete refret, bone nut and new bridge installed. Cant say enough about the work Nick does ! This guitar plays perfect up and down the neck. Wish I had done sooner. Attention to detail and masterful workmanship are their highlights. THANKS !!!

Nick does fantastic work! He my old Takamine natural series that was 25 years old into a real player again, and its ready for another 25 years. Highly recommended!

Wow, amazing job on my Martin. Couldnt be happier, and price was very fair. I will definitely be back next time I need some guitar work done.

Excellent place to get your guitar repaired or properly set up.

I just had a refret done to my ‘95 Strat. I couldn’t be happier with the results. I’ve had this guitar for 24 years and it feels better than it ever has! Thank you so much to NC Guitar Works!!!

Nick and Stacy have been handling all my guitar work for the last 4-5 years and I’m always more than satisfied with the finished product! They’ve always gone out of their way to keep me goin, and never disappointed!.... The polish job alone is worth the price of admission!!!! Keep it up Guys!!!

I bring all my guitars up from Indian Rocks Beach Florida and have been for close to ten years. I would not let anyone but Nick or his employees touch them. He has done minor and major work for me over the years and ALWAYS, ALWAYS world class work. His custom builds are to die for. Bottom - line, great things and work take time. So, either you wait or you settle for less

These guys are the real deal. I took to them a 10+ year old Ibanez with several obvious and crucial issues pertaining to the neck and frets (along with a few other smaller issues), and they made it look and play like brand freakin new in a little over a week. There was no BS, no upselling, nor rude service. 100% recommend and will be back in the future if need be.

Expert, thorough, polite, reasonably-priced service. I heard it was the best in the Carolinas, and it was terrific. Highly recommend!

Dropped off my Taylor 314 for a setup with Nick and I cant be more pleased. The attention to detail is astonishing, the action is low and very playable. It came back with polished frets, a resculpted saddle and the fretboard is smooth and glossy. I wish I had brought my guitar in sooner because the improvement is vast and very apparent. Nick is a master of his trade and will be getting more of my business.

Wow bang zoom! These guys are magicians, my axe plays like a totally different instrument. Highly recomendes.

Fantastic shop. Brought in my strat for some wiring above my skill level. These guys did a fantastic job. I will definitely be back.

Thanks a lot, Nick, for the excellent and honest service, the flexibility to open past store hours, the very fair pricing, and the great conversation. Ill have a lot more fun with this guitar, much appreciated!

Just picked up my Gibson Advanced Jumbo from these guys. Complete fret replace, setup and buffed out the finish. I cant put this thing down now. Im so happy with the work and the attention to detail. I highly reccommend @NCGuitarWorks for stringed instrument repair! Wish there were more than 5 stars!

I shipped a 1997 G&L L1505, 5 string bass to Nick that I had picked up pretty cheap.It had a significant hump in the upper register and the truss rod had limited functionality.Nicked re-planed the fretboard, installed new frets and got the truss rod working as it should.Absolutely beautiful fretwork!Nick brought it back to life at a very reasonable price and shipping back was very prompt.Im extremely pleased!Thanks NC Guitar Works!!!

I have a lot of guitars, high end and low end. Nick and Craig have worked on everyone. They are all awesome. Very precise work.

I have been to guitar shops from NC to CA and places in between. Believe me when I say that you will NOT find better work than these guys. NC Guitar Works is the ONLY place I will trust with my instruments!!

My guitar body was pretty severely cracked due to american airlines. I took it here and in under two weeks, it was glued back together so well I could barely notice where the crack ever was. Also, my guitar sounds better than it did before. Great experience, great customer service, great final product. I recommend this place to every fellow american.

Repaired our sons guitar. Great job.

Great, great service. Nick is a very personable guy and accommodated my set ups to my schedule really well. Highly recommended.

I picked up my bass from NC Guitar Works this morning and I couldnt be happier. They turned a case of borderline buyers remorse into one of my favorite instruments. I came to these guys for a new nut, but they took it upon themselves to clean up the electronics in my bass - without charging extra. Highly recommended!

Ive brought many high end guitars here for pickup installations, setups & bone nuts installed. The work is impeccable

I have been searching for a professional Luthier to for some time. NC Guitar Works will be the only place that works on my Guitars. Nick is a very nice guy, very professional and as soon as I walked in I felt 100% comfortable leaving my Taylor 714ce. I plan to take all my guitars there in the future.

These guys are the real deal. I was willing to drive a good ways to get contours added to my new ASAT Special, because I wanted to find skillful luthiers.NC Guitar Works had great reviews, so I drove an hour & a half to get my work done there. And it was worth it. I promised that I would write a review when I got home & tried out their custom job, so I am hahahaWell anyways, they did an impeccable job for me, and my guitar looks and sounds better than I even expected. Definitely recommend!