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I have had K & K pickups installed in two of my vintage Guild guitars by Joe at Service Guitar. Everything turned out perfect and I could not be happier! Joe went out of his way to help get my guitars to his shop and did a fast,professional install. Besides being an incredibly talented musician,Joe really knows guitars inside and out!.
A few months ago, i had a pretty big gig out of state and needed to have a new acquisition of mine set up and ready to play by the time i left, I called joe and told him i was leaving in 2 days and he had it done for me the next day!
Joe has set up 3 of my guitars in the time that i have known him, and now i wont go to anyone else. My guitars have never played better. He has also done nut replacement on my electrics, and saddle replacement on my acoustic. He is a true pro and so willing to help make your vision come to pass.
Joe serves his customers with the greatest degree of integrity, honesty, and professionalism. His setups always exceed my expectations and are of high quality and lasting value. If requested, he will turn a guitar around quickly in urgent need situations.
Joe may even provide customers door to door delivery in his Caddy if circumstances permit!
I recommend Joe without reservation.
Incorporated Elements has always known Joe Riggio to be among the best the music world has to offer. We have been nothing but pleased with every bit of work Joe has done for us. His talent and attention to detail are TOP NOTCH.
Joe is genuine and honest. The passion he has for his art inspires us to be the best at what we do.
Thank you Joe!
Nate Thacker
To all f you who want a quality repair on your guitar or an upgrade to new hot pickups, Joe is the guy, He has worked on almost all my guitars (12 of them) and they play and sound like a dream after he is done..i trust his work and i trust him…
Roy Parkison
lead guitar for Renegade Train
Joe,
I just got home and found the invoices in my e-mail. Thanks for two more great set-ups/adjustments. Adam, my step-son noticed improvement and says thanks for the string change etc. About the Potomac, I said it was “right outta the box,” actually it was at Kennelly Keys Music for about a month and I have had the guitar about two months. There have been no adjustments to the guitar. It may need a string change. The guitar actually seems to stay in tune pretty well although a couple of the tuners seem tighter or looser than the others, may not be a big deal. I try to teach my sons about having a “major-league” attitude about things, being gentlemen, treating people fairly; you are all of those things and a real pro. Thanks for everything. I will watch the e-mail for the estimated finish date on the Potomac. Feel free to post this as an unsolicited comment, should you ever need the advertising. I promise not to ramble so much in the future.
Rick Monzon
Hey Joe,
Thanks for installing the Lollar in my Alamo. Like a lot of collector/players, I really favor the funky old vintage guitars for thier kitschiness, but also because this particular guitar, the Fiesta just plays so easily. That said, it needed serious attention since the electronics were original and noisy and, as you pointed out, the first couple of frets had been ‘A’ed’ to death from years of playing ‘Louie, Louie’ and ‘Gloria’.
So, thank you for replacing the first three frets (can’t even tell, except that they look factory new now) and thanks especially for the Lollar pup. It really does make this little guitar a monster, with very noticeable sustain and growly bottom. Exactly what it needed.
I’ll be back with more guitars!
SAR
Joe,
Thanks for fixing my Tele Bass, now it is perfect !!
It’s great to have someone that I trust taking care of my guitars. I can tell you appreciate them as much as I do.
I began my music career in 1955 and became a professional electric bassist in 1964. For over 45 years I have made my living in music, principally as a bassist. Double degrees with a Master’s in music composition with an Emmy. Years with the gang in Hollywood…. Numerous church worship teams and Praise concerts.
FINALLY! FINALLY! I have found someone who both cares aboout my instruments and also pays professional attention to my instruments as much as I myself do! Thanks Joe! Believe me, there is no better set-up man… repair man… custom innovation man… ANYTHING man that I know of. I would not be the bassist I am today if I did not have Joe Riggio on “my team.”
Don’t be a chump; put Riggio on YOUR team!
Marc (an ol’ fart who still kicks it bad!) Waszkiewicz
I have been taking my guitars to Joe for the last ten years. Over that time I have had routine setups, pickup installations (including routing), bridge replacements, add-ons, etc. About 4 months ago I had some fret work done and my guitar has never sounded better! I have had my guitar serviced by others, but when returned from Joe my expectations are always exceeded.
Thanks Joe for all of your great work!
Joe has set up guitars for me for quite a long time now. Each time the guitar comes back to me way better than before, once he has had a chance to work his magic. The action is always perfect and the buzzes and minor annoyances dissapear. I’ve tried the ‘big name’ luthiers in Seattle. No thanks, Joe knows his stuff.
I was having a problem with my input and Joe fixed it right up. He also set up my bass and it has never played better. I will definitely be going to Joe for all my guitar repair needs in the future. The man does a GREAT job and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is need of some repair work. Thanks Joe!
I’ve done business with Joe for more than a few years, now. His work never disappoints! I’ve been playing guitar since 1984 and he knows what I prefer/like in an instrument. It’s always nice to drop a guitar off and know that the work will meet/exceed those higher expectations, without having to explain so much of what oughta be done. He just knows it. I wish he lived closer to my house (35 miles away) Considering the EXCELLENT work and relationship I’ve forged with Joe, it’s very much worth my time and effort.
Thanks, Mr. Riggio
Joe did a complete set up and electronics upgrade on my year-old Gibson SG standard. He took out the stock circuit board (I didn’t even know they put circuit boards in Gibsons now) and put in new pots and vintage Sprague Bumble Bee capacitors. He even put in a new switch without charging me extra. The guitar now plays and sounds fantastic! Thanks Joe!
Recently I had a 1940s era Gibson Banjo refurbished and appraised by Joe Riggio, not being a musician myself I certainly appriciated how much better the Banjo looked after Joe had done his magic at what i considered to be a very fair price, it wasnt until the banjo was received by its rightful owner whom I shipped it to the same day I picked up from Joe. When he called in appriciation of the gift he praised Joe’s work greatly! I was thrilled and will absolutley refer any business of this nature I run across Joe’s direction. Thank you again Joe and may the Lord bless you and yours.
Hey Joe,
You can contact Melvin Edge for the Fender Mexy Strat I brought into you today 2/1/11 at 253-985-5504 .. Thanks Bro and i forgot to ask you about my Ukelele Strings for my Bushman Baritone Ukelele. Let me know when you have them in and I will make my way to ya. Thanks ,
Adam Hunt
Joe,
Thanks for a job well done. It’s like night and day playing my guitar now from before your set up!.
Thanks again,
Ken Nutt
Joe,
You are a rare breed. I have dealt with many Luthiers and guitar repair establishments in my time. Many.
When I dropped one of my prized custom guitars to you, I knew it was in good hands but when I got it back, I could tell that you were meticulous in your approach to the setup and it showed in its playability.
Thank you. I am lucky to have found you.
Victor Ratz
I have had Joe apply tender loving care to my prized 1976 Fender Strat as well as my beloved Gibson L6S custom, and have been very happy with the tune ups and set up for both of these guitars. If you want someone to treat your prized guitars as you would, I highly recommend Joe.
Brad Nelson
Joe is simply the BEST guitar tech I have ever met. I have had him work on my guitars for me for about 15 years now, and I am always impressed with the care and extra effort he puts into his craft. Obviously, Joe views guitars the same way I do…they are not simply inanimate objects, but musical spirits, to be treated with care and respect. I recently took my 62 Strat re-issue to Joe for a full set up. What I got back is the best guitar I have ever played. Simply awesome.
On top of all of this, Joe is simply a really great person. I consider myself very lucky to have his services, and to have him as a friend .
I just got my 98 Godin SD back from Joe @ Service Guitar Repair. I had him install a new 5 way pickup selector and mod the guitar with a coil tap. Since Joe only uses quality components, he turned my Sub par Godin into a superior playing and sounding instrument. The single coils never sounded so good. Before you trade your old tired guitar for a shiny new one, let Joe work his magic!!! He is one of a kind.
ok man….you really are midas, you know what? that sea foam strat plays like i never thought it could. i mean, i am not good or anything, but i can tell when the neck is right (at least for me). so, i definitely want you to look at the other necks on my other guitars along the way and because i now know what the neck should feel like, i will have to have them leveled now (at least partially) because there is no comparison.
as for the tele that we put flats on, well…wow, too! i love it and even though playing the flats feels like chicken wire right now, i think i can get into them and let that cool vibe work for me. i can’t bend like the others, but i love the warm sound and how it plays. so, thanks joe, really.
I dropped two of my guitars off with Joe for his Deluxe Setup, I am sure I will only trust him with repairs/setups on any others. Joe’s setup on my LP with a Floyd Rose was dead on accurate (those complaining on the internet that these won’t stay in tune need to have Joe do the setup). The other guitar was “playable” before, but just plays and sounds so much better now!
If your looking to find a honest and caring guitar tech,look no further,if your reading these comments then you should have already realized that your in the right place!I have know Joe for many years around 18 or so.i met Joe at Guitar Maniacs years ago.I have found a friend and a Guitar tech that is AWESOME! Joe Has worked on all of the many guitars i have and have owned.the first guitar i let Joe work on for me was a Fender Stratocaster And there only happen two be 210 of this custom guitar in the world.it was perfect when i got it back,and Joe has since over many years been my guitar tech.he has also helped shape some of my adventurous curiosity,and i have found myself experimenting in different styles and different types of guitars.from strat to tele from rosewood to maple,from 1/2 step tuning too 440 tuning.Hey Joe,just so you know i myself want you to succeed and you are doing just that by helping all of us.thanks so much and you will remain my tech for ever,y6our the best.THE TELECASTER IS AWESOME!
Joe gets huge props from me for his service above and beyond expectations. I had just recently bought an Ibanez bass online as a backup and received it with one pickup that was non-adjustable. The factory guys had missed one of the pilot holes and just cranked the screw into the wood. I’d driven down from Everett, and Joe offered to do the work while I grabbed some coffee. A short while later, I was back on my way home with the bass, nicely repaired, saving me from another long drive, or worse, shipping the bass back to the vendor.