Comments on: TESTIMONIALS

By: Paul Buerk

Paul Buerk — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:14:36 +0000

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.

By: Clyde A. Svedine

Clyde A. Svedine — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:47:44 +0000

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!

By: Richard Keever

Richard Keever — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:24:25 +0000

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!

By: greg johnson

greg johnson — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:33:36 +0000

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.

By: Frank Murphy

Frank Murphy — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:53:21 +0000

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.

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:51:32 +0000

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 .

By: Brad Nelson

Brad Nelson — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:27:29 +0000

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

By: VIctor Ratz

VIctor Ratz — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:27:27 +0000

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

By: Ken Nutt

Ken Nutt — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:46:11 +0000

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

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:07:41 +0000

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