Sonoma County Guitarworks - Petaluma, California

Ian C.

Really awesome, spotless work! Geoff fixed the truss on my '55 Gretsch, refretted, and PLEK'd. Not only is the truss repaired, but the guitar plays incredibly now, and you can't even tell it was repaired! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎

Liam C.

I brought these folks a few forgotten (and neglected) relics from my family with the serious challenge of bringing them back to life - an early 30's Gibson L-00 that was so beat up and broken it was unplayable, and two mandolins hand-made by my grandfather in the late 70's - one of them playable but in need of some fretwork, and the other with broken f-holes, missing a bridge, terrible frets, and some cobbled-together tuner situation that my grandad fashioned...
Despite their condition, these are family heirlooms I wanted to not only preserve but improve so I can continue playing them for my lifetime, and pass them on for the next generation too. In Geoff's words, "they're important to you, so they're important to me - thanks for trusting me with them". Thank YOU, Geoff!

Geoff not only brought these super unique and one-of-a-kind instruments back to life, but actually turned them into beautifully playing instruments. I intentionally didn't want to make cosmetic changes, as the patina of these things really shows just how loved they really were. I'm quite sure they're now nicer than I can even appreciate as a total novice musician, but I feel fortunate to have them, and even more grateful that Guitarworks made them a joy to play.

Mark H.

You know you want an American Custom Shop guitar. Why not be the American to build it 😉 With Geoff's guidance and amazing talent not just for doing but TEACHING, you end up with your dream guitar and know how to do it again. And ... For less than a Custom Shop.

Do yourself a huge favor... Do it.

Lawrence L.

SCG is the GOAT! This place is by far the best place I've ever used to do any work on my guitars. I have brought them many challenges (from installing a pickup in a vintage acoustic to perfectly restoring a mid-1960s Gibson Melody Maker to refretting and setting up my old Les Paul Standard). Geoff and the guys have endless patience and are always happy to answer every single question you may have. Use these guys!

Brad M.

Geoff and the crew are true professionals. The quality of the work they do is of the highest level. As a luthier and technician myself, I can attest to this. They have serviced several instruments of mine now, across a variety of issues including finishing, Plek setup, modifications, and parts installs, and it’s all been done in a reasonable amount of time and at a reasonable cost. I always look forward to driving out to the shop! I recommend them without reservation.

Jordan J.

Incredibly friendly and professional staff. Had them plek my Gibson Les Paul and it changed a good guitar into an amazing guitar. Good turn around time. I will be sending people here and bringing more of my instruments here. Thank you for such a great experience and work.

The B.

2006 Gibson Melody Maker PLEK 👍🏻👍🏻

1974 Martin D12-20 bridge height adjustment and set up 👍🏻👍🏻

2017 Fender Stratocaster neck plane and re-fret and PLEK 👍🏻👍🏻

1957 Gibson ES-125 neck plane re-fret and PLEK 👍🏻👍🏻

60s Teisco PLEK 👍🏻👍🏻

Vintage Danelectro Bass PLEK 👍🏻👍🏻

1999 luthier handmade in Da Nang Vietnam classical acoustic guitar rebuild and PLEK 👍🏻👍🏻

Chris S.

We had a little breakdown in communication and things took a while longer than estimated, but my Epiphone Les Paul now plays like a guitar many times it's retail value, and looks and sounds phenomenal considering the condition it was in when I brought it in. Pretty impressed with the price all said and done as well. It's my new favorite guitar, thanks Geoff.