We specialize in guitar repair, restoration and sales of acoustic and electric guitar, electric and upright bass, banjo, mandolin and more. Authorized Martin Guitar Service. Parksville, BC.
By Appointment only. Google maps not correct (just shows center of town). Please email (only) to book and receive address.
UPDATE MARCH 13, 2026. After a lengthy flu and subsequent delay of more than a month’s work, I am unable to accept any new work until further notice. If you are already scheduled in, or on a secure waiting list, I will get to this works as soon as I am able. Your patience and understanding are much appreciated.
SHOP: Sales of instruments, amplifiers, strings and accessories will continue as usual.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Though I am not familiar all of the luthiers practicing in the Victoria area, I can recommend:
Conor Searl in Duncan- https://www.searlguitars.ca/get-in-touch 250-710-0747
Darcy Clark, Doc’s Guitar Repair, in Courtenay, 250-703-9713
For bowed instruments, violin, etc., – Olivia Pelling, olivia@finestrings.ca 778-268-3973 in Nanaimo
For brass/woodwind instruments – Claudio Fantinato, Highnote Musical services in Qualicum Beach, 250-954-8092
For Piano tuning and electronic keyboard repair – Steve Ruskin, noteworthy@shaw.ca, 604-857-0554 in Courtenay
Sadly the professional instrument repair resource has been reduced by 2 fine craftsman in recent years with the passing of Dave Cahill of Old Town Strings in Victoria, and the retirement of Richard Leighton of Arbutus music in Nanaimo.
– Rufus
