Portland Fret Works

Repair, Restoration, and Construction

Our shop is on the second floor at the top of a long flight of stairs. If stairs are difficult for you, please call us and we will be happy to meet you at street level in our foyer or at your car curbside.

Holiday Schedule:

The shop will be closed for the remainder of December, reopening on Thurs, Jan 2nd. Happy Holidays!

We are an authorized warranty repair center for:

Weds-Fri 12-6, Sat 10-2

Other times by appointment.

damage

repair

customization

& modification

We are a factory authorized warranty repair center for:

CF Martin
Taylor
Fender
Guild
Jackson

Warranty Repairs

Services offered include:
- Restring/Tune
- Acoustic and Electric Guitar Set-Ups
- Fret Leveling
- Refrets
- Crack Repair
- Custom Inlay
- Finish Touch Up
- Complete Refinishing

- Electronics diagnosis
- Custom Wiring
- Acoustic Instrument Amplification
- Neck Resets
- Hardware Replacement
- Banjo Head Replacement
- Custom Instrument Design and Construction

Our staff of 5 experienced luthiers are committed to providing expert service guided by our knowledge of and passion for fretted instruments. We also take pride in providing excellent customer service. Stop by or call with your instrument repair question and we'll be happy to help.

our Services

Searching for a complex wiring mod, a pickup upgrade, a hardware retrofit, or custom inlay? We can help tailor your instrument to your tastes.

Well loved instruments eventually suffer the effects of time and wear and tear. We can return your vintage instrument to its former glory with a set-up, refret or neck reset.

restoration

& Maintainance

Whether the baggage handlers smashed your D-28 or your dog knocked your Les Paul off it's stand, we can help. We are experienced with repairing all manner of structural damage.

If you just need your uke restrung or a strap button added to your guitar, we're happy to help.