Owned
and operated by Gene Imbody and Erick
Coleman, United Lutherie is a
professional, full service lutherie shop in South-Eastern Ohio with
over 20 years combined experience. We specialize in the restoration
of fine vintage instruments and also do repairs, and build custom guitars
to order. Our particular interest is in accurate vintage replicas of
classic guitars. We also offer our own custom pickups carefully crafted
in the vintage tradition as well as repairs and rewinds.
We are located
in a 7200 Sq Ft, 102 year old former Odd Fellows Lodge about 10 miles
north of Athens, Ohio. We have a well equipped facility with a machine
shop, spray room, and a full compliment of wood working equipment.
In addition to building and repair work, we offer individual instruction
in all aspects of lutherie with daily, weekly, and monthly rates.
We can help you learn the art of Lutherie while working on your own
instruments.
Services include,
but are not limited to:
All aspects
of guitar Electronics and Wiring; Finish work in Nitrocellulose; Professional
Fret Work; Neck Resets; Structural Repair; Headstock Repairs and Restorations;
Insurance Appraisals; Vintage Part Replication; Custom Guitars in the
Vintage Tradition |