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REPAIRS
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Acoustic Instrument Repair

Dream Guitars offers the highest quality stringed instrument repair for instruments. With our knowledge and experience with high end instruments no one is better qualified to help you care for your collection. We offer a premium alternative to your local repair person. If you live in an area that does not offer quality repair or simply want the best, send your instrument to us.


Our repair staff includes Ray Chesna, veteran repair man, performer, teacher and luthier. Ray is a graduate of the Charles Fox’s Guitar Research and Design School and has worked on instruments owned by Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Johnny Cash, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman and more. Master Luthier Bill Tippin of Marblehead, MA handles our major restorations and the bulk of our finish work. In addition to building fine custom guitars, Bill Tippin has a love for repair and restoration work and over 25 years of experience. Bill oversees a staff that he has hand selected to insure quality in every thing we do. Lastly, noted Luthier of Mandolin, Upright Bass and Guitar, James Condino, offers an myriad specialty guitar repair for our clients. There is simply no job we cannot handle for you and you can always trust your finest instruments to Dream Guitars.


It may seem extravagant to ship an instrument for repair. But it can actually save you money as opposed to having poor repair work done which can seriously impact value, tone and playability. We've seen wonderful instruments rendered worthless by neglect and improper repairs. Our shop includes all the tools to build and repair as well as a finish spray booth allowing us to be your one-stop service center.


We've made shipping extremely simple. We'll arrange for Fedex to pickup and return your instrument. We have also arranged for the lowest possible shipping & insurance rates so everyone can have access to top notch repair no matter where you reside. We can even send you a box and packing material.


Working with Dream Guitars is safe and easy. The process is simple;

  1. Send us detailed information about your instrument and the problem(s) you are experiencing. Also send digital photos if you can and be sure to include your phone numbers.
  2. We'll send a recommendation and an estimate based on your information. This will include an estimated return date.
  3. If you approve, we'll arrange for pickup of your instrument. Upon receipt we'll inspect it and provide you with a final repair estimate.
  4. If you approve, we'll do the work and get your instrument back to you in a timely manner.

Contact us with any questions regarding our repair service.


Ray Chesna

Bill Tippin