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Here's a Les Paul Jr. with a broken headstock that had been repaired once before.  Needless to say the first job didn't hold, so have a look at how we made it work again.
 

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A-style Bacon Belmont Mandolin in dire need of attention.  This little guy sat under tension for a long time in a tough environment, we brought it back.

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This working musician's Takamine had a nasty encounter with a microphone stand on stage.  Check out how we made it go away in less than a week.
This 1949 Martin D-28 in remarkably clean condition came to us for its 50 year checkup.  Here's what we found...
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The owner of this 1963 Fender Precision bass was hesitant to replace the frets. Since it was virtually unplayable, he opted for the new frets and now it's a player again.

We enjoy a nice extensive restoration project like this 1945 Gretsch Sycromatic 400.  It had seen a few refinishings and rotting binding but had all the original hardware.  Such a cool guitar.

 

    



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This beautiful 1926 Martin OO-28 had been stored and rarely handled.  The bridge was lifting, neck needed to be reset, a small top crack and fret work.  Other than that is sooo clean!


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A very cool Fifties Gibson J-45 that had been repaired badly came to us for some TLC.  Once we got through all the fiberglass resin we found a cool vintage guitar!


 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
   
   
   




 



 


 
 

 

The Lutherie Shop 1159 1/2 24th St Des Moines, IA 50311
Scott Rohden / Tim Thelen
(515) 277-2255 / (877) 579-2255 / Fax (515) 274-3640