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Balkun Guitars
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Bloomfield, Connecticut
Plan your visit
- Repairs & setups a repair bench comes up in reviews and the store's own info — call ahead for turnaround, since good techs run a queue
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (860) 508-9663
- Website balkunguitars.com
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“Super friendly and gave me a great education on how everything is made to work on an acoustic guitar as it applies to intonation and setups.”
“I had him do a set up for my tele and my strat a couple weeks ago, and when I got them back I could hardly believe how well they played.”
“HUGE shoutout to Balkun Guitars for his masterful luthier skills and for making my 6-string bass the most comfortable it's ever been to play.”
“I recently brought in a pre owned Alvarez Parlor Guitar that had been very much neglected, for Steve to assess.”
“HUGE shoutout to Balkun Guitars for his masterful luthier skills and for making my 6-string bass the most comfortable it's ever been to play.”
“About six months ago I brought Steve a beautiful, solid Koa, baritone ukulele with a bridge that had come unglued.”
Brands they deal
“I bought a Fender Mustang Player II and decided to set it up myself.”
“He was able to explain to me all about the process of what he was going to do to setup my Gibson acoustic.”
What players say again and again
“HUGE shoutout to Balkun Guitars for his masterful luthier skills and for making my 6-string bass the most comfortable it's ever been to play.”
“He walked me through the whole process, shared genuinely useful tips, and made suggestions that added real value, all without overselling or setting unrealistic expectations.”
“He is very busy so it took awhile but in the end I got a perfect repair and set up for a reasonable price.”
From the reviews
Steve did an excellent job with troubleshooting and fixing the issues I was having with the pick-up on my Gibson acoustic as well making adjustments on the saddle and nut that improved the resonance of the high e string. He’s very responsive, available, reasonably priced and is happy to answer any questions.
Steve really knows his stuff! Both guitars I had him work on came back with flying colors and ready to play. The pick-up process was truly fantastic, as Steve made it a point to explain exactly what was done to my instruments and how I can independently keep them in great shape for future reference.
Whether you’re looking for a basic set up, repairs, or a complete custom job, Steve offers a wide range of services and expertise. Steve is well established in the local music community and can offer great advice and insight on your project. Highly recommend for all of your guitar needs.
Steve does an incredible job. He's wildly knowledgeable, and super trustworthy with your instruments and your time. I used to feel like my instrument was fighting me back until I started bringing them to him.
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