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Chicago Fret Works Guitar and Amp Repair
4.8 ★★★★★ 208 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Chicago, Illinois
Repair shop specializing in electric and acoustic guitars, as well as amps, banjos, and basses.
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 (773) 698-6246
- Website chicagofretworks.com
Hours
| Monday | 12–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–6 PM |
| Thursday | 12–6 PM |
| Friday | 12–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“I have a Cort acoustic guitar that needed some adjustments to the action and also some fret polishing and other care to the neck.”
“The goal was to replicate a 1959 Fender Precision Bass using a picture as reference.”
“I’ve had 6 different guitars, all with their own set of issues, worked on here as well as servicing a blown out 5E3 Tube Amp , and they do fantastic work !”
“Had a Vintage amp that was in need of service and they did great at explaining the repair process, then identifying and fixing the issue.”
“The job involved filling a screw hole for installing a strap lock, and the result was so flawless that it’s hard to believe any repair was ever done—it looks brand new.”
Brands they deal
“The goal was to replicate a 1959 Fender Precision Bass using a picture as reference.”
“I needed a nut replaced on a PRS guitar and when I got it back, the nut slots were cut far to deep and two strings were buzzing badly.”
“Dan and the team did an awesome job stripping and refinishing the neck on my epiphone elitist 335 (which was in rough shape when I sent it to them).”
What players say again and again
“If anyone in the Chicago, Illinois area needs guitar repair work, Chicago Fret Works is unquestionably the place to go.”
“Super friendly and knowledgeable staff diagnosed by problem (“red plating“) and took great care of me.”
“Very reasonably priced and fantastic work on my husband’s bass!”
From the reviews
From beginning to end my experience with Chicago Fret Works was exceptional. The goal was to replicate a 1959 Fender Precision Bass using a picture as reference. I supplied the bass and the Chicago Fret Works team worked their magic.
I’ve been going to Chicago Fretworks for about 3 years and they’re simply the best. I originally brought in one guitar for a basic setup, and over time I’ve trusted them with my entire collection. They’ve done setups, new nuts, bridge replacements, pickup swaps, and even checked out a couple of amps for me.
Wow! Dan and the team did an awesome job stripping and refinishing the neck on my epiphone elitist 335 (which was in rough shape when I sent it to them). They talked me through all the work they did, and even took my guitar shipped all the way from California and had it turned around and back in my hands in about 6…
Dropped my Bassman 70 to get repaired and Steve gave me a full walkthrough about the process and was very transparent throughout all of it! Balthazar and the fret works team do amazing work definitely will be coming back
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