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Fat Cat Custom Guitars & Repair
4.9 ★★★★★ 135 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Elgin, Illinois
Guitar and bass specialist providing repair work and builds, plus setups.
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 (847) 888-0000
- Website fatcatcustomguitars.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“so glad i came here , just got my tele back with new pups and they set up excellent , i noted details that they did on the guitar other techs dont pay attn to - and im impressed .”
“I have taken my guitar and bass for setups with Scott at Fat Cat and the service has been exceptional.”
“In addition, the store itself is awesome and a great collection of used gear and accessories.”
“His setups are spot on, he has an inherent knowledge of wiring/electronics and can really think outside the box if an odd problem comes up.”
Brands they deal
“I am extremely satisfied and happy with my refretted Fender Stratocaster.”
“One of my guitars is an old Ibanez and its electronics hadn't worked in decades.”
“Just dropped off a beat up epiphone, and I already know once the owner is done with it, it will be like a new guitar.”
What players say again and again
“so glad i came here , just got my tele back with new pups and they set up excellent , i noted details that they did on the guitar other techs dont pay attn to - and im impressed .”
“Scott is an amazing guitarist, very knowledgeable, and respectable guy who is always caring towards his customers and puts a lot of pride in his work.”
From the reviews
I brought my Solar 7 string guitar to get the frets leveled, polished and crowned. Along with a basic set up. Has always Scott did an amazing job. It plays like butter. Playing solos is a breeze. So much so I brought in my LTD Telecaster and he gave it the TLC it deserves too. I should have came to Scott years ago.
Scott is my go to guy for all my guitar repairs upgrades and Custom builds! Always delivers more than what you can ask for! Done right the 1st time and always on time. Best luthier in the area…I’ve tried the rest and gotta say Fat Cat guitars is the best! 🎸🎶👍
One of my guitars is an old Ibanez and its electronics hadn't worked in decades. The metal parts were corroded and I didn't know if it would ever be playable again. I brought it to Fat Cat and Scott fixed it up and got it working for a very reasonable cost. I'm so glad I can actually play it now.
Fat Cat Custom Guitars are the best with their service and price. I am extremely satisfied and happy with my refretted Fender Stratocaster. If I could, I would select 6 stars!
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