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Guitar Doctor
4.8 ★★★★★ 115 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Costa Mesa, California
Boutique shop for vintage repairs and tune-ups on electric and acoustic instruments, including guitars, bass guitars, ukuleles, mandolins and more.
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 (714) 437-9607
- Website guitardoctor.net
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–6 PM |
| Thursday | 12–6 PM |
| Friday | 12–6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What's on the wall
“Doc’s tuned up 3 of my guitars over the years perfectly, both acoustic and electric.”
“I took in a Stratocaster I've had for close to 40 years, and Doc made it play better than it has ever played in the time that I have owned it.”
“Over 50 years of experience with the finest instruments in the business I trust no one else but Doc and Amy Pittillo with my all my guitar and bass needs.”
“I brought in a used Martin that I had just purchased, and while it was hardly played, it was neglected and needed some TLC to get it playing the way a Martin should.”
“He goes through your instrument with a fine toothed comb and finds all the things that the factory, custom shop, or the last guy who did your set up, missed.”
“I received the most beautiful and intricately hand-made ukulele from this shop and it plays like an absolute dream.”
Brands they deal
“I recently acquired a thoroughly played 1999 Fender American Deluxe Strat and took it to Doc have fretwork and a comprehensive setup done.”
“He took my Epiphone es-339 from a cheap, out-of-the-box factory setup to a warm, smooth sound and feel of much higher end guitar.”
“My Warwick bass and squier guitar never felt so good and look impecable.”
What players say again and again
“He goes through your instrument with a fine toothed comb and finds all the things that the factory, custom shop, or the last guy who did your set up, missed.”
“This is a shop of knowledgable experts who share their love of music with anyone who steps through their door.”
“Good price, no lame jack issues on two guitars, nice!”
From the reviews
I can’t rate the doc highly enough, he’s the real deal. Forget pretentious guitar techs – they give me the fear – Doc made me feel like an old regular from the moment I walked in. He took my Epiphone es-339 from a cheap, out-of-the-box factory setup to a warm, smooth sound and feel of much higher end guitar.
Doc knows his stuff and doesn’t take shortcuts. Awesome staff and always puts their clients first! It doesn’t get any better!
Amazing!!!! If I could give this place six stars I would. Doc and his wife Amy are so welcoming. I brought in four guitars that needed some heavy TLC. I used to be an avid player but life took over and I put my music to the side.
I have been going to this wonderful business for over 2 years now since I’ve relocated to Orange County. I’ve searched SoCal for many years looking for the right person to service my vast collection of stringed instruments. Doc and his wife Amy run an incredible service.
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