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Hulse Guitars

4.8 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Rutherford, New Jersey

Repairs & setups

Workshop for the repair and setup of acoustic and electric guitars, plus fretwork and bass adjustments.

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
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  • Phone (201) 444-4558
  • Website hulseguitars.com

Hours

Monday 11 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–7 PM
Thursday 11 AM–7 PM
Friday 11 AM–6 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours can shift for holidays, clinics, and lesson schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on the wall

Instrument and gear categories at Hulse Guitars, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🎼 Acoustic Guitars 2 mentions

“He did excellent work setting up and repairing two acoustic guitars for me, a Seagull and Baby Taylor.”

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🎸 Electric Guitars 5 mentions

“Eddie took my very low quality sitar and turned it into the high quality American Telecaster that it was supposed to be!”

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🎸 Bass Guitars 5 mentions

“He installed a custom pick guard on my son’s G&L JB-2 bass and it came out perfectly.”

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🔊 Amps & Pedals 2 mentions

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🏆 Vintage & Rare

“As a guitar research lab, we see many rare and high-end instruments, so any external technicians we entrust must be excellent; Eddie Hulse and his team are those experts!”

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🔧 Repairs & Setups 23 mentions

“For several years, we have relied on Hulse Guitars for basic setups, fretwork, electronics, nut-filing (as pictured), and a host of other services.”

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Brands they deal

Brands players name in their reviews of Hulse Guitars — the fastest way to tell what's actually hanging on the wall before you drive over.

🏷️ Fender 4 mentions

“I went to get my Fender JR Jazzmaster adjusted and the difference is night and day.”

Who else deals Fender →

Brand mentions are mined from reviews and the store's own info — they tell you what's on the wall, not formal authorized-dealer status. If warranty coverage matters, confirm dealer status with the store or the brand's own dealer locator.

What players say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 46 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🔧 expert setups & repairs 15 mentions

“For several years, we have relied on Hulse Guitars for basic setups, fretwork, electronics, nut-filing (as pictured), and a host of other services.”

🤝 fair trade-in offers 3 mentions

“He took the time to listen to everything I thought was "off" about my guitars when I brought them in, gave me his honest opinion and a fair price.”

🧠 knowledgeable staff 4 mentions

“As a guitar research lab, we see many rare and high-end instruments, so any external technicians we entrust must be excellent; Eddie Hulse and his team are those experts!”

From the reviews

My regular go-to guy for bass setups and service didn't feel comfortable with doing any extensive bodywork or finish repair and the other master luthier I'd been referred to was located further than I was willing to drive.

★★★★★ — Paul, Dec 2022

We regularly work with and highly recommend Hulse Guitars for guitar-related service small or large. As a guitar research lab, we see many rare and high-end instruments, so any external technicians we entrust must be excellent; Eddie Hulse and his team are those experts!

★★★★★ — The, Jan 2021

Long overdue review... The guys here were very knowledgable and professional. After getting two guitar setups done, i had to go away on a business trip and did not get to play the guitars right away. When I got back, the guitars were still pretty much brand new, barely had to tune it, and sounded better than before.

★★★★★ — Alexis, May 2025

I went to get my Fender JR Jazzmaster adjusted and the difference is night and day. Eddie found some things that weren't adjusted that I didn't even know of and I play a lot of legato and staccato so action and tension are really important to me, and right now I can play noticeably faster and easier!

★★★★★ — Harry, Feb 2021

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Where to find Hulse Guitars

6 Highland Cross 2nd Floor, Rutherford, NJ07070

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and player reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this store? Claim your listing — it's free.