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Jacobs Custom Guitars

4.6 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Merritt Island, Florida

Luthier and guitar shop, repairing and setting up guitars.

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Hours

Monday 10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–5 PM
Thursday 10 AM–5 PM
Friday 10 AM–5 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 Jacobs Custom Guitars, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🎼 Acoustic Guitars 3 mentions

“Over the years, I have had Jacobs work on various guitars (acoustic and electric) that I have owned - Gibson, Fender, and Taylor.”

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🎸 Electric Guitars 3 mentions

“Over the years, I have had Jacobs work on various guitars (acoustic and electric) that I have owned - Gibson, Fender, and Taylor.”

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🏆 Vintage & Rare

“His personal vintage inspired acoustic parlor was especially nice.”

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♻️ Used Gear 4 mentions

“Tom did a wonderful job setting the action on the Gibson acoustic guitar I bought used on Reverb.”

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🔧 Repairs & Setups 27 mentions

“Tom has always provided us local guitarists with superior service…I can sleep at night when my Martin or Collings is staying over for repairs!”

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🪕 Ukulele, Banjo & Folk 2 mentions

“Both the banjo and my Breedlove Custom Northwest Guitar (taken in for setup) have benefited greatly in the hands of this personable and skilled shop.”

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Brands they deal

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

🏷️ Fender 2 mentions

“Over the years, I have had Jacobs work on various guitars (acoustic and electric) that I have owned - Gibson, Fender, and Taylor.”

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🏷️ Gibson 2 mentions

“Over the years, I have had Jacobs work on various guitars (acoustic and electric) that I have owned - Gibson, Fender, and Taylor.”

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🏷️ Martin

“I just bought a brand new Martin from another guitar store a couple of weeks ago.”

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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 59 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🔧 expert setups & repairs 20 mentions

“Both the banjo and my Breedlove Custom Northwest Guitar (taken in for setup) have benefited greatly in the hands of this personable and skilled shop.”

🧠 knowledgeable staff 3 mentions

“I always suggest, when asked, that my peers utilize his expert luthier knowledge.”

💵 good value 4 mentions

“Great work, reasonable prices, friendly service, quick turn around.”

From the reviews

I just bought a brand new Martin from another guitar store a couple of weeks ago. They said they would set it up for free. I was told by a few people that instead I should bring my guitar to Tom because he's going to do a much nicer job.

★★★★★ — Stephen, Jan 2024

I had a very odd and uncommon break within the neck of an old G series Takamine. I bought it new in 2000, so there was some sentimental value. The neck broke against and with the grain of the wood in both the neck and the headstock. However, nothing "broke off".

★★★★★ — Ryan, Apr 2022

Two years ago I purchased a nice Taylor (a 2003 214--Made in USA and all solid) online through Reverb. It arrived with the neck snapped in half. Fortunately, the seller had it fully insured, so I was refunded 100% and he told me to keep the guitar.

★★★★★ — Mark, Feb 2024

My guitar hadn't had a decent setup for a very long time, and so being new to the area, I searched online and found Jacobs close by. I decided to take it there, and I'm glad I did. Everyone I've interacted with there has been extremely kind and respectful to me, and it's obvious they take the work very seriously.

★★★★★ — Jason, Mar 2020

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Where to find Jacobs Custom Guitars

2275 N Courtenay Pkwy #6th, Merritt Island, FL32953

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