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Lord of the Strings / Heritage Luthier School
5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Lexington, North Carolina
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
- Lessons lessons come up in reviews and the store's own info — call about openings, instruments taught, and rates before the first visit
- Phone (845) 309-5917
- Website johnvergara.com
What's on the wall
“John, removed the bridge on my custom classical guitar, re-french polished the top, installed a new bridge and saddle, and intonated it.”
“John Vergara, Lord of the Strings, did an absolutely amazing preservation restoration of my collectible Leon Oud, which was in dire need of John's skills.”
“John is not only a highly skilled luthier with deep knowledge of Ouds and other stringed instruments, but also someone who truly cares about helping musicians.”
“He did an amazing job repairing my banjo.”
“I contacted John on a Sunday and he was able to take my violin day of and assess what it needed.”
Brands they deal
What players say again and again
“John is not only a highly skilled luthier with deep knowledge of Ouds and other stringed instruments, but also someone who truly cares about helping musicians.”
“I had the pleasure of working with John, and his professionalism, generosity, and expertise stood out immediately.”
From the reviews
More than expected and very well done! : I'm an old guy with a 40 year old guitar. It had developed humidity cracks running from the bridge to the lower edge. It isn't a valuable collectible, merely an old friend that brought me many years of companionship.
Owning an instrument built by John Vergara has been a true privilege. As both an oud and classical guitar player, I can say his craftsmanship is extraordinary. The oud I received from him is not only stunning to look at but also incredibly responsive, with a warmth and depth of tone that inspires me every time I play.
Great local luthier! So glad I found him and do not have to drive all the way to Charlotte now. I contacted John on a Sunday and he was able to take my violin day of and assess what it needed. I had notes that where choking out on the E string.
Exceptional Luthier - Highly Recommended John Vergara is an outstanding luthier who specializes in classical guitars and ouds. Over the years, I've recommended many of my students to John, and they've all been thrilled with their instruments.
Lessons at Lord of the Strings / Heritage Luthier School
Reviews and the store's own info mention lessons at Lord of the Strings / Heritage Luthier School. If you're signing up a beginner (or restarting yourself), a quick call ahead answers the three things that matter: which instruments they teach, whether the schedule has openings at the time you actually need, and what a first lesson costs. There's no wrong first guitar — a good teacher will happily work with whatever you walk in with, and a shop that teaches usually keeps affordable starter instruments on hand for exactly this reason.
