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Luis Fernandez de Cordoba, Luthier
4.9 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in Alexandria, Virginia
Instrument repair shop with a focus on guitars, including custom-made ones.
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
- Phone (703) 623-2442
- Website guitarrasfdc.com
What's on the wall
“While doing routine cleaning/maintenance on my older classical guitar, I saw what I thought was a potential structural issue.”
“Cordoba gave me a VIP experience; demonstrating, educating, and explaining to me what he was doing as he worked.”
“I wanted to put on some flatwounds on my Fender Precision Bass and get a setup as I was hearing more buzzing than normal.”
“Luis went above and beyond when bringing a vintage archtop guitar of mine back to life.”
“I wanted to put on some flatwounds on my Fender Precision Bass and get a setup as I was hearing more buzzing than normal.”
Brands they deal
“I wanted to put on some flatwounds on my Fender Precision Bass and get a setup as I was hearing more buzzing than normal.”
What players say again and again
“I wanted to put on some flatwounds on my Fender Precision Bass and get a setup as I was hearing more buzzing than normal.”
“Luis walked me through everything as he tested the sound at various parts of the base and gave me tips as he progressed.”
“He looked over my guitar to give it a general evaluation, giving me useful information along the way and adjusted the saddle while I was there at an affordable price.”
From the reviews
Luis did a refret and setup on a 1970 Gibson ES-330 for me. We met and he talked me through several options I had with him refretting and tuning up my guitar. I felt like my guitar was in good hands. Picked up the guitar about a week later and it now plays brilliantly.
40 years ago, I spent many hours with my Ramiez 1a. I haven't played since. I dropped off an inexpensive flamenco guitar for issues with the neck. I was doubtful I could start over after all these years. Luis not only resolved the issues with the neck, he lowered the action and tweaked the guitar's playability.
While doing routine cleaning/maintenance on my older classical guitar, I saw what I thought was a potential structural issue. So, I contacted Luis and was able to meet him at his shop the next day. After inspecting, he quickly determined that it was normal/as-built and clearly explained why with details.
Luis saved my 1974 Manzanero. He expertly replaced the fingerboard to make the guitar playable once again. Very few luthiers are capable of this repair on a classical guitar. Now the action is easy and responsive. It notes perfectly without compensation. It only took a few weeks and came in way under budget.
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