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Strange Guitarworks

4.9 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in New Orleans, Louisiana

Vintage specialist Repairs & setups

Guitar repair shop fixing a range of issues from loose output jacks to trickier problems.

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 (504) 325-2186
  • Website strangeguitarworks.com

Hours

Monday 11 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–7 PM
Thursday 11 AM–7 PM
Friday Closed
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 Strange Guitarworks, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🎸 Electric Guitars 3 mentions

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🎸 Bass Guitars 8 mentions

“After I upgraded the bridge & pick-ups on my Fender American Jazz bass, I made the appointment with Strange to have it PLEK'd & set up.”

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🔧 Repairs & Setups 21 mentions

“Ben replaced the nut and saddle with bone, and I even got a little lagniappe, in my honest opinion I think these guys are the best Luthiers in the South.”

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🪕 Ukulele, Banjo & Folk 2 mentions

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Brands they deal

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

🏷️ Fender 5 mentions

“After I upgraded the bridge & pick-ups on my Fender American Jazz bass, I made the appointment with Strange to have it PLEK'd & set up.”

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🏷️ Gibson

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🏷️ Martin

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🏷️ PRS

“I had a 2001 PRS that I just couldn't click with.”

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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 110 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🔧 expert setups & repairs 14 mentions

“Ben replaced the nut and saddle with bone, and I even got a little lagniappe, in my honest opinion I think these guys are the best Luthiers in the South.”

🧠 knowledgeable staff 3 mentions

“These guys know their stuff, and I highly recommend everyone give them a shot if you need any type of service on your instrument.”

💵 good value 2 mentions

“Very cool people and very reasonably priced.”

From the reviews

I brought in my bass to have completely new electronics put in, as well as a professional setup done to it. I was very nervous, as I'd never brought an instrument of mine to someone else, but they were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly enjoyed their job and making music just as I do!

★★★★★ — Skylar, Aug 2021

I just received my guitar back from them, and their work, attention to detail, and prices were all phenomenal. They called with any questions or updates they had for me, and my guitar was turned around and back to me much faster than anticipated.

★★★★★ — Ed, May 2025

The guys at Strange Guitarworks recently installed a strap button on my D28 and did a superb job (even though not a big job - I don’t have the guts to drill it myself). It’s one of the most badass strap buttons I’ve seen - chrome with padding to not scratch the body - perfect placement!

★★★★★ — John, Apr 2021

Brought my beloved bear clawed Taylor 314 L7 to Ben and Aaron for a new bone nut and saddle. Found out that it had a hump in the neck during Ben’s inspection. Ben replaced the nut and saddle with bone, and I even got a little lagniappe, in my honest opinion I think these guys are the best Luthiers in the South.

★★★★★ — Clay, Aug 2024

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Where to find Strange Guitarworks

1122 Dublin St, New Orleans, LA70118

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