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The Repair Zone

4.9 ★★★★★ 251 Google reviews · Guitar & music store in San Diego, California

Vintage specialist Repairs & setups

Guitar and bass shop specializing in repairs, setups and restorations.

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  • 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 (858) 299-5315
  • Website repairzonesd.com

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
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 The Repair Zone, confirmed in players' own reviews and the store's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🎼 Acoustic Guitars 2 mentions

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🎸 Electric Guitars 3 mentions

“I also brought in all my electric guitars to get them playing really nice and easy and the prices are very reasonable.”

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🎸 Bass Guitars 2 mentions

“They refretted, installed block ebony inlays, new brass nut, and setted up my Fodera bass perfectly.”

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🔊 Amps & Pedals 2 mentions

“I've had them service multiple guitars for various issues, and service an amp.”

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🏆 Vintage & Rare 2 mentions

“I've taken new and very rare and fragile older instruments to RZ with complete confidence that they will be handled with care and respect.”

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♻️ Used Gear 3 mentions

“I've used TRZ for setups, electronics work, a complete Jazzcaster build, and non-traditional customizations.”

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🔧 Repairs & Setups 24 mentions

“Brought my brand new HSS player 2 for a set up, they were not only incredibly fast (3 days with an expedited fee) but also extremely knowledgeable.”

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🪕 Ukulele, Banjo & Folk 4 mentions

“I brought in a six string banjo in rough shape and they reworked every piece of it until it played flawlessly.”

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🎺 Band & Orchestra

“They refretted, installed block ebony inlays, new brass nut, and setted up my Fodera bass perfectly.”

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Brands they deal

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

🏷️ Fender

“Brought in my Fender Mustang for a full setup and Nick was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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🏷️ Gibson 3 mentions

“In 2011 my uncle gave me my grandfathers 1957 Gibson ES125.”

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🏷️ Ibanez

“I brought a 1979 Ibanez artist 2619 that had lots of dirt and grime on it, and was in dire need of some love.”

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🏷️ Epiphone 2 mentions

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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 251 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🔧 expert setups & repairs 14 mentions

“Brought my brand new HSS player 2 for a set up, they were not only incredibly fast (3 days with an expedited fee) but also extremely knowledgeable.”

🧠 knowledgeable staff 7 mentions

“Brought my brand new HSS player 2 for a set up, they were not only incredibly fast (3 days with an expedited fee) but also extremely knowledgeable.”

From the reviews

Amazing craftsmanship - Great guys - I tried fixing on my self (see picture) and totally messed up the guitar. I took it to Fred at The Repair Zone and he took the time to make it look amazing see other picture.

★★★★★ — Blair, Jan 2018

Brought in my Fender Mustang for a full setup and Nick was very knowledgeable and friendly. They took good care of the guitar did an absolutely amazing job and now it plays perfectly. Thank you Nick and Trevor 👍👍

★★★★★ — Frank, Nov 2024

I've had my guitars set up and repaired at the Repair Zone by Fred and his staff of guitar savants for many years. I've taken new and very rare and fragile older instruments to RZ with complete confidence that they will be handled with care and respect. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

★★★★★ — Albert, Sep 2025

I’ve been taking my instruments to this shop for many years, and I don’t think taking them the other place. Very professional service. Fred is the best. They refretted, installed block ebony inlays, new brass nut, and setted up my Fodera bass perfectly.

★★★★★ — Juarez, Oct 2024

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Where to find The Repair Zone

7960 Convoy Ct, San Diego, CA92111

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