Expert Instrument Care

From precision setups to complete restorations, we provide comprehensive services for all stringed instruments.

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What We Offer

Our Services

Comprehensive care for your stringed instruments, performed by an experienced luthier.

Guitar Setup & Adjustment

Professional action adjustment, intonation, neck relief, nut and saddle optimization, and string installation. Get the most comfortable playability and best tone from your guitar.

Instrument Repair

Crack repair, brace repair, bridge regluing, fret work, tuner replacement, electronics repair, and structural repairs. We fix what others can't.

Vintage Restoration

Careful restoration of vintage and antique stringed instruments. We preserve the character and history of your instrument while returning it to playable condition.

JC Baxendale Guitars

Handmade Flat Top Guitars

Beyond repairs, Turtle Lake Instruments is the home of JC Baxendale's fine handmade flat top guitars. Each instrument is individually crafted using premium tonewoods and traditional construction methods.

These world-class guitars are built for serious musicians who demand exceptional tone, playability, and craftsmanship. Every guitar is a unique work of art.

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Handmade Flat Top Guitars — Turtle Lake Instruments

Instruments We Service

We work on all types of stringed instruments

Guitars

Acoustic, electric, classical, and bass guitars — setup, repair, and restoration.

Mandolins & Banjos

Full service repair and setup for mandolins, banjos, and other fretted instruments.

Other Strings

Ukuleles, dulcimers, and other stringed instruments. If it has strings, we can help.

Taylor Warranty Repairs

Certified Taylor Warranty Center — factory-quality service using genuine Taylor parts.

Certified Taylor Warranty Center

Turtle Lake Instruments is a Certified Taylor Warranty Center, authorized to perform warranty repairs on all Taylor guitars. This means factory-trained expertise, genuine Taylor parts, and the same quality standards as the Taylor factory.

If your Taylor guitar needs warranty service, bring it to us for fast, professional care backed by Taylor's commitment to quality.

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Let's Talk About Your Instrument

Call us to discuss your instrument's needs and schedule a time to bring it in. We operate by appointment only.