Welcome to the Repair Gallery

Over the years, I’ve worked on countless guitars, from routine setups to extensive restorations. Below, you’ll find a selection of previous repairs and projects, showcasing the range of services offered at CLE Guitar Works.

While this isn’t a complete archive of my work, it provides a glimpse into the craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into every repair. Looking back, I wish I had documented even more, but these examples reflect the quality and precision you can expect when trusting your instrument to CLE Guitar Works.

If you’re in need of expert guitar repair, restoration, or customization, feel free to reach out—I’m here to help.

Shop Notes: Guitar Repair Stories

White Les Paul – Neck Repair & Vintage Paint Match

White Les Paul – Neck Repair & Vintage Paint Match

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This Les Paul came in with a nasty neck break running deep into the fingerboard. After a precise glue-up and plenty of paint matching to recreate that perfectly aged white,...

White Les Paul – Neck Repair & Vintage Paint Match

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This Les Paul came in with a nasty neck break running deep into the fingerboard. After a precise glue-up and plenty of paint matching to recreate that perfectly aged white,...

Gibson Headstock Break and Touchup

Gibson Headstock Break and Touchup

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Boys Like Girls - Gibson Headstock Break and Touchup 🎸🔧 This cherry red Gibson guitar from Boys Like Girls had seen better days before it landed on my bench. Someone...

Gibson Headstock Break and Touchup

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Boys Like Girls - Gibson Headstock Break and Touchup 🎸🔧 This cherry red Gibson guitar from Boys Like Girls had seen better days before it landed on my bench. Someone...

1930's May Bell Archtop Guitar Rebuild

1930's May Bell Archtop Guitar Rebuild

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From Trash to Tone: The May Bell Archtop Rebuild What started as a garage-sale rescue turned into one of my favorite shop projects. This old May Bell archtop was beat...

1930's May Bell Archtop Guitar Rebuild

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From Trash to Tone: The May Bell Archtop Rebuild What started as a garage-sale rescue turned into one of my favorite shop projects. This old May Bell archtop was beat...

1966 Gibson SGJR Restoration

1966 Gibson SGJR Restoration

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This 1966 Gibson SG Junior came in scarred from years of rough mods—extra holes, bad routing, and a finish that had seen better days. The mission was simple: bring it...

1966 Gibson SGJR Restoration

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This 1966 Gibson SG Junior came in scarred from years of rough mods—extra holes, bad routing, and a finish that had seen better days. The mission was simple: bring it...