Why CLE Guitar Works Repair?

I’ve spent over two decades fixing guitars everywhere - from repair benches in Chicago to world tours across the globe. CLE Guitar Works is my way of bringing that same level of care, detail, and problem-solving home to Cleveland. One guy, one shop, all about doing the job right.

  • Luis Carlos Maldonado - Guitarist / Foreigner

    "Josh is the is the perfect combination of a top level professional in his field and a highly intuitive human being.  Not only is his work at a high level of mastery, but he is ready and willing to go the distance to make the environment efficient and inspired.  Every night my guitars were perfectly in tune.  Josh also custom made bridge posts on my vintage SG to retro fit a modern bridge with a piezo pickup so that it didn’t compromise the guitar, the intonation and require any holes or further modifications on the guitar itself.  One of a kind work!"

    Luis Carlos Maldonado 
  • Dan Kanter - Guitarist & MD / Justin Bieber / Shawn Mendes / Ariana Grande

    "Working with Josh has been both a privilege and a curse—because now, no other guitar technician can measure up. We’ve toured the world together, and his expertise, precision, and attention to detail are second to none. He cared for my guitars, amps, and pedals with an unmatched level of dedication, constantly going above and beyond. Simply put, he’s the best in the business, and I can’t recommend him highly enough!"

    Dan Kanter 
  • Mateus Asato - Guitarist

    “Working with Josh was an unforgettable experience. Besides his outstanding excellence as a professional, just his presence made everything so easy, fun & peaceful - something that makes a huge difference when it comes to touring. I’m forever grateful for his patience helping the quality of my performance at its maximum!” 

    Mateus Asato 
  • Jamario Artis - Bassist / Bruno Mars

    "For several years on the road with Bruno, Josh has made life easier for me as I jump around a lot on stage and need very particular set-ups and repairs on my basses for the best sound and comfort, but he always handles the job with great precision, professionalism, and with the right attitude."

    Jamario Artis 
  • Paul Digiovanni - Nashville Songwriter & Guitarist / Boys Like Girls

    "Josh Gaunt was my guitar tech for countless US and international tours and always kept my acoustics and electrics in pristine condition. Set up was perfect night after night on standard and dropped open tuning guitars.  Even a few times when I wanted to try some wacky active pickup experiments he chambered out a 9 volt battery compartment, wired up, and had me good to go in an afternoon. If I could afford to have him be my full time studio guitar tech I would!"

    Paul Digiovanni 
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