
Papin Guitars · Areas we serve · Chandler
Guitar repair near Chandler.
Papin Guitars is in Newburgh, Indiana, about 20 minutes from Chandler, IN. Joe Papin repairs most stringed instruments by appointment, and he has built one-of-a-kind custom guitars since 1985.
From Chandler, IN
20 minutes
to the shop.
Chandler is a Warrick County town just north of Newburgh. Same county as the shop, and one of the closest towns to it.
- The driveNewburgh is about 8 miles south of Chandler on Warrick County roads.
- By appointmentCall (812) 618-5706 before you bring an instrument in. Joe is on Central time.
- Custom builds ship to ChandlerFree anywhere in the US, so a build never needs the trip.

At the bench · Before and after
Everything Papin Guitars does
Custom builds.
Repairs. Since 1985.
Custom guitar buildsOne of a kind, built hand in hand with youFrom $4,000, most between $4,000 and $6,000. About a 12-month waiting list, with pictures and updates at each step. Free shipping anywhere in the US.See custom builds →Guitar repair & setupsMost stringed instruments, no ampsSetups, fretwork, refrets, nut and saddle, electronics, pickup swaps, cracks and breaks, vintage restoration, refinishing, acoustic and bass work.See every repair →Find JoeNewburgh, Indiana, about 20 minutes from ChandlerIn the Evansville area. By appointment, so call before you drive out. Joe is on Central time.Call (812) 618-5706
Chandler, IN
Questions from
Chandler.
How far is Papin Guitars from Chandler?+
About 20 minutes by car. The shop is in Newburgh, Indiana, about 8 miles from Chandler by local roads through Warrick County.
Can I bring a guitar from Chandler for a repair?+
Yes. Repairs are by appointment, so call (812) 618-5706 before you drive over. Joe works on most stringed instruments, but not amps.
Does Joe build custom guitars for players in Chandler?+
Yes. Custom builds start at $4,000, most land between $4,000 and $6,000, and there is about a 12-month waiting list. Builds ship free anywhere in the US, so you never have to make the drive for one.
What repairs does Joe do?+
Setups, fretwork, refrets, nut and saddle work, electronics, pickup swaps, cracks and breaks, vintage restoration, refinishing, and acoustic and bass work. The full list is on the guitar repair page.
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Book a repair,
or start a build.
From Chandler, the shop is about 20 minutes away, by appointment.
Newburgh, Indiana · (812) 618-5706 · joepapin@rocketmail.com