
Papin Guitars · Areas we serve · Darmstadt
Guitar repair near Darmstadt.
Papin Guitars is in Newburgh, Indiana, about 30 minutes from Darmstadt, IN. Joe Papin repairs most stringed instruments by appointment, and he has built one-of-a-kind custom guitars since 1985.
From Darmstadt, IN
30 minutes
to the shop.
Darmstadt is a Vanderburgh County town north of Evansville, on the far side of the city from Newburgh.
- The driveFrom Darmstadt, take US 41 and I-69 around Evansville to Newburgh, about 18 miles.
- By appointmentCall (812) 618-5706 before you bring an instrument in. Joe is on Central time.
- Custom builds ship to DarmstadtFree 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 30 minutes from DarmstadtIn the Evansville area. By appointment, so call before you drive out. Joe is on Central time.Call (812) 618-5706
Darmstadt, IN
Questions from
Darmstadt.
How far is Papin Guitars from Darmstadt?+
About 30 minutes by car. The shop is in Newburgh, Indiana, about 18 miles from Darmstadt by US 41 and I-69.
Can I bring a guitar from Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt?+
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.
Also near Newburgh
Other towns
we serve.
Book a repair,
or start a build.
From Darmstadt, the shop is about 30 minutes away, by appointment.
Newburgh, Indiana · (812) 618-5706 · joepapin@rocketmail.com