Papin Guitars · Areas we serve · Mount Vernon
Guitar repair near Mount Vernon.
Papin Guitars is in Newburgh, Indiana, about 40 minutes from Mount Vernon, IN. Joe Papin repairs most stringed instruments by appointment, and he has built one-of-a-kind custom guitars since 1985.
From Mount Vernon, IN
40 minutes
to the shop.
Mount Vernon is the county seat of Posey County, downriver from Evansville in the southwest corner of Indiana.
- The driveFollow SR 62 and SR 66 east through Evansville to Newburgh, about 30 miles.
- By appointmentCall (812) 618-5706 before you bring an instrument in. Joe is on Central time.
- Custom builds ship to Mount VernonFree 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 40 minutes from Mount VernonIn the Evansville area. By appointment, so call before you drive out. Joe is on Central time.Call (812) 618-5706
Mount Vernon, IN
Questions from
Mount Vernon.
How far is Papin Guitars from Mount Vernon?+
About 40 minutes by car. The shop is in Newburgh, Indiana, about 30 miles from Mount Vernon by SR 62 and SR 66 through Evansville.
Can I bring a guitar from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon?+
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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From Mount Vernon, the shop is about 40 minutes away, by appointment.
Newburgh, Indiana · (812) 618-5706 · joepapin@rocketmail.com