Papin Guitars · Areas we serve · Rockport
Guitar repair near Rockport.
Papin Guitars is in Newburgh, Indiana, about 25 minutes from Rockport, IN. Joe Papin repairs most stringed instruments by appointment, and he has built one-of-a-kind custom guitars since 1985.
From Rockport, IN
25 minutes
to the shop.
Rockport is the county seat of Spencer County, upriver from Newburgh on the Indiana side of the Ohio.
- The driveSR 66 follows the river west from Rockport to Newburgh, about 21 miles.
- By appointmentCall (812) 618-5706 before you bring an instrument in. Joe is on Central time.
- Custom builds ship to RockportFree 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 25 minutes from RockportIn the Evansville area. By appointment, so call before you drive out. Joe is on Central time.Call (812) 618-5706
Rockport, IN
Questions from
Rockport.
How far is Papin Guitars from Rockport?+
About 25 minutes by car. The shop is in Newburgh, Indiana, about 21 miles from Rockport by SR 66 along the Ohio River.
Can I bring a guitar from Rockport 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 Rockport?+
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,
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From Rockport, the shop is about 25 minutes away, by appointment.
Newburgh, Indiana · (812) 618-5706 · joepapin@rocketmail.com