Papin Guitars · Repairs

The benchis open.

Joe Papin has been building guitars since 1985, and he works on most stringed instruments. Repairs are by appointment, so call before you drive out.

One thing he does not do

“I do not work on amps, but I do work on most stringed instruments.”Joe Papin
Before and after: a classical guitar with a broken top, and the same guitar repaired

At the bench · Before and after

What comes to the bench

Every repair,
one shop.

Joe takes all of it. If it is not on the list, ask anyway.

  • Setups
  • Fretwork
  • Refrets
  • Nut & saddle
  • Electronics
  • Pickup swaps
  • Cracks & breaks
  • Vintage restoration
  • Refinishing
  • Acoustic work
  • Bass work
  • Building since 1985Repairs come to the same shop as the custom builds.
  • By appointmentCall before you bring it in.
Book the bench

Bring it
by appointment.

Repairs are by appointment. Call or email Joe with what the instrument is and what it is doing.

Reach Joe.

(812) 618-5706

Newburgh, Indiana · joepapin@rocketmail.com
Repairs by appointment

Start a build,
or book the bench.

Builds by commission, with about a 12-month waiting list. Repairs by appointment.

Newburgh, Indiana · (812) 618-5706 · joepapin@rocketmail.com

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