Hello everyone, my name is Marguerite, otherwise known as...Fret Not Guitar Repair Inc.
I am an individual luthier offering repair and care of vintage instruments.
And while I realize it is a rather novice attempt...I am also the webmaster. Acknowledging that my call is not web design I still chose to create my own site because it's me... my words, my works, my photographs.
I believe this gives others the opportunity to get to know me and my work.


 

How I Got Started

In the late 80's a move from York County to Smithfield Virginia opened the door to what would snowball into a full time career repairing instruments.
Bill Colgan and his small staff at Isle of Wight Instruments were well known among local musicians and it was there that I was offered the opportunity to learn from the area's finest luthiers.
Unfortunately, in 1997 Bill began another serious battle with cancer, his third, and circumstances dictated that Isle Of Wight Instruments close.
After auctioning off what remained of the business Bill asked that I come to his home shop and finish the repairs still in progress. It was during that time I began to ponder my future and direction.

With great encouragement and a genuine belief that this was part of God's plan for my life,
 I opened my own shop in April of 1998.
Since then I have done my very best to offer my clients professional repair, respect and honesty.

Services I Offer

I have included Repair Pictures on my site so others can see my work and get a general feel for what kind of services I offer.

Authorized service center for: C.F. Martin, Taylor, Fender, Guild and others

I perform warranty and non-warranty repairs for several factories. Most factories require the original owner to have proof of purchase.
 

Blessings,
Marguerite Pastella