Luthier Scott VanderSchel has been repairing guitars and other stringed instruments for many years under the name of SVS Guitars. Setups, fretwork, electronics and finishing can all be handled with great attention to detail. Most Instruments will leave the shop playing better than ever.
Scott has had great success solving problems with electronics, straightening bowed acoustic guitar tops, re-gluing loose braces and re-attaching lifted bridges. If you have a complex problem with your guitar or want to make changes, send a message. He will take care of you for a very reasonable rate.
Over the past three years,Scott has repaired nine of my guitars. Each time he exceeded my expectations in quality and cost. The guitars not only looked and played great, but the value added by Scott's work was a good investment. Scott is dependable, knowledgeable, smart, personable and always professional. He is an excellent communicator, taking the time to understand what you hope to accomplish and suggest creative or cost saving ideas. He puts a personal touch on every job; treating the guitar as if it were his own. His passion and love for guitars is obvious. His results are amazing and I highly recommend Scott. He is a pleasure to work with and I would trust him with any guitar.
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Screws, automotive bondo and a construction plywood back someone used to "fix" a 1950 era Epiphone Sheraton
Kerfing patch to support a new pressed maple back
Automotive bondo and a construction plywood back someone used to "fix" a 1950 era Epiphone Sheraton
Shaping a new neck joint
Kerfing repair and new neck block to support the back
New back glued on. Was eventually bound with rosewood and the neck successfully re-attached.
Mahogany block shaped to rebuild the neck joint
Neck joint re built. Maple veneer added
Wood binding bent and ready for the 50's Epiphone
Neck re-set. Body bound with figured rosewood.
Neck re-set. Body bound with figured rosewood.
Back attached with rosewood bindings.
New rosewood overlay added to the headstock.
Epiphone with nitro re-finish. Polished and ready for re-assembly.
Epiphone with nitro re-finish.
Epiphone with nitro re-finish.
Epiphone with nitro re-finish.
Pickup and electronics installed.
New pick guard sets it off.
Beauty shot.
Logo and original tuners.
50's uke with damaged top repaired.
Uke top repair after stain and nitro finish.
Another Bridge Lifting, loose brace underneath. Successfully repaired.
Classical guitar - bridge repair.
Shielding applied to reduce noise.
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— Steve Haystead
Vintage Instrument Dealer and Collector
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