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Expert String Instrument Repair Services
Precision repairs and custom builds for your cherished instruments.
About Dodson Guitars
Our Mission
Dodson Guitars is dedicated to providing the highest quality musical instrument repair services to musicians in our community. We believe that every instrument deserves to be treated with care and respect, and we strive to ensure that our customers are completely satisfied with our work.
About Dodson Guitars
Our Expertise
With over 40 years of experience, this full-service luthier is dedicated to personalized care and expert craftsmanship for every instrument. Located in Jackson, Georgia, just south of Atlanta, the heart of Southern music, the shop offers specialized repair, restoration, and custom building services for all stringed instruments.
Whether it's a vintage guitar, a modern model, or a rare collectible, this luthier provides meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every instrument receives the utmost care. From fretwork and neck resets to complete custom setups, the luthier combines technical skill with a deep understanding of musicians' unique needs, always prioritizing their playability and tone.
Tom is known for building lasting relationships with musicians from all walks of life. His shop is a trusted resource for keeping instruments in peak condition, reflecting a passion for both the art and personal connection with every musician who walks through the door.
Expert Musical Instrument Repairs
Tom approaches every repair with precision care and master-level craftsmanship, ensuring that each instrument is restored to its fullest potential. His expertise spans the most delicate and complex work, from resetting and repairing broken necks to restoring bridges, tuning systems, and other critical guitar components
About Dodson Guitars
Our Story
Our Facility
Experience
At Dodson Guitars, we are a family-owned business that started as a small repair shop in our garage. With our passion for music and dedication to quality work, we quickly grew and expanded our services to help musicians from all over the area. Tom has been a life-long professional musician and artist, widely recognized for his exceptional
At Dodson Guitars, we are a family-owned business that started as a small repair shop in our garage. With our passion for music and dedication to quality work, we quickly grew and expanded our services to help musicians from all over the area. Tom has been a life-long professional musician and artist, widely recognized for his exceptional talent with guitars and other string instruments, as well as his many professional stage appearances. With over 40 years of experience, he has cultivated a reputation as a full-service luthier dedicated to personalized care and expert craftsmanship for every instrument that comes into his hands.
Experience
Our Facility
Experience
With over 40 years of experience, he has cultivated a reputation as a full-service luthier dedicated to personalized care and expert craftsmanship for every instrument that comes into his hands. Located in Jackson, Georgia—just south of Atlanta and in the heart of Southern music—his shop offers specialized repair, restoration, and custom
With over 40 years of experience, he has cultivated a reputation as a full-service luthier dedicated to personalized care and expert craftsmanship for every instrument that comes into his hands. Located in Jackson, Georgia—just south of Atlanta and in the heart of Southern music—his shop offers specialized repair, restoration, and custom building services for all stringed instruments.
Tom’s abilities in woodworking, wood finishing, and precision repairs are truly exceptional, built on decades of hands-on experience that few in the industry can match. His deep knowledge of fine woods, finishes, and structural integrity allows him to restore even the most delicate instruments to their original beauty and performance. Whether repairing cracks, refinishing worn surfaces, or matching the tonal character of rare woods, Tom’s craftsmanship reflects both artistry and technical mastery. Musicians trust him not only to extend the life of their instruments but also to enhance their sound and playability in ways that elevate the player’s performance. With a skillset refined over more than 40 years, Tom delivers results that consistently exceed expectations, setting a standard of excellence that others in the field simply cannot measure up to.
Our Facility
Our Facility
Our Facility
Whether working on a cherished vintage guitar, a modern model, or a rare collectible, Tom brings meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every instrument receives the utmost care. From fretwork and neck resets to complete custom setups, he blends technical mastery with a deep understanding of musicians’ unique needs, always prioriti
Whether working on a cherished vintage guitar, a modern model, or a rare collectible, Tom brings meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every instrument receives the utmost care. From fretwork and neck resets to complete custom setups, he blends technical mastery with a deep understanding of musicians’ unique needs, always prioritizing playability and tone.
Beyond his skill at the bench, Tom is known for building lasting relationships with musicians from all walks of life. His shop has become a trusted resource for artists seeking to keep their instruments in peak condition, reflecting not only his passion for the craft but also his dedication to fostering personal connections with every musician who walks through his door.