Guitar Works

Guitar Works Guitar Works offers professional repair/service to most stringed instruments, guitars, bass, banjo, etc.

Owner/ operator Rainer Wiechmann has been meeting the repair/service needs in the London, Ontario musical community for over 30 years. A Fender certified repair technician since 1996, Rainer handles professional repairs, from simple setups to major procedures such as complete re-fretting, instrument modifications and upgrades, as well as select custom-built instruments. A solid reputation for qual

ity work & craftsmanship, GuitarWorks has been THE place for the best guitar service in the London area! As of end of April 2021 the business is relocating to Flatrock, Newfoundland, just 12km from St John's, where we expect to provide the same excellent service for the local music community.

Yet another headstock repair completed!!!!
10/27/2024

Yet another headstock repair completed!!!!

Another broken headstock....fixed!
10/01/2024

Another broken headstock....fixed!

Most recent custom build....20 year old Honduras Mahogany w/24-fret Ebony fingerboard DiMarzio pickups w/series/parallel...
11/23/2023

Most recent custom build....20 year old Honduras Mahogany w/24-fret Ebony fingerboard
DiMarzio pickups w/series/parallel push pull switching
Dark Vintage Cherry burst nitro finish
Can't wait for the customer to play it!!!

Another custom from scratch replacement neck for a Gibson Grabber Bass circa 1974.Original neck was seriously twisted an...
10/21/2023

Another custom from scratch replacement neck for a Gibson Grabber Bass circa 1974.
Original neck was seriously twisted and unsalvagable. The customer may? have been able to order one from the Gibson Custom Shop for $$$$! This project was a direct replica using 1/4 sawn maple with the original salvaged fingerboard/frets new mop inlays, new 2 way truss rod. The fingerboard retained the original wear and tear patina and when installed on the bass looked totally original!

Gonna share this repair from a couple of years back...Ibanez acoustic that was in a car crash...the owner tragically did...
10/21/2023

Gonna share this repair from a couple of years back...
Ibanez acoustic that was in a car crash...the owner tragically did not survive. His daughter wanted the guitar restored for sentimental reasons IF POSSIBLE. Always up for a challenge...smashed in back, side, headstock broken off etc. So here are some before and after pictures...sorry, no in progress shots.

Another satisfied customer....restoring a 1960s KayNew pickguard, rewire, pots, output, bridge, nut, zero fret, fret lev...
09/04/2023

Another satisfied customer....restoring a 1960s Kay
New pickguard, rewire, pots, output, bridge, nut, zero fret, fret level & dress/polish
Yeah 👍

Several coats of clear left on this new 24 fret GW custom SG ...then..wait to buff and final assembly!Coming along nicel...
09/01/2023

Several coats of clear left on this new 24 fret GW custom SG ...then..wait to buff and final assembly!
Coming along nicely!

So, I just wanted to share an email that I received today from one of my former regular customers from London Hey Raine...
05/02/2023

So, I just wanted to share an email that I received today from one of my former regular customers from London

Hey Rainer,

Worst thing that happened to guitarists in this city was you moving back east.

In the two years you've been gone I've tried three different techs/luthiers.

The first tech killed my Hofner. Like dead dead.

The second tech messed up my LTD Gretsch Penguin. One of only 100 made and he butchered the nut and damaged a custom made Tru-Arc stainless steel bridge.

The third, a luthier, fixed the damage the second guy did to my Penguin but then messed up my Sheraton.

Seriously not once, not ever, in 26 years did you make a mistake or fail to fix an issue. Honestly, I should have just taken a nice trip and brought them out to you. Would ultimately be cheaper and they'd have been done right the first time.

So my old friend... is there anyone in London or SW Ontario that you know that does good work? You've moved. It's no longer direct competition. Is there anyone good here with you gone?

A good tech/.luthier is worth their weight in gold pressed latinum and you are missed.

Cheers,

Joseph

So, if you need anything done with your guitar, simple setups to refrets, and complete restoration...or custom builds,
By all means, please reach out and contact me at GuitarWorks (a business name that I have been operating under for 30+years...not to be confused with any other recently launched businesses)
Thanks
Rainer

02/25/2023

Call anytime if you need any guitars repaired, always available to help.

The new repair shop is now open for all types of repairs....everything from basic setups, pickup installations, fretwork...
10/25/2021

The new repair shop is now open for all types of repairs....everything from basic setups, pickup installations, fretwork etc. to unique completely custom built instruments....over 30 years of highly acclaimed and top notch services formerly in London, Ontario...now serving the St John's community.

Now open for all your guitar repair needs, call Rainer for any questions @ 519 282 9992.
10/20/2021

Now open for all your guitar repair needs, call Rainer for any questions @ 519 282 9992.

04/17/2021

Relocation to Flatrock Newfoundland is almost complete! My shop should be open officially by May 20th. Garage renovations are underway as of April 20. Still have the cell # 519 282 9992 as well as local St John's # 709 233 2483. I will keep everyone posted on the progress....

Address

97 DeerMarsh Road
St. John's, NL
A1K1C8

Telephone

+15192829992

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