About
Honoring a Tradition • Honoring the Earth
Since 1986…
…when I wandered into Hanover Stringed Instruments in Hanover, New Hampshire, I developed a passion for making and repairing stringed instruments. My mentor and HSI owner, Charles Conquest, was a generous man and a creative soul, sharing with me his talents as a skilled woodworker. Charles himself was a trainee of David Colburn at the Vintage Fret Shop in Ashland, New Hampshire, so you could very well say that I too am a product of a couple of generations of talented luthiers.
Earth Custom Guitars specializes in specialty guitar builds, using hand selected woods and top quality components. Each build is a unique instrument, distinct for its attention to detail and exacting standards.
Earthly Things We Do
Right Tools • Right Attitude
Instrument Setups
Guitars are living, breathing items and as the seasons change, so do they. A professional set-up will get you back to playing.
Instrument Repairs
Over 40+ years of experience in all manner or repairs. From simple to complex, frets, necks, dings and cracks.
Restoration
Every instrument has a story to tell and we specialize in bringing them back to life for another generation to enjoy.
Custom Builds
Every Earth custom guitar is a unique, signature instrument, whether based on a classic deisgn or entirely new.
Recycled Instruments
We recycle and sometimes buy your instrument, no matter the condition and will lovingly repair it and find it a new home.
Care & Satisfaction
Our commitment rests with your being pleased with the end result. We treat your instrument with the respect it deserves.