Pasquale M.
10/7/2018
Geoff just recently transformed my '97 Affinity Series Squier into a massive player of a guitar. Not to mention, it's pretty sweet looking too. This was a sentimental project and I was prepared...
Geoff Benge's Guitar Shop
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1828 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
History
Geoff has been repairing and building guitars for over 30 years. He's worked for Guitar Works in Evanston, IL, the Sound Post in Evanston, IL and The Chicago Music Exchange in Chicago, IL repairing countless guitars. Now he's opened his own shop repairing, selling and building guitars.
Specialties
For 25 years, beginners, professionals, hobbyists and collectors have counted on Geoff Benge to keep their instruments in top shape. We do ALL kinds of repairs, restorations, custom jobs and routine maintenance. Best fretwork anywhere. Many of the jobs we do are unique per customer requests. We specialize in designing and fabricating parts and accessories not available anywhere else. Guitars restored...braces fixed...frets replaced...nuts cut...saddles intonated...necks straightened...electronics soldered...pickups potted...pegheads repaired...pickguards affixed...bridges built...tuners installed...adjustments made...inlays inlaid.... the list goes on...
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Reviews
4.554 reviews
Seth B.
7/14/2023
Geoff is great. 1920's Gibson mandolin? Now it is an instrument thanks to Geoff Benge. And his guitar work is best in the city.
Bob C.
12/7/2021
Been playing for many years and I am very particular about how the work on my instrument. In my experience his work is of the highest quality. He's done significant repair work for me as well...
Fredy A.
10/26/2022
Geoff is definitely the best in town! I have used him not only for my personal guitars, but also for my father's and my father-in-law and I can testify that he is a not only a great guitar repair...
Nick W.
4/21/2021
Geoff if the real deal, which is why some of Chicago's more famous musician residents trust Geoff to get them set up for tour. Fair pricing and quick to finish work, If Billy Corgan doesn't stop...
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