Gary L.
8/7/2025
John has worked on many guitars and basses for me. He's a great luthier and a really nice person to work with, highly recommended.
Kauppila Lutherie
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3812 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Kauppila Lutherie is a renowned stringed instrument repair shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offering top-notch service to local musicians. With expertise in guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos, and more, owner and luthier John Kauppila also crafts exquisite custom acoustic and electric guitars and ukuleles.
From small adjustments to complete instrument repairs, Kauppila Lutherie ensures optimal playability and sound for all types of stringed instruments, including classical, mariachi, and even rare instruments like Ouds and Baglamas. Their locally made, handcrafted guitars and ukuleles are a testament to their commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
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5.04 reviewsJohn R.
11/11/2022
Wow John was a great find that I will recommend to all my guitar-playing friends. I love my guitar (thank you for the ultimate gift, David!) so I was really concerned when my bridge started to...
George P.
3/28/2020
John worked on my Taylor 314ce first, repairing a separated bridge. Excellent results, better than when it was brand new! So I took my 85' 12 string Takamine in for a neck adjustment and set up....
Jon H.
1/20/2021
John adjusted the truss rods, bridge height, intonation etc. on both my vintage Strat and vintage Tele. What a difference it made. They are so much easier to play and sound great now.
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