Abbatelli Lutherie Services

Expert Guitar Repair & Craftsmanship | Since 1989

Welcome to Abbatelli Lutherie, where craftsmanship, precision, and a passion for stringed instruments meet. We specialize in the repair, restoration, setup, and customization of classical and flamenco guitars, as well as other fretted instruments. With over three decades of experience and a deep respect for traditional lutherie, we serve both professional musicians and dedicated hobbyists from around the world.

🔧 Our Services

We provide a full range of lutherie services for nylon-string and select steel-string instruments:

✅ General Repairs

• Crack repairs (top, back, or sides)
• Brace re-gluing or replacement
• Tuning machine replacement
• Bridge re-gluing or replacement
• Nut and saddle shaping or replacement
• Fretboard cleaning and conditioning

✅ Advanced Restoration

• Historical instrument restoration
• Neck resets
• Top replacement (spruce or cedar)
• French polish restoration
• Binding and purfling repair
• Fingerboard leveling and re-fretting

✅ Setups and Optimization

• Action and relief adjustment
• Nut and saddle height optimization
• Flamenco tap plate (golpeador) installation
• Intonation correction
• String spacing and nut width adjustments
• Custom player setup (left-handed, student ergonomics, etc.)

✅ Custom Work

• Hand-built custom bridges and rosettes
• Headstock reshaping or restoration
• Inlay work (mother-of-pearl, bone, abalone)
• Varnish retouching (shellac, oil, or lacquer)
• Pickup system installation (classical-safe systems)

💵 Pricing (USD – indicative)