Luthier Services

Jeff Merck

We are excited to welcome a partnership with luthier

Jeff has been a luthier for 18 years, and certified by C.F. Martin since 2017, and he works right here in Columbia, SC!

Jeff operates the ONLY certified and authorized C.F. Martin repair service center in central South Carolina!
Works on all stringed instruments - acoustic and electric.
Set up new instrument – just because it’s new doesn’t mean it’s ready to play. Set up is based on individual’s playing style. Action on new fretted instruments is generally high which equals difficulty in playing. Makes sure the instrument is set up to play properly – intonation, fret buzz, tuning, etc…
Repairs from major to minor
Fret buzzing
Loose bridge pins
Change from right handed to left handed
Loose tuners
Cosmetic issues – scratches, cracks, etc
Action too high or too low
Re-stringing
Use of proper tapered bridge pins for each instrument
Broken neck/broken head
Build new
Restore old instruments
Fix cases
Install pick-ups
Install strap buttons
Install banjo 5th string capo pins
Electrical issues
Tuning peg issues
Regular maintenance
Structural repair
Estimate given before repairs are done
Services done via Bill’s Music Shop
All work done locally
Very experienced
Write-up given with all work done

Instruments can be dropped off and picked up at Bill's Music Shop.