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Established Guitar Repair Shop (29+ Years) Turnkey, Loyal Client Base - $150,000 (Sacramento)
3248 J Street near 3248 J Street
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Guitar Workshop
model name / number:
Retail Music Store
size / dimensions:
15' x 72'
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Highlights:
29+ years established under current owner
Steady stream of repair customers (word-of-mouth driven)
Survived 2008 downturn and COVID
Ideal for luthier or aspiring guitar tech
Shop Details: 1,100 sq ft brick & mortar location 4 lesson rooms
3 fully equipped repair benches
Turnkey setup – ready to operate day one
~$20,000 inventory (parts & accessories)
~$20,000 professional tools & fixtures
Income Opportunities:
Active repair business with consistent demand
2 instructors renting space (~20 students total)
Room to expand retail, lessons, or staffing
Reputation: Longtime NorCal customer base
Regional draw: Bay Area, Tahoe, Reno, Redding, Fresno
Known for high-quality repair work and referrals
Online Presence: Website: guitarworkshoponline.com - GuitDoorbell.com
YouTube: search “Dave Tone”
Here is a build from the bench
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ_rHKHK4H4
Reason for Sale:
Scaling down toward retirement, and even so, this business still works—even at part-time!
Transition:
Willing to assist with training and transition for the right buyer.
Owner Background & Reputation:
“My background includes studying at Sacramento City College and Berklee College of Music, and I was fortunate to receive two Sacramento Area Music Awards (SAMMIES) for Best Jazz Musician (1992, 1993). That experience helped build the reputation this shop has today.”
I studied woordworking while in high school, worked at Paitsch Cabinate Shop, SLC Utah, and apprenticed in guitar building with respected local luthier Gary Cooper while working at Oasis Guitars in Sacramento.
We have a longstanding reputation for high-quality repair work and musicianship
This foundation has contributed directly to the shop’s loyal customer base and regional recognition.
Timing:
Looking to sell Spring 2026 – open to reasonable offers.
“This would be a great fit for a guitar tech, luthier, or someone who wants to step into an established shop without starting from scratch.
You’re not just buying tools—you’re buying a reputation and customer base.” - Dave
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