25 years of building resonator guitars has made National Reso-Phonic Guitars the repair headquarters for all vintage Nationals. The same fine luthiers who make our guitars can also repair and refurbish your vintage instruments. We have all the equipment, parts, and expertise to make your vintage National as great as it can be!

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We will consult with you directly as to the best course of repair for your vintage guitar. All efforts will be made to keep your vintage instrument as close to original as possible, while ensuring that you receive a playable instrument upon return. We will utilize as many of the existing components as possible. If any of the components are damaged beyond repair and we provide you with a replacement, you will receive your original when the instrument ships back to you. Lead times can vary from weeks to months depending on how elaborate the repair.

Typically, vintage Nationals may need neck resets, or neck and fretwork ranging between $600-$1200. A full neck replacement with installation and setup usually costs $1050. These are just a few of the standard repairs performed here at the National factory. We will also work on other brands of resonator instruments, and will install pickups in both new and vintage Nationals, as well as spider-cone guitars. Our shop repair rate is $100.00 per hour.  

For a quote please contact repairs@nationalguitars.com or call 1-805-546-8442.

Please obtain an approval prior to shipping your instrument to Attn: Repairs Dept, National Reso-Phonic Guitars, Inc., 871 Via Esteban #C San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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