Does your instrument play as well as you remember?
Is it suddenly a struggle to play in certain places on the neck? Fret buzz a problem?
Bring your instrument in and have us take a look!
Is it suddenly a struggle to play in certain places on the neck? Fret buzz a problem?
Bring your instrument in and have us take a look!
About Us
At Keith Holland’s Guitar Hospital, we care for your instrument as if it were our own. Our expert luthiers and technicians will happily discuss repair issues and make recommendations as necessary. From string changes to re-frets, broken headstock repairs to extensive modifications, we do it all with professionalism and pride in the quality of our work.
At Keith Holland’s Guitar Hospital, we care for your instrument as if it were our own. Our expert luthiers and technicians will happily discuss repair issues and make recommendations as necessary. From string changes to re-frets, broken headstock repairs to extensive modifications, we do it all with professionalism and pride in the quality of our work.
The Bay Area's Best Repair Shop
Located in beautiful Los Gatos, California, we've served the Greater Bay Area for Over 25 Years. From Santa Cruz to San Jose to San Francisco, we've got customers from all over the Bay who have made us their go to stop for expert instrument repairs. Community has always been our number one priority, and we love nothing more than providing world class repairs to local musicians and artists.
What We Work On
If it's got strings and frets chances are we work on it. We've worked on everything from guitars, basses, ukuleles, mandolins, banjos and even vihuelas, ouds and kanteles. As luthiers, repair techs and musicians, we understand the fundamental principles of good instrument design and will get your gear sounding better than its ever been.
If it's got strings and frets chances are we work on it. We've worked on everything from guitars, basses, ukuleles, mandolins, banjos and even vihuelas, ouds and kanteles. As luthiers, repair techs and musicians, we understand the fundamental principles of good instrument design and will get your gear sounding better than its ever been.
OUR TECHS
JAXSON COTTRELL - LEAD GUITAR TECH
Having studied under the tutelage and guidance of our
namesake Master Builder, Keith Holland, for over 4 years,
Jaxson Cottrell is our main man for all things stringed.
From refrets to electronics to setups to snapped-off headstocks, Jaxson is one of the highest-qualified guitar technicians in the greater Bay Area.
Currently, he is the lead guitar player for heavy psychedelic rock band, Mercury Mind.
Jaxson is an enthusiast of all things Jerry Garcia.
Having studied under the tutelage and guidance of our
namesake Master Builder, Keith Holland, for over 4 years,
Jaxson Cottrell is our main man for all things stringed.
From refrets to electronics to setups to snapped-off headstocks, Jaxson is one of the highest-qualified guitar technicians in the greater Bay Area.
Currently, he is the lead guitar player for heavy psychedelic rock band, Mercury Mind.
Jaxson is an enthusiast of all things Jerry Garcia.
RON LaFRANCE - LaFrance Luthiers
Accomplished South Bay Luthier Ron LaFrance is our in-house wood specialist and the mastermind of LaFrance Luthiers, makers of fine custom acoustic instruments in the South Bay Area. If your fretted stringed instrument is in a sad state of disrepair, its most likely that he'll be the man responsible for "gluing-Humpty-Dumpty-back-together-again."
Currently, Ron LaFrance holds down the rhythm guitar spot in Los Gatos-based gypsy jazz trio, Djangatos, alongside our store owner, Robert Witmeyer
Accomplished South Bay Luthier Ron LaFrance is our in-house wood specialist and the mastermind of LaFrance Luthiers, makers of fine custom acoustic instruments in the South Bay Area. If your fretted stringed instrument is in a sad state of disrepair, its most likely that he'll be the man responsible for "gluing-Humpty-Dumpty-back-together-again."
Currently, Ron LaFrance holds down the rhythm guitar spot in Los Gatos-based gypsy jazz trio, Djangatos, alongside our store owner, Robert Witmeyer
GREG WACHALA - GUITAR TECH/MUSIC INSTRUCTOR
Greg Wachala, known around the shop as "The Beast from the East," is our East Coast transplant, having formerly been a music instructor in the Greater New York Area. With a Master's Degree in Music from Boston College, Wachala is an accomplished professional Jazz performer and lifelong musician with an extensive knowledge of all things guitar.
Greg Wachala is an endorsee of Benedetto Guitars, Godin Guitars, and Quilter Amplification. He currently gigs all over the bay area and is formulating experimental "Space Jazz" alongside fellow Jazzer Robert Witmeyer
Greg Wachala, known around the shop as "The Beast from the East," is our East Coast transplant, having formerly been a music instructor in the Greater New York Area. With a Master's Degree in Music from Boston College, Wachala is an accomplished professional Jazz performer and lifelong musician with an extensive knowledge of all things guitar.
Greg Wachala is an endorsee of Benedetto Guitars, Godin Guitars, and Quilter Amplification. He currently gigs all over the bay area and is formulating experimental "Space Jazz" alongside fellow Jazzer Robert Witmeyer
TEO MARTINEZ - GUITAR TECH
A former guitar student of owner Robert Witmeyer, Teo Martinez is our newest guitar tech at Keith Holland Guitars. With a Physics Degree from Reed College and a high proficiency in electronics and pedal building, Teo is a fountain of youthful enthusiasm and skillful handiwork, and his keen eye for detail is ready to service your guitar needs with the highest degree of care.
Teo is currently the lead guitarist and mastermind of the experimental metal outfit aptly named,
Burger Death Deathburger.
A former guitar student of owner Robert Witmeyer, Teo Martinez is our newest guitar tech at Keith Holland Guitars. With a Physics Degree from Reed College and a high proficiency in electronics and pedal building, Teo is a fountain of youthful enthusiasm and skillful handiwork, and his keen eye for detail is ready to service your guitar needs with the highest degree of care.
Teo is currently the lead guitarist and mastermind of the experimental metal outfit aptly named,
Burger Death Deathburger.
Contact Info
If you'd like to reach us to talk about a repair or would like to speak directly to a repair technician, don't hesitate to give us a call or send us an email.
Phone: (408) 395-0767
Email: info@khguitars.com
If you'd like to reach us to talk about a repair or would like to speak directly to a repair technician, don't hesitate to give us a call or send us an email.
Phone: (408) 395-0767
Email: info@khguitars.com