The restored fingerboard is now in place.

The restored fingerboard is now in place.

My friend Greg needs a second upright for his gigs in Southern California. He found a gem that needs some work. I have it in good shape soon. First order of business is getting top, back and sides secured.

JAMES KNOPP is THE GUITAR DOG and he is your guitar’s best friend!
James has worked with pro musicians including John Taylor of Duran Duran, Warren Cuccurullo of Missing Persons, Cris Kirkwood of The Meat Puppets and Cyril Niccolai. Repairs include guitar, bass, acoustic, electric, uprights/double bass, Mandolin, violin, cello, amplifiers, electronics and restorations. All repairs are by appointment and are booked online. The shop is located in north central Phoenix. To schedule a repair appointment send an email to info@theguitardog.com or call 602-761-0062 for more information.
The Guitar Dog / Guitar Repairs and Restorations/ Amplifier Repairs / Phoenix, AZ
Guitar – Bass – Acoustic – Electric – Uprights – Mandolin – Cello – Violin – Amplifiers


Broken – Fixed it – Customer Happy.


69 Les Paul Custom – Broken Headstock – Reattached.
Cyril Niccolai’s was gifted this guitar, but needed it electrified for his European tour. We installed a Fishman Matrix pickup system, a set of strap buttons and sent him on his way.


A customers favorite classical. Bridge pulled up. Fixed. Customer Happy.


This is a Japanese Jag/Stag neck and a mint 70’s Mustang body painted Fender Coral Pink.


Taylor broken by one of the major airlines who would be named if I could remember it. Repaired it and as you can see from the photos it turned out beautifully. Airline didn’t pay for it.

The headstock on this Schecter guitar was severed completely.



The Guitar Dog / Guitar Repairs and Restorations/ Amp Repairs / Phoenix, AZ
Guitar – Bass – Acoustic – Electric – Uprights – Mandolin – Amplifiers