Guitar Tex

Our expert technicians provide comprehensive guitar repair services, including fretwork, neck adjustments, and electronic component replacements. With over 60 years of combined experience, we handle everything from minor setups to major structural repairs. Each repair includes a detailed assessment and transparent pricing to ensure your instrument performs optimally.

We offer an extensive selection of acoustic guitars from premium brands like Martin, Larrive, and Huss & Dalton. Our inventory includes both new and pre-owned instruments, with specialists available to help musicians find the perfect match for their playing style and budget. Every purchase includes personalized setup assistance.

Guitar Tex carries a diverse range of ukuleles for beginners and professionals, including brands like Ohana and Kala. Our staff provides expert guidance on tonewood options, string selection, and playing techniques. We also offer custom setup services to ensure optimal playability for each instrument sold.

We specialize in installing acoustic guitar pickups from brands like LR Baggs and Fishman. Our technicians ensure minimal invasive modifications while optimizing sound quality. Services include system selection advice, installation, and calibration to maintain your instrument's natural tone during amplified performances.

Our appraisal services evaluate vintage and modern instruments using industry pricing guides and market data. We provide detailed documentation of condition, provenance, and valuation for insurance, sale, or trade-in purposes. This service leverages our decades of experience in guitar history and market trends.

San Antonio native and lifelong musician who opened Guitar Tex in 1999 after studying guitar repair in 1993. His career spans performance at iconic venues like the Fillmore East and developing Guitar Tex's unique approach to customer service.

Experienced guitar specialist with expertise in repairs and local band experience. Served as a trusted advisor for instrument maintenance and customization at Guitar Tex before his passing in July.

Certified guitar technician trained at Galloup's school with specialized skills in instrument setup and repair. Provides expert maintenance services while contributing to Guitar Tex's reputation for technical excellence.

Guitar and electronics expert known for microphone-building hobby. Handles complex electronic repairs and modifications, bringing technical precision to Guitar Tex's service offerings while maintaining a focus on musical applications.

We specialize in acoustic and electric guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, and banjos, with a focus on quality instruments for working musicians.

Yes, our expert technicians provide full repair services including setups, fretwork, electronics, and structural repairs with transparent pricing.

We'll help locate any instrument you're seeking, leveraging our industry connections if it's not in our current inventory.

We're a family-owned shop prioritizing personalized service, with staff who are working musicians offering expert advice without corporate sales pressure.

Yes, we carry premium picks, straps, strings, and amplification equipment, including exclusive Curt Mangan house-brand strings.

Maintain 45-55% humidity, clean regularly, and schedule professional setups to preserve your instrument's playability and longevity.

Went to multiple stores looking to get my 12 string guitar machine head fixed. The high quality staff here were the only ones in the area who could get the job done. Plus I got to play a pretty fun fretless bass while I waited. : Great store. Knowledgeable and FRIENDLY staff.

Really nice place and the owner is the nicest person I ever met! Totally making this place my new guitar place.

Nice shop, took my PRS in for a set-up and they did a good job at a better price than others in the area. I'll be back for any future musical needs

Had a really weird experience with this place. Dropped off a strat for a setup, it had some buzzing that I thought could be resolved. They told me it would be ready in 1-2 weeks. 2 1/2 weeks later I hadn't heard anything so I called and they said they hadn't gotten to it. They would start it that day and it would be ready the next day. When I picked it up, they had decked the tremolo (was floating previously).

They recommended larger gauge strings and a new nut. I asked if I should I go ahead and get the net replaced and they said no, take it home and play it for a while. When I got home I found a large scratch/crack in the back that wasn't there when I dropped it off. It's really weird that they didn't ask me how I wanted anything setup or call me to talk about their recommendations before completing the setup. In hindsight, I'm glad I didn't have them do any extra work on it.

Guitar Tex is a fantastic little spot! John recommended some Curt Mangan Marfa Lights strings for my 68 Gibson B-25 acoustic and I couldn't be more pleased with them. Customer Service is top notch and I will be back