Clipper Guitars

Shop Update
Due to the current scope of repairs, a humbling volume of inquiries, and an upcoming move, the Clipper Guitars repair waitlist is now closed. A limited number of evaluation appointments will be offered to those who have previously submitted an inquiry, with new work accepted through March 27, 2026.

Thank you sincerely for the patience and support—it truly means a lot.

Clipper Guitars has been the trusted source for guitar and bass repair in Central Virginia since 2017. Dale Hyldelund, a graduate of Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery and active member of The Looth Group, offers meticulous evaluations, expert repairs, and tasteful upgrades. All work comes with warranty and a grace period for adjustments after the work has been completed.

Expect clear communication, detailed quotes, and professional-grade work that respects your instrument's history. We combine cutting-edge techniques with time-tested methods to ensure your guitar or bass sings for years to come.

Bring your axe to Clipper Guitars - where your music matters.

Set-ups

The Bread and Butter; almost every instrument that comes through our doors receives a set-up. Set-ups include diagnostics, buffing the frets, cleaning the fretboard, tightening all hardware, restring, nut slot adjustment, truss rod adjustment, balancing the tremolo, adjusting action, setting intonation, cleaning & checking electronics, adjusting pickups, detail & cleaning.

Fret-work

Have some string buzz that just won’t go away, or have you played your instrument so much that the frets are worn down in certain spots? We guarantee precise fretwork that is dialed in specifically for your instrument. We offer spot leveling, full leveling, and re-frets using nickel-silver, Stainless, or Gold fretwire.

Structural Repair

Things happen from time to time. From neck resets, broken headstocks, top-cracks, loose braces, lifting acoustic bridges.. We’ve seen it, we’ve repaired it.