Stringed Instruments Restoration & Making is situated in the middle of Old Metairie, a several minutes away from New Orleans, Louisiana. It is run and run by luthier Salvador Giardina. Salvador has been in business as a luthier for over 27 years. He makes and restores stringed instruments such as the double bass, cello, guitar electric and acoustic, bass electric and acoustic, violin, and more.

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Beverly McCord

Apr 18, 2022

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The experience was great.using Google maps was very pleasant. I was taken straight there and brought back home very conviently.even with all of the detours and construction. I was very comfortable traveling with Google maps.

B. K.

Sep 20, 2021

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Sal is a master craftsman. He got my guitar repaired and restrung in short order for a fair price. Highly recommend.

Tina Jamieson

Aug 24, 2021

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Absolute perfection, he has fixed every instrument I've brought in for repairs and tweaks with flawless work.

Arista Ferris

Apr 08, 2021

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Sal is fantastic, he's a great repair man and an all around stand up guy. Thank you, Sal, for making my busted old bass playable again.

Kid Red

Mar 24, 2021

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I took my $130 Slammer Special guitar to Sal for a fret level and bone nut. He did great work and turned it around quickly. Now it plays like as well as any guitar I've owned including the expensive ones. Highly recommended.

David Jonze

Feb 06, 2021

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Great experience having my fender telecaster set-up and reconditioned by Sal and his son. Plays and sounds beautifully. A true local treasure!

Christopher John Emanuel

Dec 15, 2020

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Sal is one of the nicest and most skillful luthiers I've ever known. He's been working his magic on my old guitars going back to 2001! Entering his place of business on Metairie road is like walking into an artisans shop in Italy

Low Noter

Nov 23, 2020

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Master violin family repairer/restorer. My experience was slow and undpredictable regarding estimated completion dates but excellent repair work and well worth the wait.

Miranda B.

Mar 10, 2020

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Sal restored my father's vintage guitar, and it now sounds better than ever. He was accommodating, professional, and timely.

Drew James

Mar 01, 2020

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There is no better true luthier in the gulf south area. Sal is a true master of his craft. He rushes no job, and takes his work very seriously. He keeps my guitars in perfect shape and they always come back playing better than when I drop it off to him for any adjustments.