Acoustic Guitar Build and Repair
LANE GUITARS
Handcrafted custom acoustic guitars made for sound
Address: 400 Maple Grove Rd NW, Dalton, GA 30721
Phone: (706) 346-2933
I love musical instruments, especially guitars. I have always been captivated by the idea that a piece of wood that has only 6 strings and 20 frets can produce such a wide range of sounds and musical ideas. I am especially fascinated with how these precious species of wood go together to make these sounds. In 2007, I embarked upon a journey to learn everything I could about what makes a good guitar. I was able to study with some of the greatest luthiers in the country and learn their techniques. The result is the Lane guitar, handcrafted in my shop located in Varnell, Georgia. These instruments are based on the classic designs of the golden age of guitar making.
- KELLY LANE
REPAIRS
Though many luthiers shy away from doing more than basic repairs and set ups, I embrace the idea of doing major repairs and restorations, especially in the area of vintage guitars. In my constant quest to learn more about what makes these precious instruments of the golden age sound the way they do, I have committed myself to provide expert quality repair services for musicians in the northwest Georgia area and beyond. My services include neck resets, bridge replication and replacement, fret jobs and fingerboard repair, crack repair, finish touchups, top replacement, and full period appropriate restorations. My 38 years of being a professional instrument technician has given me the required skills and patience to restore life to these valuable instruments.
-KELLY LANE