Welcome to
CJS Luthiery
Expert Guitar & Violin Repair in Hamilton, ON
Bring new life to your instruments with CJS Luthiery. From precision repairs to full restorations and custom upgrades, we ensure your guitar, violin, or stringed instrument performs at its absolute best. Don’t just play your instrument — fall in love with it again with expert craftsmanship you can hear and feel!
About
About Us
CJS Luthiery is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated workshop dedicated to the repair, restoration, and customization of stringed instruments. From guitars and violins to traditional instruments from around the world, every project reflects our passion for music and craftsmanship. Founded by artisan Chris Saleta, the shop has earned a reputation for precision, attention to detail, and personalized care — ensuring every instrument plays and sounds its very best.
Services
Services
At CJS Luthiery, we offer a variety of expert services designed to maintain and enhance your instrument’s performance.
Restringing & Setup
Replacing old strings and adjusting action, intonation, and truss rod for optimal playability and sound.
Fretwork
Leveling, reshaping, and smoothing frets to eliminate buzzing, dead notes, and improve overall tone.
Electronics Repair
Repairing or replacing pickups, wiring, pots, and jacks to enhance tone, functionality, and performance.
Nut Replacement
Fixing or replacing the nut to ensure proper string height, improve tuning stability.
Why Choose CJS Luthiery?
Premium Materials
Only the finest materials for lasting instrument quality.
Masterful Artistry
Every repair is handled with precision and passion.
100% Canadian-Owned & Operated
Proudly supporting local craftsmanship with expertise.
Personalized Service
We treat every musician like a true artist, ensuring satisfaction.
Custom Solutions
Tailored services designed to enhance your playing style.
Crafted for Excellence
Transform Your Instrument
At CJS Luthiery, we don’t just restore wood and wire, we revive legacies. Whether it’s a vintage guitar whispering of past stages or a modern violin yearning for a richer voice, our craft unlocks hidden brilliance. This is where faded frets find new fire, where dulled spruce regains its song, and where your instrument’s next chapter begins. Let us enhance your sound and elevate your music.
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How It Works
Consultation
Discuss your instrument’s needs with our team. We’ll understand your goals and provide recommendations tailored to your requirements.
Repair & Customization
Our skilled artisans work on your instrument using premium materials and precise techniques to restore, repair, or customize it.
Delivery & Satisfaction
Once completed, we ensure your instrument is perfectly tuned, plays flawlessly, and is delivered with a satisfaction guarantee.
Pricing
Pricing Packages
Basic Restring & Cleaning
From
$30
*Plus Strings
Perfect for covering the basics. Includes restringing, cleaning and minor adjustments, ensuring your instrument plays smoothly and sounds its best without breaking the bank.
Full Instrument Setup
From
$80
*Plus Strings
Ideal for a comprehensive tune-up of your instrument. This includes cleaning and oiling the fretboard, polishing frets, tightening and lubricating hardware, adjusting action, intonation, truss rod, and neck relief. We also clean the electronics, restring, and polish the instrument, ensuring it’s in the best possible playing condition.
