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Professional Guitar Setup & Repair — Sunshine Coast

Meticulous attention to detail and care for your instrument

Get in touch 0419 988 035

We repair guitars, ukuleles, banjos and mandolins

Setups

Repairs and cleaning

Re-strings

Disaster recovery

Fret levelling

Fret service & Replacement

Fix that buzz

Make and fit custom parts

Restoration and finish repairs

Fitting pickups and preamps

Make student instruments more playable

Fix holes, cracks & dents

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Meet Martin O'Shannessy

I have been repairing guitars for over 40 years, first as a hobby and then went into full time professional repair work in 2021.

I build acoustics and repair electrics and acoustics.

I am especially interested in making student instruments more playable so that students' early experiences are more rewarding.

I use and recommend Music@Noosa, National Music and Elixir acoustic and electric strings.

I give a fixed quote for all work and don't charge to evaluate your instrument.

In the workshop

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Headstock repair - Gibson Goddess

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Fixing a hole in my new build Lucent 00014

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A mandolin revived

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Martin D28 Bridge gets new life

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Headstock repair and new faceplate for Washburn classic

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A new top for a family favourite

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Recommendations

I'm committed to providing outstanding results for professionals and music lovers alike. Here are a few comments from some players.

Martin has worked on a number of my guitars and has  done an amazing job on all of them I highly recommend him and his work he is  truly professional and passionate about his craft lucky to have him on the Sunshine Coast.

Maurice Milani

Musician | Entertainer | Songwriter

My much used and loved baby Martin acoustic guitar has been reborn. The playability up the neck is vastly improved. I had a lifting bridge replaced, the neck was res-set, and it has had a restring, setup and fret service. I am a very happy customer. Many thanks Martin.

Andrew Ingles

Guitarist and environmental scientist

I met Marty a few years ago as he was recommended by my local music shop. His knowledge and love of all things guitar impressed me so he works exclusively on my 6 good quality acoustics. He recently took my EF 370SH Takamine purchased in 1982 and completely restored it. I loved the fact that he left a bit or road wear on the body as it had lived on the beach most of its life. The restoration was amazing and the guitar kept its unique character. Marty's love for timber is next level as he cuddles n nurtures his collection like it was a small child or family pet. Not only is he a Master Craftsman, add to this a fine coffee brew and a chat about music completely consolidates his appeal to so many in the Noosa region and beyond. Phippsy

Andy Phipps

Lead singer & rythm guitarist for Cash Only The Johnny Cash Tribute Show.

Contact Us - phone preferred

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Address

12 Jubilee Ct

Phone

0419 988 035

Email

martinoshannessy@outlook.com

ABN

25671736804

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