Trusted by local players and working musicians.
We repair guitars the right way—no guesswork, no shortcuts.
At Cranston Guitars, every repair is approached with precision and respect for the instrument and its owner. Whether it’s a simple fix or something more involved, we take the time to diagnose the issue properly and fix it at the source—not just patch the symptom.
Loose electronics, grounding issues, broken hardware, output jack problems, fretwork, structural concerns—we handle it all.
If something feels off, sounds wrong, or just isn’t playing the way it should, we’ll get it back to where it needs to be.
Cranston Guitars and Boylan Guitars from Harrisville, RI are longtime friends and work together on many instruments. In 2027 Cranston Guitars and Patrick Boylan will be available together onsite.
Common repairs include:
We don’t rush repairs, and we don’t cut corners. Everything is tested, played, and verified multiple times before it leaves the shop.
If your guitar matters to you, it matters to us.
Repair pricing varies based on the work needed—reach out for a quote.
Fast turnaround available when possible. Quality always comes first. We have loaner instruments.
Tube Amplifier Repair
Basic Maintenance
Basic Maintenance
Full Setups
Full Setups
Guitar Repair
Guitar Repair
Pickup Installation
Pickup Installation
Refinish/Restoration
Refinish/Restoration
Custom Electronics and Wiring
Custom Electronics and Wiring
Hunt a Guitar
Hunt a Guitar
QR My Guitar
QR My Guitar
We don’t just love Strats—we adore them.
Proper Instruments redefines the simplicity of Leo’s original design. Most Strats are muddy when the tone controls are below 7. Players just live with it—or add a treble bleed. That’s child’s play.
Proper Passive is built to be usable from 0–10—you can’t get a bad sound, even at bedroom volumes. 0 starts your journey—JM/BB-style. 10 delivers full SRV bite and presence.
Everything in between is there for the taking. All with no batteries or useless blender controls, Ever.

Setup, overhaul, or full restoration—we’ve got you.
Every guitar is different. We take the time to understand what you have and what you want before recommending anything.
No upsells. No guesswork. Just real guidance backed by experience.
For larger or specialty work, we partner with Boylan Guitars in Harrisville, RI—our community partner.
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