Clients
An Incomplete list email me with your name and info
Abe Quigley
Alejandro Escovedo
Andrew Bird
Anton Hatwich
Billy Corgan/Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Joel Band
Blue Man Group
Califone
California Wives
Dave Specter
David Bromberg
Doug McCombs
Fred Lonberg-Holm
Gallery of Carpet Recording Studio
Glen Hansard (of The Frames & the Motion Picture "Once")
Heart Set Self-Destruct
Hubert Sumlin
Indigo Girls
Iron & Wine
Jam Murray
Janet Bean
Jorma Kaukonen
Liz Phair
Looking Glass Theatre
Michael Bauer, Gypsy Jazz Guitar Player & Collector
Nicholas Tremulis
Nirvana
Paul Green's School of Rock
Pelican
The Pretenders
R. Kelly's band
The Redwalls
Rick Rizzo
Roger Waters
Steve Albini
Steppenwolf Theatre
Strawdog Theatre
Urge Overkill
Wally Dogger
Lucite Guitars and Basses
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Geoff Benge Guitars
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Check out the new clear guitars I am making from lucite… six string guitar, longhorn baritone and eight string bass. Geoff Benge custom built lucite guitars.
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Click to see more custom made lucite guitars and basses...
Hours and Location
- Monday and Thursday 11-7
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11-6
Saturday 12-4
Closed Sunday
2 blocks from the addison brown line stop. On the corner of Addison and Damen, either of the buses will take you to our corner.
3551 N. Damen
Chicago, IL 60657
773.248.0387
Geoff Benge
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History and Experience
For more than 25 years, beginners, professionals, hobbyists and collectors have counted on Geoff Benge to keep their instruments in top shape. We do ALL kinds of repairs, restorations, custom jobs and routine maintenance. Best fretwork anywhere. Many of the jobs we do are unique per customer requests. We specialize in designing and fabricating parts and accessories not available anywhere else. Guitars restored...braces fixed...frets replaced...nuts cut...saddles intonated...necks straightened...electronics soldered...pickups potted...pegheads repaired...pickguards affixed...bridges built...tuners installed...adjustments made...inlays inlaid.... the list goes on…
Blog Articles
- I have been writing quite a bit about guitars and taking care of them. Here are some thoughts that I have wanted to share after working in the Chicago guitar repair business for more than twenty five years.
The Heretic's Guide to Alternative Lutherie Woods, by John Calkin.
This article by John Calkin was graciously sent to me by my client, Shawn LaMaster. I found this very interesting. I agree with a lot of what this guy has to say. It is nice to hear someone challenge convention with logic.
A guitar is like a sponge with strings... Winter is coming - find out about how to take care of your guitar.
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Tips on keeping your guitar in tune while using a capo.
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