Exceeded my expectations. Gordon came very highly recommended to me by the folks at my local guitar store. You should have heard them gushing about Gordon, and now I know why. I took my Taylor 414 to Gordon to have it refretted and for a new nut and saddle. First, he quoted two weeks, which seemed reasonable to me, but he did it in two days! And what I got back was an instrument I did not know existed in my guitar. It has never played as well as it does now. Gordon is a highly skilled, deeply experienced luthier who obviously loves what he does and takes pleasure going above and beyond for his customers. His prices are very reasonable, and hes also very friendly, has a great sense of humor, communicates clearly, returns messages promptly, and is a pleasure to interact with. I wont take my guitars anywhere else. Thanks for doing such a wonderful job on my guitar, Gordon!

I HIGHLY Recommend Groves Guitars! Their Friendly, Fair and Fast with High quality! Not only did i get my guitar fixed within half of the expected return date but the pricing was the Best in Tucson. Their work is OUTSTANDING!!

I have been a customer of Groves Guitars for a good number of years. Gordon Groves, the owner and VERY skilled, talented luthier, has performed multiple repairs to my banjos and guitars over the years. His repairs are meticulously done with customer satisfaction and a good/correct repair as his two goals. I enjoy his skilled work so much, I purchased a Groves Telecaster guitar that he built for me. It is BEAUTIFUL and plays as nicely as it looks. Need an instrument repair or a great acoustic or electric guitar? Go to Groves Guitars in Tucson!

I have owned and played custom steel-string guitars since 1976. Last year Gordon built a custom mesquite and Adirondack 14 fret OM for me. I can unequivocally say that this Groves guitar continually provides endless hours of pure playing pleasure. The sound is exquisite, the fret board ease and respond naive. And when I’m not playing it the guitar provides almost an equal pleasure as a pure work of the finest luthiers art just to look at: an exceedingly satisfying investment on every level.

Gordon Groves is hands down the most talented Luthier I have ever known. His level of skill, precision and detail are unmatched. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of guitar repair or a new custom.

Gordon is the consummate professional luthier. He has an amazing repair background. One of two luthiers to do the impossible neck reset.Not once but twice. His guitars look and sound amazing. His acoustics are still very reasonably priced . Get one while you can.

One of the most experienced and talented Luthiers in the business. Expert repairs on any stringed instrument and his custom made instruments are out of this world; amazing craftsmanship, tone and playability.

I’ve been playing acoustic guitar for over 50 years. For most of those years my 1956 D-18 Martin was my mainstay. A great guitar. A decade or two ago a dear friend introduced me to Gordon Groves by way of letting my play “Goldie”, his Groves custom. I was enraptured.To abbreviate a lengthy story, Gordon has now built me (1) an extraordinary rosewood dreadnaught, (2) an equally extraordinary mesquite OM, and (3) a dazzling koa 00-12 with ridiculously beautiful abalone inlay. Each is an exceptional work of the luthier’s art, but most importantly each plays exquisitely. Their voices are far beyond what anyone might expect of each size/style. They’re simply amazing. Beautiful tone and astonishing projection. I keep promising my wife I’m finished buying guitars, but ....

Very knowledgeable and helpful. Builds very beautiful instruments!