I'm Scott MacDonald and I’ve been building one of a kind custom acoustic and electric guitars for over thirty years. In addition to guitar making, I offer services in  guitar repair and vintage guitar restoration, as well as other fretted instruments. My shop is a factory-authorized repair and warranty center for Martin, Taylor and Gibson guitars.

Custom Instruments

My custom instruments are designed and built specially for each customer. They are essentially designed around you, the artist. I pay close attention to the details that will make the guitar feel uniquely yours. You are one-of-a-kind. Your guitar should be, too. My goal is to build you an instrument that will bring out the best in you. I only build a small number of instruments each year, as I enjoy making them special, and connecting with the people I build for.

Restoring Vintage Instruments

Restoring vintage guitars, mandolins, ukuleles and banjos is something that brings me a deep sense of purpose; they have such history, and this needs to be recognized and honored. It is important to treat them with respect and restore them correctly, to preserve their value and original spirit.

My Studio

My post and beam studio is located in the woods of Chester, Vermont. Outfitted with many specialized tools and fixtures, it is one of the most well-equipped independent guitar building and repair shops in the world. It is also fully climate-controlled, which is essential when building and repairing guitars.

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SB MacDonald
Custom Instruments

660 Mattson Road
Chester, Vermont
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