Nevin Douglas is a professional guitar technician with over 15 years of experience doing setup and repair work.
From his workshop in Stratford Ontario, Nevin performs a wide range of repair and setup work on all kinds of guitars, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, and other fretted instruments.
For 14 years, Nevin was one of the primary electric guitar specialists at the Twelfth Fret Guitar Shop in Toronto. During his time there, Nevin developed his skills and knowledge as a guitar technician, performing thousands of setups. He also built up a robust technical understanding of guitars and the guitar making process. He has toured the factories of several of the world’s top guitar makers, including Fender, Gibson, and Taylor.
In addition to his work as a technician, Nevin has extensive knowledge on a vast range of guitars and guitar-related equipment, amplifiers, effects pedals, pickups, and more. Not merely theoretical, he has put this knowledge to the test across 2 decades as a musical performer and recording artist. If you need help choosing a guitar, or figuring out which amp will work best for your needs, or assembling your first pedal board, Nevin’s insights and practical experience will be invaluable.
What People Say
“Plays better than ever. Thanks for your service!”
– Trevor Patt
“She’s a beauty! Thanks for the great service! So nice to meet you!”
– Christa Mabee
“It plays better than I thought possible. Thanks again.”
– Adam Frank
“Nevin is extremely knowledgeable about anything you need to know about guitars or guitar related equipment. I couldn’t be more impressed with how fast and efficient his work is! I highly recommend him to anyone.”
– Brady Lewis
“When my usual private tech moved away, I was left looking for someone who could take care of my flock of stringed instruments.
Nevin is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and understands the needs of the player and the instrument. I would highly recommend his services – even though it would mean less time for him to dedicate to my gear – for anyone professional or amateur.”
– Tim Harrison
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