Acreman Guitars — Local services in Nashville-Davidson

I’ve brought my guitars to a lot of different lutheries over the years. While asking other players, trying to find the best one to go to, Acreman Guitars was the recommendation 8 out of 10 times. The other times was someone saying they could do it, or “I know a guitar tech that could set ya up.” When I say he was recommended I mean he was recommended by touring artist who RELY on a job to be done right. The first time. Nothing is worse than when you get out on the road and a week later ya start to notice those little things that one doesn’t have the time to sit in a shop and go over. EVERY time I have used Lance he was quick to get started, would give advise on what he felt my need attention that I didn’t notice, and he’s gotten the jobs done when he said he would get them done. I could go on, but in short, I have always loved getting an instrument back from Lance. It just makes me love the instrument even more with how it feels and sounds. Great job, Lance. Thanks for your craftsmanship and care I feel you put into the...

I take my vintage guitars and basses to Lance and only Lance. I drive 4 hours each way and pass about 30 other guitar shops in order to get there. If that doesn’t tell you what you need to know, nothing will. I’ll try anyway since you’ve read this much... Lance knows his stuff. He makes my gear sing and thus makes me a better player. On top of all that, he’s a hell of a guy. Do yourself a favor and get to know this shop. Pro Tip: you never know who you might...

Terrible experience with Acreman guitars. He took my guitar for a refinish job, had it for 9 months and when I got it back the body was essentially ruined - it was covered in gouges (from a paint scraper), the finish is full of hairs and scratches, and under the clear coat there are black and red paint splatters (on a white guitar). Long story short, I was given a refund but that doesn't change the fact that the guitar will never be...