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Jim Kozel ~ Luthier & Musician

Jim Kozel ~ Luthier & Musician

Songwriter ~ Guitarist ~ Performer

Songwriter ~ Guitarist ~ Performer

Instrument Setup ~ Repair ~ Restoration

Instrument Setup ~ Repair ~ Restoration

~ We Fret the Details ~

~ We Fret the Details ~

About Jim Kozel …

I’m Jim Kozel, a Cleveland-based luthier.  I am also a guitarist, songwriter and teacher.  Music is the heart and soul of my life.  I have been performing my musical stories for well over half a century;  setting up, repairing and building

Jim Kozel January 10, 2016July 22, 2017 About Jim Read more

Jim & Kathy Livestream Concert – July 27, 2023

As a northeastern Ohio luthier, I spend most of my time repairing, restoring, setting up everything acoustic or electric. When I’m not at the bench, I’m often performing solo or with my partner Kathy Lynn. On July 27, 2023 we

Jim Kozel August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 Jim's Music Read more

1966 Gibson J-50 Restoration

A 1966 Gibson J-50 came into my northeast Ohio guitar repair shop with a pot belly top and a separated bridge along with a few other issues. Purchased by the owner when she was in college, it had been neglected

Jim Kozel June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Martin D-15 Side Crack Repair

As a luthier in Cleveland, Ohio I see a lot of guitars requiring some manner of crack repair. Large side crack repairs can me among the most challenging. Here’s how we repaired a major side crack on a Martin D-15.

Jim Kozel June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Telecaster Setup and Output Jack Upgrade

A lot of telecasters that come into my Cleveland guitar shop for setup often have output jack issues, the dreaded snap, crackle and pop. Here’s how we addressed those issues while setting up this telecaster.

Jim Kozel May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Michelle’s Martin Repair

Cleveland singer songwriter Michelle Gaw’s cat knocked over her prized Martin causing significant damage to the guitar. Here’s how we repaired the damage. Oh…Michelle says she still loves her cat.

Jim Kozel May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

1964 Gibson LG-1 Restoration

Cleveland-based Rachel Brown and The Beatnik Playboys https://rachelbps.com delight audiences wherever they perform. So, when Rachel brought her 1964 Gibson LG-1 to the shop for a stage-ready restoration, I was happy to help. Here’s days of restoration/repair condensed into a

Jim Kozel November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Alvarez Lifting Bridge Repair

A very nice Alvarez guitar came into the shop with a lifting bridge. Here’s the story of how the bridge was repaired and the probable cause of why the bridge lifted in the first place.

Jim Kozel November 8, 2019November 8, 2019 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

“Short Cut” by Jim Kozel

Some years back, I wrote a song about a miner in Telluride, Colorado. Here’s an arrangement of “Short Cut” performed at Brent Kirby’s 10×3 at Brother’s Lounge on September 18, 2019. I’m playing my latest Tele creation, the Jimmy-Caster.

Jim Kozel September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Jim's Music Read more

Fender Jazzmaster Classic Player Makeover & Setup

As a Cleveland area luthier and performer, I’ve a soft spot for the Fender Jazzmaster. Here’s a video on how this Fender Jazzmaster Classic Player gets its vintage mojo back with a Jazzmaster bridge retrofit, Lindy Fralin pickups, and a

Jim Kozel August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Strat Stripped Neck Bolt Holes Repair

This Strat came into the shop with four stripped neck bolt holes. Here is how it was repaired with rock maple plugs taken from the 90 year old stage floor I salvaged from the Cleveland Institute of Music’s Pavilion stage.

Jim Kozel June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more
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Phone or Text: 440-570-7373
Bay Village, Ohio

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