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July 2023 by Jose H.
John Carruthers has worked with just about everyone over the years. He's a legend and he knows a lot. He's fixed my guitars that other places gave up on, and he knows immediately what the issue is. You learn a lot watching John. You won't find a better guitar guy in Ventura, possibly in SoCal. We're lucky to have him.
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October 2022 by Karl Strozier
I don’t think there’s anyone who’s had there hands on more guitars than this guy. His knowledge and expertise is second to none. And he’s a cool dude too.
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June 2022 by Brandon Adams
John is a true Southern Californian musician’s musician.Treats every customer with care
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May 2022 by Brandon A.
John took a look at my Guitar amp. He told me he was unable to fix it and send it back to the Rivera due to Parts. Great service Great dude
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May 2022 by Frank Campa
John is a SoCal institution. Regaled me with interesting stories while he took care of my guitar. What I thought would take a full setup was a simple fix. Straightforward and honest. Recommended.
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March 2022 by Trevor Lindsey
John is not only a legendary luthier for repairs, but he builds some of the finest basses and guitars on the planet. The Carruthers basses I own and use for my living are top notch and sound incredible for live as well as studio work. There are only two people I have met in my lifetime that I would call a genius, and John is one of them. He has a wealth of knowledge, and has for his lifetime, added countless innovations to the music world and mankind in general. I have relied on John's skills since 1978, and consider him a major factor in the success of my musical career.
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November 2021 by Eric Harrington
EXCELLENT work at very reasonable prices. Kind of amazing for a place with the reputation of John Caruthers. Can't recommend them more highly.
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August 2021 by Steve B.
Once Again I took my Fender Strat to John Carruthers at his Shop Location in Camarillo. I needed to get it restrung and set up from Headstock to Bridge. John always does such a Professional and Awesome job doing a full setup he always gives me a nice low action and the guitar just plays and sings perfect if you want your Guitar setup by a true Professional with over 50 years experience as a Luthier and Guitar maker then take your Guitars to John and his Crew you won't be disappointed guaranteed you will be back just like me can't thank you and your Crew enough John very happy with my Strat setup. Thank You
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August 2021 by Gary Messer
I took my semi hollowbody to these guys to replace both pick ups and install a new wiring harness.When I got my brand new condition guitar back it had noticeable scratches in two locations on the from of the guitar.
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June 2021 by Starrlene Holloway
Carruthers GUITARS is THE BEST and only place that will fix any instrument that You have and make it look like new and will play like You want You're guitar or Bass better than anyone else ever could. They fix guitars or basse's that no one else can fix. And that is the God's HONEST truth. I would NEVER EVER go anywhere else but to CARRUTHERS GUITARS IN CAMARILLO, CALIF.. Love CARRUTHERS GUITARS & the people who work there. They are the greatest. Love You CARRUTHERS GUITARS! 5 star's all the way!!!!?
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May 2021 by STEVE BRESLIN
Handed my new Fender Strat To Mr. John Carruthers for a Professional set up and to get some much needed adjustments. I was totally impressed by the workshop and all the workers were very Professional and polite. I was amazed when I received a call from Mr. Carrithers a few hours later letting me know my Strat was ready to pick up. I was very impressed with the fast turnaround and even more impressed with the Quality and workmanship. My guitar sounds great and looks great. If you want a great Professional guitar setup or any custom work this is the place to go Thank you for doing such a great job totally happy with the results. Steve Breslin ( USCG Retired)
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May 2021 by Angelo Miles
The coolest people ever!!!
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March 2021 by ed tomines
They raised my zero fret & leveled the others, getting rid of fret buzz on my bass. Quick service at a fair price. I'll definitely go back when I need work done.
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February 2021 by Ian Michael La Plant
Chill owners and really nice, quick work on my axe. Can't recommend enough, definitely my go-to from this point forward.
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February 2021 by Chase Maysick
He won't wear a face mask. Not safe.
