Searl Guitars

Searl Guitars Fretted instrument repairs Conor Searl is a guitar teacher, and luthier in the Cowichan Valley.

Guitar lessons are taught one on one in his home studio, downtown Duncan. Along with teaching guitar lessons, Conor also offers repair services for all fretted instruments.

This one’s blurring the line between vintage and antique, and when I’m over 100 years old, I hope everyone’s alright wit...
05/26/2026

This one’s blurring the line between vintage and antique, and when I’m over 100 years old, I hope everyone’s alright with me doing only what’s necessary to keep me playing too.

There are black guitars, and then there are black guitars. I like this black guitar. A lot. After all this time and all...
05/21/2026

There are black guitars, and then there are black guitars. I like this black guitar. A lot. After all this time and all these guitars, it’s little details that start to bring the excitement. And the way a thin black lacquer finish sinks into the grain of the wood is a detail that really gets me excited.

Side splits. Lining things up, then gluing them. Not my favorite job. But it’s getting more satisfying.
05/14/2026

Side splits. Lining things up, then gluing them. Not my favorite job. But it’s getting more satisfying.

Getting closer…
05/12/2026

Getting closer…

A Framus six string banjo. The head was busted, and it was missing its bridge. Not so simple finding a replacement head....
05/06/2026

A Framus six string banjo. The head was busted, and it was missing its bridge. Not so simple finding a replacement head. I finally tracked one down from Elderly Instruments in the states. For anyone who’s curious, it’s 11 1/8” with a high crown.

Another beauty of a JEM in for a refret.
05/06/2026

Another beauty of a JEM in for a refret.

I don’t really know how it’s supposed to be done. But that seemed to work nicely.
04/23/2026

I don’t really know how it’s supposed to be done. But that seemed to work nicely.

A special bass. 50th anniversary Stingray. Set it up with flat wound strings. This thing is even fun to play unplugged....
04/21/2026

A special bass. 50th anniversary Stingray. Set it up with flat wound strings. This thing is even fun to play unplugged.

Lefty conversion. If it wasn’t for the pick guard you’d never even know!
04/17/2026

Lefty conversion. If it wasn’t for the pick guard you’d never even know!

Pretty special guitar here in for a refret.
04/15/2026

Pretty special guitar here in for a refret.

Address

1092 Nagle Street
Duncan, BC
V9L2E5

Telephone

250-710-0747

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