Vintage guitar restoration,
shaped by soul

– Connecting wood, history, and sound since 2005. -

Daniel
Carneglia

About me

A life among guitars, music, and history.

I am an Argentine luthier specializing in the restoration and repair of vintage guitars, now based in the United States.

My journey began as a guitarist in local bands, always chasing the best tone and the purest expression in every note. In 2005, a simple comment changed my path: “Why don’t you build a guitar yourself?” That question sparked a journey that has never stopped.

Since then, I have trained in lutherie, finishing, and historically correct techniques. I discovered my true calling in the meticulous restoration of guitars with history, especially classic Les Pauls. Today, as part of the Historic Makeovers team, I bring iconic instruments back to life with precision, care, and deep respect for their original soul.

My Services

Restoring the past,
ready for the future.

Vintage guitar
restoration

Bringing classic guitars back to life with respectful and precise techniques.

Historic painting
and finishes

Nitro finishes, subtle relics, classic colors

Repairs and
adjustments

From refrets to setups, your guitar fully dialed in.

Specialist in
Vintage Bursts

Dedicated to the restoration of a true music icon.

Gallery

A journey through my work

Testimonies

Words from the stage

"Daniel, not only is he an excellent builder and luthier, but his attention to detail and customer service is exceptional. I would buy him again, a thousand times over."

-Tony “Waka” Martínez

Partners in Music

Contact me

Every guitar has a story,
let’s write the next chapter here.

Follow me on IG

@carnegliaguitarworks

Where brown meets green, a burst painted for @historicmakeovers

Gibson Custom Shop R9 with a Historic Makeovers Deluxe Package, featuring a really dark Brazilian board. Before & after. .…

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Where brown meets green,…

Gibson Custom Shop R9…

🎸 Introducing Carneglia Guitar…

Sunny gold Sunday!! .…

Jessica inspired 🐍🎩 .…

Korina V. . .…

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