About Izzy Lugo

American Luthier & Restoration Specialist

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My journey with guitars started in elementary school. Since then, I've dedicated my life to building and restoring instruments that unlock untapped potential and inspire musicians to push their boundaries.

Building Guitars with Purpose

As lead builder at Ronin Guitars since 2008 and co-founder of Fiam Guitars, I've handcrafted over 1,200 instruments. Each guitar tells its own story through Salvaged Old Growth Redwood and premium tone-woods. My designs include 12 distinct models featuring proprietary innovations like the Foilbucker® and Fiambucker™ pickups, the Tornipulator™, and MagicButton™ – all developed to serve tone and playability.

Deep Roots in Restoration

My years as a repair tech at Rudy's Music in Manhattan taught me the soul of every instrument. Now I bring that experience to every restoration project – from pre-war American Revolutionary stringed instruments to 1959 Les Pauls. Whether it's an 1800s Gibson, a 1950s steel National, vintage basses, or antique mandolins, each piece gets the attention it deserves.

My Workspace

You'll find me at Brooklyn Recording Studio in Cobble Hill. Here, I focus on:

Vintage instrument restoration
Precision setups and modifications
Repairs that respect your instrument's value and character
Custom builds for serious players

My instruments and repair work span The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Bon Jovi, and Van Halen, plus artists like Keith Urban, Suzanne Vega, David Torn, and Dweezil Zappa. But every guitar that comes through my shop gets the same level of dedication.

If you're serious about your instrument's tone and playability, let's talk about it.

Brooklyn Guitar Services

For custom builds, vintage restoration, or professional setups in Brooklyn: