TEO Musical Instruments Repair

About TEO Musical Instruments Repair

TEO Musical Instruments Repair is a family-run repair and restoration business on Loverage Street in the Argyle neighbourhood of London, Ontario. Jovan Salacanin owns and operates the shop. Salacanin has over 30 years of experience and began as a second-generation instrument maker in Serbia. He holds a degree from Belgrade College in musical instrument-making, specifically studying the soundboard of the classical guitar. Before opening the London shop, Salacanin worked as a luthier in Toronto performing repairs on various instruments, including high-end vintage pieces. The shop provides maintenance for stringed instruments, specializing in the repair and restoration of the violin family, including violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. It also services the guitar family, which encompasses acoustic, electric, semi-acoustic, bass, 12-string, and jazz guitars. Other serviced folk instruments include mandolins, mandolas, banjos, ukuleles, dulcimers, lutes, balalaikas, and traditional Balkan instruments such as the tambura and gusle. Services include basic setups, structural repairs for cracked backs or tops, neck re-sets, fret dressing, and complete re-fretting. For bowed instruments, the shop performs bridge cutting, shaping, and installation, as well as full setups for new instruments. The shop provides authorized services for Martin, Taylor, Fender, Squier, Gretsch, Bigsby, Jackson, and Charvel. It maintains an inventory of instruments, bows, cases, strings, and accessories for bowed string instruments. Customers can book an appointment for a free consultation and estimate.