reviews
Here's what the players are saying about Specht's work . . .
"I brought my 1942 SS Stewart to Oliver for a set up, as it was likely not done at the factory; even had the original strings on it. Also he installed new tuning buttons. The guitar I picked up probably never sounded as good as it does now. There was no BS, just 'this is what I can do.' The service was excellent and quick. If you're looking for a luthier, you need look no further. Thanks for the help and I will bring all my future repairs your way." ~ Christopher Robin Dubinsky
Nanaimo’s musical scene is so fortunate to have stringed-instrument repair person extraordinaire Oliver Specht in its midst. I needed an emergency repair to my hand-built resonator guitar just as I was leaving on tour.
Oliver came right to the rescue, fixing the monster cracks in the back and side in record time and for a most reasonable fee. As a bonus, he trouble-shot my electronics and wound up installing a new pickup on the resonator.
My guitar sounds great now and survived the tour in fine fashion. Oliver is honest, reliable and efficient – and a heck of a nice guy. I highly recommend him and his shop for all your instrument repairs and rebuilds.The
guitar’s doing great, by the way!
Thanks, David
David Essig
I lived in Nanaimo for two years and Oliver did all of my guitar work for me while I was there. He’s a really solid guitar tech with a great touch for slick setups. He also did a couple of repairs for me and he was fast, practical, and reasonably priced. Beyond his repair and luthier skills, he's just a basically decent guy (always a plus). Highly recommended for anyone looking for a solid guitar tech.
Jim Soloway

Hey Vancouver Island musicians (north of the Malahat of course) I highly recommend Oliver Specht for all your instrument ailments and enhancements.
Shelley Brown of Sweet Potato Brown
Wil of I Break Strings
Photo above by Christopher Edmonstone
I was very pleased to have been referred to Oliver Specht when I needed some work done on my Spanish made Manual Rodriguez Classical Guitar. He repaired the previously altered bridge so that it looked like new and lowered the strings so that it is much easier to play. He also refinished the worn frets. The guitar plays wonderfully now, thanks to Oliver's meticulous detailed work. Thanks Oliver for the beautiful work on a beautiful guitar. Love playing my guitar again. ~ Karen Schwalm