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.