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Unique guitars made in Kalamazoo Michigan by Ry Charters.

(formerly Kal-Tone)

Bugnaski photography

Charters Guitars opened in September 2024 downtown at 354 S. Kalamazoo Mall. As a one man workshop, this space is for meeting customers and as a showroom for the instruments I’ve made, and the occasional restoration or consignment. I am available by appointment and during special events such as Art Hop.

After building and repairing stringed instruments professionally since 1998, I am now primarily building my own designs, and taking on select restoration projects. Unfortunately I no longer have the availability to take on most repair jobs as I’ve done historically.

Please email your inquiries to chartersguitars@gmail.com and I will reply as soon as possible.

-Ry Charters

Special Events upcoming…

Setup 101 - Learn the basics of acoustic and electric routine adjustments. For two hours, we’ll go over stringing, truss rod adjustments, action setting, intonation, simple electrical soldering, and all the other common things you can expect your instrument to need over time. I’ll explain how these things are all related so you start to evaluate more sharply. Sighting a neck and checking frets and saddle heights can save you a lot of headaches down the road. Followed with a general Q&A afterwards.

Email if you’re interested to get on the list.