After closing its doors earlier this year, Guitar Czar originally based in Murray, Utah, has reopened with a scaled-down operation focused solely on instrument repair.
For more than 32 years, Guitar Czar served as a retailer for its local music scene, providing instruments, gear and expert repairs to generations of musicians. When the store announced its closure earlier this year, longtime customers mourned over the loss of its repair shop, which many relied on to keep their instruments stage- and studio-ready.
In an Instagram post announcing the closure, Guitar Czar cited tariffs, a slowing economy and the continued rise of online shopping as contributing factors to the decision.
“We have loved serving the music community and being a part of so many people’s music journey and artistic discovery,” the store wrote. “Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years.”
While the retail portion of the business remains closed, the newly reopened repair shop held its grand opening on Nov. 22, 2025 and has already drawn attention for its specialized services.
According to the store’s website, Guitar Czar is now “the only Plek service center in the Intermountain West.” The Plek Pro system is a computer-guided tool used by technicians to repair and set up guitars.
In another Instagram post, Guitar Czar highlighted its streamlined repair process in the new space.
“In our new shop we are continuing the practice of doing setups weekly,” the store shared. “This means that setups don’t have to sit in queue with major repairs and typically get finished within a week as long as there are no major underlying issues with the instrument.” MI
