Hello and welcome to Fitzgerald Guitars.
My name is Larry Fitzgerald. I have spent the past 35 years honing my skills in the art of Guitar Building.
I am proud to have gained tremendous experience at some of the greatest guitar shops in the world. My journey began at the national guitar summer work shop studying Guitar building and repairs and restorations. Soon after I worked at DiMarzio Building pickups and gaining an acute understanding of the sonic value of electronics and guitar sounds.
At Mandolin Brothers, the famous Staten Island store that is known for their expertice in vintage instruments , I learned of the nuance and craftsmanship that made instruments like a D'Angelico or a pre-war Martin , Classic Gibson,Fenders Guitars so very special.
I also gained a wealth of knowledge working for Rudy Pensa at the famed Rudy's Music in NYC. There alongside renowned builders such as John Suhr, I was fortunate enough to work for some of the World's best players like Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Peter Frampton and James Taylor.
For the past 35 years I have built instruments under the Fitzgerald brand for many famous (and not so famous) musicians. Each instrument that I build is a culmination of years of repair and restoration experience. My instruments offer the very best blend of classic design and modern refinement.
Please feel free to contact me regarding the purchase of your very own Fitzgerald guitar or bass.
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Larry is one of the BEST in NY/Long Island for setups & fretwork—when Larry gets finished with your guitar it plays like butter! One of THE best around, no joke. His guitars are absolutely beautiful; they sound & play amazing. He truly works magic with guitars.
Joe Vicino
past clients
Over the past 35 years, Larry Fitzgerald has had the pleasure of building and repairing instruments for:
Andy Alonso
Billy J Kramer
Don Celenza
Muddy Shews
Eamonn O'Rourke
Lenny Ochs
Brandon TAZ Niederauer
Dylan Niederauer
Toby Walker
Anthony Steele
Ralph Agresta
Robert Meade
Paul Paoli
Rob Mays
Carl Calderone
Brad Franklin
Eric Clapton
Mark Knopfler
James Taylor
Peter Frampton
Jerry Jemmott
Ed King Lynyrd Skynyrd
Mark Whitfield
Tommy Burns Billy Joel
Dennis DelGuardio Billy Joel/ Shotgun Wedding
Andy Cichon Billy Joel / Shotgun Wedding
Greg Smith Ted Nugent
Chris Jusino
Sean Lennon
Rodney Jones
Steve Miller
The Edge
Hank Marvin
GE Smith
Will Lee
Ray Gomez
Kenny Brecia Rent
Steve Mack Rent
Jeff Mirnoff
Larry Mitchell
Andy Timmons
Rory Block
Pat Bergesen
Andy Alerdort
Will Ahrens
Gus Kalin
Tommy Williams The Hooters
Lenny Campanelli
Joe DeJesus
Bob Barcus
Chris Carburry
Ken Talve
Sammy Ash
Mike Rock
Michale Dorio
Dave Nesdal
Paul Colchamiro
Tony Catania Jason Bonham
Adam Roth
Andy Alonso
Anthony Barca
Anthony Corley
Billy Gadol
Bob Heller
David Koltai
David Sacrasano
Edmond Canova
John LaMere
Ken Cino
Pat Davids
Ken Mades
Kenny Forgione Wonderous Stories
Lindy Fralin
Vance Brescia Herman’s Hermits
Tim Ahrens
Will Ahrens