John Widgren

[Andrew Roblin]

I had a great meeting last week with John Widgren.

John set up my Sho-Bud barrel-and-two-hole-puller Professional better than I thought possible. In the course of his work, John went into great detail with me about what I wanted. And--this is a first--he asked to know my height.

John's passion and precision made working with him a delight.

John is also a very friendly, generous and flexible person. When I was delayed and couldn't get to John's place until 7 PM, it was not a problem. Despite my arrival at dinnertime, John spent two hours working--at no charge!--on another Sho-Bud I had with me.

And he gave me some excellent pointers on future directions for my playing. John treated me like an old friend.

I feel thankful to have met and worked with John Widgren, a wonderful musician, luthier and person.

Andrew Roblin
International Sho-Bud Brother & Sisterhood
Member #79, Janitor

[Jonathan Lam]

A+ always. Glad i can call him friend.

[Bruce Algera]

From another satisfied customer (and friend), what they said above!
John's motto should be "Service above and beyond"
Bruce Algera

[David Nugent]

Never had the pleasure of meeting John when I resided in Ct. which was odd considering how small the steel guitar community is in that area. We did however have mutual acquaintances and he was always spoken of highly.

[Bill Lowe]

Can't go wrong with John

[Billy Knowles]

John does great work!!

[Tiny Olson]

John is a good 'un. A great guy, a great player, a great tech and likes fishing too!! I'm down with all of that!!

Sincerely,
Chris "Tiny" O.

[Rich Upright]

Yes; I can't praise John enough for all he has done for me. He was the first steel player I met in NYC, and the only one who took the time to help out a newbie (me) with tips on technique, tone, equipment, etc. Just the other day walked me through an adjustment over the phone on my Mullen. We're both motorcycle guys & have ridden together a couple times, too, up north & in Florida.
Harleys, pedal steel, & guitars. I mean...what else IS there??!

[Kevin Hatton]

John Widgren, expert steel mechanic.

[john widgren]

Best always, JW

[Lynn Stafford]

John is everything everyone above has mentioned and more. I'm proud to have him as a friend.

[FRANK MARIANO]

Back in the day when I lived in Nashville I had the best steel guitar luthiers work on my steels,now I live in Florida and make a yearly trip to Connecticut to visit family.I decided to bring my 2 steels to John for some work this year and man oh man I am so glad I did. He studied under Duane Marrs and I can honestly tell all he is a chip off the old block.His craftsmanship is second to none. For any of you North eastern players that need service THIS IS THE GUY.I also purchased a Zum from him that was set up to my exact specs and he mad sure it fit me like a glove.Thank you ever so much John.

[Evan Brower]

John is a great guy. I had him set up my Derby this past weekend and he was extremely detail oriented in setting it up perfectly and patiently answering all my questions. Great making a new friend. Thanks John for your work!

[Jack Stanton]

Another satisfied customer here, plus he's a thoroughly reasonable human being!

[john widgren]

Thanks to all for the kind words. I really appreciate all my clients and always treat them as I would like to be treated myself.

Playing wise, things tend to slow down during these winter months, so I can devote more time to working on guitars. Turn around times are very good right now and many issues can be resolved in a same day visit.

Again to all my friends and clients..thanks.

JW