About Calico Guitarworks
Professional Grade Guitar Care
Calico Guitarworks is the area’s premier destination for fretted musical instrument care and maintenance. Recently, we’ve also introduced handcrafted, original electric and acoustic guitars to our offerings. Owned and managed by Erik Salomon, the shop is dedicated to providing quick, honest, and reliable service.
The staff at Calico Guitarworks has a combined 25+ years of professional guitar repair experience. Prior to 2023, the business operated under the name “Guitar Repair Long Island”. Our clean and organized shop space is dedicated to the purpose of caring for your prized instruments. Clients are seen one at a time, by appointment-only, in order to provide a personal touch and the highest attention to detail. We carry an assortment of quality parts and accessories to keep your instruments playing their best and we are an authorized service center for some of the industry’s leading brands.
For more about our shop’s policies and operations, please check out our F.A.Q.
Service You can Count On
Take a look at what our clients have said about us on Google.
Always thorough and will never cut corners just to finish a project on time. Tells you like it is which is what I want from the person keeping my gear up to snuff.
Been using GRLI for years and don't see that changing anytime soon!
About The Facilities:
- Fully insured
- 24/7 Video Surveillance
- Security system with central monitoring
- Climate controlled (temperature and humidity)
- Private (appointment only) workspace
- Commercially zoned building
- Prime Location near largely residential area
About The Facilities:
- Fully insured
- 24/7 Video Surveillance
- Security system with central monitoring
- Climate controlled (temperature and humidity)
- Private (appointment only) workspace
- Commercially zoned building
- Prime Location near largely residential area
Factory Authorized Service
Taylor Guitars
We are proud to have such a sustained relationship with this iconic brand.
Meet the Staff
Erik Salomon
Erik is the owner of Calico Guitarworks Inc. and the Ecommerce website GuitarRepairParts.com. He is also an adjunct member of the faculty at the Martin Guitar Foundation Luthier Lab at Northampton Community College.
Erik received his bachelor of music degree from Five Towns College in May of 2010. The Valedictorian of his graduating class, he also received the ‘Audio Recording Technology Award’ at commencement. While a student, Erik pursued an interest in guitar-repair as a hobby under the mentorship of, local music store owners, Richie Johnson and Tony Lesniewski. By the time of his graduation, Erik was employed as an in-store guitar repair technician for Guitar Center Inc. Around this time, he also befriended Joe Jesselli, a local luthier, and often spent evenings and weekends learning from him in his shop. Before leaving Guitar Center in 2016, Erik served as an “area specialist” for the corporation; In this capacity, he assisted with the hiring and training of new technicians within the company. In 2025, seeking to further expand his skillset, Erik completed a 4-month luthierie program in Bethlehem PA, under the guidance of Bil Mitchell.
As a musician, Erik has experience ranging from open-mic nights to multi-state tours. He has performed with original bands, collegiate ensembles, cover/wedding bands, and as solo-acoustic act. Erik has also recorded three albums of his own original music. In his personal life, he lives in Huntington with his wife and their pet cats. He is a vegan, an avid rock-climber, and a distance runner.
Andrew
Andrew began apprenticing under Erik Salomon in 2014. As Calico Guitarworks came to fruition, he was the obvious first hire. Andrew shares the values of integrity and craftsmanship that the business is known for. Reserved and exceptionally capable, he is a trusted confidant and has been an integral part of the business almost since inception. His chief responsibilities in shop are setups and fretwork.
Andrew graduated from Five Towns College in 2011 with a degree in Music Education. A member of the Phi Sigma Eta Honor Society, he received the Provost’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement upon graduation.
In addition to his work as a repairman, Andrew is also a professional solo guitarist/vocalist for weddings and special events. He lives in Ronkonkoma with his wife, two children, and their dogs.