Mike Lipe is one of the most respected names on the Los Angeles music scene. He has been playing guitar for over 36 years, and has had more than 25 years experience building and customizing guitars for some of the biggest names in music.

Starting in the mid 70's, working in a music store, Mike learned the demanding craft of woodworking and finishing from an old violin maker. After eight years at the music store Mike left to work for guitar manufacturer "MIGHTY MITE".

In 1989 Mike went into business for himself and became L.A.'s original "Guitar Doctor". After six years of building and customizing guitars for some of L.A.'s most respected musicians, Mike's business was purchased by IBANEZ in 1995.

At IBANEZ Mike helped to create a custom guitar shop on the West Coast. where he was a master builder of fine guitars for IBANEZ endorsers throughout the United States. After leaving IBANEZ, Mike went to YAMAHA. Here he worked on the assembly and quality control of the "PACIFICA" line of guitars for two years. Now Mike works for HOFNER (known as music group) , FENDER warranty service center for World Music in Santa Clarita C.A and is on his own as LIPE GUITARS U.S.A. Guitars the are hand built, by a master.

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