Business Details
We operate Fearless Guitars as a dedicated repair and customization shop in Portland's Roseway neighborhood. Our owner, Chance Walte, personally oversees every instrument that enters our workshop. We specialize in electric guitars, electric basses, and acoustic guitars, including mandolins. Our expertise covers setups, fret milling, refrets, pickup installations, and custom wiring harnesses. We pioneered no-solder harness kits that allow players to upgrade electronics without specialized tools. We source only top-grade components, from pickups and potentiometers to wire and solder.
We offer free consultations and prefer to evaluate instruments in person before quoting. Our shop stocks a curated selection of new and vintage Japanese instruments from the 1970s and 1980s. We maintain evening hours on Fridays and Saturdays to accommodate working musicians. We commit to transparent time-and-materials pricing with no hidden fees. Our goal is to eliminate technical barriers so you can focus entirely on creating music. We stand behind every repair and modification with a dedication to lasting quality.
We offer free consultations and prefer to evaluate instruments in person before quoting. Our shop stocks a curated selection of new and vintage Japanese instruments from the 1970s and 1980s. We maintain evening hours on Fridays and Saturdays to accommodate working musicians. We commit to transparent time-and-materials pricing with no hidden fees. Our goal is to eliminate technical barriers so you can focus entirely on creating music. We stand behind every repair and modification with a dedication to lasting quality.
Highlights and features
- We provide free in-person consultations before any work.
- We use only top-grade components in every harness.
- We offer custom no-solder harnesses for easy installation.
- We maintain evening weekend hours for working musicians.
- We specialize in vintage Japanese guitars from the 1970s-80s.
Services
Custom No-Solder Harnesses
Our custom no-solder harnesses let players upgrade electronics without specialized tools or soldering experience. We pre-wire premium pickups, pots, and capacitors onto pickguards or control plates tailored to your instrument. Each kit includes a Switchcraft jack and simple crimp connectors for a reliable, professional installation.
Guitar Setups
We perform comprehensive setups adjusting action, intonation, and neck relief to match your playing style. Our process includes precise nut slotting, bridge height calibration, and pickup height optimization for balanced output. Every setup receives a final play test to ensure optimal feel and tuning stability.
Fret Milling & Refrets
We mill frets level and recrown them to eliminate buzz and restore smooth playability across the neck. For heavily worn instruments, we perform complete refrets using premium fret wire sized to your specifications. All fretwork includes thorough fingerboard conditioning and a final setup for perfect action.
Pickup Installation
We install any pickup configuration, from single-coils to humbuckers, with meticulous wiring and shielding for noise-free operation. Our technicians help you select the ideal pickup model and magnet type for your desired tonal character. Each installation includes potentiometer upgrades, capacitor selection, and a complete circuit test.
Instrument Repairs
We repair structural damage including neck breaks, headstock fractures, and body cracks using proven luthier techniques. Our shop handles bridge replacements, tuner upgrades, and nut carving with precision-matched materials. Every repair is finished to blend seamlessly with the instrument's original aesthetics and structural integrity.
