Gts Tulsa

09/13/2023

2014 MIM Road Worn Telecaster for sale
Frets levelled, fret ends dressed, setup with 10’s, Wilkinson saddles, modified for Nashville pickup configuration with 5 way switch.
$1,000

Serious inquiries or questions call 918 895 6454 Mon-Fri 12-6pm and ask for Steve. No online inquiries (we’re working on repairs 😂)

03/31/2023

Today is , which celebrates transgender and non-binary people and raises awareness of issues that are faced by trans people worldwide 🏳️‍⚧️ Today and throughout the weekend, we’ll be featuring trans and non-binary individuals who work in the thriving Kendall Whittier community.

First up, it’s Jess DiPesa of Gts Tulsa! 🎸

Jess grew up in the Tulsa area and started playing bass guitar at age 12, then quickly started modifying and experimenting with her musical instruments. She studied broadcasting at Rogers State University in Claremore, and music and luthiery at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA.

After a short stint at the Fender guitar factory in Corona, CA, and a U.S. tour working as a guitar tech, she landed back in Tulsa, working at Tulsa Guitar and Electronics from ‘07 to ‘13. In July of 2013, Jess and her business partners, Steve Hickerson and Brad James, opened Guitar Technical Services, a dedicated guitar repair shop in historic Kendall Whittier. Jess continues to play bass in town with multiple projects, including her group . You can find Bronco Henryetta playing gigs at iconic venues all over town, including Thelmas Peach and The Whittier Bar!

“I started my transition at the same time that we opened GTS and came out at work in 2015. My business partners and the vast majority of our clients surprised me with their kindness and support. I love working in Kendall-Whittier and living in Tulsa and have been able to build a career and reputation. Without gender affirming care I would not be here, and if I lose the ability to get that care, I would not be able to stay. But for now, I plan to stay and work to secure our rights in Oklahoma.”

07/13/2021

The guitar can be a great comfort during hard times. This may be why our services and in fact the entire musical instrument industry has been in high demand. We'd like to thank all of our customers for their support, patience, and continued business. To better serve our customers, repairs at GTS will now be taken in and evaluated by appointment only. So please give us a call first if you are needing some work done. Thanks and we look forward to working with you! - Steve, Brad, and Jess

01/18/2021

Hey y'all just a reminder that the best way to get in touch with us is to call during our customer service hours of 12-6 pm Mon-Fri. We have been working hard and safe in the shop, and we just aren't on social media very much. Thanks so much to all of our great customers who have supported us lately with an unprecedented amount of work. We are happy to help, it just may be a little wait before we get you rockin' again! Stay safe out there! - Jess, Doc, and Brad @ GTS

06/08/2020

UPDATE: All three techs are working in the shop again, but PLEASE CALL FIRST.

Our techs are all very glad to be back and rocking!
We are working hard on a long list of repair requests that were made during the time that we were shutdown. Any new work must go on the list and will be called on a first come first serve basis.

Our front door is setup with a table and pick-ups and drop-offs are done here. Again please call to get on the list and we will call and set you an appointment when a tech is available.

We also appreciate it if you would wear a mask as we will be wearing masks while helping customers.

Thanks to our community of musicians who have supported us through all of this and for your patience at this time!

05/01/2020

Update: only a few more days! Available through May 14th!
Hey check out what our friends at Flash Flood Print Studios are putting together! Limited edition shirts to help support local business especially in Kendall Whittier Main Street. Get your custom color GTS shirt in Dark Heather Grey with Lake Placid Blue Metallic ink! Pre-order yours today! While you're at it grab some other great threads to support local businesses! https://flashfloodprint.printavo.com/merch/rising-tide/?fbclid=IwAR0hKJQKnfwD5XJLTEbyzxCS6G3Xxfd-C6Mw-KvXDsTxYd2-Teg_bMX3Tro

$10 of each sale goes to the affected business, artist, or musician Wave 2 launches 5/15 – If you would like to be added to the store, email [email protected]

03/20/2020

Great curbside service and grilled tacos from Calaveras! Hungry!?

07/03/2019

Happy 4th! We'll be closed Thursday and Friday this week. We'll see ya on Monday!

03/18/2019

GTS has new shop hours! Starting March 19th our public shop hours for inquiries, estimates, drop-off, and pick-up will be Monday through Friday, Noon to 6 P.M. Due to very high demand for our services, our mornings will be reserved for working on repairs to reduce wait times. Thank you for your understanding and for your patronage! It is our privilege to serve our customers and make instruments in Tulsa the best playing in the country!

12/26/2018

We are officially closed this week in observance of the holidays and to take inventory. We will re-open Jan 2nd! Happy New Year! (Insert guitar riff here)

09/28/2018

Hey Y'all, We are going to be closed Friday Sept. 28th. Sorry for the inconvenience. We'll see ya on Monday!

01/26/2018

Dry Guitar EMERGENCY PSA:
We are seeing a ton of dry, cracking, buzzing guitars this season from the extreme cold and blasting heaters. Read these tips to prevent costly repairs, especially of your acoustics. *We recommend a different humidifier (Oasis) from the one in the article but any humidification is better than none!

With the weather getting progressively cooler in many regions during the fall months, it’s important to maintain a healthy relative humidity (RH) level for

11/22/2017

We are closed for Thanksgiving! Have a great Turkey Day and we will see you Monday!

10/24/2017

In case you were wondering we are OPEN and busy as ever! Doc, Brad, and Jess are rocking repairs as usual!

03/31/2017

Brad checking out a 1957 D'Angelico! Photo: John Southern

12/28/2016

LR BAGGS D.I. BLOWOUT SALE!
It's the end of the year, and these must go, so get one for cheaper than you can find anywhere else! We can't publish the price it's so low! Seriously under M.A.P.!
Checkout the Venue DI and Session DI at: http://www.lrbaggs.com/preamps/venue-di-acoustic-preamp
http://www.lrbaggs.com/preamps/session-di-acoustic-preamp

Two great stage tools for acoustic guitar!

12/22/2016

Happy Holidays!

We will be closed on the following days:
Monday December 26th
Monday January 2nd

12/07/2016