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Indy String Theory

Name: Indy String Theory
Address: 1311 Prospect Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46203, US
Telephone: (317) 502-9184
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

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Indy String Theory is a luthier owned guitar repair & retail shop in the Fountain Square Luthier owned and Operated.
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Fretted, folk, and Stringed Instruments, boutique effects pedals, amps, and accessories. Extensive Repairs, Custom modification, Custom builds.

08/03/2023

🎸AVAILABLE AUGUST 19🍺
Join us at for the release of our collab: Luthier Lager, a beer aged on the spruce offcuts of a guitar our luthiers custom made!

We’ll have live music, great food and cool deals exclusive to the event! More TBA soon!

It is also the start of our annual ABV% sale! Bring us beer and get the ABV% off your purchase! Bring us a pack and add %10 to your discount! Bring us OUR BEER add an additional %5! (Discount capped at %20)

This discount lasts the 19th to the end of the month! (The beer lasts till it’s all drank! 🍻)

07/26/2023

is upon us and we’re stoked to bring some of the artists to the shop!

Come chill in the a/c to checkout gear and hang with bands as they demo, take questions, and discover Indy String Theory!

Our hours are extended, so come through!

07/18/2023

From the fundamental sounds to your ambient time-warping stereo dreamscape reverbs, has all the bases covered.

Grab this blacked-out Slöer before it’s gone!

06/29/2023

You hear that?! 🧏

That’s more accurate tuning, thanks to

We now have the Strobo Stomp HD, Strobo Stomp MINI, and StroboClips available for the most accurate tuning you’ve ever had! Shop instore on online at indystringtheory.com!

06/01/2023

🖍️🎸Coloring Contest!🎸🖍️
We’re partnering with .us to giveaway $50 in gift cards!

To enter:
- screenshot or download page from original 1964 Beatles fan club (link in bio)
- do your best, use crayons, paint, animate it!
- Upload your entry to Instagram!
- Tag and .us in the post!

Winner will be voted on by both shops and announced end of June! We’ll also be having an in-store event, so stay tuned!

05/15/2023

For the record! 🎧

Discounted install when buying new pickups directly from us!

That goes for and more!

05/03/2023

Finally the Sun is out 🌤️
and the Cloudburst has appeared back in stock. Come play in-shop or have us ship it via indystringtheory.com

04/24/2023

I heard you like Gold 🏆

Gold tops are great, but the Midas touch has gilded the entire body of this Cabronita style Tele from !

Aptly named “El Picarón” (loose translation: naughty/roguish) the Filtertron Pickups add a mid range that sparkles when pushing an amp or using a drive pedal, perfect for saturated country leads and above the 12th solos.

That’s why this Gold Tele is the

04/24/2023

The one that got away…

This 60s Studio Tribute Goldtop was going to be our but it sold online last night! 😭

Serves to say, if you’re not checking www.indystringtheory.com, you’re missing gold. 👑

04/22/2023

It’s at Indy String Theory!

We’re jam packed with signature guitars from your favorite shredders. Get scavenged by the James Hetfield Vulture or rise from the dead with this EVH Frankenstein Tribute.

🦅🦅🦅🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️

04/19/2023

Just dropped off gift cards for the first 50 in line at for Record Store Day! 🗓️

Bring your exclusives in to spin on our record player while using your gift card! 🎶🎶

04/12/2023

FOR SALE: 57’ Gibson Southern Jumbo

Original Alligator case and a “fresh” pack of Mona-Steel strings included!

This instrument is in on consignment.
DM for inquires!

#1957

03/17/2023

Missed the last Fuzz Workshop?

Nows your chance to sign up!
May 10th will lead the Build Your Own Workshop where you can leave with his 4-phase Fuzz hand built by YOU!

$100 cash or Venmo for payment, DM or make it in shop for availability!

03/10/2023

Another successful Build Your Own Fuzz Workshop for the books!

Stay tuned for the next workshop when you too can build your own fuzz!

02/21/2023

Indiana Weather AmIRight? 🌤️

The cloudburst from just hit the website. Get it before the weather changes. ⛈️🌨️

02/20/2023

**Show Announcement**

Singer/Songwriter will be giving an intimate performance in our space March 29th in support of her 2022 album ‘My Heart’ as a part of her livingroom tour!

Nora is just getting off a tour with and has also supported acts like and more! We can’t wait for her performance!

Purchase tickets ONLY at the link in the stories and bio!

02/16/2023

It’s

Check out what thunder is hitting the floor:

1.) 2010 Fender P-Bass Deluxe - Blizzard Pearl

2.) 2008 Fender American Standard P-Bass

3.) 2021 Fender Player Plus Active Jazz - Aged Candy Apple Red

4.) Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz V w/ maple neck

5.) Epiphone Thunderbird Vintage Pro IV

6.) Epiphone Viola Bass

7.) Epiphone EB-3 Bass

02/13/2023

Our store needs some TLC so we’ll be closed tomorrow for shop maintenance! Have a loving Valentines Day with your guitar!

02/11/2023

3 Strats @ 3 Prices

1.) Bullet HSS
2.) 2003 American Series
3.) 50th Anniversary Strat

Play in store or shop online at indystringtheory.com!

02/10/2023

This 65’ JM just hit the wall!

Complete with case and candy, this 2017 model is relic’d just right, giving the feel and vibe of a vintage instrument. Stacked with jazzmaster magnets and a this guitar waxed up and ready to surf!

Play in-store or shop online at indystringtheory.com (link in bio)

02/08/2023

We ❤️shipping across the US!

Find the perfect gift or treat yourself this with a new instrument, pedal or upgrade to your gear!

Shop in-store or online at indystringtheory.com!

01/31/2023

We have tones in the pedal case!

Play in-store or shop online at indystringtheory.com

01/27/2023

🚨 RESTOCK 🚨

Find out why one of the oldest pedal companies in the game is still one of the best!

Play in-store or shop online at indystringtheory.com!

01/21/2023

Home recording has never been easier than now!

With the 2i2 you get two upgraded mic preamps and 2 high impedance/high-headroom instrument inputs, Ableton Live lite, a 3-month subscription to for free loops and presets!

All while interfacing with you Mac or P.C. via USB. EASY!

What home recording tools would you like to see in-shop or online at indystringtheory.com?

01/20/2023

March 8th is the date!

Join us on a Wednesday evening to build your own fuzz pedal with !

$100 cash or Venmo and you leave with a 4-phase fuzz completely built by yourself!

DM or make it in shop for payment!

01/16/2023

IS A BASS!

This Pro-Mod San Dimas has vintage vibe and a modern specs, sporting PJ pickups with a 3-band EQ, a fast compound radius neck with Luminlay side dots, and the Charvel HiMass bridge for improved punch and sustain!

All finished in a Pearl White that would make do a little dance!

01/16/2023

Please join us in wishing our leader, shop QB, co-owner, and bad-ass luthier a happy birthday! 🎉

His hard work, patience, and understanding of the instruments you bring him for repair endures in the way he is a boss, service provider, and over all solid human being.

Thanks, Brent! And Happy Birthday!

01/14/2023

Attention lefties!

We’ve got a killer Fender MIM Player Telecaster to celebrate Southpaw Saturday. 👈👈👈

01/12/2023

Who’s a Tweed Freak?! 🙋‍♂️

American Standard Strat w/ case, Fender Champ, Hot rod Deluxe and Takamine EGS-430SC in case.

01/11/2023

just finished work on this 64’ Candy Apple Red Jag! 🍎

Featured on a this Jaguar is now sporting a new set of frets and includes original hardware and case (as well as an sticker from the original sell)!

#1964

01/04/2023

Check out this sweet Brent Mason Signature T style model. So many tones, matching headstock, Sperzel locking tuner, and a HSC! Mmmmmm….

01/02/2023

First for the new year is this beautiful Fender Jerry Donahue Signature Tele. Boy does this thing feel good in the hands. Who out the is a V neck profile fan?! 🙌🙋🙋🏽‍♀️🙋‍♂️

12/26/2022

Look what Santa dropped off! 🎄🎅

This 2002 Guild D55 has a solid Sitka Spruce top, solid Indian Rosewood back & sides, gloss Nitro lacquer and scalloped X-bracing, making it a tonal treasure! Includes G&G hardshell case.

DM for details and price!

12/23/2022

Hey Everyone! We're in shop today open at 11. If you're braving the cold come give us a visit. Come get your finished repairs, drop something off for work or find a last minute gift item. CLOSED 12/24. See ya!

12/16/2022

It’s Folkin’ Friday! We have an assortment of old-timely and multi-stringed instruments (and humidifiers 😅) for sale!

Strum on in, pickers!
Need a set-up on one of these instruments? We can do that too! 👨‍🔧

12/13/2022

What you’re seeing is the result of several hours of carving, clamping and finishing: 👨‍🔧Luthier has brought this circa 1932 Duolian Resonator back to life after a nasty headstock break. 🫣

Looks pretty good if we say so ourselves!

(Bonus shot at the end ➡️of a “Aged Steel” Reso we have for sale!)

12/10/2022

It was the best of days. It was the This American Strat in traditional black gloss just hit the wall. Mmmhmm 😎😍🥰

12/08/2022

Here are a few things that are making their way to the sales floor this week! Another dose of select Fenders, amps and others! 🎸

Head on in to get the deals before they hit the online store or DM for prices!

12/05/2022

This is brought to you Featuring the Astro SC in a dark Sherwood Green!

Quickly becoming known for his superior neck carves and clean aesthetic, Erik has been building with and in our shop since 2019!

This guitar features a comfortable vintage profile neck , Gold Foiled Anthems, and hardware!

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1311 Prospect Street
Indianapolis, IN
46203

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 5pm
Tuesday	11am - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

(317) 502-9184

Website

http://www.indystringtheory.com/

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Find this IST Cabronita Tele at IndyStringTheory.com!

It’s #FUZZFRIDAY yet again. Today we’re getting into the GIYGAS Fuzz from @catalinbread Thanks to @wyatt.schutte for supplying the riffs! #fuzz #catalinbread #callthepowerpuffgirls #indystringtheory #fountainsquare #fountainsquareindy #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportlocal #keepindyindie #indianapolis #indy #loveindy #indymusic

It’s #walruswednesday again! Today we’re featuring the no longer in production BellWhether Analog Delay! Check out our stories for clips clips clips clips! @walrusaudioeffects #bellwhetherdelay #analog #delay #bucketbrigade #taptempo #indystringtheory #fountainsquare #fountainsquareindy #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportlocal #keepindyindie #indianapolis #indy #loveindy #indymusic

Today’s #youtellustuesday luthier/tech @erikopalazzo poses the question, what’s your favorite tuner? Let us know in the comments! #indystringtheory #fountainsquare #fountainsquareindy #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportlocal #keepindyindie #indianapolis #indy #loveindy #indymusic

#straturday Got a Strat for sale? Shoot us DM! . . . . #indystringtheory #fountainsquare #fountainsquareindy #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportlocal #keepindyindie #indianapolis #indy #loveindy #indymusic

It’s #walruswednesday again at the shop, and today we’re featuring Lillian, the Multi-stage Analog Phaser! Check out the sweeps in our stories, and come pick yours up! @walrusaudioeffects #walrusaudioeffects #pedals #phaser #analog #modulation #vibrato #indystringtheory #fountainsquare #fountainsquareindy #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportlocal #keepindyindie #indianapolis #indy #loveindy #indymusic

#MakeADealMonday is happening! Today’s Prize, this beautiful PRS S-2! Send us an offer! More in our stories (We’ve been hittin the 90 nostalgia hard in our stories production. Enjoy!) #indystringtheory #fountainsquare #fountainsquareindy #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportlocal #keepindyindie #indianapolis #indy #loveindy #indymusic #prs #S2 #semihollow

#FUZZFRIDAY IS IN FULL EFFECT! Check out our instastories for our 3 picks for #fuzzfriday ! What’s your favorite fuzz?! @earthquakerdev @walrusaudioeffects @stompunderfoot #indystringtheory #fountainsquare #fountainsquareindy #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportlocal #keepindyindie #indianapolis #indy #loveindy #indymusic #fuzz #fuzzpedals #guitarpedaldemos

#youtellustuesday Splitting your humbuckers? Yes or No, why?

You tell us Tuesday! What’s your #guiltypleasure band and/or song?! Cody gets up in the morning, does his teeth, bite to eat to DMB 😂 WHATS YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE?

#youtellustuesday what instrument from history would you make yours? Why?

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Once again offering repair services. Drop off and pick up through our side hallway. Use the “Book Now” button on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

One of the upcoming T-Style builds from our Custom Shop.

We’re open should you need something!

Shell Pink Telegraph is back in the shop. Plays like a dream, so you can play the same riff over and over and over and over and over... #sfguitarcompany @sfguitarcompany #indystringtheory #fountainsquare #fountainsquareindy #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportlocal #keepindyindie #indianapolis #indy #loveindy #indymusic #youdonttryguitarsonline #youdonttrypedalsonline #youdonttryampsonline

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Operating under strict appointment times for repair drop off/pick up. Appointments available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11am-5pm. Payment currently required in advance. Please remove strings if your instrument has been played within 24 hours of your appointment.

Luthier owned and Operated. Fretted, folk, and Stringed Instruments, boutique effects pedals, amps, and accessories. Extensive Repairs, Custom modification, Custom builds.

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It has been a minute but we've been working hard on bringing y'all some new stuff to jam. First up, we have the first of 3 videos we shot at Indy String Theory a little while back.

We have also launched our own dedicated Youtube channel so give us a follow and a share if you would.

Here's Shelter.

Please tune in....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz-BKGOj77c

What a great place to visit. Purchased an ampeg amp and t-shirt, but the best part is the feel of the place. I want a guitar from this store. It was worth the drive to see it in person.

It was so cool to walk into Indy String Theory and see this Sho-Bud pedal steel guitar! Layla was with me and she had never heard one of these before so I played a little for her! When I was a teenager I bought myself a 10 string 3 pedal one and taught myself to play it. I didn't bring it to college and I actually have no idea where it ended up. But no reason it shouldn't be on my next album, right! 😉

Thanks again guys!! The "Sparklecaster"

Thanks Indy String Theory, the D'angelico guitar an JHS pedal sounds amazing, love it!🤘🤘

Thank you Indy String Theory for the D'angelico guitar an JHS pedal, they sound amazing!!🤘

i had 4 guitars in the shop the past 2 weeks. 3 got long over due setups and 2 got complete rewiring and mods! just got them back today! The red Mockingbird guitar definitely is more tame than before because of the pickup swap. and the white Fernandes guitar plays much smoother and definitely has much more noticeable punch from the setup and pickup swap. and that one also has a mini switch now to go from hard rock- soft rock/ bluesy tone.
I am pretty impressed/ satisfied with the completed work at Indy String Theory!! I highly recommend them!

Hope you all have a safe, healthy, and happy Holidays!

It’s Small Business Saturday and everything is 20% off until Midnight at squarecatvinyl.com 😎Use the code: SMALLBUSINESS to redeem your discount! Snag those remaining RSD Black Friday releases at a discount! Just a friendly reminder that we are pickup only currently. Thank you for supporting all of the local spots that make this neighborhood great! 😻 Zodiac Vintage Wildwood Market Turchetti's Meat Market Bluebeard Amberson Coffee & Grocer Pure Eatery...Fresh, Honest Food HI-FI La Margarita Restaurant & Tequila Bar Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company Amelia's Bovaconti Coffee Onatah General Arthur's Music Store Indy String Theory Hero House Comics Indy Reads City Dogs Grocery Fountain Square Clay Center Snakeroot Botanicals Heartland H**p and Supply Co. and many many more!

A HUGE THANKS to these guys for the strat setup and solder job!!! CORNBREAD will be VERY HAPPY!

Kudos to Indy String Theory for an excellent bit of work on setups for my electric bass guitars! Well done! Many thanks!

Thanks to the great guys @ Indy String Theory for the electric repairs to my almost pristine '65 Teisco ET-460!

Working as good as it looks.

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