Darren Mike
Darren is a skilled luthier and guitar technician newly based in the Bemidji, Minnesota area. He honed his craft under the tutelage of Master Luthier Bill Petersen at Petersen Stringed Instruments in Council Bluffs, IA, where he studied the art of lutherie for four years. Petersen Stringed instruments was the Martin Authorized repair Center for Nebraska and Iowa which provided plenty of learning opportunities. During this time, Darren mastered both the intricate process of building guitars and the meticulous craft of repairing them.
Following his apprenticeship, Darren spent the next eleven years maintaining and caring for a wide variety of instruments, serving both other musicians and his personal collection as a hobby. He is also a proud member of the Guild of American Luthiers, which reflects his commitment to the highest standards of quality and professionalism in his work.
Recently, Darren moved to the Bemidji area and founded Up North Guitar in Cass Lake, Minnesota, just 20 minutes east of Bemidji. Specializing in guitar and bass setups and repairs, Up North Guitar caters to the needs of musicians, ensuring their instruments are in top playing condition.
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Any questions you have that we have not addressed? Let’s chat about it! The fastest way to get ahold of me is to call 218-214-1953, but you can also fill out the form here and I’ll get back to you asap.