Best of KC 2023: Fountain City Guitarworks is tuning up the town
Fountain City Guitarworks. // Photo by Pilsen Photo Co-Op
This month, we published The Pitch’s annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can browse the results of the readers’ poll here. The issue also included a list, compiled and written by our editorial staff, of some of our current favorite things about Kansas City in 2023. We’ll be publishing these items online throughout November.
Much like the wardrobe in Narnia, the exterior of Fountain City Guitarworks is unassuming. When you step inside, each corner of the house is covered in guitars. It’s located in the Squier Park neighborhood right off of 71 Highway, providing a homier alternative to traditional guitar repair shops.
Fountain City Guitarworks came to be when twin brothers Mark and Shaun Penechar took over Seuf Guitars after David Seuferling retired in 2016. With over 35 years of combined experience, the brothers tag team the process. They service everyone from the hobbyist who’s just playing for fun to the local musician who is playing five nights a week. It’s worth mentioning that Phoebe Bridgers’ bassist plays their gear with pride on stage—no big deal.
Photos by Pilsen Photo Co-op
