kevin_lindsay Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Yippee! Great news for those of us "north of the border"! Chris McIntyre is relocating from London to Edinburgh in the next few weeks. This will save me a fortune in air and rail costs. Here's a link to Chris's website. Check out the extensive client list to see how highly he's regarded. http://www.mcintyreguitars.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 [quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1319548877' post='1415565'] Chris McIntyre is relocating from London to Edinburgh in the next few weeks. This will save me a fortune in air and rail costs. [/quote] srs? He must be good! Lucky you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 The guy is simply the best setup guy I've encountered anywhere in the world I've travelled. That's the reason so many guys, myself included, travel so far to use him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegallery Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 shhh i won't tell martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thats a real pity for me - I only live a few miles from him at the moment. Great guy with a real passion for what he does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 [quote name='thegallery' timestamp='1319620599' post='1416379']shhh i won't tell martin [/quote] If I could use my emoticons at work (I can't for some reason) there'd be a big LOL after this one. Haven't seen Chris since his old Gallery days; we used to have a good natter on occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 I still love Martin, he's a great friend of mine. Just want guys in Scotland to know that Chris is going to be up here. He'll be in Rsin burgh around the end of November. His studio is in the Albion Business Park, Albion Rd, Edinburgh. Right next to the Easter Rd football ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Sounds like good news. I don't know Chris, but his work looks good and his reputation is apparently pretty strong. Can definitely see myself putting some work his way in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Very sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1319665365' post='1417130']Very sad news. [/quote] Chris says he plans to return to London every couple of months to provide his services for his London clientele. Not the same as him bring there every day, bit at least he doesn't plan to abandon his client base, which is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 [quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1319673971' post='1417231'] Chris says he plans to return to London every couple of months to provide his services for his London clientele. Not the same as him bring there every day, bit at least he doesn't plan to abandon his client base, which is good news. [/quote] That's a relief. And quite honourable. His work is really fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1319665365' post='1417130'] Very sad news. [/quote] +1. He's a great bloke who does amazing set-ups. And I once played a g****r he built which is one of the best I've ever had my hands on. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawman Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 [quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1319629424' post='1416571'] Easter Rd football ground. [/quote] it'll be stinkin' then (sorry, couldn't resist) interesting though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichF Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 [quote name='Shawman' timestamp='1319721687' post='1417712'] it'll be stinkin' then (sorry, couldn't resist) interesting though! [/quote] steady! As a season ticket holder at the Holy Ground (Easter Road) and living 5 mins down the road, this is cracking news. certainly more fun than watching the Hibees at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawman Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 could be worse, you could be third bottom of the SPL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichF Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 finally popped in to see Chris yesterday to catch up with some long overdue work I need done. Very impressed with Chris' obvious expertise, etc., will feedback once work completed but it's magic to have such a skilled craftsman just round the corner. Can now sit down with the expert and get a proper set up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I love that the homepage of his new website-in-progress features James Leach's (ex-Sikth) two custom Jazzes that Chris made for him, and no actual guitars. Chris is a top bloke - not sure why he's heading home to Edinburgh, but best of luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 As someone who regularly stays in Edinburgh, I only see this as good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmettC Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I'm delighted with this news, it's 10 minute walk from me, I can't believe I've just heard about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichF Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 10 mins walk for me too. i have got out of the Edinburgh scene so no offence to those others doing good repair/set up business locally but I've had a couple of poor shop based experiences recently so this is a god send for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmettC Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I've been doing my own set-ups etc recently, not because of bad experiences, but most of the shop based people don't seem to want my business. I don't mind booking in for 2 weeks time, but some of them need you to leave it for 2 weeks. I have gigs to play. This is great though, because I'm no good with electronics,and I want to add an extra pup on my Stingray. I'd also like it repainted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 I'm popping through to see Chris in Monday - taking my refinished Surf Green Eric Johnson Strat, a Gibson Les Paul '57 goltop reissue, and a 5 string Sei Bass through for some work. Been too long since Chris and I got together. We had many great times when I stayed over at his house in London. I'll post some pics after I've been there to show Chris's new workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmettC Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I'll be popping over on wednesday, so don't give him too much work to do, I have lots to get done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichF Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 form an orderly queue lads!!! I am over tomorrow. Great to see Chris settling in, getting new and old custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 If it's just set up stuff, Chris usually gets it all done while your there. You usually only need to leave the guitar if the work is more extensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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