Lloyd P Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Can I recommend Jack and the guys at http://www.jacksinstrumentservices.com, did a top job on my bass (advanced setup, restrung and sorted an earthing issue). Based at Cheetham Hill, Manchester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsat34 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 +1 for Jack just done a brilliant job on my Hofner senator..highly recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfitt Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 We have none in Southampton or nearby. If anyone can update on a Luthier it would be handy to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnut62 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='dynamite desn' timestamp='1359642792' post='1958119'] Hello, Can someone please tell whats happened to Phil Boot guitars had alot of work done in 1998 but now I have seen only an underwear shop in its place in Long Eaton. He'll be in his early sixties now, but someone who's been making them for so long might be in a corner of a work shop in garage somewhere...anyone...please ... thanks DD [/quote][quote name='Lee-Man' timestamp='1361635866' post='1988619'] That's a blast from the past, not seen Phil for 12 years or so! he is perhaps the finest repair guy in the country. The Paulman EUB he (along with Paul McNab) made me is an amazing instrument. Last I heard he was working for Toyota in Derby, but like I say not seen him for a long time. Would love to get in touch with him again. [/quote] I used to use Phil Boot too - great technician and all-round lovely bloke. I heard Paul McNab died 4/5 years ago now and Phil was put out of business (due to cashflow) by some dubious characters who ordered a couple of guitars from him and never paid for them, on top of this his daughter was ill in Australia; so he shut up shop. Last I heard was he was working in the Toyota factory too. A great loss to all guitarists and bass players around Notts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfitt Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Any luthiers in Hampshire area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I've had some work done on a few basses lately, luminlay fret markers in my Sire V7 and Warwick Streamer and set up on my MusicMan Bongo, all done by Simon Bamber at SiCo set ups in Bristol. Can't recommend the guy enough, absolutely first class service, and a very very nice guy to deal with. My Bongo was languishing in its case not getting a great deal of use, always thought something about it just didn't suit me, got it back from Si after a set up and re-string and have to say the difference is absolutely incredible. I believe he used to work at Waghorn guitars, he now has a workshop at the back of his house. http://www.sicosetups.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Hi, is Dave Wilson still in Haltwhsitle? The contact details and web site listed in this thread are out dated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Praise for the work Andy Rogers (our own Andyjr1515) did initially on a neck I sent him and more recently a refurb on the now famous Silk Bass (refer to pigs' ear analogy). Though he calls it a hobby, he is the consummate professional - I can not praise him enough. Can also re-iterate what NoisyJon says about SimS - Andy installed a pair of the Quatros in my "Silk Bass" and they certainly live up to the hype - check out the videos on YT and in the Herts Bass Bash thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chownybass Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 [quote name='ern500evo' timestamp='1454141690' post='2966796'] I've had some work done on a few basses lately, luminlay fret markers in my Sire V7 and Warwick Streamer and set up on my MusicMan Bongo, all done by Simon Bamber at SiCo set ups in Bristol. Can't recommend the guy enough, absolutely first class service, and a very very nice guy to deal with. My Bongo was languishing in its case not getting a great deal of use, always thought something about it just didn't suit me, got it back from Si after a set up and re-string and have to say the difference is absolutely incredible. I believe he used to work at Waghorn guitars, he now has a workshop at the back of his house. [url="http://www.sicosetups.co.uk/"]http://www.sicosetups.co.uk/[/url] [/quote] +1 for Simon Bamber at SiCo. He's the unofficial Chowny Bass repair/setup office too. Can't recommend him enough. - Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I recommend Andy Bunn in Stratford upon Avon.. Setups, repairs, electrics - it's all good with him.. http://www.abguitartech.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawman Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I've had a look through this thread as doing a search for Dundee brought it up but not seen anything - mobile's not the best for searching! Anyone in or around Dundee? Emailed one or two but none have replied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I had a fret re-dress and set up by Colin at Dave Mann in Nottingham and was decidedly underwhelmed. I was in a massive hurry and had a toddler in tow, due to my wife being temporarily incapacitated after a bike crash, so I had to dash without thoroughly checking. I had a gig anyway, so I needed the instrument. Frets are fine and I have no complaint, but the set-up was bobbins. The action was set so unnecessarily high as to be almost unplayable unless you were the world's hardest pick player with a bionic left hand. I lowered it a bit and took it to practice, but the string tension felt wrong, then noticed that the saddles were adjusted a very long way back. I later measured the scale length at significantly over 34". I readjusted it myself and lowered the action again and now it's playing more or less right. Money down the drain that I absolutely couldn't afford to waste, plus the aggro of being without my main bass for a week. I wish I'd left it alone and put up with the fret wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anfrax666 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Had a look but couldn't see any for hampshire, specifically Southampton/ Portsmouth area... any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkeyman Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Hello, guys. Can you tell me a good luthier in London, UK. Some one who is a great repair man, a good friendly person and someone who doesn't charge a lot like in the main guitar shops in London. I need to re-fret my fender bass, do some setup and rewire electronics. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Of course, only after I'd started a new thread did I spot this pinned one. So, here's what I had to say about Paul Stevens in Eastbourne: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/308933-paul-stevens-guitars-lutherierepairssetups-in-east-sussex/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Hamster, I have been going my own set-ups for a while and recently did a guitar maintenance course at Crimson guitars. I have all the tools (and a well depleted bank balance) to to basic set-ups as well as fret levels and crowning. At the moment I am not doing re-frets but will offer it in future. I am based in Poole, Dorset so Dorset and Southern Hampshire would be my area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Anfrax666' timestamp='1493144881' post='3286057'] Had a look but couldn't see any for hampshire, specifically Southampton/ Portsmouth area... any recommendations? [/quote]Just posted this. What do you need doing? Edited July 30, 2017 by Chienmortbb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand666 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Just had my P-Bass re-fretted from these guys: http://www.eternal-guitars.com/basses Based near Chichester. Had a Re-fret, a new pot, electrics cleaned, new strings and a 1 inlay replacement. Came to around £300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevG Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Just had a new nut fitted on my Squier Bass VI and a little bit of extra fettling by http://www.guitarmanuk.co.uk Leo did a great job and is a top bloke to meet and deal with. Highly recommended in the North Herts area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) A good mate of mine swears by Eternal Guitars - post 219 - near Chichester I can add Simon Law of SVL Guitars - http://www.svlguitars.com/ - near Winchester Not had any work done myself but as he was Robben Ford's tech and is currently on tour with Pete Townsend I reckon that's probably better than a recommendation from me. Also does amp work (for the same guys). Edited September 11, 2017 by Steve Browning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian147 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I use Tito @ Dalmedo Guitars in Preston Lancashire. Excellent service and work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ukelele Salad Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Is there a Double Bass version of this list? I see from a quick search that some of the above do both. Apologies if this has been discussed already, i got search-term overload! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 And re-written for the new site software: In a rough North -----> South order: Alan Cringean 07754 502 366 http://www.acguitars.co.uk Moffat Joe & Dave 07896759715, 07918646359 Austin Guitar Shop [email protected] Blyth Dave Wilson 07951 710626 http://www.dwilsonguitars.com Haltwhistle Chris and Laurence 01228 590591 http;//www.overwater.co.uk Carlisle Nigel Stockbridge 01748 824700 http://www.nigelsguitarworkshop.co.uk Richmond, N Yorks Steve Suggitt 01723 859176 http://www.chapelguitars.com West Ayton, Nr Scarborough Jim Fleeting 01765 607761 07792 457 741 http://www.guitarrepairman.co.uk Ripon, N Yorks Phil Hartley 01204 592373 http://www.guitarsetup.co.uk/ Bolton Steve Robinson 07776 434987 http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk Manchester Keith Bennion 0151 647 3268 http://www.kgb-music.co.uk Birkenhead Jack Ellis 07706 828122 http://jacksinstrumentservices.com Salford Ged Green 0161 4289098 http://www.gedgreen.co.uk Manchester Jon Shuker (Shuker Bass) 0114 2582555, 07901 896021 http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk Sheffield Dan 01159 784403 http://www.themusicinn.co.uk Nottingham Colin Staples 01159 417955 http://www.davemann.co.uk Nottingham Nigel Roberts 01530 454945 http://www.leicestershire-luthier.co.uk Thringstone, Nr Loughborough The Guitar Workshop 01530 267324 http://www.theguitarworkshop.co.uk Ibstock, Leicestershire Howard Smith 01162 706862 http://www.howardsmith.co.uk/ Leicester Ian Hancock - 01733 565099 Peterborough Jon Haire - 01733 348661 Peterborough Duncan Wales - 01354 652231 http://www.organicguitars.co.uk Peterborough Rob Williams - 01686 689120 http://www.robwilliamsguitars.co.uk Newtown Powys John Diggins 0121 7735711 http://www.jaydeeguitars.co.uk Birmingham Andy Guyton 01986 896689 http://www.guytonguitars.com/ Bungay Suffolk Paul 01604 460848 http://www.arrowheadguitars.co.uk Northampton Pete Allen 01926 499012 http://www.guitartechnicalservices.co.uk Warwick Colin Fulton 07913 797193 Glemham, Suffolk Kim Seabourne 07974294681 http://www.bassurgery.com Worcester Andy Viccars http://www.andyviccarscustom.co.uk Milton Keynes Robbie McDade 07915 075077 http://www.rimcustombasses.co.uk Luton Dave Dearnly 02920 462953 Cardiff Mark Percy 07956 611811 / 07804 289794 http://www.markpercy.co.uk London N19 Dave Wild 0208 3407766 http://www.wildguitars.com/guitars.htm London N6 The Bass Gallery 0207 2675258 http://www.thebassgallery.com London NW1 Chris McIntyre 07764747450 http://mcintyreguitars.com Unit 228, Blenheim Court, Blenheim Grove, London SE15 Bill Puplett 0208 9541965 [email protected] London Harrow Paul Herman 0208 9731441 http://www.guitarexperience.co.uk London Hampton Wick Andrew Scrimshaw 07941 434650 http://mbwebs.co.uk/scrim/ London Martin Phelps 0208 6809747 http://www.martinphelpsmusic.com/ Croydon Feline Guitars 0208 6809131 http://www.felineguitars.com Croydon Simon Law 07786 563214 Swindon Eltham Jones 07971 240296 http://www.edgeguitarservices.co.uk/index.htm Bristol Oli Foxen 07884 371559 http://ampstack.wordpress.com Bristol Jonny Kincade 01179 243279 http://www.kinkadeguitars.co.uk Bristol Frank Aust 01179 603589 Bristol Tom Waghorn & Dave MacLean (Waghorn Guitars) 01179 272111 http://waghornguitars.com/ Bristol BS1 4AJ The Guitar Klinic 01761 419199 http://www.guitarclinic.co.uk Midsomer Norton Mike Walsh 01376 500820 http://www.zootbass.co.uk Witham Barry Palmer 01279 432900 http://www.giggear.co.uk Harlow Bob Johnson 01702 558890 http://www.legraguitars.co.uk Leigh-on-Sea Mike Seal 07906 354339 Northfleet Tom Anfield 0845 2268175 http://www.ukguitars.com/ Ripley Joe White 01252 520911 http://www.jwhite-guitarworkshops.co.uk Farnborough Ben Fleetcroft 01483 427444 http://fleetcroftguitars.com/ Godalming Martin Sims 07768 401186 http://www.simscustom.com Ashford, Kent Ben Crowe 01963 364101, 07799 003701 http://www.crimsonguitars.com Henstridge Nick Benjamin 01273 480907 http://www.benjaminguitars.co.uk Lewes Bernie Goodfellow 01273 220055 http://www.gbguitars.co.uk Brighton Graham Wheeler 01903 893029 Worthing New Ireland Section Chris Larkin +353 66 713 9330 http://www.chrislarkinguitars.com Co.Kerry Germany section Rüdiger Ziesemann +49 2151/736496 http://www.bassline-bass.de Krefeld Australian Section Brian West (+618) 8231 8588 http://www.fretco.com.au Adelaide Tim Wright (+618) 8398 5551 http://www.wrightguitars.com.au MT BARKER (Acoustic & Electric guitars) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Ah - the Guitar Workshop in Ibstock, Leicestershire closed its doors for the last time on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Terry Chapman seems to have slipped off the list. I've inserted him where I think he should be. On 15/01/2018 at 09:42, Grangur said: And re-written for the new site software: In a rough North -----> South order: Alan Cringean 07754 502 366 http://www.acguitars.co.uk Moffat Joe & Dave 07896759715, 07918646359 Austin Guitar Shop [email protected] Blyth Dave Wilson 07951 710626 http://www.dwilsonguitars.com Haltwhistle Chris and Laurence 01228 590591 http;//www.overwater.co.uk Carlisle Nigel Stockbridge 01748 824700 http://www.nigelsguitarworkshop.co.uk Richmond, N Yorks Steve Suggitt 01723 859176 http://www.chapelguitars.com West Ayton, Nr Scarborough Jim Fleeting 01765 607761 07792 457 741 http://www.guitarrepairman.co.uk Ripon, N Yorks Phil Hartley 01204 592373 http://www.guitarsetup.co.uk/ Bolton Steve Robinson 07776 434987 http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk Manchester Keith Bennion 0151 647 3268 http://www.kgb-music.co.uk Birkenhead Jack Ellis 07706 828122 http://jacksinstrumentservices.com Salford Ged Green 0161 4289098 http://www.gedgreen.co.uk Manchester Jon Shuker (Shuker Bass) 0114 2582555, 07901 896021 http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk Sheffield Dan 01159 784403 http://www.themusicinn.co.uk Nottingham Colin Staples 01159 417955 http://www.davemann.co.uk Nottingham Nigel Roberts 01530 454945 http://www.leicestershire-luthier.co.uk Thringstone, Nr Loughborough The Guitar Workshop 01530 267324 http://www.theguitarworkshop.co.uk Ibstock, Leicestershire Howard Smith 01162 706862 http://www.howardsmith.co.uk/ Leicester Ian Hancock - 01733 565099 Peterborough Jon Haire - 01733 348661 Peterborough Duncan Wales - 01354 652231 http://www.organicguitars.co.uk Peterborough Rob Williams - 01686 689120 http://www.robwilliamsguitars.co.uk Newtown Powys John Diggins 0121 7735711 http://www.jaydeeguitars.co.uk Birmingham Andy Guyton 01986 896689 http://www.guytonguitars.com/ Bungay Suffolk Paul 01604 460848 http://www.arrowheadguitars.co.uk Northampton Pete Allen 01926 499012 http://www.guitartechnicalservices.co.uk Warwick Colin Fulton 07913 797193 Glemham, Suffolk Kim Seabourne 07974294681 http://www.bassurgery.com Worcester Andy Viccars http://www.andyviccarscustom.co.uk Milton Keynes Robbie McDade 07915 075077 http://www.rimcustombasses.co.uk Luton Dave Dearnly 02920 462953 Cardiff Mark Percy 07956 611811 / 07804 289794 http://www.markpercy.co.uk London N19 Dave Wild 0208 3407766 http://www.wildguitars.com/guitars.htm London N6 The Bass Gallery 0207 2675258 http://www.thebassgallery.com London NW1 Chris McIntyre 07764747450 http://mcintyreguitars.com Unit 228, Blenheim Court, Blenheim Grove, London SE15 Bill Puplett 0208 9541965 [email protected] London Harrow Paul Herman 0208 9731441 http://www.guitarexperience.co.uk London Hampton Wick Andrew Scrimshaw 07941 434650 http://mbwebs.co.uk/scrim/ London Martin Phelps 0208 6809747 http://www.martinphelpsmusic.com/ Croydon Feline Guitars 0208 6809131 http://www.felineguitars.com Croydon Simon Law 07786 563214 Swindon Eltham Jones 07971 240296 http://www.edgeguitarservices.co.uk/index.htm Bristol Oli Foxen 07884 371559 http://ampstack.wordpress.com Bristol Jonny Kincade 01179 243279 http://www.kinkadeguitars.co.uk Bristol Frank Aust 01179 603589 Bristol Tom Waghorn & Dave MacLean (Waghorn Guitars) 01179 272111 http://waghornguitars.com/ Bristol BS1 4AJ The Guitar Klinic 01761 419199 http://www.guitarclinic.co.uk Midsomer Norton Mike Walsh 01376 500820 http://www.zootbass.co.uk Witham Barry Palmer 01279 432900 http://www.giggear.co.uk Harlow Bob Johnson 01702 558890 http://www.legraguitars.co.uk Leigh-on-Sea Mike Seal 07906 354339 Northfleet Tom Anfield 0845 2268175 http://www.ukguitars.com/ Ripley Joe White 01252 520911 http://www.jwhite-guitarworkshops.co.uk Farnborough Ben Fleetcroft 01483 427444 http://fleetcroftguitars.com/ Godalming Martin Sims 07768 401186 http://www.simscustom.com Ashford, Kent Terry Chapman 01438 216342 / Mobile : 07901 895 639 / Email: [email protected] https://www.tjcguitars.com/ - Stevenage, Herts Ben Crowe 01963 364101, 07799 003701 http://www.crimsonguitars.com Henstridge Nick Benjamin 01273 480907 http://www.benjaminguitars.co.uk Lewes Bernie Goodfellow 01273 220055 http://www.gbguitars.co.uk Brighton Graham Wheeler 01903 893029 Worthing New Ireland Section Chris Larkin +353 66 713 9330 http://www.chrislarkinguitars.com Co.Kerry Germany section Rüdiger Ziesemann +49 2151/736496 http://www.bassline-bass.de Krefeld Australian Section Brian West (+618) 8231 8588 http://www.fretco.com.au Adelaide Tim Wright (+618) 8398 5551 http://www.wrightguitars.com.au MT BARKER (Acoustic & Electric guitars) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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