Recommended Luthiers

[moooper]

Anyone have any recommended for the Dorset area? 

[TheGreek]

New luthier in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area:

 

https://www.kerseyguitars.com/

 

Matt installed the Aguilar OBP2 for me after two others let me down.  He's a nice fella and knows what he's talking about.  

 

I'll probably put a few bob in his pocket in the years to come. 

[Tokalo]

2 hours ago, TheGreek said:

New luthier in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area:

 

https://www.kerseyguitars.com/

 

Matt installed the Aguilar OBP2 for me after two others let me down.  He's a nice fella and knows what he's talking about.  

 

I'll probably put a few bob in his pocket in the years to come. 

Isn’t his workshop on the same farm site as the Three Brewers brewery? Could make for a rewarding trip.

[TheGreek]

It is...you missed the beer fair they had about a month ago. 

[nekomatic]

On 24/07/2018 at 20:41, yorks5stringer said:

Just noticed Jim Fleeting is still listed as in Ripon, Yorks.

 

This is his current address:

 

Jim Fleeting update: he's still in Stockport, but now in Pear Mill (on the fourth floor, next to Stockport Studios).

 

I took the Jazz in to get a couple of neck dings sorted out and a professional setup for once, and he did an excellent job which was both quicker and slightly cheaper than his original estimate, so I came away a happy bunny. I can also confirm that he's a top bloke to chat about basses with.

Edited November 1, 2023 by nekomatic
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[Muzz]

Just a shout out on the Tech front for Matt Ryan - he's up in Milnrow, North of Manchester - I've had him do a couple of fret dresses/setups recently, and he's very good, he's done work for some big names, too...

[MoonBassAlpha]

On 27/08/2023 at 21:38, moooper said:

Anyone have any recommended for the Dorset area? 

Surprised no-one chipped in with Crimson Guitars here...

[Schlippy]

Had nothing but good experiences with Jim Croisdale of Jim's Guitar Workshop in Leeds, Jim's a lovely bloke who has done bang-up work on three of my basses now. Quick turnarounds and affordable prices, his website is at https://jimsguitarworkshop.co.uk/, he even offers a one day guitar tech course for those who want to learn the ins and outs of guitar setup and intonation etc.

[holty]

Any recommendation for the Oxfordshire area?

[MoonBassAlpha]

53 minutes ago, holty said:

Any recommendation for the Oxfordshire area?

@holty What kind of work do you need?

Edited January 17, 2024 by MoonBassAlpha

[holty]

On 17/01/2024 at 23:03, MoonBassAlpha said:

@holty What kind of work do you need?

Looking for a fret dress and set up. Have dropped it in to Rich at Reading Guitar Repairs as recommended by Sliky999 above. 

[samkeen]

Hey folks. I need someone with tip top electrical knowledge. 
 

I have a custom Stambaugh bass I had made a few years back. Gorgeous construction, but the electronics are complicated (4 band, piezo and a graphtech midi system all fighting for space) and I’ve had problems with it. Unwanted noise, batteries draining, all sorts. Something’s awry in there somewhere. 
 

I’m in Devon, any recommendations for experts in the South West much appreciated. Thanks! 

[obbm]

2 hours ago, samkeen said:

I’m in Devon, any recommendations for experts in the South West much appreciated. Thanks! 

 

Not a strictly a Luthier but RussAudio, who is just outside Camborne, comes highly recommended by everyone down here. 

 

He seems to be able to fix almost anything.

 

https://russaudio.business.site/

 

[samkeen]

2 hours ago, obbm said:

 

Not a strictly a Luthier but RussAudio, who is just outside Camborne, comes highly recommended by everyone down here. 

 

He seems to be able to fix almost anything.

 

https://russaudio.business.site/

 

Thank you @obbm!

[madshadows]

Anyone needing any work in South East London for bass or guitar I would recommend John from STRING KING GUITAR WORKS in Charlton, my Sire M2 bass had a problem with the wiring on the jack socket, he fixed it (after my bodged attempt !!) in under a day, I dropped it off yesterday at 10.30am and picked it up at 10am today, great work and all for a reasonable £34 inckuding two new batteries for the active circuit  

 

Website link below  

 

John 

 

https://www.stringkingworks.co.uk/

 

 

 

[kwmlondon]

19 hours ago, madshadows said:

Anyone needing any work in South East London for bass or guitar I would recommend John from STRING KING GUITAR WORKS in Charlton, my Sire M2 bass had a problem with the wiring on the jack socket, he fixed it (after my bodged attempt !!) in under a day, I dropped it off yesterday at 10.30am and picked it up at 10am today, great work and all for a reasonable £34 inckuding two new batteries for the active circuit  

 

Website link below  

 

John 

 

https://www.stringkingworks.co.uk/

 

 

 

This is really helpful. Been using Bass Gallery in Camden and they're fine, but this is a lot closer to where I live!

[Ander87]

Hey gang - I've done a search for Northampton and surroundings, don't mind a little drive but I'm happy to hear recommendations for a reliable luthier.

 

Set up to Drop F# and 0.174 will need good hands - I normally go for Rob Bowman, superb, in Irthlingborough, but super difficult to get ahold of most times.

 

Thanks!

[kwmlondon]

On 21/02/2024 at 14:08, madshadows said:

Anyone needing any work in South East London for bass or guitar I would recommend John from STRING KING GUITAR WORKS in Charlton, my Sire M2 bass had a problem with the wiring on the jack socket, he fixed it (after my bodged attempt !!) in under a day, I dropped it off yesterday at 10.30am and picked it up at 10am today, great work and all for a reasonable £34 inckuding two new batteries for the active circuit  

 

Website link below  

 

John 

 

https://www.stringkingworks.co.uk/

 

 

 

Just to say I took my Dingwall in for a service and very happy. I'll be taking other stuff for a lookie-over in the future...

[dclaassen]

I need to do a top-to-bottom update on my Pedulla MPV-5. I'd like to have the preamp tested and sorted, wiring checked and replaced/mended where needed, and new pots installed on all 3 controls. It would also be great if the tech could fashion and install a truss rod cover. I'm in Huntingdon, and could drop it off either Cambridge or Peterborough way. I don't want to have it laid up in the shop of weeks, however. 

 

Any reccomendations?

[tauzero]

I've just had my Sei Flamboyant 5 headless refretted by Andy Morrish at Andy Charles Guitars in Halesowen: https://www.andycharlesguitars.com/

 

Did a nice job, also made a new nut (it appears that it once had a zero fret which had some sort of mishap and had been replaced with a nut). The action is lower than I've ever been able to get it with no buzzes. He also rubbed down the back of the neck a bit as it was a bit dinted from before I got it, and it's now a lot smoother.

[spongebob]

Now sorted! 

Edited May 6, 2024 by spongebob

[Dood]

I’m looking to find out who is *currently* doing pro instrument refinishes in the Norfolk area. I wouldn’t be adverse to sending an instrument away for refinish but preferably a bit nearer to me for now. 

 

 

[BassApprentice]

If you're in Glasgow, I can't recommend Stephen Devine enough. He used to work with Jimmy Moon and he's just a lovely man.

 

I've never seen frets so shiny! 

[steve-bbb]

just a quick update...

 

have previously posted re 81guitarworks.co.uk - used to be maidstone/kent based byt has now moved to somewhere up near thetford so all you lucky folks over in east anglia now have a top notch luthier in your vicinity

[steve-bbb]

On 19/05/2024 at 15:37, Dood said:

I’m looking to find out who is *currently* doing pro instrument refinishes in the Norfolk area. I wouldn’t be adverse to sending an instrument away for refinish but preferably a bit nearer to me for now. 

 

 

81guitarworks.co.uk