Grangur Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) On 16/01/2018 at 20:26, TheGreek said: Terry Chapman seems to have slipped off the list. I've inserted him where I think he should be. 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 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 Terry Chapman 01438 216342 / Mobile : 07901 895 639 http://www.tjcguitars.com/ - Stevenage, Herts 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 Washington, West Sussex. 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) Terry in his position in the country and "Guitar Workshop" removed. Thanks Mick & @Norris Edited January 24, 2018 by Grangur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c60 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Just had the jack socket replaced, truss rod nut freed off and adjusted and the hole in the headstock opened out slightly for better access to it plus a set up /check over by Graham Wheeler on my G&L L2000. Great bloke, friendly and helpful. great service - less than a week with the weekend in the middle so only a few days really. Everything he did looks great and it plays really well. He's listed as Worthing, but he's actually in Washington, West Sussex which is on the A24 half way between Horsham and Worthing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassManGraham Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Any of these luthiers specialise in repairing or retrofitting active electronic circuits? Many luthiers are great at the guitar build and set-up side of things, but often sub-contract out the electronics, I have issues with a dead 2 band Glockenklang Active circuit in my Elwood. I have been sent a Delano Sonar 2 to replace it, but far too complex for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 As well as knowing my local luthier I know my local amp tech who handles all my electronics problems. Might be worth checking that thread too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Shane Haigh (The String Surgeon), Wakefield. Very knowledgeable and experienced. Just performed some great remedial work on the neck of one of my Mustangs. Very reasonable rates and very quick too. I've added the details into the first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Just noticed Jim Fleeting is still listed as in Ripon, Yorks. This is his current address: Unit 6 The Ropeworks Stanbank Street Stockport Greater Manchester SK4 1PX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 New guy started up in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Leighton Jennings - Leighton's guitars: https://www.leightonsguitarshop.com/ He builds/repairs/mods guitars/basses and amps so can do anything pretty much from a quick set up to a custom build. I've had him do a couple of things for me and he has been friendly, efficient, cheap and- most importantly -good! He says he can do free local pickup and drop off, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 On 17/01/2018 at 09:58, Grangur said: 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 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 Terry Chapman 01438 216342 / Mobile : 07901 895 639 http://www.tjcguitars.com/ - Stevenage, Herts 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 Washington, West Sussex. 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) Terry in his position in the country and "Guitar Workshop" removed. Thanks Mick & @Norris Noticed Crimson Guitars is listed as 'Henstridge', It's actually in Piddlehinton, a good 30 minutes away. Crimson Guitars Ltd The Old Dairy Carters Barn Farm Piddlehinton Dorchester Dorset, UK DT27TH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christhammer666 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Can’t recommend the below enough guy Marino enough.great service for anyone in the south London area. crystal palace/upper Norwood based Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangotango Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Just had some work (which has been the subject of threads on BC) done by a quality luthier, Jerome Davies http://www.realmusicservices.co.uk/jdstrings/index.html Good work done, turned round in a sensible time, very reasonable charges for the level of the work; plus he's a good bloke. Most of his work is on Double Bass but he builds and repairs bass guitars too. He's in Cranbrook, Kent - a little bit off the beaten track but well worth seeking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand666 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 These guys should be included: https://www.eternal-guitars.com/ Based in Chichester. Had a re-fret and service done and seems great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planemo Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Guys, I would like to make a mention for JB Guitars in Writtle, Essex, www.jbguitars.co.uk He works a slightly unusual setup in that he does not allow visitors, and prefers to collect/drop off instruments around the Essex area. I personally think this is a big ask, allowing someone you don't know and have never met to come to your house and take away your pride and joy with nothing more than trust that you will ever see it again. John's take on this is that he works from home, and would rather lose work than allow all and sundry to know where he is keeping and working on ££££'s worth of instruments. He also added that he decided on this policy because people cant help but fiddle (Bassists Fingers Syndrome?!) and in the past this had led to damage to customers guitars when they visited his workshop. Put simply, the security of your instrument is more important to John than taking on work and I have to admire this approach. Anyway I took the plunge and explained to John that I wasn't happy with the fret levelling on my brand new Steinberger XT2 and that I felt the action should do better than 2.75~3mm on the E at the 17th. I was getting fret buzz all over the place and on an initial assessment at my house, John said that although he had seen far worse, his pocket level checking tool didnt lie and he made sure that I could see the problems too. He also identified a 'bump' in the neck which wasnt helping matters. On this basis, I requested a fret dress. He took it away and worked some magic. A full pro setup was done, and I will add that he doesnt use flat decking bars as I have seen some luthiers do and hope for the best. Every neck radius is checked and he uses the appropriate convex decking bar to suit. Given the variations on neck radii, he has spent a considerable amount on precision decking bars alone. After levelling, chamfering of edges, high grit sanding and finally polishing as well as a clean and dress of the fretboard, correct setting of the string height radius and relief, the job is done. He stresses that new strings are always fitted as despite mine being 'new', he had no idea what quality they were or how long they had been sitting around. If new ones are fitted, it gives him a firm baseline to work to and again I can see his point. He just isnt happy at all to give a guitar back without brand new strings. Although not 'cheap' at £150 for the work + £25 for strings, I can see where the money goes. The job takes a whole day which works out at around £25 an hour and I dont think thats a lot at all for skilled labour. I now have the bass back with me and I have to say its utterly fantastic. I have actually run it down to 1.75mm on the E at the 17th but brought it back up to 2mm to allow for heavier playing when needed. The neck is super smooth and the finishing looks a million dollars compared to before. I cannot reccomend JB enough, and would have no doubt in giving him other basses to work on. He's a thoroughly nice guy to boot, and will treat your instrument as a work of art. I am not sure I have come across anyone as fastidious when it comes to care or setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Simon Standen at https://www.81guitarworks.co.uk have used several times on several basses (and an old acoustic which he rescued back to a servicable condition) and thoroughly recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 @Hamster just a suggestion, appreciate it would be a small amount of intial work to set up , but how about a googlemap overlay linked in a pinned post 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mxeXNw8DO190mbPQVHgTNbfGNyD4ssmw&usp=sharing ive put this up with public sharing at the moment - @Hamster if you ping me your email i can add you as an editor several of the links in the list are dead links a few of the links are flash sites and will ocasionally redirect to non-adobe flash downloads (these have been omitted for security reasons) several of the links are still live business but have no location and have not been included on the map at present some have no address details but have included themselves on google maps already so the location details have been added directly from their own googlemap listing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marcoelwray Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Same as the other topic, Happy to help anyone in trouble ! Elwray Basses www.elwraybasses.com Belgium +32498975259 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammybass Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Hello I'm looking for a guitar builder to build me my ultimate P-bass, hopefully not a million miles away from Nottingham. I know that there are plenty of repairers and shops that do setups etc., but I would like the body at least made from scratch (it'll need routing for a MM 'bucker). I don't mind a quality aftermarket neck being used. Anyone have any suggestions? Cheers! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Yellow Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 I'd recommend Luke Stanley, http://www.mobileguitarworkshop.co.uk/ 07846 989415 Croydon based and also mobile around South London for setups in your home/studio. He has fitted new pickups and electronics in my bass, which included some routing, filling and finishing. He also carved and fitted a new bone nut on my acoustic guitar. All round good chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Anyone specialise or have a track record with pre-CBS Fenders? Electronics and fretwork required. I'm Hertfordshire/London. Cheers Davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I'd like to add Simon Standen at 81 Guitar works. He is based in Leeds, near Maidstone in Kent. https://www.81guitarworks.co.uk/ He has done set ups for me before, but he recently set up my Warwick Thumb and made a new brass nut for it. Excellent work. His Instagram 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 A real craftsman and great guy! http://wilkesguitars.co.uk/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Steve Curtis at the Guitar Repair Centre inside PMT in Salford is good, did some work for me earlier this year and he’s Gibson and Taylor accredited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthebass Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Chris McIntyre isn’t in London anymore. He is now in Edinburgh. Easier to get him on the phone rather than email McIntyre Guitars Unit 5B Albion Business Centre 78 Albion Road Edinburgh EH7 5QZ Scotland United KingdomTel: 07764747450 email: [email protected]Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) Had some more work done by Terry Chapman (aka @nosbig). Usual high standard at a reasonable price. PLEASE NOTE THAT TERRY HAS BEEN HAVING TREATMENT FOR CANCER RECENTLY AND IS NOT TAKING ON ANY NEW WORK CURRENTLY. Edited February 3, 2023 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwmlondon Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I'd like to recommend Jeff Beers of Zero One guitars in West Wales. He did an amazing job of sorting out issues on my Gibson SG and was brutally honest about a bass I took to him - he showed me all the problems with it and suggested I sell it for parts, doing himself out of some work in the process. The SG came back like a new instrument, I can't recommend him enough. Lovely guy, very talented and incredible eye for detail. https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Local-Business/ZERO-ONE-Guitars-393710820789091/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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