Recommended Luthiers

[Hamster]

Ithangyou - added

Hamster

[Starvolt]

Gotta recommend Pete Allen for anyone in Warwickshire, very good service and sorted out my high action with no trouble at all. Good rates, especially for big works such as re-fretting.

[stinson]

Had my rosewood 75 Precision re fretted at The Gallery. Absolutely top notch job. Real care and attention to detail and very reasonable price.

[silverfoxnik]

Mark Percy, musical instrument repairs. Web address www.markpercy.co.uk to see visuals.

Contact numbers 07804 289794 or 07956 611811.

[Hamster]

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='249916' date='Jul 28 2008, 08:30 PM']Mark Percy, musical instrument repairs. Web address www.markpercy.co.uk to see visuals.

Contact numbers 07804 289794 or 07956 611811.[/quote]

Cheers Nik - added

[ARGH]

Due to astounding success and increased demand on his services,Jim has opened a new office and workshop in Ripon city center,dedicated to top quality Luthiery and repair,making [u]THE[/u] finest Electric and Acoustic string instruments in the UK and Europe.

83a
North Street
RIPON
North Yorkshire
HG4 1DP
U.K

If it has strings,Jim can fix it.

[Low Down Dave]

I can vouch for Steve Robinson (The Manchester Guitar Tech) In South Manchester

[url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/"]http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/[/url]

[4000]

[quote name='mic mac moe' post='182672' date='Apr 22 2008, 10:49 AM'] I use the sevices of Steve Preston at Wyre River Guitars in BLACKPOOL LANCS. 01253 353723


He does the lot,from set ups and restrings to a complete custom build from scratch,not Warmoth![/quote]

Always wondered what Steve Preston was like. I don't generally like finding out the hard way (bad experiences in the past). BTW completely off topic, but that's some avatar!!!

[Lemuel Beam]

[quote name='slapathy' post='127900' date='Jan 25 2008, 05:42 PM']I agree, there MUST be someone in W Yorks/Bratford/Leeds/Wakey/Cleckhudderfax/Pontefract/Cas area who can help me with my embarrasing problem??? I bought a semi acoustic bass which has an action like the Humber Bridge, needs fixin before it goes back on evilbay.
I had heard there was a bass luthier in Dean Clough, Halifax, anyone know any more?[/quote]

There was a great guitar/bass tech / luthier at Leeds College Of Music (at least when I was there in the late '80s / early '90s) called Ted Lee - I think he lived in Bradford/Ilkley?
..But surely the guys at The Music Room in Cleckheaton will know somebody?

[wateroftyne]

Dave Wilson of Haltwistle, Northumberland, now has a website with contact details:

[url="http://www.dwilsonguitars.com"]www.dwilsonguitars.com[/url]

[Hamster]

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='422616' date='Mar 1 2009, 08:13 PM']Dave Wilson of Haltwistle, Northumberland, now has a website with contact details:

[url="http://www.dwilsonguitars.com"]www.dwilsonguitars.com[/url][/quote]


Cheers for that - I've updated his details on the list

[EBS_freak]

[quote name='ARGH' post='273670' date='Aug 31 2008, 12:24 PM']If it has strings,Jim can fix it.[/quote]

The hamstrings in my legs are killing me. You reckon Jim can sort it?

[birdy]

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='422958' date='Mar 2 2009, 10:29 AM']The hamstrings in my legs are killing me. You reckon Jim can sort it?[/quote]

Only if they are ERH (Extended Range Hamstrings)

[xgsjx]

I noticed a lack of luthiers up my way & had spotted these chaps earlier if you want it to add to your list...

[url="http://www.baileyguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.baileyguitars.co.uk/[/url]

They're based in Maybole in Fife but I know nowt about them. Have been considering building a bass with them tho.

Anybody on here used them before (or even heard of em)?

[2pods]

[quote name='xgsjx' post='434456' date='Mar 14 2009, 10:07 AM']I noticed a lack of luthiers up my way & had spotted these chaps earlier if you want it to add to your list...

[url="http://www.baileyguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.baileyguitars.co.uk/[/url]

They're based in Maybole in Fife but I know nowt about them. Have been considering building a bass with them tho.

Anybody on here used them before (or even heard of em)?[/quote]

I haven't heard of them before, but Maybole is in Ayrshire.
The other coast from Fife

There must be more up here surely ?

I haven't had anything done to what I have left yet, so I can't help with a recommendation, apart from Jimmy Moon defretting an Aria TSB550 years ago.
I heard he was concentrating on custom builds and no more repairs, but I'm well out of touch

[xgsjx]

God knows where I got Fife from I'd been looking at maps for most of the morning (planning a drive).

I've never heard of Moon for ages & didn't know he was still building. I might have a wee search later.

[spiritchaser]

I fully trust in Rüdiger Ziesemann from[b] Bassline Basses[/b] in Krefeld, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany. He did a splendid job with my WAL 5 and our "Hybrid" WAL fretless project (http://www.bassline-bass.de/).
Cheers
Oliver

[7string]

After setting my own guitars and basses up for the last few years, I'm now taking in work for setups.

Setups are getting expensive in music stores, so I'm offering a detailed setup at a realistic price.

E-mail [email protected] or call 0785 234 8166.

[Grand Wazoo]

Hamster Sir,

I don't know if you have heard of them but Chandler Guitars Ltd in Richmond, Surrey have been in business for yonks, they do some excellent repairs and maintenance, the repairman is Leon, and also Brinsley Shwartz (famous person he is, I am told - google him, his hey day must have been well b4 my time anyways) works there - 020 89405874, Chandler Gtrs is one of the few UK workshops with a PLEK machine.

[url="http://www.chandlerguitars.co.uk/workshop.php"]http://www.chandlerguitars.co.uk/workshop.php[/url]

[tom1946]

I can recommend Nigel Stockbridge in Richmond, North Yorks.

[url="http://www.nigelsguitarworkshop.co.uk/"]http://www.nigelsguitarworkshop.co.uk/[/url]

I've had a lot of work done over the years though not on bass's. He can repair or set up anything, very clever man who deals with a lot of famous people.

Also Steve Suggitt. Lives in West Ayton near Scarborough is another luthier I have used. He builds all kinds of guitars and does repairs and setups. Very talented man.

[url="http://www.chapelguitars.com/"]http://www.chapelguitars.com/[/url]

And finally, Martin Dixon

[url="http://web.ukonline.co.uk/mdguitars/"]http://web.ukonline.co.uk/mdguitars/[/url]

Can do anything. I've seen bass's that he's made and they are simply stunning! He's in Otley near Leeds.

Hope that helps.

Tom.

Edited January 7, 2010 by tom1946

[gabson]

Hello

How do I appear on this list?! cheeky but it would be great!


Jack's Instrument Services
Stringed Instrument setup and repair in Manchester (Salford area)
07706 828122

I'd also like to add Colin Keefe - Keefe Guitars of Long Eaton/notts area
[url="http://www.keefeguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.keefeguitars.co.uk/[/url] - Master builder 5 years+ waiting list

[gabson]

Sheehans Music - Leicester

sheehans.com

Top notch repairers there!



Jack

[Hamster]

[quote name='gabson' post='710369' date='Jan 12 2010, 06:15 PM']How do I appear on this list?! cheeky but it would be great![/quote]

You appear once an established member who has used your services as a bass luthier recommends you

[gabson]

ok No worries

Cheers!

[alansanderson]

I take my basses to a chap called Jack Ellis up in Salford, so if you're in the Manchester area he's a possibility. He's a top guy to deal with and I've never had any problems, always documents exactly what he does and will re-adjust your bass free of charge if the set-up isn't quite right or it settles in and starts buzzing or anything... I think he's on here as "gabson" or you can get hold of him on 07706828122 - tell him I sent ya =)