The Workshop

We carry out all types of repairs and custom work. Only finish work is done off the premises. We can do anything from replacing a string to replacing your pickups or even your frets. If you don't live nearby we can even arrange for carriage of your instrument to us and for its return after work is completed.

If you wish to discuss your requirements with our skilled technician.

Howard began repairing guitars in California in the late 1980's. Working on guitars for teachers at the Los Angeles GIT and one or two star guitars on loan to surfer dudes from a certain Eddie Van Halen.

Our workshop has repaired and set up guitars for : Al Stewart, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch (The Shadows) , Keith Hayman (Cliff Richard Band), Beth Nielsen Chapman, Graham Gouldman (10cc), Andy Latimer (Camel), Gordon Giltrap and the Legendary Albert Lee

Workshop Labour:
£35 +VAT cost per hour

Guitar Set Up prices:
Acoustic Guitar £45*
Electric Hardtail £45*
Electric Classic Tremolo £45*
Electric Floyd/Locking Tremolo £55*
Bass Guitar £45*
*The cost of new strings is not included in the above set up prices. All prices +VAT.

New strings are required for all setups. We can provide you with a wide range. Or you are welcome to supply your own.

Electronic:
Soldering, Custom Wiring, Coil Taps, Replacing worn or broken parts, Re-wire, Fault finding etc
From £15 +VAT labour + parts.

Labour cost subject to specific work required. Please enquire for an individual quote.

Fit new nut and slot to correct height:
£35 +VAT Labour + parts (often required after fret dressing)

Fret Work:
Fret Dress and polish £55 +VAT
Fret Polish only £25 +VAT
Re-Fret Rosewood / Ebony Board £180 +VAT
Re-Fret Maple fingerboard £180 +VAT*
*plus cost of any re-finish work (this varies depending upon the age of the neck).

Acoustic Saddle replacement:
£35 +VAT Labour + parts

All costs listed above are subject to change without notice.
Please call in or telephone 01425 478135 for an individual quotation.