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[quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1299938434' post='1159294']
I did a quick seach but didn't find this chap.

Anyone in the Leeds area needing a good tech, use Fraser Callum. He's worked wonders on my bass and a friends guitar. Very cool guy.

Website: [url="http://www.fcstrings.com/"]http://www.fcstrings.com/[/url]
Tel: 07923 656454

I believe he's also down at the Leeds PMT on the weekend but I gave him my business directly.
[/quote]Big thumbs up from me :) .. haven't needed set up on my bass but used Fraser a couple of times for switch/pot changes etc & great conscientious work !

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Mentioned further up the page but I thought I'd give Guitar spares and repairs in Birmingham a shout. Did a great job sorting out and setting up my Jazz, couldn't have been happier with the service.

[url="http://www.guitarrepairsbirmingham.co.uk/"]http://www.guitarrep...rmingham.co.uk/[/url]

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I'd like to give a mention to Joe White [url="http://www.jwhite-guitarworkshops.co.uk/"]http://www.jwhite-guitarworkshops.co.uk/[/url]

He's done great set ups on my Overwater & Yamaha TRB5 basses in the last month, so if you're in the Surrey / Berks / North Hampshire area & you need a great set up, check him out! :)

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[s][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Bob Johnson 01702 558890 [/color][/font][url="http://www.legraguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.legraguitars.co.u[/url][/s][url="http://www.legraguitars.co.uk/"]k[/url][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828] [s]Leigh-on-Sea[/s][/color][/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]this guy is on your recommender luthers list[/color][/font]

[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I do not recommend him at all. He said he would dress the frets on my main bass within 7 days for £40.[/color][/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I told him I had a lot of work but would make do with my back up basses at least for the week.[/color][/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Two weeks later after hearing nothing I called him. He hadn't even taken it out the case yet.[/color][/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Completely and without apology, he said he would do it the next day (how long if I hadn't of called?)[/color][/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I told him to leave it..[/color][/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I didn't want anyone with such an unprofessional code of practice touching my bass.[/color][/font]

[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]If you're an amateur or play bass as a hobby and time isn't an issuel use him ...otherwise forget it!!!!!![/color][/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color]

[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I waited two weeks to give him a chance in case there were problems with it, or in a nieve way I actually thought he might be taking special care to impress a new client. - that was stupid wasn't it! [/color][/font][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828] :blink:[/color][/font]

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[quote name='Hamster' timestamp='1179517885' post='1780']
Dave Wild 0208 3407766 [url="http://www.wildguitars.com/guitars.htm"]http://www.wildguitars.com/guitars.htm[/url] London N6
[/quote]
Sadly, I believe Dave passed on a couple of months ago. His site is locked and his phone's off so I guess it must be so.

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If needed in east central Scotland, may I recommend my good friend Rory Dowling (Taran Guitars). He is a luthier of the highest quality. Best know for building top-end acoustic guitars, he is also capable of any repair/ resoration work that your bass could possibly demand.

His website address is ... [url="http://www.taranguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.taranguitars.co.uk/[/url]

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[quote name='mckendrick' timestamp='1359317636' post='1953058']
Sadly, I believe Dave passed on a couple of months ago. His site is locked and his phone's off so I guess it must be so.
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It is unfortunately. As you say - a couple of months ago. Lung cancer very shortly after being diagnosed, which is a blessing I suppose, it can be a nasty way to go.
Only had dealings with him once; very knowledgable about vintage valve amps & all things "Who".

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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

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[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
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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.

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I'd like to recommend a luthier who's been keeping my basses and guitars healthy since I can remember. I've seen some of major repair jobs he's done over the years and his work is very impressive, you can see some pictures of before/after headstock breaks etc on a [url="http://www.facebook.com/GuitarTech"]Facebook page[/url] that he's recently started:

Phil Dexter
based in Plymouth
[color=#333333]tel: 07884061412[/color]
https://www.facebook.com/GuitarTech

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[quote name='Hamster' timestamp='1179517885' post='1780']
I've searched around this forum and our previous home and have come up with the following luthiers.

They have all at some time been [size=2][b]personally recommended by forum members[/b][/size] who have had work carried out by them.

As this is a living document, if you have any amendments / additions then post the details on the thread and I'll add it to this first post.


Hamster


In a rough North -----> South order:

Alan Cringean 07754 502 366 [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk"]www.acguitars.co.uk[/url] Moffat
Joe & Dave 07896759715, 07918646359 Austin Guitar Shop [email="[email protected]"][email protected][/email] Blyth
Dave Wilson 07951 710626 [url="http://www.dwilsonguitars.com"]http://www.dwilsonguitars.com[/url] Haltwhistle
Chris and Laurence 01228 590591 [url="http://www.overwater.co.uk"]www.overwater.co.uk[/url] Carlisle
Nigel Stockbridge 01748 824700 [url="http://www.nigelsguitarworkshop.co.uk/"]http://www.nigelsguitarworkshop.co.uk/[/url] Richmond, N Yorks
Steve Suggitt 01723 859176 [url="http://www.chapelguitars.com"]http://www.chapelguitars.com[/url] West Ayton, Nr Scarborough
Jim Fleeting 01765 607761 07792 457 741 [url="http://www.guitarrepairman.co.uk/"]http://www.guitarrepairman.co.uk/[/url] Ripon, N Yorks
Phil Hartley 01204 592373 [url="http://www.guitarsetup.co.uk/"]http://www.guitarsetup.co.uk/[/url] Bolton
Steve Robinson 07776 434987 [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk"]www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk[/url] Manchester
Keith Bennion 0151 647 3268 [url="http://www.kgb-music.co.uk"]http://www.kgb-music.co.uk[/url] Birkenhead
Jack Ellis 07706 828122 [url="http://jacksinstrumentservices.com/"]http://jacksinstrumentservices.com/[/url] Salford
Ged Green 0161 4289098 [url="http://www.gedgreen.co.uk"]www.gedgreen.co.uk[/url] Manchester
Jon Shuker (Shuker Bass) 0114 2582555, 07901 896021 [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk"]www.shukerguitars.co.uk[/url] Sheffield
Dan 01159 784403 [url="http://www.themusicinn.co.uk"]http://www.themusicinn.co.uk[/url] Nottingham
Colin Staples 01159 417955 [url="http://www.davemann.co.uk/page4.html"]www.davemann.co.uk[/url] Nottingham
Nigel Roberts 01530 454945 [url="http://www.leicestershire-luthier.co.uk"]www.leicestershire-luthier.co.uk[/url] Thringstone, Nr Loughborough
The Guitar Workshop 01530 267324 [url="http://www.theguitarworkshop.co.uk"]http://www.theguitarworkshop.co.uk[/url] Ibstock, Leicestershire
Howard Smith 01162 706862 [url="http://www.howardsmith.co.uk/"]http://www.howardsmith.co.uk/[/url] Leicester
Ian Hancock - 01733 565099 Peterborough
Jon Haire - 01733 348661 Peterborough
Duncan Wales - 01354 652231 [url="http://www.organicguitars.co.uk"]www.organicguitars.co.uk[/url] Peterborough
Rob Williams - 01686 689120 [url="http://www.robwilliamsguitars.co.uk"]www.robwilliamsguitars.co.uk[/url] Newtown Powys
John Diggins 0121 7735711 [url="http://www.jaydeeguitars.co.uk"]www.jaydeeguitars.co.uk[/url] Birmingham
Andy Guyton 01986 896689 [url="http://www.guytonguitars.com/"]http://www.guytonguitars.com/[/url] Bungay Suffolk
Paul 01604 460848 [url="http://www.arrowheadguitars.co.uk"]www.arrowheadguitars.co.uk[/url] Northampton
Pete Allen 01926 499012 [url="http://www.guitartechnicalservices.co.uk"]http://www.guitartec...lservices.co.uk[/url] Warwick
Colin Fulton 07913 797193 Glemham, Suffolk
Kim Seabourne 07974294681 [url="http://www.bassurgery.com"]http://www.bassurgery.com[/url] Worcester
Andy Viccars [url="http://www.andyviccarscustom.co.uk"]www.andyviccarscustom.co.uk[/url] Milton Keynes
Robbie McDade 07915 075077 [url="http://www.rimcustombasses.co.uk"]www.rimcustombasses.co.uk[/url] Luton
Dave Dearnly 02920 462953 Cardiff
Mark Percy 07956 611811 / 07804 289794 [url="http://www.markpercy.co.uk"]http://www.markpercy.co.uk[/url] London N19
Dave Wild 0208 3407766 [url="http://www.wildguitars.com/guitars.htm"]http://www.wildguitars.com/guitars.htm[/url] London N6
The Bass Gallery 0207 2675258 [url="http://www.thebassgallery.com"]www.thebassgallery.com[/url] London NW1
Chris McIntyre 07764747450 [url="http://mcintyreguitars.com"]http://mcintyreguitars.com[/url] Unit 228, Blenheim Court, Blenheim Grove, London SE15 (new address)
Bill Puplett 0208 9541965 [email protected] London Harrow
Paul Herman 0208 9731441 [url="http://www.guitarexperience.co.uk"]www.guitarexperience.co.uk[/url] London Hampton Wick
Andrew Scrimshaw 07941 434650 [url="http://mbwebs.co.uk/scrim/"]http://mbwebs.co.uk/scrim/[/url] London
Martin Phelps 0208 6809747 [url="http://www.martinphelpsmusic.com/"]http://www.martinphelpsmusic.com/[/url] Croydon
Feline Guitars 0208 6809131 [url="http://www.felineguitars.com"]www.felineguitars.com[/url] Croydon
Simon Law 07786 563214 Swindon
Eltham Jones 07971 240296 [url="http://www.edgeguitarservices.co.uk/index.htm"]http://www.edgeguita...co.uk/index.htm[/url] Bristol
Oli Foxen 07884 371559 [url="http://ampstack.wordpress.com/"]http://ampstack.wordpress.com/ [/url]Bristol
Jonny Kincade 01179 243279[url="http://www.kinkadeguitars.co.uk"]www.kinkadeguitars.co.uk[/url] Bristol
Frank Aust 01179 603589 Bristol
The Guitar Klinic 01761 419199 [url="http://www.guitarclinic.co.uk/"]www.guitarclinic.co.uk[/url] Midsomer Norton
Mike Walsh 01376 500820 [url="http://www.zootbass.co.uk"]www.zootbass.co.uk[/url] Witham
Barry Palmer 01279 432900 [url="http://www.giggear.co.uk/home/index.php"]http://www.giggear.c.../home/index.php[/url] Harlow
Bob Johnson 01702 558890 [url="http://www.legraguitars.co.uk"]http://www.legraguitars.co.uk[/url] Leigh-on-Sea
Mike Seal 07906 354339 Northfleet
Tom Anfield 0845 2268175 [url="http://www.ukguitars.com/"]http://www.ukguitars.com/[/url] Ripley
Joe White 01252 520911 [url="http://www.jwhite-guitarworkshops.co.uk"]www.jwhite-guitarworkshops.co.uk[/url] Farnborough
Ben Fleetcroft 01483 427444 [url="http://fleetcroftguitars.com/"]http://fleetcroftguitars.com/[/url] Godalming
Martin Sims 07768 401186 [url="http://www.simscustom.com/html/home.htm"]www.simscustom.com[/url] Ashford, Kent
Ben Crowe 01963 364101, 07799 003701 [url="http://www.crimsonguitars.com"]http://www.crimsonguitars.com[/url] Henstridge
Nick Benjamin 01273 480907 [url="http://www.benjaminguitars.co.uk"]www.benjaminguitars.co.uk[/url] Lewes
Bernie Goodfellow 01273 220055 [url="http://www.gbguitars.co.uk"]www.gbguitars.co.uk[/url] Brighton
Graham Wheeler 01903 893029 Worthing

[b][size=3]New Ireland Section![/size][/b]
Chris Larkin +353 66 713 9330 [url="http://www.chrislarkinguitars.com"]http://www.chrislarkinguitars.com[/url] Co.Kerry

[b][size=3]New Germany section![/size][/b]
Rüdiger Ziesemann +49 2151/736496 [url="http://www.bassline-bass.de"]http://www.bassline-bass.de[/url] Krefeld

[b][size=3]New Australian Section![/size][/b]
Brian West (+618) 8231 8588 [url="http://www.fretco.com.au/mainFrame.asp"]www.fretco.com.au[/url] Adelaide
Tim Wright (+618) 8398 5551 [url="http://www.wrightguitars.com.au"]www.wrightguitars.com.au[/url] MT BARKER (Acoustic & Electric guitars)
[/quote]here a great one for the germany section is based oi munich all info http://kristallbass.com/ the best custom service.

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Just found a Luthier has moved to Portsmouth and is only 300 yards away from my house :)

[url="http://sglguitars.s5.com/index.html"]http://sglguitars.s5.com/index.html[/url]

Booking a set-up when my La bella strings arrive.

Will let you know how it goes.

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[b]Andy Gibson[/b] - based in the basement of Chris Bryant Guitars, (busy end of Denmark Street, so handy for central London or if you're checking-out Tin Pan Alley).
Andy has worked previously with Bernie Goodfellow, Neil McDonald, Phillipe Dubreille, Dan Dearnley (now guitar tech, for Eric Clapton) etc.
I believe he's planning some handmade instruments with Daniel (former GMR rep/tech. in same workshop).
He does constant work for Dave Swift (Jools Holland)

[email="[email protected]"][email protected][/email]

0207-836-3919 / 07986372869

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[quote name='yepmop' timestamp='1366827593' post='2057833']
Just found a Luthier has moved to Portsmouth and is only 300 yards away from my house :)

[url="http://sglguitars.s5.com/index.html"]http://sglguitars.s5.com/index.html[/url]

Booking a set-up when my La bella strings arrive.

Will let you know how it goes.
[/quote]


Hi yepmop,

how did it go? It seems to be the closest one to Salisbury.

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[quote name='andreapenna' timestamp='1371575237' post='2115766']
Hi yepmop,

how did it go? It seems to be the closest one to Salisbury.
[/quote]
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Very good although I had to highten my action as it was too low for me as i like the vintage old school sound.

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Can you please add DW Guitars in Maidstone to the list? Dave's phone number is 01622691087.

He doesn't seem to have a website (old school!) but I found his details on a google search and the comments about him were good.

I brought a knackered reissue P Bass neck to him that I stupidly won in an ebay auction. When I say knackered, I mean it was basically unplayable.

Dave did a fantastic job on setting it up and it's now playing great.

I couldn't recommend him highly enough, and a great bloke to deal with too.

I was chatting to him afterwards and he said he also makes custom guitars and basses. I'm defintiely going to get him to do a vintage-correct P bass neck for me soon.

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