Recommended Luthiers

[Geek99]

I now know someone in Coalville m1 j22

who is ridiculously talented 

 

he built his own cello from raw lumber and builds/plays double bass. 

 

details on request 

[Richard R]

On 10/11/2025 at 12:30, Geek99 said:

he built his own cello from raw lumber

 

That is a build diary I would love to see!

 

[PawelG]

Who’s the go to person in the south coast now? I’m in Portsmouth, don’t mind driving for w bit. My precision needs some love and potentially new frets. Thanks 

Edited December 6, 2025 by PawelG

[Fred Leicester]

Any recommendations of professional luthiers in Norfolk/East Anglia?

 

I’ve taken my bass to a couple of local “luthiers” and have been left less than impressed with the work done on my bass - jobs missed/not completed properly, so really looking for someone who know what they’re doing to a high standard! 
 

I’m literally willing to travel further afield for the right person if needs be. Tired of throwing money at people who can’t even do the basics properly. 

[andyonbass]

23 hours ago, Fred Leicester said:

Any recommendations of professional luthiers in Norfolk/East Anglia?

 

I’ve taken my bass to a couple of local “luthiers” and have been left less than impressed with the work done on my bass - jobs missed/not completed properly, so really looking for someone who know what they’re doing to a high standard! 
 

I’m literally willing to travel further afield for the right person if needs be. Tired of throwing money at people who can’t even do the basics properly. 

Is Sudbury within reasonable distance to you? Robbie Gladwell comes highly recommended .....I believe he was "The Guitar Doc" in one of the glossy mags before the internet.... I assume he's still doing the business....

 

Edit. Here you go....   https://drrobertsguitarsurgery.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPORGdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzTE9RM0k0R2pld3ZWS3VIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjscjavQNjnHrwNKbf4ZTM9p8pp78TA8cAPwlmA0vb_CYPif2nKfb34gp7Ap_aem_HDbmtFODrqt3WxG5geWCAw

Edited January 9 by andyonbass

[Fred Leicester]

19 hours ago, andyonbass said:

Is Sudbury within reasonable distance to you? Robbie Gladwell comes highly recommended .....I believe he was "The Guitar Doc" in one of the glossy mags before the internet.... I assume he's still doing the business....

 

Edit. Here you go....   https://drrobertsguitarsurgery.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPORGdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzTE9RM0k0R2pld3ZWS3VIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjscjavQNjnHrwNKbf4ZTM9p8pp78TA8cAPwlmA0vb_CYPif2nKfb34gp7Ap_aem_HDbmtFODrqt3WxG5geWCAw

Thanks Andy - Sudbury is definitely doable for me so I’ll check him out, much appreciated!

[MuddBass]

On 06/12/2025 at 14:08, PawelG said:

Who’s the go to person in the south coast now? I’m in Portsmouth, don’t mind driving for w bit. My precision needs some love and potentially new frets. Thanks 

 

Highly recommend Adam at Southampton Guitar Repairs - based 3 mins off Jct 3 of the M27  https://www.southamptonguitarrepairs.com/