Over time, it’s natural for your guitar or bass to experience a bit of wear and tear from regular practice and playing. Whether your instrument is completely broken, slightly damaged, or simply in need of a routine setup and servicing, I can help. After a visit to my Southampton guitar repair workshop, your instrument will be restored to its best—playing smoothly and sounding beautiful once again.
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I provide a wide range of guitar repair and maintenance services in Southampton, with clear pricing available for setups, restringing, fretwork, electronics, and more. If you’re unsure what your instrument needs, I’m always happy to offer advice, answer questions, or discuss your repair in more detail to create the right plan for you.
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While guitar and bass repairs are the most popular part of my work, I also have extensive experience servicing a wide variety of stringed instruments. Alongside guitars and basses, I regularly work on banjos, violins, violas, mandolins, mandolas, ouds, ukuleles, bouzoukis, and more.
If you’re looking for professional guitar repairs in Southampton, Hampshire, get in touch today to book your instrument in for expert servicing.
RESTRING
Our professional restring service includes the careful removal of old strings, thorough fretboard cleaning and conditioning, and a quick inspection of the tuning machines, nut slots, bridge, and frets. We then install a fresh set of high-quality strings, properly stretch them, and tune your guitar for stable pitch and smooth playability.
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To finish, we perform a final tuning and check of the intonation and action to ensure your instrument feels and sounds great. Optional add-ons include your preferred string brand or gauge, same-day or drop-off service, or a full setup and deep cleaning for a complete refresh.
SET UPS
Our professional guitar setup ensures your instrument plays and sounds its best. The service includes a detailed inspection of the neck, frets, nut, bridge, and hardware. We adjust the truss rod for proper neck relief, set the action for comfortable playability, fine-tune intonation, and balance pickup height for even tone.
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Fresh strings (if requested) are installed, and a final tuning and play test ensure everything feels perfect. Setups can be tailored to your preferred tuning, string gauge, or playing style, keeping your guitar performing at its best.
WIRING
Our professional wiring service ensures your guitar’s electronics are clean, reliable, and performing at their best. We begin with a full inspection of the electronics cavity, including pots, switches, capacitors, jacks, and any onboard circuitry. All contacts are cleaned, damaged components repaired or replaced, and soldering is done for long-lasting reliability.
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Each job is tested for silent operation, balanced output, and clean signal flow, with wiring neatly organized and shielded where needed. We also install acoustic pickup systems, including Fishman, LR Baggs, and piezo-style outputs for plug-and-play simplicity.
NUT REPLACEMENT
Our professional nut replacement service restores precise string spacing, comfortable action, and balanced tone. The process begins with careful removal of the old nut and preparation of the nut slot for a perfect fit. We then fit a new nut crafted from high-quality materials such as bone, Tusq, brass, or graphite.
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Each string slot is cut and polished by hand for smooth tuning, solid intonation, and comfortable playability. Once installed, we fine-tune the setup, check the first-fret action, and ensure the strings glide effortlessly without binding. A properly fitted nut enhances clarity, sustain, and tuning stability, giving your guitar a precise, professional feel.
COSMETIC REPAIRS
Our cosmetic repair service focuses on headstock repairs and minor touch-ups, restoring your guitar’s appearance while preserving its integrity. We specialize in glue-ups for headstock breaks, carefully repairing and stabilizing the wood, as well as filling and blending small chips, dents, or scratches.
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Each repair begins with a careful assessment, followed by cleaning and preparation of the damaged area. Using professional-grade materials, we perform precise glue-ups and colour-match touch-ups, then polish the surface for a seamless finish. Our approach ensures your guitar looks cared for and loved while maintaining full playability and character— perfect for minor damage without requiring full structural splints.
FRET WORK
Our fret work service restores smooth, clean frets for improved playability, tone, and sustain. The process begins with careful fretboard cleaning to protect the wood, followed by hand-polishing each fret with professional-grade tools to remove oxidation and imperfections while preserving original fret shape and height.
After polishing, the fretboard is conditioned and cleaned, leaving it smooth and comfortable for precise note articulation. Regular fret polishing extends fret life, improves string response, and keeps your guitar playing like new without altering its setup or character.