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Post by skyetripper on Mar 21, 2021 9:07:10 GMT
Morning all. Replaced a dodgy switch on my trusty (original) Shergold a couple of days ago and when I was giving it a once over, it reminded me that it really needs a refret, and preferably the fretboard refinished as well.. Does anyone have any recommendations on who they have used in the North East area? Cheers.
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Post by frankieabbott on Mar 22, 2021 12:32:00 GMT
Have you tried James Bragg in Middlesbrough. I've not used his services personally yet but I might give him a try if I needed a job doing that I couldn't do at home.
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Post by skyetripper on Mar 23, 2021 8:15:45 GMT
Have you tried James Bragg in Middlesbrough. I've not used his services personally yet but I might give him a try if I needed a job doing that I couldn't do at home. I haven't, but I've checked out his website and I'll put him on my list to contact. Cheers! |
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Post by ianlp59 on May 9, 2021 10:45:18 GMT
I have used Stuart Palmer : www.stuartsguitarworks.com/ He's a thoroughly lovely person, highly proficient and talented. He has done work for Martin Simpson. Cheers, Ian |
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Post by minorkey on May 9, 2021 20:24:27 GMT
Ron's Music here in Darlington has done wonders for my instruments.
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Post by minorkey on May 9, 2021 20:27:54 GMT
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Post by skyetripper on May 10, 2021 7:30:05 GMT
Thanks for all the suggestions gents. I've managed to get sorted with Haydn Williams just over the border from me in Cumbria. He's a fabulous guitar builder and I don't know how much repair work he normally takes on but he was happy to do the Shergold for me. williamsguitars.co.uk/Interestingly, during our long and very enjoyable chat, he mentioned that while he mainly builds electrics, he prefers building acoustics. He didn't have one I could try while I was there but if his electrics are anything to go by, his acoustics will be pretty special too. For what it's worth (and having played and owned far too many electrics over the years) both the guitars I played were beautifully built, and probably among the best modern electrics I've played. They are beautifully built (he's even making his own pickups now), played perfectly and were well worth consideration if anyone is in the market for a really good electric. To be honest, I think his electrics are too cheap for the level of work and quality! |
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Post by andyhowell on May 25, 2021 8:14:55 GMT
Interestingly, during our long and very enjoyable chat, he mentioned that while he mainly builds electrics, he prefers building acoustics. He didn't have one I could try while I was there but if his electrics are anything to go by, his acoustics will be pretty special too. For what it's worth (and having played and owned far too many electrics over the years) both the guitars I played were beautifully built, and probably among the best modern electrics I've played. They are beautifully built (he's even making his own pickups now), played perfectly and were well worth consideration if anyone is in the market for a really good electric. To be honest, I think his electrics are too cheap for the level of work and quality! I don't think he is alone. There seem to be a number of very fine makers in the UK who don;'t get much press, but maybe also don't seek it out that much. |
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Jo whoever he is.
