Professional Guitar Repairs & Servicing

I'm a professional musical instrument technician with over 27 years of hands-on experience helping musicians get the very best from their instruments. I trained in Musical Instrument Technology at Leeds College of Music, specialising in the making and repair of guitars, before expanding my expertise across a wide range of stringed instruments.

I spent 27 years at John Hornby Skewes, where I set up, repaired, and refined guitars, violins, cellos, and folk instruments for everyone from internationally recognised artists to passionate amateur players. This experience gave me a deep understanding of how an instrument should feel, sound, and respond in real-world playing situations.

Whether you're a professional performer or a dedicated hobbyist, I bring the same care, precision, and attention to detail to every instrument I work on. My aim is simple: to make your instrument play at its absolute best, so you can focus on making music.

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I gained a HND in Musical Instrument Technology, specialising in the making and repair of guitars, at Leeds College of Music. I then began my career at John Hornby Skewes (JHS), where I continued to develop my skills and expand my expertise across a wide range of instruments.

Alongside fretted and stringed instruments, I learned new specialist skills in the repair and setup of brass and woodwind instruments, allowing me to offer a truly broad and practical service. Over more than 26 years at JHS, I have worked on more instruments than I dare to count, for everyone from complete beginners to seasoned professionals.

Whatever your level, I bring the same care, experience, and attention to detail to every instrument I work on. My goal is to make sure your instrument plays comfortably, performs reliably, and sounds its very best.

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