Need a good guitar tech preferably north London

Voxman

Hi guys

I'm in Southgate N14 - Although I haven't needed a tech for a few years, I used to go to Malcolm Hine in Edmonton, but as there's no responses to e-mails and his website doesn't seem to be there anymore, I'm wondering (and hope he's still well) if he's no longer doing guitar work - does anyone know?

Assuming he might no longer be trading, and apart from LA guitars in Finchley (who are more acoustic oriented), can anyone recommend me a good guitar tech for electric guitars?  I need a full pro-set up that may need some fret levelling work, & changing a volume pot. 

Thanks

Pablocrackers

Theres always Coda in Stevenage theyll do a proper setup. 

Voxman

Pablocrackers said:

Theres always Coda in Stevenage theyll do a proper setup. 

Thanks @Pablocrackers but way too far away.

scrumhalf

I think the guys at Mill Hill Studios do some repair work, but I wouldn't swear to it.

Rabs

Voxman said:

Hi guys

I'm in Southgate N14 - Although I haven't needed a tech for a few years, I used to go to Malcolm Hine in Edmonton, but as there's no responses to e-mails and his website doesn't seem to be there anymore, I'm wondering (and hope he's still well) if he's no longer doing guitar work - does anyone know?

Assuming he might no longer be trading, and apart from LA guitars in Finchley (who are more acoustic oriented), can anyone recommend me a good guitar tech for electric guitars?  I need a full pro-set up that may need some fret levelling work, & changing a volume pot. 

Thanks

Hello...

I am not too far from you and can do all of that... Im in Chingford (do most of my work in Redbridge).

oh_pollo

You could give The Sound Garden in Barnet a call. They're not too far away.

Johnnyseven

Alberto Zioli who operates out of Creation Studios in Camden Town/Kentish Town.

Voxman

oh_pollo said:

You could give The Sound Garden in Barnet a call. They're not too far away.

I think they use LA Guitars don't they? 

drwiddly

LA Guitars used to do all the work on my electrics when I lived in London. Very high quality work but they're not the cheapest.

finest1

I second what Drwiddly said, LA guitars did work on a few of my electrics, and they were perfect, proper craftsmen. David Lipkin unfortunately has developed a nerve disposition in his hand so intricate work is limited for him, but they're still active. they are now based in finchley

GuyR

John Chapman at Bass Gallery in Camden. Good enough to refret my 66 Tele - did a perfect job.

gary_mac

I'm in Hoddesdon, Herts. Will be in Enfield on thursday, so could collect, if that helps.

simonhpieman

Jon at JR Amps near Rickmansworth (he's actually right opposite a tube station) does guitar work. He wears a white coat when he works so you know he's good!

Voxman

simonhpieman said:

Jon at JR Amps near Rickmansworth (he's actually right opposite a tube station) does guitar work. He wears a white coat when he works so you know he's good!

..but then so do butchers! LOL!!    

midlifecrisis

Voxman said:

simonhpieman said:

Jon at JR Amps near Rickmansworth (he's actually right opposite a tube station) does guitar work. He wears a white coat when he works so you know he's good!

..but then so do butchers! LOL!!    

cant be that good, real techs wear brown coats

Dominic

I always use LA guitars for electric..........they are top class.
David Has now retired due to his Parkinsons but Haim is still there every day .

FelineGuitars

Not sure if Doug at Blackmachine is still doing that work in addition to making a few guitars

Might be worth giving him a shout by email .

If he hasn't moved he's in New Southgate/Bounds Green

http://www.blackmachine.net/contact.htm

Voxman

To everyone who's responded, youve been very helpful guys, thank you.