The Guitar Doctor

About

Should you contact The Guitar Doctor, we will always first discuss your requirements and complete a diagnosis of your instrument. We will then prepare a quote for you ... and you are under no obligation to use us ... we hope our high quality work and competitive rates will speak for themselves.

Our philosophy is that every instrument is different, as indeed is every player and the repair man must factor all of this into every job. Instruments can be set to your own spec, the recommended factory spec or whatever is required at that specific time, seasons change and so does the wood. Sometimes, a re-setup is required and this is carried out free of charge if within 6 weeks of the initial setup.

The size of our jobs range from a simple clean up and re-string to a complete neck re-set, re-fret and re-finish. To use a cliché, no job is too small. Parts are sourced nationally and internationally, replacement or upgrade – all available. Tools and methods used are conventional and sometimes cutting edge – using only the latest, high quality tools and equipment.

Useful Links

Facebook;
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?m2w#!/pages/The-Guitar-Doctor/128775433849724

Twitter;
http://twitter.com/#!/GuitarDoctorUK

MySpace; http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=89532580

http://www.timrenwick.com/ one of my regular customers - Tim's electrics,
acoustics and a mandolin have recently passed through the workshop

Local Shops:

http://www.modernmusic.co.uk/index.php - popular shop for Cornish musicians

http://www.trevadamusic.co.uk/ - great all round shop with knowledgeable and friendly staff

Sources for parts etc:

http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/ great UK source for parts - custom pickguard/scratchplate and pickup rewind services too!

http://www.touchstonetonewoods.co.uk/ - for specialist materials & tools

http://www.tonetechluthiersupplies.co.uk/ - for specialist materials & tools

http://www.luthierssupplies.co.uk/ - for specialist materials and tools

Magazines for general info and learning resources:

http://www.acousticmagazine.com/ - one of my fave UK guitar magazines

http://www.acguitar.com/ - my fave USA guitar magazine!

Products:

http://www.mcintyrepickups.com/pickups.html - USA acoustic pickup solutions -
recommended. Available to order & install - please allow up to 2 weeks turn
around time from initial order.
Email for no obligation quote.

http://vintageguitar.co.uk/sb1/gbu0-catshow/kksound.html - K&K supply fantastic
quality products, the closest to your instrument's true voice - amplified!
Available to order & install - please allow up to 2 weeks turn around time from initial order.
Email for no obligation quote.
http://www.larrivee.com/2_Main/main.html - one of my favourites - all models available to order -
Free re-setup service on any Larrivee within 12 months guarantee period.

http://ariauk.com/ - all guitars/amps - in fact all products available to order –
Free re-setup on all guitars in first year of guarantee

Technical help:

http://www.ibanez.com/support/wiringdiagrams.aspx - find an Ibanez wiring diagram

http://www.gruhn.com/ - want to date that vintage instrument? Go here!

http://www.pickguards.us/pgordinst.htm - custom made pickguards to order from the USA

http://www.thedecalshop.co.uk/ - need that genuine looking logo on your headstock?

If you would like to send me your instrument for any type of work then use either of these:

http://www.dhl.co.uk/publish/gb/en.high.html

http://www.parcelforce.com/portal/pw/jump3?catId=2500033&mediaId
=17900220&campaignid=PWhome_Parcel_Send

http://fedex.com/gb/

Or alternatively use your own courier.

Please see ‘Repairs’ for info on safely sending your instrument.

Local places of interest;

http://bluesnappa.com/ great food and atmosphere – go here while you wait if you fancy a trip to Penzance!

http://www.penzance.co.uk/ - useful info about the locality

http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=porthcurno&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGGL_enGB229GB230&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title
The beach with stunning views! Great for a visit anytime of year.

http://www.minack.com/ - have an afternoon free? Visit the famous Minack, a beautiful amphitheatre carved in the rock with lots of various performances throughout the summer months

http://www.sennen-cove.com/ - surfs’ up dudes! Another stunner well worth a visit

Travel info;

Trains to Penzance: http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/

Buses: http://www.firstgroup.com/timetables.php

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Tel: 01736 332584
Mob: 07812 178469
Email: enquiries@guitardoctor.co.uk

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