Complete Guitar Refurbishment

For instruments that deserve more than a service.

A full refurbishment is ideal for heavily used, neglected, long-owned, or recently acquired guitars that require comprehensive attention to restore playability, reliability and appearance.

This is not a quick clean.
It is a structured, methodical restoration process carried out to professional workshop standards.

I will always discuss the scope of work and cost before proceeding.

What a Full Refurbishment Involves

Every instrument is assessed individually before work begins. The process typically includes:

• Complete strip-down to component level

• Detailed inspection of structural integrity

• All hardware deep cleaned and polished

• Pots, switches and jack sockets cleaned and tested

• Wiring assessed and replaced where necessary

• Pickups removed, cleaned and performance-tested

• Fretboard deep cleaned and conditioned

• Frets cleaned and polished

• Body and neck carefully cleaned and revitalised

• Instrument rebuilt with attention to mechanical stability

• Full professional setup tailored to your playing style

Where required, worn or failing components will be identified and discussed before replacement.

The Outcome

A properly refurbished guitar should:

• Play cleanly and comfortably

• Intonate accurately

• Feel mechanically stable

• Looks significantly improved

• Inspire confidence again

The aim is simple:
Return the instrument to a condition that reflects its true potential.

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Pricing

Refurbishment and bodywork is charged at £25 per hour plus the cost of materials.

Before any work begins, I will:

• Assess the instrument

• Explain what is required

• Provide a realistic estimate

No work proceeds without agreement.

Typical refurbishment costs vary depending on condition and scope.

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Bodywork & Structural Repairs

Professional repair work carried out with structural integrity and cosmetic sensitivity in mind.

Services include:

• Relic work and ageing

• Broken headstock repair

• Structural crack repair

• Scratch and gouge repair

• Fret marker replacement

• Cosmetic restoration work

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