Hampshire & Berkshire

Your guitar,
played better
than ever.

Expert setups, repairs, and fret work — done right, done fast. Home workshop means lower prices with no compromise on quality.

Get a free quote Call Gary — 07929 902254
20+
Years experience
3 days
Typical turnaround
5 ★
Customer reviews
Rick Parfitt Fender Telecaster after setup
100%
Satisfaction
guaranteed
★★★★★

"Gary did an amazing setup on two of my guitars — both played like brand new. Two-day turnaround, incredibly knowledgeable. I'll definitely be back."

Daniel  ·  Rickenbacker & Ibanez
Recent work

Fresh from the workshop

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Warwick Corvette bass fret polish before and after
Setup
Warwick Corvette 5-string Bass

Never been set up. Action dropped super low, frets polished clean. Owner left a 5★ review.
Bridge re-glue on Merida semi-acoustic
Repair
Bridge Re-Glue — Merida Semi-Acoustic

Bridge safely removed, cleaned, and reattached properly. No more belly bulge.
Fender Telecaster fret level crown polish
Fret Work
Fret Level, Crown & Polish — Fender Tele

Played daily for 20 years. Deep grooves removed, playability fully restored.
What I do

Services & pricing

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01
Electric Guitar Setup

13-point setup including fret polish, electronic cleaning, and fretboard conditioning.

£60
02
Acoustic Setup

Full action, intonation and comfort setup for acoustic guitars. Fretboard conditioning included.

£60
03
Floyd Rose Setup

Specialised 13-point setup for floating bridges. Bridge levelling and tuning set to perfection.

£75
04
Fret Dressing

Level, crown, and polish. Eliminates buzzing and dead spots. Full setup included.

£120
05
Re-Fretting

Full fret replacement for heavily worn instruments. Brings old guitars back to life.

from £260
06
Electronics

Pickup swaps, wiring looms, jacks, switches, pots. Full electronics service available.

from £35
Customer electric guitar Les Paul with EMG pickups being repaired
Why Fretwork by GB

Craftsmanship you can hear.

Over 20 years setting up and repairing guitars for gigging musicians, hobbyists, and collectors across Hampshire and Berkshire. Gary treats every instrument as if it were his own.

Fast turnaround

Most setups done in 3 days.

Unbeatable prices

Home workshop = lower overheads for you.

Guaranteed work

Every repair fully guaranteed.

Direct, personal service

Deal directly with Gary, not a front desk.

About Gary
Google reviews

What guitarists are saying

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G ★★★★★ 79 reviews — read all ↗
★★★★★

"Gary is the best luthier I've ever used and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in the music business wanting a professional, reasonably priced service with great end results."

R
Roger WilkinsonGibson J200 Studio Acoustic
★★★★★

"Prior to Gary's help, my Bass VI had intonation issues, an uncomfortable high action and fret buzz. He has transformed this instrument into something I can confidently gig with. This set up service was worth every penny."

D
David BartonBass VI — Local Guide
★★★★★

"My Taylor GS Mini had been played hard for many years. Gary set the guitar up perfectly, lowering the action, dressing the highly worn frets and dealing with a crack on the body. The guitar has absolutely been transformed."

S
Stu LD1Taylor GS Mini
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