Fretwork by GB is a guitar repair and setup workshop in Kingsclere, on the A339 between Newbury and Basingstoke. Guitarists from Newbury, Thatcham and Hungerford drop off by appointment, and turnaround is fast.
Gary has over 20 years' experience with electric, acoustic, bass and classical guitars. Every job has a fixed price, every quote is free, and all work is guaranteed.
Prices
Strings aren't included by default. If yours need replacing, D'Addario sets are £10. See the full price list for electronics, tuners and other repairs.
What a setup fixes
- High action that makes the guitar tiring to play
- Fret buzz and dead spots
- Tuning that drifts, or chords that go out of tune up the neck
- Sharp fret ends, scratchy pots and crackling jacks
Not sure what it needs? Read what causes fret buzz or what a setup includes.
How it works
- Get in touch. Call, WhatsApp or email Gary with what the guitar is doing. You'll get a free, honest quote within 24 hours.
- Drop off by appointment at Upper House Farm, Union Lane, Kingsclere RG20 4ST. Open Mon–Fri 9am–6pm · Sat–Sun 10am–4pm, by appointment.
- Work begins. Turnaround is fast, and you're kept updated by WhatsApp throughout.
- Collect and play. All work is fully guaranteed. If something isn't right, Gary makes it right.
What guitarists say
"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."
"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."
"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."
Questions
How much is a guitar setup near Newbury?
A full 13-point setup is £60 for electric, acoustic or bass guitars, and £75 for a Floyd Rose. The price is fixed, so there are no surprises.
How long does a guitar repair take?
Turnaround is fast, and you get a realistic time frame with your quote. Bigger jobs like re-fretting take longer.
Where do I drop my guitar off?
At the workshop at Upper House Farm, Union Lane, Kingsclere RG20 4ST, by appointment. Open Monday to Friday 9am–6pm and weekends 10am–4pm.
Guitar playing badly? Bring it to Kingsclere.
Free quotes within 24 hours. Fast turnaround.
See the full price list, recent work or all 98 five-star reviews.