Over 25 Years of Experience, Care and Craftsmanship
Professional guitar repairs, setups, restoration and guitar lessons — with a personal approach to every instrument that comes into the workshop.
25+ Years of Guitar Repair & Restoration ExperienceWelcome to Loughton Guitar Repairs & Guitar Lessons
I'm John, and I run Loughton Guitar Repairs & Guitar Lessons from my home-based workshop in Loughton, Essex. With over 25 years of experience in guitar repair and restoration, I understand how important your instrument is to you — whether it's your first guitar, a trusted gigging instrument or something with years of sentimental value.
My aim is straightforward: to provide careful, professional workmanship, honest advice and a friendly, personal service. Every guitar is assessed individually, and I'll explain the work needed so you can make an informed decision before going ahead.
Repairs, Setups & Maintenance
From routine maintenance to more involved repairs, I work on electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitars and a range of other stringed instruments.
- Restringing, cleaning and polishing
- Action, neck relief and intonation setups
- Fret buzz diagnosis, fret dressing and refrets
- Nut, saddle, bridge and tuning machine repairs
- Pickup fitting, electronics, switches and rewiring
Restoration & Specialist Work
Some instruments need more than a standard setup. I also undertake restoration and repair work to help bring damaged or neglected instruments back into playing condition.
- Broken headstock and neck repairs
- Lifting acoustic bridge repairs
- Body cracks, binding and purfling repairs
- Electrical fault finding and cavity shielding
- Custom hardware and pickup installations
It's Not Just Guitars
Alongside electric, acoustic and bass guitars, the workshop also handles instruments such as mandolins, ukuleles and bouzoukis. Whether the job is a simple restring or a more complicated fault, you're welcome to get in touch and discuss what your instrument needs.
A Personal Service From Start to Finish
Because I work by appointment, I can give each instrument the time and attention it deserves. I believe communication matters just as much as workmanship: customers can receive repair progress updates, including photographs and videos via WhatsApp, and a final update when the work is complete.
Customer instruments left at the workshop are insured while on the premises, and the business also carries public liability insurance. I provide paperwork recording the instrument's details and a receipt for paid work.
Guitar Lessons for Beginners
As well as repairs, Loughton Guitar Repairs & Guitar Lessons offers guitar tuition for those getting started on electric or acoustic guitar. Lessons focus on building confidence and developing practical playing skills at a manageable pace — from chords, strumming and rhythm to scales, tabs and playing songs.
Students can also access lesson materials through a dedicated student portal, helping them practise and revisit what they've learned between lessons.
Serving Loughton and Beyond
Based in Loughton, Essex, I welcome customers from nearby areas including Debden, Buckhurst Hill, Epping, Chigwell, Theydon Bois, Waltham Abbey, Woodford, Chingford and Wanstead, as well as from further across Essex, Greater London and Hertfordshire.
Repairs are carried out by appointment. For some local customers, collection and return may also be available for a small fee — please ask when enquiring.
Let's Get Your Instrument Playing Its Best
Whether you need a quick restring, a full setup, a difficult repair or help getting started with guitar lessons, I'd be happy to hear from you.
Monday–Friday: 9am–7pm · Saturday: 10am–5pm · Sunday: Closed
