{"id":5,"date":"2016-11-09T02:23:31","date_gmt":"2016-11-09T02:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theguitardoc.clientsites.discordiatech.uk\/wordpress\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2025-08-19T17:52:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T16:52:34","slug":"guitar-repair","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theguitardoctor.net\/Nottingham\/guitar-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Guitar Service with The Guitar Doctor.."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1481241373645{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Guitar Service with Robin, The Guitar Doctor..&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:38|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bounceInDown&#8221; el_class=&#8221;guitar-repair&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;814&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;rotateInDownLeft&#8221; el_class=&#8221;guitar-service-pic1&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1061&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;rotateInDownLeft&#8221; el_class=&#8221;guitar-service-pic2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1127&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;rotateInDownLeft&#8221; el_class=&#8221;guitar-service-pic3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rotateInDownLeft&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:447931360101\">07931 360 101<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:441159179419\">0115 917 9419<\/a>. Email: <a href=\"mailto:robinasher47@gmail.com\">robinasher47@gmail.com<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeftBig&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1498003197181{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1481330840407{padding-right: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1074&#8243; img_size=&#8221;420&#215;420&#8243; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border_circle_2&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; el_class=&#8221;guitar-repair-pic1&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1065&#8243; img_size=&#8221;420&#215;420&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border_circle_2&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; el_class=&#8221;guitar-repair-pic2&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;&#8220;I recognise that not every guitar needs a complete overhaul, so I offer a fully tailored set-up or service depending on your needs.<\/p>\n<p>If you are unsure what is best for your instrument, just bring it along for a chat \u2013 rest assured that no pressure will be placed upon you to have more done than is necessary.&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:46|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;992&#8243; img_size=&#8221;420&#215;420&#8243; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border_circle_2&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; el_class=&#8221;guitar-repair-pic3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4>Indeed I\u2019ve had musicians who have been told that the instrument requires an expensive re-fret job, only to find that an expert fret dress is all that is required. (Much cheaper!).<\/h4>\n<h4>I\u2019ve had customers who intended to \u201cdo up\u201d a guitar for sale as they were unhappy with the sound \u2013 and go away so delighted that they intend to keep the instrument!!&#8221;<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Quality conscientious work&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;mulled-wine&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Reviews \u00bb\u00bb&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;classic&#8221; btn_color=&#8221;danger&#8221; btn_size=&#8221;lg&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;center&#8221; btn_css_animation=&#8221;bounceInDown&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;flipInX&#8221; btn_button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguitardoctor.net%2FNottingham%2Fguitar-repair%2Fguitar-doctor-reviews%2F|title:TGD%20reviews%20%C2%BB%C2%BB&#8221; el_class=&#8221;guitar-repair&#8221;][\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInRightBig&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Just ask&#8230;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"Normal-C-C8\">I can carry out specific tasks, for instance, pickup replacement, custom wiring or any general modifications and minor repairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Normal-C-C8\">Often I do recommend, however, that the simplest level of service, is carried out in order to maximise the potential of your repair \/ upgrade \/ enhancement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Body-Text-2-C\">Pickup replacement \/ Custom wiring: Replace \/ update various component parts \/ most types of general modifications \/ minor repairs &#8211; <\/span><wbr \/>both electric and acoustic guitars and some small electrical items like effects pedals \u2013<wbr \/> just ask, I can do most things. ?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"Normal-C-C11\">I recognise that every guitar is absolutely unique, and what you really want to know is:<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Normal-C-C11\"> a) Can I do a minor repair \/ alteration? (yes!) <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Normal-C-C11\">b) What is the present state of the guitar and what is recommended? <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Normal-C-C11\">c) How much is it going to cost?<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"Normal-C-C12\">I am happy to undertake minor jobs but usually find that once a customer discusses his \/ her guitar with me, you find out what should \/ could be done to bring it up to a reasonable standard, then the customer opts to fully maximise the potential of your modification \u2013 whether it\u2019s a repair or upgrade.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;463&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;257&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Friendly, professional advice&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;mulled-wine&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Contact \u00bb\u00bb&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;classic&#8221; btn_color=&#8221;danger&#8221; btn_size=&#8221;lg&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;center&#8221; btn_css_animation=&#8221;bounceInDown&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;flipInX&#8221; btn_button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguitardoctor.net%2FNottingham%2Fguitar-repair%2Fcontact-us%2F|title:Contact%20us%20%C2%BB%C2%BB&#8221;][\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeftBig&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;266&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1015&#8243; img_size=&#8221;420&#215;420&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_circle_2&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Tailored work&#8230;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"Normal-C-C12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-311 alignleft\" src=\"\/nottingham\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp4f909643_05_06-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"wp4f909643_05_06\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theguitardoctor.net\/Nottingham\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp4f909643_05_06-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.theguitardoctor.net\/Nottingham\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp4f909643_05_06.jpg 261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>I will spend time discussing the options with you, explaining what each step entails, but will NEVER pressurise you to spend more than you want to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Normal-C-C12\">I rarely spend less than 2-<\/span><wbr \/>3 hours working on a guitar (usually many more ) and always provides a written report on the work done. ( So I\u2019m cheaper than the average plumber and take a lot more interest in the job! )<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Normal-C-C11\">More time-<\/span><wbr \/>consuming jobs: <span class=\"Normal-C-C12\">replacement pickups, electrical modifications, full set-<\/span><wbr \/>up or service \u2013<wbr \/> the time spent is obviously reflected in a higher cost \u2013<wbr \/> I am always happy to discuss any budgetary constraints ( ie what you can afford! ) before starting work, and will keep you fully informed whilst work is in progress.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span class=\"Normal-C-C12\">Please note that I do not undertake full fret replacements or re-<\/span><wbr \/>paint jobs and prices quoted are exclusive of parts needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"Normal-C-C12\">I often find that a musician has bought a second hand instrument which has not been played or cared for and needs the \u2018full works\u2019.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"Normal-C-C12\">Customers find that even guitars which are newly purchased are often disappointing until I have set them up. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"Normal-C-C12\">It\u2019s very gratifying that ALL of my customers are over the moon\u2013 \u2018fantastic\u2019, \u2018didn\u2019t know it could sound so good\u2019, incredible \u2018wonderful\u2019, \u2018gobsmacked\u2019, \u2018so grateful, mate\u2019, \u2018I\u2019ll be back \u2013 its so difficult to find a GOOD guitar technician, who actually delivers what he promises\u2019.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Our visits and rock journeys&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;mulled-wine&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Enthusiasts \u00bb\u00bb&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;classic&#8221; btn_color=&#8221;danger&#8221; btn_size=&#8221;lg&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;center&#8221; btn_css_animation=&#8221;bounceInDown&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;flipInX&#8221; btn_button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguitardoctor.net%2FNottingham%2Fguitar-repair%2Ffor-enthusiasts%2F|title:For%20enthusiasts%20%C2%BB%C2%BB&#8221;][\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUpBig&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Highly recommended..&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"Normal-C-C12\">Many customers are returning with their other guitars, ( I\u2019ve done four or more for numerous individual guitarists !! ) or a friend with a guitar! <\/span><span class=\"Normal-C-C13\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theguitardoctor.net\/nottingham\/guitar-doctor-reviews\/archived-testimonials\/\">Click here to see testimonials<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;834&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border_circle&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;833&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border_circle&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;863&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border_circle&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><em><span class=\"Normal-C-C12\">In fact Robin takes a real pride in his work and is pleased that he seems to be rapidly becoming \u201cthe\u201d place to go amongst local musicians, not to mention those that live a bit further afield. There can be no greater compliment than to have \u2018word of mouth\u2019 recommendations.<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;860&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border_circle_2&#8243; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Please use our contact form&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;mulled-wine&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Contact Robin \u00bb\u00bb&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;classic&#8221; btn_color=&#8221;danger&#8221; btn_size=&#8221;lg&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;center&#8221; btn_css_animation=&#8221;bounceInDown&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;flipInX&#8221; btn_button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguitardoctor.net%2FNottingham%2Fguitar-repair%2Fcontact-us%2F|title:Contact%20Robin%20%C2%BB%C2%BB&#8221;][\/vc_cta][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Or click to talk to us now&#8221; txt_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;mulled-wine&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;on 0115 917 9419 \u00bb\u00bb&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;classic&#8221; btn_color=&#8221;danger&#8221; btn_size=&#8221;lg&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;center&#8221; btn_css_animation=&#8221;bounceInDown&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;flipInX&#8221; btn_button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:tel%3A441159179419|title:on%200115%20917%209419%20%C2%BB%C2%BB||&#8221;][\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1481241373645{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Guitar Service with Robin, The Guitar Doctor..&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:38|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bounceInDown&#8221; el_class=&#8221;guitar-repair&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;814&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;rotateInDownLeft&#8221; el_class=&#8221;guitar-service-pic1&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1061&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;rotateInDownLeft&#8221; el_class=&#8221;guitar-service-pic2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1127&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;rotateInDownLeft&#8221; el_class=&#8221;guitar-service-pic3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;rotateInDownLeft&#8221;] 07931 360 101 or 0115 917 9419. 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