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From 1994, J L Music in Leeds, supplied Guitar Technical Services with many replacement parts. Due to the death of JL Music's founder, Acoustica Limited took over the business and continues to supply many music shops within the UK. Website: http://www.acousticalimited.com/index.php

Peter Allen - Guitar Technical Services Supply & Fitting of B-Band products for Acoustic Guitar. I have been fitting these for the past 10 years very successfully. See the Cost and Products Prices on B-Band Acoustic Transducer & Pre-Amps or visit the B-Band website at http://www.b-band.com/guitar-systems/

W D Music http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/ W D supply a wide range of guitar parts and accessories - I use them a lot for my custom shop work. They provide a reliable and fast service, usually delivering within 2-3 days of my placing an order

Small Wonder Music Co http://www.smallwonder-music.co.uk/shop/page.asp?id=customwork Specialists in exotic inlay, shell and miscellaneous guitar parts

Allparts Parts include Fender-licensed replacement necks & bodies, fingerboards, nuts, saddles, fret wire, tuners, bridges, tailpieces, pickguards, pickups, pots, switches and all those useful hard-to-find, small-but-crucial screws http://www.allparts.uk.com/

Aria UK Ltd See http://www.ariauk.com/products.asp for all Aria sold products and distributors of guitars. Guitar Technical Services can supply parts if required.

Hiscox Musical Instrument Cases http://www.hiscoxcases.com/products_hiscox.htm

Fusion F1 - One of the Best Gig Bags around Guitar Technical Services can supply these Gig Bags through Aria UK. See the website http://www.fusion-bags.com/products/guitar-bags for these top quality go anywhere gig bags.

Tribal Planet - Quality Gig Bags Supply - Gig Bags with Multisheild Technology from Tribal Planet. These are better than most gig bags with a very well thought out protection system for all kinds of instruments, not just guitars. http://www.tribalplanet.com/gig%20bags.htm

Blackham Transfers - by Peter Blackham Peter Blackham provides 'artwork' and 'Rubdown Transfers' for those interested in putting your name on your guitar - known as 'Decals'. You can of course provide your own artwork and he is very happy to give advice on modifications. It's refreshing to find someone who cares, gives such attention to detail and provides such a personal service. Peter Blackham is based in Wales but with the internet, online banking and Post Office he is very accessible - it's as if he is just round the corner! Contact details: 01766-832003 Email: peter@blackhamtransfers.com http://www.blackhamtransfers.com/

Touchstone Tonewoods http://www.touchstonetonewoods.co.uk/

David Dyke & David Green @ Luthier Supplies http://www.luthierssupplies.co.uk/

Axesrus & Guitar Parts website for some of the more difficult to find parts not covered by Allparts & WD http://www.axesrus.com/axecart.htm

Martin Sims http://www.simscustom.com/ Martin has done custom shop re-finishing for me and I would recommend his services to anyone - the results are truly excellent. I have also visited his workshop to see how he works and know he has a very professional operation.

Pegheds Planetary Pegs/Perfection Pegs http://www.lessonsinlutherie.com:80/PlanetaryPegs.html Contact: Chuck Herin Chuck is the USA manufacturer of these 'Pegheds' (no typing mistake!) He supplies Brian Burns specialising in 'Planetary Pegs' for Flamenco Guitar, Ukulele and Banjo. Chuck also supplies 'Perfection Pegs' for Violins & Cello etc. to Knilling at http://www.knilling.com/ Currently there is no UK distributor.

Best Bass Gear Contact: Brian Occasionally I hear of people that have exceptionally good products at a reasonable price and are open with good advise. One of my customers has used Best Bass Gear for years and it has become his first port of call. Some things are worth sharing even if they are in the USA ! Brian at Best Bass Gear is committed to helping bass enthusiasts find great tone with superior pickups, preamps and other bass items from the best manufacturers in the industry.

Seymour Duncan Pickups http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/ Guitar Technical Services is an authorised supplier of Seymour Duncan pickups. Whatever you require in your custom build can be supplied and fitted depending on stock levels. The Seymour Duncan importer dispatches immediately and that means pickups can be fitted within five days of the order.

DiMarzio UK Custom Shop http://www.dimarzio.co.uk:80/ DiMarzio have invited Guitar Technical Services to participate in their "one stop shop" UK Custom Shop resource for all things DiMarzio. They list businesses like mine as "Supply & Fit Centres" where DiMarzio pickups can be fitted by recommended experts.

Kent Armstrong Pickups http://www.kentarmstrong.com/Products.html Kent Armstrong has become a legend in his own lifetime with over 30 years of pickup building. He grew up with his father Dan Armstrong teaching him the guitar repair business and rewinding pickups way back in the 1970's. Kent also had the legendary pickup designer Bill Lawrence on hand to impart his specialist knowledge and experience. (Bill Lawrence worked on the Gibson Factory Pickup along with Seth Lover). Kent's mission is to produce top quality products which the customer will enjoy at a reasonable cost.

Aaron Armstrong TEL: 01233 822120 When Kent started his business in England, little did he know that WD (USA) would be selling his specially designed pickups, and that his son Aaron would become the main UK outlet for his special Hand-wound and Re-wound Pickup Repair Business. Now Aaron is following in his father's footsteps and continuing the family tradition becoming the 3rd generation of Armstrong pickup builders! For more information see: http://www.guitartechnicalservices.co.uk/acatalog/Aaron_Armstrong .pdf