Tales from the Workshop This is my BLOG section where I give you an insight into some of the things that crop up in the work of a luthier and guitar technician.............. I have now included this page in my SEARCH engine. So, if you are only looking for one issue, you dont need to read though all of it, use the SEARCH button at the top of the page.

Project - Custom Guitar Build A customer request to build guitar from 'off the shelf' parts. Storyboard so far ...........

Live Music Events & Bands Venues and events in the Leamington Spa, Warwick and Stratford Area

Musicians who recommend Guitar Technical Services These are the websites of some of Pete's regular customers................

Guitar Information & Technician's Tips! This section contains PDF info on How to Re-String a Guitar, Tuning Difficulties? Hum and Buzz on Electric Guitar? Advice on Acoustic Guitar Geometry, Amplifying an Acoustic Guitar and others..................

Recording Studios Studios in the immediate area.......and further afield.....

Local Music Shops Links to some recommended outlets in the Midlands area............

Amplifier Repairs - Recommended I'm often asked if there is anyone who repairs guitar amps and PA systems to same high standard as my Pro Guitar Set-ups. These are my recommendations. If you have other 'Repairers', let me know.

P.A. Public Address Hire - Recommended I have been asked recently for contacts that have PA systems for hire. This company is one that I recommend.

Suppliers of Guitar Parts & Spares

Major Manufacturers Links Spare parts for instruments made by some major companies - notably Fender and Gibson - are only available directly from them. The links below will give you an idea of availability and costs. (NOTE: there is no direct association with Guitar Technical Services)

Recommended Guitar Makers

Coys Rock Auctions of Old & Rare Guitars

Guitar Tuition Guitar Teachers within the Warwickshire area

Customers Special REQUESTS Customers requests - looking for parts or how to solve problems

Are you looking to become a Guitar Technician? This information may help you.........................

Guitar Information Sites & Forums Here are some interesting websites. email me with your favourite site if you think I need to include it..............

Musicians Insurance Recommended insurance companies.

Stolen Instruments Reported Submit an email to me with details of your stolen gear and I will post it for 12 months.

Works Request and Instruction

Payments to Guitar Technical Services

Archive - Jan 2008 to Dec 2008 Tales from Workshop You can use the SEARCH button at the top of the page to find what your looking for.

Archive - Oct 2006 to Dec 2007 Tales from Workshop You can use the SEARCH button at the top of the page to find what your looking for.