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    Hi there,

    Can anyone recommend a technician in Scotland / North of England?

    Paul
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    Hi Paul,

    What sort of work do you need doing?
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    Refretting/ setup work.
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    Mike Vanden.
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    Mike Vanden is excellent of course as mentioned by mrmando.

    http://www.vanden.co.uk/

    Another person I would highly recommend is Bill Kelday in Fintry.

    http://www.keldayguitars.com/index.html

    Jimmy Moon in Glasgow may also be able to help:

    http://www.moonguitars.co.uk/moonhome.html

    While I trained also in instrument repair, unfortunately I am currently in rented accomodation and without a workshop so wouldn't be equipped for a refret job
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    Default Re: Instrument Technicians in Scotland / North of England

    Another possibility, but again I don't know him is Rod Vaughan in Dundee:

    http://www.rvguitars.co.uk/repair.php
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    Default Re: Instrument Technicians in Scotland / North of England

    I have no direct experience with him, but several people I know have recommended Marshall Dow in Aberdeen.
    Jimmy Moon (Glasgow) and Mike Vanden (Strontian) have also been recommended to me.

    Patrick

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    Default Re: Instrument Technicians in Scotland / North of England

    Many thanks to all for your replies. Much appreciated.

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