A luthier working on a Telecaster at a warmly lit workshop bench
Mobile Luthier · London

Precision setups for
the guitars you love.

Expert guitar setups and repairs, collected from your door and returned playing better than ever. A fixed £65 setup price, with any extra repair work agreed first.

Fresh strings includedUsually 3–4 daysCollection & return across London
01Our Services

Skilled hands. Honest work.
Delivered to your door.

A luthier setting up a Telecaster and levelling the fretsMost booked

Complete Guitar Setup

£65

Fresh strings, action set at nut and bridge, neck relief, intonation, fretboard clean and a full hardware check. Electric, acoustic, classical or bass.

Book a £65 setup
Otto soldering the control wiring of a Telecaster at his workbench in warm window light

Electronics Service

£40

Pickup height, scratchy pots, dodgy switches and output jacks sorted. Wiring, grounding and signal tested so your guitar stays quiet and reliable.

Get electronics help
Close-up of a luthier's hands dressing frets on a maple guitar neck

Repairs & Fretwork

from £25

Nut and bridge work, fret dressing, tuner and strap-button fixes, pickup swaps and more. Quoted and approved before any extra work begins.

Ask about a repair

Pickup and delivery are included on every booking, anywhere in London. Repairs vary by instrument — we confirm all costs before we begin, so there are no hidden fees. Got a vintage or collector guitar? Ask about our White Glove in-home service.

02How It Works

A clear process. One honest setup price.

No shop trips and no mystery extras. One named luthier handles your guitar from doorstep to doorstep.

FRETWORK · SETUP TICKETNo. 0065
  • Fresh set of strings
  • Action and neck relief adjusted
  • Intonation set
  • Fretboard cleaned
  • Hardware and electronics checked
  • Collection and return across London
SETUP TOTAL£65.00

Extra repair work is quoted and agreed before it begins.

1

Tell us what the guitar needs

Choose setup, repair or electronics and share what feels or sounds wrong. We agree the service before collection.

2

We collect and work at the bench

Otto collects your guitar, completes the agreed work and contacts you before starting anything extra.

3

Returned to your door

Your guitar comes back ready to play. A standard setup is usually completed in 3–4 days from collection.

Not sure what it needs?

Describe the problem in plain language. We’ll guide you toward a setup or repair without starting extra work before you agree to it.

Ask Fretwork
03Reviews

What players across London say.

Absolutely brilliant service. Having the setup done at my home studio saved me so much time — my Martin D-28 has never sounded better. The intonation work was perfect and the action is spot on.
Sarah M.Full Setup · Acoustic Guitar
I'd struggled with high action on my Stratocaster for months. The mobile service was incredibly convenient and the difference is night and day. Professional job, fair price, no trip across London.
James R.Action Adjustment & Setup
As a music student I really appreciated the educational side — exactly what was being done and why. My acoustic now plays like a dream and the new strings sound fantastic. Great value.
Alex T.Student Setup Package
Professional from start to finish. My guitar needed extensive work and they delivered exactly as promised. The mobile service meant I didn't have to worry about transport at all.
Emma K.Full Setup & Repair
4.8 / 5
Average rating
500+
Guitars set up
15+
Years on the bench
96%
Would recommend
04Where to Find Us
Inside Sixty Sixty Sounds on Denmark Street — a goldtop Les Paul in front of a Fender amp, with the shop's wall of vintage acoustics behind
Sixty Sixty Sounds · Denmark St

Prefer to talk it through in person?

Fretwork London comes to your door — but if you'd rather meet first, you can sit down with Otto for a free consultation at Sixty Sixty Sounds. Bring the guitar, talk through what it needs, and arrange the right setup or repair face to face.

The address

Sixty Sixty Sounds, 28 Denmark St, London WC2H 8NJ

When

Free consultation, by appointment

The location

On Denmark Street — London's iconic guitar row

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Quick Answers

Guitar Setup & Repair in London: The Essentials

Direct answers about price, turnaround, collection and repair work, with more detail on the full FAQ page.

01Fretwork London at a Glance

What does a guitar setup cost in London?

A standard Fretwork London guitar setup costs a fixed £65. It includes a fresh set of strings plus collection and return across London.

How long does a guitar setup take?

The usual turnaround is 3–4 days from collection to return. If extra repair work or ordered parts affect timing, Fretwork London confirms that before proceeding.

Does Fretwork London collect and return guitars?

Yes. Door-to-door collection and return are included across London, or you can arrange a free consultation at Sixty Sixty Sounds on Denmark Street.

What guitar repairs does Fretwork London handle?

Fretwork London handles common fret, action, nut, saddle, electronics, wiring and pickup work, as well as specialist vintage restoration and archtop work. Repairs are quoted before work begins.

05Get In Touch

Ready when you are.

Give your guitar the professional care it deserves. Book a mobile setup and we’ll take it from your door.

Phone
020 8040 1883
Talk through your guitar and the next step
Enquiry
Send us your questions
Personal advice and repair quotes
Coverage
All London boroughs
Collection and return included with setups
Hours
Mon–Sat, 9am–6pm
Collection and consultations by arrangement
Prefer to meet in person?

You can also sit down with Otto for a free consultation, by appointment, at Sixty Sixty Sounds on Denmark Street — London's iconic guitar row.

28 Denmark St, London WC2H 8NJ · by appointment
Book Your Setup
£65
Fixed setup price
Usually 3–4 days
  • Fresh set of strings
  • Action, neck relief and intonation
  • Fretboard clean and hardware check
  • Collection and return across London
  • Usually completed in 3–4 days
Book Your Setup

Questions? Call 020 8040 1883