Stroud Green, North London
Careful, honest workmanship from a home workshop in North London. Setups, repairs, restorations — no job too big or small.
About
I've spent most of my life playing guitar, which naturally led me into repair, restoration, and upcycling work. I operate from a home workshop here in Stroud Green, North London, where I focus on careful, high-quality workmanship.
The full address is shared once an appointment has been arranged. Feel free to reach out no matter how big or small the task — I'm always happy to help.
I look forward to helping you get the best out of your instrument.
— LarryServices
Three tiers of setup — from a straightforward tune-up to a comprehensive overhaul.
Common repairs listed below. If you need something outside this list, just get in touch. Final cost may vary depending on condition.
From £30
Resoldering cold joints, output jack replacement, grounding issues, rewiring, shielding control cavities.
£35 single/£70 complete set
Single coil, P90, Humbucker. Remove old pickups and install new ones of your choice.
£60 each
Bone nut or saddle cut from blank, tailored to fit your guitar precisely.
£100
Frets levelled under string tension with desired neck relief for your playing style. Frets dressed until perfectly smooth. Min. £50 extra for stainless steel frets.
£70
Removal of lifting bridge on acoustic instruments, paring, refitting and glueing.
From £30
Filling small finish chips or cosmetic cracks, colour matching and blending as required.
From £70
Regluing structural cracks, installing cleats and internal support where necessary. Cosmetic touch up on affected area.
£15
15-minute video call to diagnose and advise. Fee deducted if a repair is subsequently booked.
£15
Service cost only, strings not included. Additional £10 for 12-strings, £20 for Floyd Rose.
Workshop
A selection of recent projects — click through to see the full post on Instagram.
Testimonials
Words from musicians I've had the pleasure of working with.
Larry doesn't just setup your guitar, he looks at your playing style and tailors the instrument to what suits your playing, the kind of music you're playing, and what can be done to get the most out of your guitar. I've had my Jazzmaster 14 years, and it never felt as good as when Larry set it up.
Incredible guitar tech who has elevated our instruments to the next level. They play better than ever and it has led to a great deal of inspiration. Whether it's electrics, acoustics, or nylons — the GOAT.
Super happy with Larry's services — he did an incredible job fixing some serious expertise-requiring issues on my guitars as well as helping me mod one of them. All at a very affordable price.
Highly recommend. Larry did a great job on my Fender Stratocaster, it sounds amazing now. Reasonable prices.
Contact
Whether you need a setup, a repair, or just some advice — send me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Workshop
Contact can be made via the website or direct message to describe the issue with your instrument. Photos and a brief description of the problem will help determine the likely cause and possible solutions.
In some cases a short video consultation may be recommended to inspect the instrument before accepting the job.
This helps determine:
A £15 video consultation fee may apply for assessments lasting up to 15 minutes. If you proceed with the repair, this fee will be deducted from the final cost.
Once the job is accepted, the instrument can be dropped off for a physical inspection.
At this stage:
For larger jobs or special-order parts, a deposit may be required before work begins.
Repairs are carried out using professional tools and techniques appropriate to the instrument and the work required.
If unexpected issues are discovered during repair, you will be contacted before any additional work is carried out.
You will be notified when the repair is complete.
Payment is due before or at the time of collection, via:
Once collected, the instrument can be checked to ensure everything is functioning correctly.
Repairs are covered by a 30-day workmanship warranty, provided the instrument remains under normal conditions and the string gauge and tuning remain consistent with the original setup.
Legal
By using this website or booking a service with Larry Townhouse Guitars, you agree to the terms outlined below.
All work is carried out with professional care using appropriate tools and methods suitable for guitar maintenance, repair, adjustment, and modification.
Prices listed on this website are guide prices for standard work.
Final costs may vary depending on:
Customers will always be contacted for approval before any additional work beyond the quoted service is carried out.
A deposit may be required before work begins, particularly for:
Typical deposit: £20–£50 or approximately 25–30% of the estimated repair cost, whichever is greater.
Deposits help cover time allocation and parts procurement.
Deposits are non-refundable once work has begun or parts have been ordered.
Payment is due upon completion and before collection of the instrument.
Accepted payment methods:
Bank transfer details will be provided when the repair is complete.
Turnaround times are estimates only and may vary depending on workload and the complexity of the repair.
Additional time may be required if:
Some repairs require time to properly diagnose faults.
A diagnostic fee may apply for complex inspections or troubleshooting.
If the customer proceeds with the repair, this fee will normally be deducted from the final service cost.
In some cases, a remote assessment may be required before accepting a repair. This may involve photographs, written descriptions, or a short video call to inspect the instrument and discuss the issue.
A video consultation fee of £15 may apply for assessments lasting up to 15 minutes.
If the repair is subsequently booked, this fee will be deducted from the total cost of the service.
Replacement parts, strings, and other materials are not included in service prices unless explicitly stated.
Customers will be informed of the cost of any required parts before installation.
If customers provide their own parts for installation:
Larry Townhouse Guitars cannot be held responsible for faulty or incompatible customer-supplied components.
Repairs are covered by a 30-day workmanship warranty from the date the instrument is collected.
This warranty applies only to issues directly related to the work performed.
The warranty does not cover:
Many instruments arrive with pre-existing wear, hidden faults, or previous repairs.
While every effort is made to handle instruments with care, Larry Townhouse Guitars cannot be held responsible for:
If serious structural issues are discovered during repair, work may pause until further approval is given.
Certain repairs require tools, heat, pressure, solvents, or adhesives.
While care is always taken, some procedures carry a small risk of cosmetic impact, including:
These risks are sometimes unavoidable when performing structural repairs, fretwork, or hardware removal.
Some repairs or upgrades involve permanent modification to the instrument, such as routing, drilling, structural reinforcement, or hardware relocation.
By authorising such work, the customer acknowledges that:
Approval will always be obtained before carrying out irreversible modifications.
A guitar setup is performed using the string gauge and tuning specified at the time of service.
Changing string gauge, tuning, or string brand after the setup may affect:
If different strings are installed later, additional adjustment may be required, which is considered a new service rather than a fault in the original setup.
Guitars are primarily constructed from wood, which naturally expands and contracts in response to changes in temperature and humidity.
Because of this:
These changes are normal characteristics of wooden instruments and are not considered faults in repair work.
Minor seasonal adjustments are standard maintenance.
Customers should ensure instruments are reasonably clean and accessible for inspection when presented for repair.
An initial visual inspection may be carried out to identify issues such as:
Customers may be asked to describe any playability or tuning issues so the repair can be properly diagnosed.
Larry Townhouse Guitars reserves the right to decline work on instruments that are excessively dirty, unsafe to handle, or structurally compromised.
For diagnostic and record-keeping purposes, Larry Townhouse Guitars may take photographs of instruments before, during, and after repair work.
These images may be used to:
Images may occasionally be used for educational or promotional purposes, but no identifying customer information will be published without permission.
While every effort is made to improve the performance of an instrument, some repairs depend on the inherent condition or construction of the instrument.
Certain issues may be improved but cannot always be completely eliminated, particularly on heavily worn or poorly manufactured instruments.
Reasonable professional judgement will always be used when recommending repairs.
Service may be refused if:
Customers will be notified when their repair is complete.
Instruments should be collected within 30 days of notification.
Items left uncollected for extended periods may incur reasonable storage charges.
If an instrument remains uncollected for a prolonged period and attempts to contact the owner are unsuccessful, Larry Townhouse Guitars reserves the right to pursue recovery of repair costs through appropriate means.
These terms may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be published on this website.