Professional Repairs and Guitar Lessons in Loughton, Essex

"I had the pleasure of having two of my guitars serviced and set up by John at Loughton Guitar Service and Lessons, and I honestly couldn’t be more impressed with the experience. John got to work much quicker than I expected and, throughout the whole process, kept me fully informed about what he was doing and why. He took the time to explain everything clearly, discussed different options with me, asked how I wanted the guitars set up, and offered professional advice without ever trying to push me in one particular direction. What really stood out was the level of care and attention he gave to the instruments. It was obvious that this wasn’t just a quick job for him — he genuinely cared about getting the best possible result from each guitar. The service was excellent from start to finish, and the guitars now sound and feel fantastic. In fact, I can hardly put them down! I would wholeheartedly recommend John to any guitarist looking for someone who is knowledgeable, professional, honest and genuinely passionate about guitars. It’s clear that he takes great pride in his work, and that makes a huge difference. I will definitely be using John’s services again in the future. Highly recommended! Best regards, Marcin"

"I brought my Harley Benton 7 string to John after purchasing some much needed new pickups to replace the stock ones. While it wasn't as straightforward of an installation as initially expected, mainly due to confusing schematics from the pickup manufacturer, but despite this John went above and beyond to ensure that the job was done. After several rewires and research, John did a fantastic job installing the pickups and Read More it's never sounded better. John always kept me updated with his progress and was incredibly open to collaboration when it came to solving the problems we had. I feel like a lot of techs would have called it a day a lot earlier, so I'm incredibly grateful to John for his determination to get the job done. Would highly, highly recommend for anyone who is in need of work done on their guitar!" — Michael Bryant-Gaillard it's never sounded better. John always kept me updated with his progress and was incredibly open to collaboration when it came to solving the problems we had. I feel like a lot of techs would have called it a day a lot earlier, so I'm incredibly grateful to John for his determination to get the job done. Would highly, highly recommend for anyone who is in need of work done on their guitar!"

"John is simply a legend. Repaired a set up my guitar quick as a flash and he and his wife will do you a cuppa. Couldn’t recommend highly enough, will be taking him my guitars for years. Diamond geezer"

"Great guy and really helpful. Diagnosed the issue with my bass quickly and explained exactly what was wrong. Also fixed an electrical issue with my guitar on the spot. Super quick, easy and professional service. Would definitely recommend "

"John did an amazing job servicing my guitar and replacing the strings. Thank you so much! Definitely recommend and will be using again."

"Got in touch with John to resolve some issues with my Yamaha bass guitar (buzzing strings). At the appointment John showed me where the problem was and explained how he would fix it. I really appreciate his expertise along with good and clear communication. I got my guitar back, perfectly set up, within few hours. I also learned a few tips! Very happy with the service and affordable price. Definitely recommend for the future!"

"Absolutely fantastic customer service and amazing repair on the guitar. Super friendly and super helpful I couldn’t recommend enough!"

"I found John through a Google search, as my bass suddenly developed fret buzz, the neck also felt snd looked a little bowed. Fearing it the truss rod needed adjustment I sent a message through the website. John messaged me back an hour or so later and as I was so near he came to pick my bass up. It required a few other adjustments and the next day I was able to collect it. He has set it up do well she sounds and plays beautifully. John was lovely to deal with and very knowledgeable, his passion for instruments really came across. I would 100% recommend his services and will be definitely returning! Bonus is he is a few minutes walk away! Thank you John! 😀"

"I had a few issues with my Fender Stratocaster that needed attention. John fixed them all immediately and kept me updated all along the way. Now, my strat sounds absolutely perfect and works like a charm. Extremely quick and friendly service, I would recommend to everyone. Thanks for everything again. 10/10."

"Another 5 Star Review for John, who goes the extra mile to offer a service and does a job he clearly loves. Highly professional, excellent communication skills, transparent and fair."

"Absolute legend, Had my bass repaired here and couldn’t be happier with the service. The gentleman was welcoming , and very professional. He was efficient, effective, and got the job done perfectly. Would definitely recommend!"

"Guitar set to factory standard after fair wear and tear. Plays and sounds amazing now. Also diagnosed and repaired a problem with the tone switches efficiently and effectively. Highly recommended for repairs or for servicing."

"I had just bought myself an electric guitar for Christmas and wasn’t able to restring it successfully on my own. I was very pleased to find that John was local, and from start to finish his communication and updates on the progress of the repair were excellent. My Fender felt so much better after it had been professionally set up by John, and it has really improved my confidence when playing it. I would highly recommend Guitar Repair Services to anyone. From the regular updates to the collection of the guitar, it was clear that John has extensive knowledge and a genuine passion for guitar playing and repair—something that only comes with true dedication and enthusiasm for guitars."

"John was incredible and extremely friendly! He fixed my guitar string so quickly while I had the opportunity to sit and talk with his lovely wife. On top of that they even offered to drop me home. Honestly 10/10 service and I look forward to using him as and when I need any help. Couldn’t recommend more!"

"I recently took my daughter’s guitar to Loughton Guitar Repair after she accidentally broke the tremolo bar. I couldn't be happier with the experience. John was absolutely fantastic—he managed to get the repair finished in just one hour! He is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and so friendly to deal with. It’s rare to find such high-quality, efficient service these days, and he was so helpful throughout the whole process. If you need any guitar repairs in the Loughton area, I can’t recommend John highly enough. We’ll definitely be coming back if we ever need anything else. Thanks again, John!

"What a service! I would totally recommend John for all repairs, maintenance and advice. His knowledge, care and workmanship is highly recommended. He kept me up to date during the day with photos and video clips showing me the progress."

"There was something unique about John's Guitar Repair Services when I came across it on my Google search and I am so happy that I followed my instincts. I did not mind that I had to go on the motorway to get there either. He brought two guitars back to life for my little girl. These guitars are of sentimental value as we have had them for eight years now - since our 'now teenage son' was 6... John did his magic to the guitars. Updated us with videos and photos while work was going on and I must say it was quick and fairly priced! But most of all, it was his friendly aura and description of work to be done on the guitars that impressed me most. I highly recommend him! Thank you very much John 😊 We appreciate hugely!"

"I'm a newbie learning the guitar and my chord had snapped and cut me. I found loughton guitar on google and John contacted me within the day. I dropped off my guitar and he added new string and tuned it. Fantastic experience and custoner service. He even made videos and show me how to stretch the strings. It's likely I will be back for future repairs and guitar lessons. Thanks so much John!"

"Happy with the professional service for restringing my acoustic guitar. John was really prompt, responsive, and nice to chat with. He was able to provide the strings, and he sent over some pictures and video once the work was completed. He did a great job and the prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend!"

"John provided a professional service at a fair price. He restrung my mandolin and kept me well informed throughout. Great service — highly recommended."

"John was lovely, new guitar strings are perfect and he even dropped my guitar back for me"

"TThanks John! Great guy, went above and beyond to get my guitar sorted. She's playing as she should once again. The repair was quick and very good value. I highly recommend!"

"John provided excellent service in repairing my bass guitar this morning. He addressed the faulty jack socket with precision and care, demonstrating true expertise and the bass is now perfect, back to its best sounding. I am very impressed with his dedication to quality work and his fair pricing."

"Great service, very quick and efficient- very friendly and courteous. Would definitely go to John again for repairs"

"Brilliant service. Efficient and terrific customer service! I’d recommend for anyone who needs their guitar taken care of — D Mcw