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Guitar repairs are a funny thing. The temptation is to find the cheapest place and take your guitar there. But what are you actually buying when you go to an established business, as opposed to a cheap one. Ackworth Guitar Setups has been established in Yorkshire for...

There is a high chance that if you are reading this article, your Gibson or Epiphone guitar is in two pieces. The design of the Gibson headstock means it is made of one piece of timber. Gibson traditionally have used a 17-degree and 14-degree headstock angles...

Having level frets on a guitar fret board is one of the most important parts of a guitars anatomy. We've partnered with Manchester music scene stalwarts Brunswick Mill Studios at their new site in Salford. Frets wear due to factors such as the amount the instrument is...

Ackworth Guitar Setups is now open for guitar repairs and setups in Manchester! We've partnered with Manchester music scene stalwarts Brunswick Mill Studios at their new site in Salford. We'll be offering guitar setups (set ups), guitar repairs, bass setups, truss rod...

The risks are HIGH! Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a worrying trend occurring in our shop. The trend plays itself out something like this. “Hello Ackworth Guitar Setups? I’ve taken my guitar to this guy advertising on Facebook and they’ve ruined my guitar”. As...

We are really pleased to announce that our new guitar repair workshop in Leeds openend at The Chapel Works on Stocks Street, LS7 2AU. Is this repair shop insured in the event that my guitar is damaged or stolen whilst in their care? Facebook Heroes (and Villains)...