12th Fret Ltd Guitar Repair
After playing and setting guitars up for years I started to become more &
more interested in the building, repair and professional maintenance of
guitars. I was highly recommended The Galloup School of Lutherie in north
Michigan, which is run by an excellent & well respected Luthier, Bryan
Galloup, as a place to study Lutherie.
I completed the course having built a great Custom Telecaster and a beautiful
Custom Acoustic in December '07 and it took my understanding and enthusiasm
to a new Level. Upon my return from America I set up 12th Fret Ltd.
My workshop has been up and running since March '08 and the response has been phenomenal. I have had the privilege of working on a vast array of guitars and wooden instruments and the feedback has been terrific. I completed my 5th hand-made Acoustic guitar at the end of September '10 and am very much looking forward to making at least 2 more custom acoustics this year. I also intend to make a few more Custom Telecaster's this year.
In June '10 12th Fret became an official Gibson Service Centre, 1 of 4 in the UK, in July moved to bigger & better premises and in December the 500th Repair came & went!
New to late 2011 and 2012 is a Guitar Construction Course where currently upto 3 people per course will custom make a classic Strat to very high standards over 3 days intensive instruction. The courses aim is to teach how best to assemble a bolt on neck guitar using the best components as well as obtain a greater understanding of guitars and their manufacture.
I am more than happy to answer any questions either via email or
by telephone. If you have any concerns about the repair needed & cost,
or with any questions regarding setups, custom built guitar or the Guitar
Construction course then please feel free to call or email.
Many Thanks,
James Collins
Luthier
