Hello
With over 20 years of combined experience in playing, touring, guitar tech work, and craftsmanship, we bring expert care to your instrument.
Whether you're a studio professional, a bedroom player, or a touring musician, you can trust your guitar is in skilled hands.
At 81 Guitar Works, we specialise in servicing, setups, repairs, re-fretting, custom modifications, and offer a bespoke range of hand-built guitars tailored to your exact needs.
Located in Oulton Broad, just outside Lowestoft, Suffolk.
If you have any questions or would like to book your guitar in for service, don’t hesitate to contact us at 81 Guitar Works.
My Story
I've re written this opening line 5 times.... and the only conclusion I've come to is.. I hate writing about myself! So, I’ll keep this brief because, honestly, who even reads these, right?
When I was 14, I spent my Christmas money on my first cassette: Def Leppard’s Adrenalize. From that moment, I was hooked. I fell in love with music and the guitar—sounds cheesy, but it’s true. The emotion music carries just got to me. Not long after, I discovered punk, and all I wanted was to play in a band.
Fast forward through three touring bands, a few albums, a bunch of ep's, loads of stories, and more guitars than I can count (most of them broken on stage), I decided to learn how to fix them.
From there 81 Guitar Works was born.
Since then, thousands of instruments have crossed my workbench. I've shared stories, laughs, and even friendships with the people who own them. Along the way, I’ve toured as a tech, launched a range of custom guitars, pedal boards, stands, and even started a pickup company.
I can’t wait to work with you next!
Contact
If you have any questions, or would like to book in.
Please get in touch.