Guitar custom builds | repair | setup | modification

Welcome! I’m Oscar Medley, a luthier and technician based in Tulse Hill South West London. I provide high-quality professional guitar repairs, setups, re-fretting, and headstock repairs — all carried out with precision, care, and a passion for great tone.

  • Setups include Truss rod adjustment, Action setup, Intonation adjustment, nut and saddle adjustments, Fret polish, Electronics check and fix of small issues.

    All setup prices exclude the cost of strings. I can supply or you can bring your own.

    • Electric Guitar - £80

    • Electric with Floyd Rose - £90

    • Acoustic Guitar - £80

    • Classical - £80

    • Bass - £80

    • Banjo - £80

    • Ukulele - £80

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  • All fretwork prices include setup cost

    • Full re-fret unbound fingerboard - £250

    • Full re-fret bound fingerboard - £275

    • Fret dress - £160

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    • Fit new pickups - Solid body - from £40

    • Fit new pickups - Hollow body - from £60

    • Active pickups - Please enquire

    • Shielding - From £40

    • Mods - Please enquire

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  • Restring prices exclude the cost of strings. I can supply or you can bring your own.

    • Acoustic - £25

    • Electric - £25

    • Bass - £25

    • Banjo - £25

    • Classical - £30

    • Banjo - £30

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    • Headstock cracks and breaks - from £80

    • Acoustic bridge reglue - from £80

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    • Bone nut - £50

    • Bone saddle - £50

    • Other - Please enquire

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  • Prices are to strip, primer coats, colour coats, gloss coats

    • Electric guitar/bass body - £450

    • Electric guitar/bass Neck - £200

    • Set neck electric guitar/bass body - £650

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    • Create a copy of your current pickguard - £60

    • Custom shape - Please enquire

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  • Please enquire. If I cannot fix it, there is no charge

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    • Tuners / Machine Heads - From £30

    • Strap buttons - From £30

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PRS Guitar
Making some good progress on the acoustic build. Last week I got the top glued on (basically using every clamp in the shop!) and got the dovetail joint done and ready for the neck. It’s really starting to come together. The bracing looks so nic
Just finished putting together this Tele b-bender partscaster for a customer. Really happy with how it turned out. It’s a mix of old and new parts, and while I had it apart, I went ahead and added full copper shielding throughout so it plays su
I’ve been getting the bracing done on an acoustic. All glued on, shaped and voiced. It’s been a very satisfying job to do.
Another nice refinish from a brown stain body to metallic blue and a pick guard change. Also a few electrical fixes in the process. It’s looking great 👌
This one’s been a fun project on a thunderbird bass. It was a bit of a blank canvas to play with. I’ve given it a gloss coat respray to bring out that burst while keeping a vintage look, in house made Perspex pick guard, installed EMG Gee
I’ve been fixing up a Greek bouzouki over the last few week. After some time away in a loft it was missing inlays and lifting away all over the place. It’s been a nice restoration project with hand made mother of pearl inlays, new binding
Fresh off the bench. 🛠️ This guitar was unplayable for a long time, but a new neck changes everything. I hand crafted this replacement using flamed maple to give it the stability and feel it was missing. It’s not just a repair; it’s a r

If you’re looking to book a professional guitar repair, guitar setup, or modification, feel free to reach out! My workshop is located in Tulse Hill, South West London, and I’m always happy to chat about how I can help your instrument sound and play its best.

You can contact me through this form, message me on WhatsApp or call directly at 07977 222282 to schedule a consultation. Whether it’s a simple service, a custom upgrade, or a full repair, I’m here to help!

 

Welcome to my workshop in Tulse Hill, South West London! I’m Oscar, and I’m excited to offer a variety of guitar and bass services, including custom built guitars and expert guitar repairing. Whether you need fine-tuning, a complete guitar setup, or a custom-built instrument tailored to your exact specifications, I’m dedicated to making sure your guitar or bass sounds and plays just how you want it.

With a background in cabinet making and formal training in guitar making from Merton College, I bring a unique blend of craftsmanship and passion to every project. For custom built guitars, I work closely with you to design and create an instrument that matches your vision—whether you’re looking for a unique shape, custom finishes, or specialised components. Each build is crafted with meticulous attention to detail to ensure it meets your musical needs and aesthetic preferences.

Whether you’re bringing in an acoustic guitar for a professional tune-up or need a custom electric guitar with personalised features, I’m here to help. From enhancing the natural sound of your acoustic to perfecting the electronics and tone of your electric, I’ll make sure your instrument is in top shape and ready for any performance or practice. Feel free to reach out—I’d love to chat about how I can help bring your musical ideas to life!

Oscar Medley Luthier