“It’s a beauty, and came securely packaged, exactly as described” (1972 Gibson Les Paul Recording)

October 3, 2018

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I just took delivery of this 1972 LP Recording from Andy De Looze.

It’s a beauty, and came securely packaged, exactly as described

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“ Its nice to find a luthier with care, experience and commitment”

Hi everyone, just had my Blueridge 160A back from www.reallygreatguitars.com(Andy De Looze) and I'm over the moon, he dressed the frets, set the neck and adjusted the bone pins to sit better then recut the bone nut to help the action, and then included a good clean and polish. All at a very reasonable price. Its nice to find a luthier with care, experience and commitment. If your in need of a great luthier Andy's your man he's based near Droitwich (west mids) he also buys and sells guitars, acoustic & electric at very competitive prices

I’m so glad to have a luthier I can trust with the guitars I use to earn my living (Gibson 335 Headstock repair)

Andy is a joy to work with. I’ve been coming to him for a while now with all my problems and he is patient and helpful and takes the time to explain all the work he’s done. He always has time for you, no matter how big or small the problem is. I’ve had a few small silly issues which he’s sorted on the spot and also a fairly major one too. You know that you can take your pride and joy to him and it will be in the safest of hands. I bought an ES-335 off him a few months ago and when I was busking a few hours from home the wind blew it over and the headstock snapped. I called him on the spot and brought it straight to him. He reassured me everything would be alright (I needed that at the time) and even asked when I next needed it for a gig. The repair is immaculate, and it plays just as well. And it was done in less than a week. I can’t recommend Andy highly enough. A true pro. I’m so glad to have a luthier I can trust with the guitars I use to earn my living.

“ I recently had two guitars serviced here, and the results were outstanding” (classical and electro acoustic repairs)

Really Great Guitars is an absolute gem for guitar enthusiasts! I recently had two guitars serviced here, and the results were outstanding.

First, Andy worked his magic on my archtop. The setup he did was nothing short of beautiful - the action is perfect, and it plays like a dream now. He also fixed a troublesome jack port, restoring full functionality to the instrument.

But he didn't stop there. I brought in my Yamaha APX9 Nylon string, hoping to upgrade the tuners. Andy fitted new, high-quality tuners that have dramatically improved the guitar's tuning stability.

What sets Andy apart is the combination of technical expertise and genuine care for instruments. He clearly understands the nuances of different guitar types and how to bring out the best in each one.

The attention to detail, quality of work, and reasonable pricing make Really Great Guitars my go-to for all guitar-related services. Whether you need a simple setup, repairs, or upgrades, I can't recommend this place enough.

Your guitars will thank you!

“The guitars have never played better! Huge thanks to Andy for the work, can’t recommend you highly enough!

“I took a Les Paul and Strat to Really Great Guitars for some fret work and general set ups. The work was completed as and when agreed and the quality of the set ups is second to none. The guitars have never played better! Huge thanks to Andy for the work, can’t recommend you highly enough! Cheers Andy Palmer, May 2024.”

And again, thanks for the set ups, can’t put the guitars down now!!

Regards
Andy Palmer

“Your knowledge of guitars is absolutely mind blowing and exceeded all expectations”

Andy, I’ve got to thank you again for the work you carried out on my guitar. I can’t lie I was pretty nervous at the prospect of someone totally gutting my guitar and changing the pick-up configuration. But my mind was put at ease upon meeting you.

Your knowledge of guitars is absolutely mind blowing and exceeded all expectations as did the sound and variation in tone when you had finished working your magic on her. The push-pull pot you fitted works like a dream.

Thank you buddy I’ll be seeing you again soon with another project of that I'm certain.

“Andy was great, first class job and very quick turnaround” (Baritone Ukulele Pickup and preamp fitted)

I needed to upgrade my acoustic Baritone Ukulele by having a pick up and preamp fitted so I took it to Really Great Guitars.

Andy was great, first class job and very quick turnaround which included adjusting the action and general set up, made a huge difference giving the Uke a new lease of life.

Thanks Andy.

“I am definitely going to go back to Andy with any future work I want doing.”” (Acoustic Set-Ups)

I had 2 acoustic guitars that were in dire need of a good setup, in particular the action on both were very high so I really wanted to get those lowered. Andy was able to get me fit in very quickly after I first contacted him, was very receptive of what I wanted doing and was a really great price. I wasn’t in any great rush for the work to be done but Andy turned it around within a couple of days. I’m really happy with the work he did, and both guitars are now much more playable! I am definitely going to go back to Andy with any future work I want doing.”

“Many thanks Andy a great job well done” (PRS Custom 24 Re-Wire)

The rotary switch on my 2003 PRS custom 22 recently died and due to the guitar being one of my main Instruments I needed It repaired for a gig coming up in Ireland. As replacing the rotary was not an ideal option, I decided to install a freeway switch (they are brilliant) that retained the 5 position and split coils sounds that the guitar previously did which I needed for the band’s set. As I am reasonably handy, I had a go at rewiring the guitar with the new switch but the job was simply beyond my skill level and as PRS had a odd number of wires from each pickup which I found impossible to configure I gave up after several frustrating evenings. As a last resort I contacted Andy who was very helpful and rewired the guitar for me at a very reasonable price with an incredibly fast turnaround. Without his assistance and professionalism, the guitar would still be an ornament on the stand and would not be making that trip to Ireland ! Many thanks Andy a great job well done.

Kind regards,

I highly recommend buying from Really Great Guitars. 5***** purchase (Gretsch Broadkaster Bass)

Purchased a Gretsch Broadlkaster bass from Andy.

The communication was excellent and the bass arrived in fantastic condition.

The bass was well packed and exactly as described. I highly recommend buying from Really great guitars. 5***** purchase

Best

Andrew

“Andy has lovingly restored all of the Gems in my collection” (Various Repairs)

Andy has lovingly restored all of the Gems in my collection, featuring a full refret on a '83 Les Paul, some fairly serious structural bracing repair on a vintage Guild DV52, and returning my 1920s Windsor Banjo to its former glory, it's is now intonating amazingly and the gold plate and brass tuning pegs are gleaming like it's fresh from the production line! After two separate visits, it's safe to say I'm a convert and trust him implicitly to carry out any job on my precious instruments for a reasonable price and with a smile on his face. Great work, good prices, top bloke!

“It’s a beauty, and came securely packaged, exactly as described” (1972 Gibson Les Paul Recording)

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