Who We Are

Buckthorn Guitars is a professional guitar repair and setup workshop based in the beautiful town of Barnoldswick, Lancashire.

We put the player at the heart of everything we do, taking the time to understand your instrument, your playing style, and exactly how you want your guitar or bass to feel. Our goal is simple: to help your instrument play, sound, and respond at its very best.

Even the guitar of your dreams can be held back by poor setup work, uneven frets, badly cut nut slots, or factory adjustments that are not quite right. When an instrument does not feel comfortable or perform as it should, it can quickly become frustrating to play. That is where Buckthorn Guitars comes in.

We offer a wide range of repair and maintenance services, from simple component changes and restringing through to full fretwork, custom rewires, shielding, setups, and more detailed restoration work. No job is too big or too small, and every instrument is treated with care, attention, and respect.

Whether your guitar needs a simple adjustment or a full transformation, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Buckthorn Guitars today and give your guitar or bass the Buckthorn treatment.

Ready to book your guitar in?

You can book online today using our booking system. Payment options are available for services over £100.

If you are unsure which service your guitar needs, simply fill in the contact form at the bottom of this page, and we’ll be happy to advise.

Alternatively, you can contact Rob directly on 07359 414767 or email rob@buckthornguitars.com.