Luthier's hands working on an acoustic guitar in a warm workshop
Hervey Bay QLDEst. 2024

Repaired Right.
Played Forever.

Experienced guitar tech and player. Honest quotes, careful hands, fast turnaround — for the instrument you actually play.

120+
Guitars Repaired
4.9★
40 Reviews
3–5 Days
Avg. Turnaround
Services
What We Fix

Every repair,
done properly.

No shortcuts. No rushing. Every instrument gets diagnosed before we quote — because surprises aren't fun for anyone.

Martin acoustic guitar fully restrung and set up after fret work, standing on a guitar stand
Authored byJack Metham, Guitar Tech
Bench RateBy Quote Only
  1. Setup & Fret Work

    Category · Playability

    Precision leveling, crowning, and polishing for optimal playability across the entire neck. Includes full intonation adjustment and action height calibration.

  2. Crack Repair & Refinishing

    Category · Structural

    Seamless structural stabilization and aesthetic matching for vintage nitro and modern poly finishes. Traditional hide glues for heirloom instruments.

  3. Electronics & Wiring

    Category · Signal

    Custom shielding, point-to-point wiring, and component upgrades for studio-grade signal paths. Troubleshooting grounding issues and hum suppression.

  4. Nut & Saddle

    Category · Tone Transfer

    Hand-shaped bone, tusq, or brass — slotted and compensated for accurate intonation and tuning stability across the whole fretboard.

  5. Neck Reset

    Category · Restoration

    Specialized service for acoustic instruments with compromised geometry. Careful joint removal and re-fitting to restore original action and projection.

  6. Bridge Reglue

    Category · Joinery

    Lifting bridges removed, mating surfaces cleaned, and re-bonded with hot hide glue for maximum resonance and a clean, long-lasting joint.

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— Why Musicians Trust Us

Your guitar is
not just a tool.

Jack has repaired instruments for local touring musicians, students, and collectors. Every job gets the same care — whether it's a $150 Squier or a $15,000 vintage archtop.

Jack Metham examining a vintage acoustic guitar neck joint in his workshop
Experienced Guitar Tech

Jack Metham

Founder · Hervey Bay QLD

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120+
Guitars Repaired

Acoustics, electrics, basses, classicals, and a few banjos.

3–5 days
Average Turnaround

Most setups and electronics done same week. No endless waiting.

“Honest about what your guitar actually needs. Quotes that don't change. Work that lasts.”

4.9★ — 40 Reviews

— Testimonials

What players say.

Honest words from local musicians, students, and collectors across the Fraser Coast. Every guitar gets the same care.

Jack set up my old Tele better than it's ever played. Action is butter, intonation dead-on, and he took the time to explain what he changed.
Daniel R.Fender Telecaster · Setup
Brought in a cracked acoustic top I'd written off. Came back looking factory and sounding fuller than before. Real craftsmanship.
Megan H.Maton EBG808 · Crack Repair
Fret level and crown on my Strat — buzz is completely gone and bends feel effortless. Honest quote, finished a day early.
Tom W.Stratocaster · Fret Work
Rewired my Les Paul with new pots and a Bumblebee cap. Tone control finally does something musical. Tidy work inside the cavity too.
Sasha P.Gibson Les Paul · Electronics
Neck reset on a 1970s Yamaha that nobody else in Hervey Bay would touch. Plays like a brand new guitar. Worth every dollar.
Andrew K.Yamaha FG · Neck Reset
Bone nut, fresh strings, full setup on my classical. The difference is night and day. Jack actually listens to how you play.
Isabelle M.Cordoba C7 · Nut + Setup
Reglued a lifting bridge on my dreadnought without disturbing the finish. Three months on, rock solid. Quick turnaround.
Greg L.Martin D-28 · Bridge Reglue
Pro-level work at a fair price. Came down from Bundaberg and it was worth the drive. Will be back for my bass next.
Nina C.PRS SE · Setup + Wiring
Got my J-bass playing low and tight with no fret rattle. The new shielding killed the hum completely. Cleanest job I've had done.
Marcus B.Fender Jazz Bass · Setup
Refret on a much-loved 90s Ibanez — looks and feels better than the day I bought it. Jack treats every guitar like it's his own.
Hannah D.Ibanez RG · Refret
Quick truss rod adjustment and full clean on my acoustic before a gig. Same day. Saved the show. Top bloke.
Olivia S.Cole Clark FL2 · Setup
Honest, skilled, and genuinely passionate. Wouldn't take my guitars anywhere else on the Fraser Coast.
Pete J.Gretsch G5420 · Full Service
4.9 ★ · Verified workshop reviews

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Hervey Bay QLD
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