Guitar Repairs NZ Directory 2025

I’ve compiled the Guitar Repairs NZ Directory 2025 to help you find a competent guitar repairer in your area to fit your Mr Glyns Pickups. Last updated February 2025.

If you are in Australia I have compiled a list of Australian guitar repairers.

If you are fitting your pickups yourself feel free to drop me a line or call if you need help. I’ll do what I can to make it as easy as possible.

If you have a pickup in need of repair, just get in touch with me, that’s my thing.

Auckland

The Guitar Workshop (Narrow Neck)

The Guitar Gallery (CBD)

Trevor Binford (Onehunga)

Gary Cranston (Morningside) – 0294555979

Warren George https://www.audiozephyr.co.nz/

Guitar Shed (North Shore)

Ion Guitar Works

Shaun Maclean

Ramsay Phillips (Glendowie) – 21 148 2850

Jamie Vokes – jvokes@xtra.co.nz

Daniel Johnson (North Shore)

Christchurch

Jason Herbert – Addington- 0274785832 – Facebook, Instagram

David Stone – https://www.facebook.com/Stone-Guitars-102456435230962/

The Rosco Luthiery – 022 192 2544

Dunedin

Kenny Duncan Guitars – https://kennyduncanguitars.co.nz/

Andy P Parsons – https://andypguitar.weebly.com/

Paul Wratten – https://www.facebook.com/groups/386502081386814/user/1077877953

Feilding

Sigglekow Guitars – 0211614801 – https://www.facebook.com/sigglekowguitars

Hamilton

Harry’s Guitar Lab – harrysguitarlab.nz 022 039 8510

Keith MacMillan – http://www.macstrings.co.nz/

Gary Price – https://www.shearersmusic.co.nz/

Hawkes bay

Tony Findlay – AJF Guitars – ajfguitars@xtra.co.nz 027 274 7791

Greg Conrad – https://www.gregconradrepairs.com/

Cam Wood – Info.darksidesound@gmail.com 022 371 4739

Invercargill

Avila Guitars – Sergio – 0274934575 – svavila@gmail.com

Patrick Butler –https://www.facebook.com/PatsGuitarRepairs

Kapiti Coast

Max Watt –

Lyttleton

Peter Stephen

Napier

JR Guitars –

Nelson

 

Russ Mattsen – https://www.mattsenguitars.co.nz/

Nev Claughton – http://www.mrmusic.co.nz/

Davy Stuart – https://www.facebook.com/davy.stuart

Palmerston North

Matthew Hubbert – https://www.facebook.com/mattocaster11

Archetype Guitars – http://archetypeguitars.com/

Kerry Truscott – https://www.facebook.com/ChaozGuitars

Queenstown

Maya Music – http://mayamusic.co.nz/under_construction/

Jada Van Vliet – https://www.facebook.com/WakatipuLuthiery/about

Rotorua

Jamie Agnew – https://www.facebook.com/GOLDEN-QUEEN-GUITARS-138444152832755

Tauranga

Trevor Collings – Guitar Garage

Waylon McPherson – https://mcphersonmusic.site/

Timaru

Tim Fraser – 021 657793

Wellington

Emerald Audio – emeraldaudio.nz@gmail.com and 027 4609628

Rob Matthews Guitar Repair – https://www.facebook.com/RMGuitarrepair/

The Fuzz Doctor – https://www.facebook.com/TheFuzzDoctor

Wellington Workshop – 0272737855-

Whakatane

Dexter Mods – https://www.facebook.com/DexterModsNZ

Whangerei

Harmen Hielkema – https://harmensmusicblog.blogspot.com/?m=1&fbclid=IwAR1obgj6J1JXurGyC6oNZ0e3nZXQIvQ_mtJNtj4-kC3BCI-DsICxtPYnQZs

Music Mayhem – http://www.musicmayhem.co.nz/

Harmen Hielkema – Ph.021945770

Guitar Repairs NZ Directory 2025

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RNRMF pedals – handmade in Melbourne – https://www.rnrmf.com.au/

Handmade Guitars from New Zealand – https://www.solaceinstruments.co.nz/

Handmade guitars from the UK https://www.devilandsons.guitars/

Addicted to gear – http://www.addictedtogear.com/

Leigh’s Mad World Of Guitars – http://leighheggarty.blogspot.com/

Bignoise Amplification https://bignoiseamplification.com/

Cunningham Amplifiers https://www.cunninghamamps.co.nz/

Hamurana Guitars https://www.hamuranaguitarworks.co.nz/

Silver Pistol Effects NZ: /https://silverpistoleffects.bigcartel.com/

Red Witch Pedals https://redwitchpedals.com/

Vander Guitars (Australia). https://www.vanderguitars.com.au/

Leigh Guitars (Australia) https://www.leighguitars.com/

Dirty Elvis Guitars (Australia) https://www.dirtyelvisguitars.com/

Mellos Custom Guitars (Australia) https://melloscustomguitars.com/

Orthius Guitars (Australia) https://www.orthiusguitars.com.au/

 Paul’s Guitar Set ups/Repairs, Newcastle/Sydney – https://setupmyguitar.com.au/

I’m planning to extend this list in future so if you’re a guitar repairer or can recommend a good one in your area or country just let me know.

It isn’t easy choosing the right guitar repairer for you. Trusting someone with your beloved instruments can be hard.

If you’re checking out a repairer for the first time make sure you know exactly what you want and make sure you get that across. An experienced guitar repairer will be able to listen, take on board what you’ve said and tailor their work to your requirements.

I was a full time guitar repairer for 25 years and I always felt it was a collaboration between myself and the player. Once you build up that relationship it becomes easy as you both learn what the other likes.

For me the most crucial elements to look for are experience and the ability to listen to the customer.

Keeping all your guitars well maintained is crucial to their play-ability and sound. I think the easiest thing is just to play all your guitars regularly, and keep your strings fresh, new strings are such a joy.

I hope this list proves useful and I wish you a lifetime of happy guitar playing.

 Guitar Repairs NZ Directory 2025