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http://www.theguitardoctor.net/Nottingham
https://cziltangbrone.bandcamp.com/album/null-hypothesis-5-ep
https://cziltangbrone.bandcamp.com/album/machine-space-2
I took a couple of guitars to him (10 years ago now) and vowed I'd never go back. He'd quoted about £60 for a setup. When he emailed to say it was ready he said it had been really difficult and took him way longer than expected so had spent 4 hours on it and his rate was £50 an hour so it would be £200.
I argued with this that if it really was going to be so difficult then he should have talked to me before doing the work. He eventually reduced the bill. It was a custom shop strat - and I remember him telling me how hard strats are to set up !!!
The other was a Gordon Smith. He filed the frets almost flat to try to get rid of a choking. It still didn't play well when I got it back.
I eventually took it to another luthier who after 2 mins with tis said of course he can't get the action sorted out the fretboard isn't flat. He took out 2 frets, flattened the fretboard and had it all sorted in a few minutes.
At the time, the guitar doctor was not a trained luthier. He was a retired project manager with an interest in guitars.
As above - I've since been to Danny at Leicestershire Luthier and John Suker. For me Danny did a better set up but is more pricey, probably worth it though.
https://cziltangbrone.bandcamp.com/album/null-hypothesis-5-ep
https://cziltangbrone.bandcamp.com/album/machine-space-2
Only cost me a two hour round-trip.
I found them after a shout out from @FelineGuitars so took it that was a good enough recommendation.
Check out his builds on his website