Expert Repairs & Setups for Classical Guitars and Flamenco Guitars
At Alba GB, we specialise in classical guitar repair, classical guitar setup, and concert guitar maintenance across the UK. Based in Scotland, we serve classical guitarists from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, and beyond. We also welcome clients from London, Manchester, and all major UK cities through our secure courier service.
We work exclusively with nylon-string instruments—classical guitars, concert guitars, Spanish guitars, and traditional flamenco guitars—ensuring precision work by our expert luthier team, shining in classical guitar luthiery. From high-end luthier guitars to beginner classical guitars, we handle every repair with expertise and care.
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• Full classical guitar setup – nut, saddle, and action adjustments
• Classical guitar fretwork – fret levelling, dressing, polishing
• Bridge, nut and saddle replacement for classical guitars
• Classical guitar crack repair and bracing work
• French polish and finish touch-ups for classical guitars
• Flamenco tap plate installation (golpeador fitting)
• Classical guitar neck resets and realignment
• Classical guitar string buzzing diagnosis and correction
Our services are available across:
Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, Stirling, Inverness, London, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Newcastle and other cities across Scotland and the UK.
We accept couriered guitars with full insurance and safe packing instructions provided.
• Luthier specialists in classical guitar
• We offer our Alba GB classical guitar nylon strings and classical guitar carbon strings at reduced prices for all setups and repairs
• Based in Glasgow with national courier support
• We also offer services for electric and steel-string acoustic guitars; however, our primary focus is classical and flamenco guitars with nylon strings. These instruments are prioritised in our workshop, and if our schedule is full, we’ll provide an estimated turnaround time for other guitar types
• High-trust workshop with fast turnaround
• Instruments serviced: Alhambra, Ramirez, Bernabé, Camps, Amalio Burguet, Vicente Carrillo, Daniel Friederich, and many more
• Trusted by recording artists and classical guitar teachers
UK-Based Classical Guitar Luthiers
We proudly service classical guitars built by leading UK luthiers including:
Stephen Frith, Michael Gee, Stuart Christie, Nick Bramwell, Michael Edgeworth, Gary Southwell, James Lister, Philip Woodfield, Graham Emes, Miles Henderson Smith, Jake Fuller (Purnell Guitars), Oren Myers, Martin Woodhouse, Rohan Lowe, Stephen Hill, Michael Ritchie, Ryan Gibson, William Kelday, Colin Morison, Paul Beauchamp, Simon Ambridge, Kevin Aram, Les Backshall, Brett Barrett, Peter Barton, Pete Beer, Stephen Cadney, Brian Cohen, Christopher Dean, Anthony Dixon, Eco Guitars (Andrew Page), Ruedi Egger, Stephen Eden, Paul Fischer, Chris Eccleshall, Chris Gillson, Tom Johnson, Ken Leftwich, Stuart Mewburn, David Merrin, Rik Middleton, Shaun Newman, Stephen Rees, Nicholas Scott, Toby Chennell, Roger Williams, Steve Toon and others.
We also accept rare and vintage models, concert-grade instruments, and classical guitars purchased from Siccas Guitars, Guitar Salon International (GSI), London Guitar Studio, and other professional classical guitar shops and sources.
If you’re unsure about your guitar’s eligibility, send us a message with details — we’ll be happy to advise.
Email us at info@albagb.com with:
• Clear photos of your guitar
• Luthier name or brand (if known)
• Year and model
• Description of issue
• Your location (we arrange secure courier collection UK-wide)
All submissions are reviewed within 48 hours. We confirm the scope, pricing, and timeline clearly before any work begins.
FAQ
Do you repair only classical guitars?
Yes, we ship all over the world. Shipping costs will apply, and will be added at checkout. Wae run discounts and promotions all year, so stay tuned for exclusive deals.
Do you service customers outside of Glasgow?
Yes, we offer national courier collection and delivery from all UK cities.
What is included in a full classical guitar setup?
Nut, saddle, action adjustments, intonation, fretboard polish, and detailed inspection.
Can you service vintage classical guitars or rare models?
Yes. We handle high-value luthier-built and historical guitars with specialised care.
Instruments We Have Serviced
Yes. Upon request, we provide professional service records for insurance and resale purposes.
Instruments We Have Serviced
We specialise in classical and flamenco guitar repairs and full luthier setups for players across the UK. Our workshop in Glasgow provides expert services for hand-built guitars from Spain, Europe, and the UK, with customers visiting from Edinburgh, Dundee, London, Manchester, and across Scotland.
Our luthier services cover guitars wide range of guitars:
Renowned Spanish and European Makers
Alhambra, Vicente Carrillo, José Ramírez, Paulino Bernabé, Amalio Burguet, Camps, Manuel Rodríguez, Prudencio Sáez, Manuel Caceres, Juan Hernández, Daniel Friederich, Hermann Hauser I, II, III, Dominique Field, Andrea Tacchi, Edmund Blochinger, Antonius Müller, Greg Smallman, Tobias Braun
Concert-Level Classical Guitars
Cordoba, Kohno, Altamira, Esteve, Raimundo, Takamine (Classical series), Yamaha GC series, Hanika, Contreras, Ortega, Kremona
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