Reading Guitar Repairs

Top notch luthier. Expert in his field. All my guitar set ups and tweaks go to Richard. Professional and friendly. Highly Recommended!
Mar 27th, 2023

Some months ago I acquired a small guitar made by luthier Richard Plikington. The first thing to say is that it is beautiful. With a Bear Claw Spruce top and Walnut back and sides, it has that rare quality of giving pleasure just to look at it. And this because of its classic design, balance and proportions. You can feel this to be case as it seems to fit well when you pick it up. It just nestles in your grasp. But playing it gives the real pleasure. For a small guitar, it has resonant tones and long sustain. It sounds like a big guitar and can be strident when strummed and mellow when picked. The action and neck geometry is such it feels no effort to play, with fingers fitting lightly into the frets to give a pure sound. Being small its an easy travelling companion; it goes with me everywhere. If you want some of this, give Richard a call. Hes your man.
Jan 20th, 2023

Richards knowledge and professionalism is amazing, incredible job setting up a guitar for me, highly recommended - look no further!
Nov 8th, 2022

Richard is an experienced luthier that I recommend to anyone who wants their guitar to be serviced in competent hands. He has done a few jobs for me from a 'full set-up' to repairing minor dints and I have been very happy with his work.
Oct 22nd, 2022

Richard is a real craftsman. I brought in an old beat up Yamaha and he totally transformed it. He's clearly skilled and knowledgeable but I appreciated his honesty. He gave me a few options on what he could do with the guitar and then recommended the cheapest one as being sufficient. He was right it sounds amazing and is much more playable now. Amazing service and great value!
Aug 24th, 2022