I have been so busy during the Autumn with instrument repairs and improvements to the workshop, that I have intentionally been neglecting regular social media updates, in favour of just concentrating on the important work at hand. Then with the November lockdown, I decided it was the perfect time to withdraw and really get my … Read moreGuitar Repairs and Setups in East Sussex

2020 Year End Conclusion

When I heard about the “Hastings Musicians in Lockdown” project, I knew that I needed to get involved and to try and help promote it in any way that I could. It’s a great and very thoughtful idea!   We have all been inspired by the brilliant work that “Sara-Louise Bowrey” and her Partner John … Read moreHastings Musicians in Lockdown

It is never a dull moment when running a guitar repair workshop for the Hastings and Rye area in East Sussex. We are so fortunate in that we are surrounded by some of the country’s best musicians. The South East music scene is booming with talent and creativity, and this means we have an abundance … Read moreRecent instruments – A gallery of our latest work

The Pipa is a 4 string lute, that is synonymous with traditional Chinese music. It is the most widely recognised lute in China and its origins can be traced back to over 2000 years ago. The name Pipa is onomatopoeic for the right – hand plucking technique. “pi” means play forward and “pa” means play … Read moreThe Pipa – A Chineese lute

“Sympathetic Resonance” is a term we use when certain frequencies make other frequencies activate and vibrate.   Ever heard a guitar rattle a snare, in a snare drum ? Or the term “a wolf note” in a violin ?   These are the extreme and most noticeable cases of sympathetic resonance.   Some instruments like … Read moreSympathy for your Buzzing Guitar

It is not everyday that you are entrusted with the responsibility of completing a life’s work.  Though, here at True Notes UK, we have been asked to do just that. To say that we are honoured is an understatement and we are so very pleased to announce that we have been commissioned to curate this … Read moreThe Boulangère Collection – Hand Made Guitars From Sussex

As musical instrument repairers, we do get a lot of interesting items pass our way. This full restoration project of a very rare and beautiful Bhutanese lute, is no exception. The Drangyen, which translates to “hear the melody” (dra means “melody” and ngyen means “listen”) An extremely important instrument for the Bhutanese people, this one … Read moreA Bhutanese Lute – The Drangyen

True Notes are pleased to announce that we have now been accepted as professional members of the National Association of Musical Instrument Repairers. “NAMIR was formed in 1993, to provide a dedicated craft association for the profession of musical instrument repairer” Which means, if you are searching for a local guitar tech, neck repairer, pickup … Read moreNational Association of musical instrument repairers

In its lifetime an instrument can tell many stories, from the songs that they sing, to the friends that they meet along the way.  This lovely old violin has an interesting back story all of its own. Actually bought in Burma at the end of WWII, it belonged to my customer’s father who was stationed … Read moreAn instrument can tell many stories