String King Guitar Works

Woolwich, South East London, SE18

String King provides a comprehensive repair, upgrade and modification service for all types of guitars and related instruments, whether your needs are small or large, we can help. Consultations and estimates are free and we will never try to sell you anything you don’t need.

We offer a range of services, but we can take on most jobs.
For a five star experience contact us today!

Complete
Setups

Electrical
Checks

Damage
Repair

Fret
Recrowning

What Our Clients Say!

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   Ege Kayan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had absolutely the best experience with John. He is incredibly responsive, friendly and professional. His work is flawless. I would 100% recommend him and won't go anywhere else with my guitar setups.
  
 
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   Elin Thapa 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is my second time getting my guitar serviced by John. I asked for a little bit higher action than standard and he did exactly what i asked for. My guitar feels really great in the hands now it plays like a dream . Honestly very pleased with the results thanks John!
  
 
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   Hughie Hunter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was very happy with the work. String King offers a very friendly and professional service. His experience shows in his natural handling of many kind of guitars. It’s definitely worth the journey out to industrial Woolwich, over venturing into central London. Thank you!!
  
 
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   Nash Parmar 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Took my guitar to John at String King and couldn’t be happier. Extremely professional, clearly knows his craft, and took the time to explain everything in plain English. The setup was spot-on, the price was very fair, and there was absolutely no upselling nonsense. On top of that, John is just a genuinely nice guy patient, approachable, and clearly cares about the instrument and the player. The guitar now plays beautifully. Highly recommended and I’ll definitely be going back. Thanks john
  
 
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   Zaphod Zissou 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John re-fretted a bass and set up a guitar for me. Good job on both! He’s a nice guy, it wasn’t too expensive and he turned them around in good time. Thanks John!
  
 
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   Orson Dawson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John was a pleasure to deal with: straightforward, professional, very knowledgeable, and friendly. He recalibrated the set-up on a dreadnought (a Takamine F370SS) and sorted out the warped neck on a loft stored (?!) parlour guitar (an Art & Lutherie Ami Cedar). I've already recommended him to a couple of friends, & will be using his services for some other guitars - in a few weeks. Overall: terrific. I could have talked to him for ages, but he had obviously had quite a bit of work to do. (He's v. reasonably priced too).
  
 
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   Arron Green 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John did some great work on some of my guitars in a timely manner and the prices for the work are great! Not only this, John was polite and professional throughout, giving me advice on books and soldering among other things. If you’re ever in need of any guitar work or related wisdom, go to John!
  
 
  
  
 
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The
String King

John has been repairing, maintaining and customising guitars for over a decade. String King includes among its regular clients: The Big Moon, Jez Coad, Kid Bookie, Dennis Greaves, Micko Westmoreland, Natale McCool, Don Mescall, Daniel Land, Daniel Land, Jack Penate, Dennis Greaves, Rites of Hadda, Rudimental, Smoke Fairies, Shriekback, The Subhumans, Ciara Thompson, and he has worked on instruments for over 1000 other players.

John owns over twenty guitars, although he says ‘you could probably put together several more from the parts I keep’. John’s most prized guitar is his 1983 Vox Custom 24, which he has blogged about here.

John’s aim in working with guitars is to make any instrument play and sound as well as it possibly can. No instrument is beyond improvement – if it can be done we’ll take it on.