UK resonator tech?

[archiefish]

Hello all - this is my first post here, so here's hoping!

Does anyone know a good resonator tech/luthier in the UK (Wales or close would be great!!!)?. I have a fantastic guy nearby who looks after my guitars, an absolute star, but he doesn't do resonators.

I'm looking for someone to fit a Fishman Nashville pup in my Gold Tone PBS-D. Without wishing to sound snotty, I don't want a keen DIY-er (I've got my own drills and hammers!), but a 'proper' luthier/tech. Any pointers/recommendations would be very gratefully received.

To be honest, I'm pretty sure I could do it myself but, just for once, I am heeding th emany warnings I have seen about doing this!

Cheers!

[richclough]

Richard Thompson of Tomson Guitars in Wigan set-up my Busker Tricone nicely a few years ago.

Steve Evans of Beltona guitars in Dewbury near Leeds is a reso specialist with long experience.

Not close, but the nearest I can think of.

Frailers in Runcorn have an extensive reso stock and may be able to recommend someone.

You don't say north or south Wales....?

Cheers,

Rich

[archiefish]

Thanks Rich. I already messaged Frailers (no response yet). I'm in South Wales, but I don't mind a day trip to get it done properly!

[Michael Messer]

Hi Archiefish

Welcome to our forum.

As well as a luthier that is experienced with Dobro-style resonator guitars, you are looking for someone that has fitted pickups inside them and is within reach of you in Wales.

I have no problem or comments about other forum members' recommendations, but I can only recommend people that I know can and will do your job properly.

Dave King - Dave King Acoustics near Newbury, Berkshire

Steve Evans - Beltona Guitars near Leeds, West Yorkshire

John Alderson - Delta Guitars in Sapcote, Leicestershire

I hope that is helpful

Shine On
Michael

[archiefish]

Thanks Michael, that's very helpful - I'll check them out

[slidefever]

Don’t you need a different spider as well for the Nashville pickup which is also designed to work with the Fishman Jerry Douglas Aura pedal?