Instrument Repairs
Trusted repairs and maintenance for acoustic pianos, guitars, bowed strings and selected electronic instruments, handled by the right specialist for the job.
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Acoustic Piano Specialist
Mark Werner
Mark supports Hickies customers with acoustic piano tuning, servicing and repair advice. From routine maintenance to action issues, sticking keys and general condition checks, he helps keep pianos reliable, responsive and musical.
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Reading Workshop Technician
Oliver Hagen
Ollie runs the Reading workshop for acoustic, electric and classical guitars, violins, violas, cellos and selected electronic instruments. His work covers the practical jobs players need most often: restringing, setups, cleaning, fret polishing, fretboard conditioning, minor hardware fixes and guitar electronics.
Hickies Workshop At A Glance
Restrings & Care
Fresh strings, cleaning, fret polishing, fretboard conditioning and a practical check-over.
Setups & Playability
Neck relief, nut, saddle, bridge, action and intonation adjustments for a better playing feel.
Electronics & Wiring
Noisy pots, jack faults, pickup issues, loose wiring and selected keyboard, amp or effects checks.
Small Repairs & Advice
Tuners, strap buttons, single strings, minor adjustments and honest advice on practical next steps.
Reading Workshop Guide Prices
- Restring and check-overfrom £25
- Setup including restring workfrom £50
- Electronics repairs£40/hr
- Small repairs and quick fixes£5-£15
Labour-only guides. Strings, parts and shipping are charged separately where needed.
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If your repair is with Ollie in the Hickies Reading workshop, you can check current progress online using your repair reference number.
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