BudeStrings Tutor and Luthier

BudeStrings Tutor and Luthier Self taught musician, luthier, tutor and repairer of multiple instruments. I am a self-taught musician of some 35 years’ experience.

Since the early days of intensively playing on the local folk scene I have learnt over a dozen instruments and taught myself to write and compose as well as record, mix and produce. I have performed solo and with several bands, and extensively write and compose my own material. I have assisted in the design and construction of semi pro recording studios, carried out extensive sound engineering wor

k for live performances and recording sessions and become fluent in using Protools, the industry standard recording platform. For the past ten years I have also been carrying out repairs restorations and maintenance on stringed instruments, keyboards and amps. Professionally I have worked as an industrial chemist, I have run my own construction firm and for the past ten years I have been a freelance music teacher. This has involved teaching from home as well as peripatetically at local schools, running workshops and assisting musically oriented school trips abroad. I also spent several years working at a local comprehensive school as music technician which allowed me to use my experience in sound engineering, studio design, score writing, music based IT and instrument repairs. I have taught all age groups from ages 5 to 65+, at all levels of ability and commitment, from casual hobbyists to fast developing ambitious young musicians. While all types and ages of students bring their own challenges and rewards I have consistently developed an excellent relationship with my students which is the cornerstone of the success of my teaching philosophy. Students who choose to make the most of what I offer move very quickly. I have elevated several students from novice level to playing pieces equivalent to classical grade 6 and above in under 2 years – this is largely because I focus very much on getting my students playing pieces they enjoy while feeding in relevant music theory later on. While it is in the nature of freelance teaching for students to come and go I maintain a core of loyal students many of which stay with me for years – which is the best kind of review you can get.

Patrick Egge Berlin setup. Well spec'd, splittable pups, locking tuners and a fast feeling neck. Not exactly cheap, but ...
12/08/2026

Patrick Egge Berlin setup. Well spec'd, splittable pups, locking tuners and a fast feeling neck. Not exactly cheap, but good value - this feels like a proper studio tool.

People wonder why I use backstraps and not splines
10/08/2026

People wonder why I use backstraps and not splines

09/08/2026

My Takamine G series 12 string got its shouty back

09/08/2026

Ashbury SD30-12, sounds as good as any 12 you'll hear.

Sigma 000ME setup. Martin quality at a tolerable price, it's hard for me to love an instrument with a phenolic fret boar...
09/08/2026

Sigma 000ME setup. Martin quality at a tolerable price, it's hard for me to love an instrument with a phenolic fret board , bridge and saddle, but this plays well enough and sounds pretty good. I love the dark streak up the middle, very unique.

Since I just tarted up someone elses 12 string I figured it was time to give my G series Takamine a wipe.Most 12 strings...
09/08/2026

Since I just tarted up someone elses 12 string I figured it was time to give my G series Takamine a wipe.

Most 12 strings just belly and let the neck angle drift up until you throw money at a beck reset and/or belly repair or just give up and bin it. Not this plywood topped beast - I actually had to shim up the saddle to raise the action. Now it'z got its foo back. Plank of a neck compared to the Asbury I've just done but otherwise the usual Takamine loveliness.

Ashbury SD 30-12 with a not inconsiderable belly issue, the remit was to get it more playabe between frets 5 and 9 for t...
09/08/2026

Ashbury SD 30-12 with a not inconsiderable belly issue, the remit was to get it more playabe between frets 5 and 9 for treble side triads for upcoming album work and have it last for about a year.

It's worked out rather better than that - the unusually tall bridge and saddle gave me plent of adjystment to get the action down fully. A fresh set of EJ41s has really made it shine. Fingers crossed the belly is stable and it'll go on for a good few years.

Outrageously playable all over the neck and sounds ad good as any twelvie you'll ever gear.

When cabinet scrapers are too harsh and sand paper is too dirty, out comes the bendy razor blade.
07/08/2026

When cabinet scrapers are too harsh and sand paper is too dirty, out comes the bendy razor blade.

Larry Carlton Sire S1 setup. I'm sure I've come across Sire basses but this Larry chap is new to me. Fender-esque but m...
05/08/2026

Larry Carlton Sire S1 setup. I'm sure I've come across Sire basses but this Larry chap is new to me. Fender-esque but much better build quality and less than half the price. Well spec'd, with nice pups a splittable bridge position, locking tuners and a really well made neck, this feels more tele than strat. Plays like a beast.

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