Links

I'm in the papers again (Yorkshire Post)- Guitar-maker claims 'UK first' for electric nine-string bass

...and (Ripon Gazette)- Guitar maker proves he's ace of bass

...and (The Northern Echo)- Nine-string guitar sets tone

I restored this guitar, and someone felt it was good enough to put on the internet - 1960/61 GOLDEN HOFNER ELECTRIC ACOUSTIC GUITAR SERIAL No. 14

The Northern Echo published a story about me - Guitar maker's bold new move

...and so did Harrogate Today - Broken guitar? Jim'll fix it

Soundsavers:

I am based in Ripon City Music. Our sister stores are Soundsavers in Lancaster and Carlisle. I take instruments in for repair at all three branches.
http://www.soundsavers.com/

The National Association of Musical Instrument Repairers:

A website directory features Professional Members from across the UK.
http://www.namir.org.uk/

Merton College:

Where it all began.
http://www.merton.ac.uk/course.asp?co_id=DGTROT301

Ken Smith Basses:

Or is this where it all began?  My hand-built, six-string fretless Ken Smith inspired me to begin building my own instruments.
http://www.kensmithbasses.com/

Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery:

My American alma mater.
http://www.roberto-venn.com/

Fox Guitar Exchange, Oregon:

Mike Williams, one of my friends from Roberto-Venn, works as a repairman here.
www.foxguitarexchange.com

Gilt Guitars:

A new guitar company headed by Jeff Bruckwicki, another friend from Roberto-Venn.
www.giltguitars.com

Peterson Strobe Tuners:

The finest tuning equipment money can buy.
http://www.petersontuners.com/index.cfm

Mike's Guitar Site

Comprehensive Guitar resource website from a fellow British Roberto-Venn alumni.
http://www.mikesguitarsite.co.uk/