Jack's Instrument Services

I run Jack's Instrument Services - a Proper Guitar setup and repair workshop in Manchester UK I also write for @TotalGuitar in the "Fix your Guitar" section!

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

A cool way to show of a record..have a guitar pickguard made from it (as long as you don't mind sacrificing an LP) Suits any guitar with a smaller than 12" radius ideally but even the strat shape can be used with a couple of edits! #tinytone #recordbreake

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Here we go again... sacreligeous destruction of a record to make a strat style pickguard #recordbreaker

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Big shout out to Robin for his pic of his pimped up JET IS 450 guitar - that's our pickguard in 1 ply cream which I think you'll agree set us the stain paint job nicely! "Thank you for my scratch plate, so expertly made. I fitted it to my guitar, inexpert

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Thank for the pics Steve, a before and after shot of a Cairns Stud sporting its new pearl cream pickguard that we made "the restoration has taken a big leap with a new shaped scratchplate, thanks to Tinytone" #mailorder #tinytone #custompickguardcutting #

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Spot the difference...A lovely pair of @gibsonguitar acoustics. A J-45 and a Southern Jumbo. Lovely.😍 . . . . #guitarrepair #guitarist #gibson #fender #manchester #luthier #guitarporn #manchesterguitars #northwest #geartalk #guitarsofinstagram

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Here at Tiny Tone we use only the most scientific methods to verify if we've just made a mirror pickguard or not. Order yours today at https://t.co/ctfrXsTXga! #pickguard #scratchplate #mirrorpickguard #customscratchplate #bespoke #phillynott #pbass #tokaihardpunc

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Last week we had a righteous 4003 Bass and this week an equally handsomel 360. Twin Jack Socket replacement and a fret dress means this thing is as good as it's ever been. Thanks To RickySounds for the spares. . . . . #guitarrepair #guitarist #gibson #fen

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

A hard working Warwick Thumb with all new hardware and pickups. Loyal owner giving their guitar a well deserved bit of TLC. Guitars are more grateful than cats I'm told. . . . . #guitarrepair #guitarist #gibson #fender #manchester #luthier #guitarporn #ma

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

A 72 and 73, one in and one out. The things these things must have seen... . . . . #guitarrepair #guitarist #gibson #fender #manchester #luthier #guitarporn #manchesterguitars #northwest #geartalk #guitarsofinstagram #bassist #bassguitar #fender #precisio

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Anyone fancy a duel? If you are looking for a good first banjo this maple number has a lovely sound. After market Deering vellum and excellent Gold Tone SMP+ pickup really make a difference. . . . #guitarrepair #guitarist #gibson #fender #manchester #luth

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

A Rickenbacker that demands your attention. What's the verdict on the colour combo? Yay or nay... . . . #guitarrepair #guitarist #gibson #fender #manchester #luthier #guitarporn #manchesterguitars #northwest #geartalk #guitarsofinstagram #bassist #bassgui

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Another of our custom scratchplates out in the wilderness. This is Les' Ibanez Roadstar II we've recreated for him using 4 ply pearl white pickguard material You can send in your old plate and have the new one sent back to you anywhere in the world! #mail

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

@gibsonguitar This flying V sute has RAW POWER!! . . . #guitarrepair #guitarist #gibson #fender #manchester #luthier #guitarporn #manchesterguitars #northwest #geartalk #guitarsofinstagram #bassist #bassguitarlessons

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Before and after! Here's Gareth's masterpiece, quite the transformation!! Happy to have a been a small part of this job for him with out custom scratchplate! #winning

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Lets give a big round of applause for PEARL BLACK the deep 'n' moody pickguard sheet choice! Gareth sent in his template for his jaguar / SG hybrid restoration job and this is the resulting pickguard we made #pearlblack #sg #jaguar #scratchplate #customsc

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Common to see a neckless body at the workshop but not a body this bodacious! Were turning a drunken painting session into a useable guitar! https://t.co/S8E8tVrdee #restore #guitarrepair #harrison #georgeharrison

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Here's a tasty Blueridge Br163ce singlecut in for one of our advanced setups which includes a full fret dress crown and polish! Check out that headstock inlay work! Book your guitar in today for the royal treatment @ https://t.co/S8E8tVrdee #setup #action

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Dabadee-dabadie! That's very blue! Thanks Leo for your pic of out blue mirror pickguard fitted to your tele deluxe! Certainly suits the room! #eiffel65 #imblue #telecaster #deluxe #telecasterdeluxe #pickguard #scratchplate #tinytone #mailorder

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Watch me yet to photograph a mirror... Here one of the last pre Xmas guards going out a totally bespoke telecaster deluxe pickguard in BLUE MIRROR! Cut with our specialised 45 degree bevelled edges to spec and posted back #coolblue #telecaster #deluxe #cu

[Jack's Instrument Services @Jack_Ellis]

Bit of end of year pizzaz..! The exceptional multi layer 4 ply paisley ! Each layer silver black and grey are at a different depths on the sheet which make it look extra special. A picture cannot capture the full depth Wowser! https://t.co/CYAW0YuOn9 #paisley