Im totally not used to dropping in a guitar for a set-up and getting it back in a 24 hour period! Service was excellent, details of what was done was set out in a clear, professional manner, and best of all he actually listened to what I wanted. (This has not always been the case for me with other luthiers.) After dealing with various other un-named luthier services in Wellington for the last 15 odd years, Kenny provided by far the best service.Now the other guys have some competition, though I think after customers try Kenny once, these other places may well find themselves with some time on their hands. Best service and definitely best results. Oh yeah, was also much cheaper, and best of all, was fast as hell. You would be a fool to go anywhere else.

Kenny is A God-Send to Wellington's guitar problems... I've owned a Gibson Explorer for the past 24 years, 20 years age the nut broke on it, I had it repaired, Since then my guitar has never felt or played right. I've had everyone in the lower North-Island (Wellington) look at it, They tampered with the kneck, filed down the frets, that guitar has had all sorts of horrific things done to it... (I'd lost my passion for the guitar) ...20 years later... 4 weeks ago I was introduced to Kenny, He looked at my guitar and said he could fix it... W-O-W, Kenny's work is AMAZING... He's a true craftsman... I've had my guitar back for a week, I haven't been able to put it down or find any fault in his work.... My guitar feels and plays better than it did 20 years ago.... I can't thank Kenny enough for what he's done for me... Alex

Always delivers what you asked for and always before you need it! Service is fast and affordable unlike some of the other Wellington based luthiers. I've had completely different guitars with different bridge styles and string gauges set up by Kenny and been impressed with both when I got them back.

I wouldn’t trust my guitars with anybody else anymore! And I'll defiantly be in sometime in the not too distant future for the set of Texas specials I drool over every time I pop in for a chat :)

Kenny has been looking after me for about 18 months. In that time he has done various work on my guitars including, setups, hardware upgrades (nut, bridge/tailpiece etc) as well a major neck re-shape. His work is rock solid as is his attention to detail. The neck re-shape turned into quite a project and the accuracy and finish of the final product was of an extremely high standard. Bottom line is that she now plays like a dream. I’ve found Kenny to be very approachable, knowledgeable and very willing to help. His fees are very reasonable and it’s obvious that Kenny cares for the local guitar playing community by the rates at which he charges. He also does a mean deal on strings! This ones a no-brainer Cheers Kenny!

I currently have 6 guitars (don't tell my wife) and had been taking them into another Wellington based company to get a variety of work done from basic set ups to pick up replacements, re wiring and re fret work. Somehow I never came away feeling that my business was valued or with any detail as to the finer points that I may have missed or suggestions as to a better way to approach something. All that changed when I was referred to Kenny by my Guitar Teacher Jason Just (shameless plug!).

Since taking my beloved guitars to Kenny, I have been nothing short amazed at the quality of the work I get back. Kenny makes time to understand what you want, how you play (and what you play) and then offers suggestions if he sees a better way to deliver an awesome result.

I can't recommend Kenny enough, thanks man, you will always have my business and I never hesitate to point anyone who wants a genuine guitar professional to help them as you have me.

All the best mate and catch up soon.

Kind regards
Mike Thompson

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I've had Kenny do work on my guitars for a while now. The work hasn't been major (setups through to a new bone nut on a custom shop tele) but I'm very fussy and it's been well done, done on time and for a fair price. Kenny takes a lot of care to understand what you want, and does careful work. He takes good care of the instrument in a tidy workshop. Give him a go!

Thanks so much for those of you who take the time to post a review. I really appreciate it your words inspire me.