I highly recommend these luthier tools, they are very well thought out and very easy and tactile to use. They are made in the UK, using natural materials where possible. Each tool comes with instructi... See more
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Chris makes excellent quality tools that are well thought out and last well. The service is always quick and most items come with a couple of thoughtful extras that you’re not necessarily expecting (f... See more
My second order from Chris Alsop. The files are exceptionally well made, robust and easy to use, the neck rest and other items are equally well produced. I like the brief notes given with each item ex... See more
This is my second order from Chris - both small orders of tools and materials - and they both arrived very quickly. The tools are very high quality and did the job just fine. I found the fretwire was... See more
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We produce guitar tools and guitar parts in the UK and have been established for over 15 years. Parts are optimised for tone quality and playability. Tools are proven, tested designs. Our products are based on many years of playing, fixing, and setting up guitars. All items go through a complete quality control check following manufacture.
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28 Court Street, DE11 7JJ, Swadlincote, United Kingdom
- 0787 386 8922
- chris@chrisalsopguitar.co.uk
- chrisalsopguitar.co.uk
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Beautiful Hand Made Tools with Attention to Detail
Excellent communication and were able to ship multiple orders I made together (even though I made these orders over different days)
Tools were packed excellently, with helpful ‘extras’ like gum to clean the diamond files and instructions on how to use them properly, as well as fret advice.
I am very impressed by the hand made quality of the tools, they feel great and are a beautiful addition to my workshop! Was glad to find these hand made alternatives to the more sterile big company brands. Cannot speak on long term wear by the look and feel of them, they will last a long time!!
Thanks, Drew
20 May 2025
Reply from Chris Alsop Guitar
The bevel file is coated on one side only and the reverse side is where the bolts clamp it into the holder, so we don't coat that side.
Service and the quality of the product
20 May 2025
Accurate and exact to the measurements…
Accurate and exact to the measurements I supplied. Expensive, but a high quality handmade product.
20 May 2025
Good gear at fair prices
Very well made piece of kit and at a reasonable price. Quickly dispatched and received.
20 May 2025
The saddle I ordered arrived quickly…
The saddle I ordered arrived quickly was crafted to my measurements. It required only a minimal adustment to the length, which was simply achieved, using the the kit provided. Overall an excellent experience.
26 March 2025
Excellent Work and Excellent Customer Care
I made an error in the specs of the Saddle I ordered, and, rather than simply machining the part, Alsop Guitar took the time to contact me and check. Excellent workmanship and equally excellent customer care.
19 March 2025
Fret levelling and crowning kit
Quick delivery, well packaged. Tools are of very good quality and make a tricky job a lot easier.
Don't overdo the pressure on the levelling file, just its own weight is enough for a minimal job.
25 March 2025
Fast delivery.Quality materials
Fast delivery.Quality materials, good value and usefully guidance for usage
25 March 2025
Great tools and good prices allied to a…
Great tools and good prices allied to a good customer experience, I’m a returning customer whollybe back again.
21 March 2025
All went well
All went well, product works well, guitar sings and action is where it needs to be.
18 March 2025
Excellent product
Excellent product, complete kit to give lovely finished frets, made it so simple. Thanks.
18 March 2025
I got exactly what I was looking for
I got exactly what I was looking for, quickly and very nicely packaged. Thanks Chris!
10 March 2025
Superb service as always
12 March 2025
Really impressed with my first purchase…
Really impressed with my first purchase from Chris Alsop. The fret crowning tool is absolutely brilliant. Ergonomic and the perfect shape handle,especially on the higher frets when the guitar body starts to impede the regular straight crowning tools. I will definitely be purchasing other tools.
11 March 2025
Great quality fret crowning tool.
Great quality fret crowning tool and instructions. Delivered promptly. Would use again
5 March 2025
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