Reviews of D L Povey Guitars. (Music Store) in Stoke-on-Trent (Staffordshire).

D L Povey Guitars

43 Reviews

37 Comments

Music store

Guitar store

6 Ivyhouse Dr, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9BQ, United Kingdom

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Information of D L Povey Guitars, Music store in Stoke-on-Trent (Staffordshire)

On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.

This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Open hours of D L Povey Guitars

Sunday

10am–2pm

Monday

9am–8pm

Tuesday

9am–8pm

Wednesday

9am–8pm

Thursday

9am–8pm

Friday

9am–8pm

Saturday

10am–4pm

Reviews of D L Povey Guitars

J. B.

Buggered up the paint job on my Les Paul. Daz did a beautiful re-spray, bone nut plus assembly and set up. Plays and sounds the biz. Nice Chap too. very knowledgeable with excellent advice on all thing guitar. Will recommend.

B. H.

Took my Jackson to get serviced as had alot of fret buzz, Darren quickly diagnosed the neck with back bow and fixed both that set up the guitar perfectly, very well priced and very fast turn around would definitely recommend and will be taking all my guitars to him in the future

K. T.

I took my eBay purchased guitar that buzzed all over with high action and was virtually unplayable. But Daz fixed it ! It now sounds great,plays great and feels great. Thank you so much. Highly recommended! Regards Keith.

k. h.

Had quite a lot of work done on my guitars over the last few years, thought it was about time I posted a review. Daz knows his stuff and in my experience always does a great job at a fair price. I would definitely recommend, thanks Daz.

D. M.

Stunning absolutely stunning!!! Just picked up two of my guitars from Darren and wow... I'm super pleased with his workmanship, attention to detail and his incredible talent of professionally setting up guitars. I left him with two difficult tasks and he has diagnosed the issues upon seeing my maple Stratocaster and my Steve Vai Ibanez Jem7vwh. Two completely different guitars, different bridges and hardware and both had several issues. Darren has perfectly setup both and is very skilled indeed at what he does. He has an absolute passion for his work and it shows in the end results. Work carried out: Strat: replaced plastic nut at headstock with a durable bone one and set it perfectly giving more stability and solving issues with tuning after bending notes. Reset saddle positions with correct tension for all 6 strings, sorted out action across the fretboard and took away fret buzz in higher octaves. Had full setup on the guitar and handed it me back better than it has ever been!! Jem: I took the guitar to him and all the hardware was loose and not even fitted to the guitar for several reasons, it had intonation issues and the Trem system just wouldn't settle in correct pitches which was driving me crazy as a professional musician and teacher. He setup the guitar so it plays so smooth and more importantly the intonation is spot on!! Bridge and Trem system perfect for 2 octave dive bombs, I've just played the hell out of it across literally all frets and the open chords are resonating perfectly in tune. I'm super pleased I found Darren, a genuine, honest and reliable person, easy to get on with and without doubt the best professional for the job. He doesn't even charge that much either, I have spent countless hours and lots of money over the years trying to find a complete dedicated professional who can carry out the job to a precise high standard and I will continue to ask Darren to setup all my guitars in the future. A top bloke, who will not let you down, and in today's world, to me that's priceless.

P. B.

Excellent workmanship, service and communication. My wife’s Epiphone Hummingbird was badly damaged recently - neck snapped towards headstock. Darren has restored the guitar to a fantastic standard. The work is barely noticeable and the guitar plays beautifully. Would definitely recommend Darren to anyone looking for fair prices and great repairs.

M. c.

I needed a pair of active Fishman Fluence pickups installing into my Ibanez RG7 guitar. These are 3 voiced pickups, which required a professional installation. D L Povey Guitars listened to my requirements and gave excellent advice and direction. The entire service experience was 10/10. I was very impressed with the pot work that had been carried out, very neat & good solid looking solder joints. The pickup cavities required deepening to accommodate the new pickups. I was informed promptly, and made aware of any extra charges. Communication was excellent, from first contact through to collection. The set up service my guitar received was top tier! The guitar now feels very solid and even more a joy to play. The neck was straightened to just how I like it. String height, bridge saddle intonation is now bang on! I fully recommend D L Povey Guitars! This is the tech you need! I will definitely be using their services again in the future. Many thanks! Mark

J. P.

Daz did a full fret dress and setup of my 15 year old Les Paul, its like having a new guitar, plays so much better than before. Hadn't realized how much difference it could make. Excellent service and price. Will use again for any future needs and have already been recommending to friends!

G. H.

Took an old (25 + years) guitar to Darren for some TLC. It needed a partial refret, tidy up of the fretboard and new strings / setup. Darren did a fantastic job at a great price. Completed the work exactly as per the initial time estimation. True craftsmanship.

d. w.

Just picked up my 2006 Fender Strat from Darren after I had a New Bone Nut fitted, as the plastic one cracked, and a full Set Up! There’s only one word....”WOW”!!!! Darren has transformed this guitar & is BETTER than it was when I first bought it. The feel, action is just perfect!!! I urge anyone who needs a guitar setting up.....To go and see Darren Povey!!! Your a genius Darren. Thank you so much!

G. C.

Like many other reviewers I have been delighted with the service and workmanship offered by Daz. It really has been exceptional. A fret dress and a good set-up has transformed what I thought might have been a dud - a fairly cheap Les Paul type copy from Gear 4 Music - into something that plays beautifully. It's just feels so lovely to play now, like a new, more expensive version of what I had before. Funny thing was Daz, being the perfectionist I think, suggested how it might be possible to make it sound even better by replacing the bridge. I hope - with enough practice - that I can one day be good enough that that would be worth the investment! Thanks again Daz.

B. P.

Took my Gretsch to Daz for a setup after being unhappy with the guitar from new. It now sounds absolutely perfect with a fast turnaround and great price. Would highly recommend and will be taking all my guitars here in the future. Top bloke.

P. C.

Used Daz twice now, a nice helpful guy and set up 2 of my guitars perfectly. I can highly recommend him.

P. C.

Called Daz after my Fender was sounding out of tune and not sounding right, so I called Daz for advice. Upon dropping the guitar off he explained what he thought was wrong and what he thought would be the best way to correct the issue. The guitar had a full set up, new strings, re tuned, intonation set up, cleaned etc. After a couple of days it was ready, he explained in full detail what he had done and much more on how to look after the wood neck etc. Can’t believe the difference in how much clearer it sounds than before, better than when it was new. Excellent service and knowledge, highly recommend, will be using Daz again when its due. BIG thanks Daz!!🎸

A. T.

Done a few set ups for me now and always happy with the quality of the work and very reasonably priced! He also re-lacquered a head stock on my prs and did an spot on job

J. B.

Called Daz to get my guitar set up. Dropped the guitar off in the evening and it was ready a few days earlier than predicted. Not only that but the guitar is playing SO much better. Incredibly impressed with his knowledge and passion too as he not only explained what he would do but explained quite a bit about why. Definitely be going back if I need anything further!

A. J.

Darren has modded a Yamaha Pacifica for me .. superb job, he is so easy to talk to and really knows Guitars .. loads of good advice and he is not expensive. Fully recommend him for any guitar build, repair or set up work.

J. A.

Fantastic service. I was in a rush to have new pickups put in a les Paul as I was gigging the next day. He had the job done in 24 hours and even tweaked the set up. Really happy. Will defiantly use again.

K. F.

Darren is an expert, & experienced luthier, a neat & tidy work shop, always a good sign! Darren is friendly and easy to talk to, I would recommend him to anyone.