Alnitak Guitars

Alnitak Guitars Professional Luthier Services in Worcester Park. We believe a guitar that’s difficult to play is discouraging. Alnitak Guitars | Guitars that Live

Trained at Merton College, we focus on careful diagnosis and reliable work that improves playability. Based in Worcester Park, Alnitak Guitars is dedicated to professional guitar setup, maintenance, and repair. We believe that a guitar that is difficult or uncomfortable to play can be frustrating and discouraging—especially for those just starting their journey. Our philosophy is "Guitars that Liv

e." We approach every job with the precision of an engineer, focusing on careful diagnosis and clear advice to improve long-term playability and performance. We never engage in unnecessary upselling; if your instrument doesn't need work, we will tell you. All work is tested thoroughly before being returned.

ζΩ Project #001.2 This Washburn WR120 has been professionally refurbished and set up to deliver smooth playability, s...
07/06/2026

ζΩ Project #001.2

This Washburn WR120 has been professionally refurbished and set up to deliver smooth playability, stable tuning, and a low-action feel across the fretboard. 🎸
We call her Lucy.

Work carried out:
Deep cleaning ✅
Neck repair and refinishing ✅
(level, crown, polish) ✅
Bespoke black Tusq XL nut ✅
Fresh 9-42 strings ✅
Floating tremolo setup and balanced ✅
Final professional setup (relief, action, intonation, pickup height) ✅

Setup specs:
Low E action: 1.55mm ✅
High E action 1.43mm ✅

Now playing cleanly and consistently across the fretboard and ready for a new home.

​💰 Price: £250
📍 Location: Available for viewing/collection in Worcester Park, Sutton
📨 DM for enquiries or to arrange viewing/collection

👇 Full project gallery and documentation in comments 👇

01/05/2026

ζΩ Project #001.1

Final neck finish in natural light.

Hand-rubbed wipe-on poly, taken just past satin.
Smooth, fast, and slightly reflective.

The goal wasn’t a full gloss, but a finish that feels right in the hand.

Fretwork, nut and setup next.

ζΩ Project #002New body template in the works.Time-consuming, but essential for a new design.Accuracy here defines ever...
28/04/2026

ζΩ Project #002

New body template in the works.

Time-consuming, but essential for a new design.
Accuracy here defines everything that follows.

Mostly hand tools for this stage — full control over every line.

28/04/2026

ζΩ Project #001

This neck had seen better days.

Cracks on both sides, poor previous work, and a thick, sticky gloss finish.

• Structural crack repair (bass & treble side)
• Old finish removed
• Hand-applied wipe-on poly
• Hand-rubbed satin / semi-gloss feel

The goal wasn’t to hide its history, but to restore stability, feel, and playability.

Fretwork, bone nut, and full setup next.

06/02/2026

From Luci to Lucy ✨ She's starting to shine 💎
The spray paint is gone, the rails are in, HSS is live, but we aren't done until that neck feels like silk.
The sound test is coming once the neck/fretboard is finished.
Follow to see progress > perfection

Shiny & Stainless Steel
31/01/2026

Shiny & Stainless Steel

30/01/2026

Luci is gone... Long live Lucy...That was laborious... but I think it was worth it!What do you think?
30/01/2026

Luci is gone... Long live Lucy...
That was laborious... but I think it was worth it!
What do you think?

24/01/2026

Fretboard restoration 50% complete

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