About Sussex Guitar Setups
Hi, I’m Jaz, a guitar tech and performer based just 10 miles outside Brighton, in the heart of Sussex. I’ve been passionate about music for as long as I can remember, starting out on bass at the age of 11 with a five-string Yamaha I bought from my dad, and picking up guitar a few years later around 15. My dad also instilled in me the importance of maintaining my own instruments, teaching me the (very) basics of setup work early on. That mindset stuck, and I’ve been upgrading and modifying my own gear (and my friends’) since college.
These days, I’m proud to offer professional, affordable services to musicians across Sussex and Brighton’s thriving music scene, whether you’re just starting out or playing sold out stages.
As a BIMM alumnus and active bassist with rave-rock extravaganza Tidal Rave and alt-rock powerhouse Down In Motion, I understand how important a well-maintained instrument is. I approach every job with the goal of getting the most out of each instrument, tailored to how you play—whether that’s ultra-low shredder action or enough clearance to handle heavy-handed bass riffs without buzz. *You can listen to my full discography here
Over the years, I’ve worked on everything from my brothers tip-salvaged Yamaha Pacifica to more rare and unusual guitars, including an all-original ’63 Fender Jaguar and a Steve Vai 20th Anniversary plexiglass Ibanez JEM. I’ve also had the pleasure of working with musicians like Doug Sanders of mod-revival act The Lambrettas.
Although my music taste is definitely geared toward the heavier end of the spectrum (think drop-tuned 7-string metalcore), I also have a real soft spot for trashy 00s Eurodance and most things in between. So, whatever you’re into, I’m all ears!
If there’s something specific you need, or just want to chat guitars, I’d love to help.
