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Hickies Workshop Status

Current Average Wait Time: Two to three weeks

Repair Reference Work Started Repair Brief Status
H7374 2026-02-26 Restring + setup cleaned + restrung. Waiting on parts
H7373 2026-03-04 Broken output jack, full setup New part on order
H7391 2026-03-09 restring + setup deep-cleaned + restrung
H7400 2026-03-13 Clean + restring + setup cleaned + restrung + removed stuck tremolo arm
H7405 2026-03-13 No sound from output jack, restring Broken connections fixed and cleaned + restrung. Awaiting final checkover
H7402 2026-03-14 Restring + setup Deep clean, tightened loose pots and strap buttons, restrung, setup WIP
H7377 2026-03-14 150-year-old violin- clean, inspect, restring Cleaned, applied peg paste to tuners, fitted fine tuners. Restrung, cut new notches into existing bridge to improve string spacing. Awaiting final checkover

Last Updated 2026-03-15

Wait times are currently longer as I am covering on the shop floor for half of each week due to staff illness.

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This quick, simple website shows all repairs currently in progress in the workshop, along with their status. This is updated at the end of each working day, so check back for progress.

If you don't see your Repair Reference Number in the list above, it's either not yet had work started, or has been completed and is awaiting collection. If you are unsure, feel free to get in touch via the details given below.

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Questions about the status of your instrument, or our repair service? Give us a ring on 01189 575 771, or send us an email- be sure to quote your Repair Reference Number for a quicker response.