Magic Dirt

Before we took our guitars to Jim, recording was a nightmare. We just couldn't get the guitars in tune with themselves, especially when we began to layer the tracks.

Jims work is First Class!
His attention to detail and knowledge of the guitar is awesome.
We love you Jim and highly recommend him to anyone!

Stephen Magnusson

Having known and worked with Jim Matheas for over ten years I would thoroughly recommended his craftsmanship and expertise.
Over this ten year period Jim has repaired, serviced and built guitars for me and is always constantly perfecting his skills and always eager to find out "What the player needs!" Keep it up Jim!!

Stephen Magnusson

Chris Gates

Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005
From: Chris Gates
To: Jim Matheas
Subject: Cole Clarks guitars

Hi Jim,

Firstly I must admit, I honestly didn't think that spending much on the two Cole Clarks I had would do any good. And thankfully, you have proven me wrong.

I just plugged the tele in at work, and all I can say is WOW! I'm hearing tones that I never imagined would be obtained from this guitar. The front and middle settings have come alive! I'm getting amazing rhythm sounds that simply weren't there prior to set-up.

As for the acoustic - man that thing sounds like a totally different guitar now....can't wait to record it.

From this point on I will be recommending your services to anyone who wants to have a guitar sound the way it should! In tune, balanced and tonefull.

Thankyou!

Chris
Production Manager
Jinglehouse

Tim Foulkes

To whom it may concern,

I have always been very happy with the work Jim Matheas has done in my guitars. He is very dedicated to his work and takes pride in his results. Jim works with precision and care, I am always confident that things will be done properly. I feel safe with the wellbeing and playability of my instruments being his responsibility.

Tim Foulkes.

Duncan Stewart

Date: Thursday 9 March 2006
From: "Lisa & Duncan"
To: Jim Matheas
Subject: Feedback

Hi Jim,

Just thought I'd drop you a line to say thanks for the work you did to my Rickenbacker last week. The workmanship was second to none and it has given my guitar a new lease of life.

As you will remember, I was very concerned about who I could entrust my favourite guitar and after some searching and recommendation I was given your details.

Any concerns I had, disappeared after our first appointment and I was most impressed that you actually do arrange times with clients so as to make appointments unrushed.

You have been a pleasure to deal with and as I mentioned on Monday I will be bringing my other guitars to you progressively for attention.

All the best for the future, and keep up the good work.

Kind regards
Duncan Stewart
9 th March 2006

Neville Kitchen

7 th November 2001

To whom it may concern,
I have known Jim Matheas for 10 years. During that time Jim has been operating his own repair business & has been both making and repairing instruments. He has always endeavored to increase his knowledge & work on upgrading his skills.

Jim is extremely diligent & I would have no hesitation in recommending him.

Regards,
Neville Kitchen
Managing Director, on Guitars

David Bains

I'm a bit of a guitar collector, mainly interested in European 1960's items like Burns, Watkins, Selmer, Hagstrom etc. but anything a little odd is of interest.

Over the past few years I've been presenting Jim with strange old rescued relics which need repair, or respray or electrical work and never of course any makers recommendations or wiring diagrams.

Jim's always managed the task, no ter what and done it in what I'd call a "Craftman" fashion, as opposed to just getting it done.

From excellent refinishes to perfect intonation on items that weren't exactly perfect in the first place, Jim's always given a sensible number of options along with good esties of cost and has always come back to me if anything wasn't in line with what we'd agreed.

I'm very happy to recommend Jim's skills and enthusiasm to anyone.

Yours Sincerely,
David Bains