John Miner has been building & repairing Banjos, Guitars & Ukuleles since the 1970s.

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He is based in Springwood Qld but he accepts repairs worldwide.

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www://john-miner.com

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Email: johneminer@gmail.com

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Ph: 0421 046273

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Some of John's Google reviews...

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Luke Pratt

★★★★★ 4 days ago

John is an amazing, charming, warm and talented lutheir. I had a 70 year old banjomandolin that had been quoted for repairs of between $600 and $1000 when I remembered a referral from a friend to go and see John...so glad I did. John did such a quality job of fully restoring and converting my banjomandolin into a banjoukulele for only $300. I am blown away and happily and highly endorse John's craftsmanship. He has lots of instruments to sell as well. Get quotes from anywhere you like and then see John

 

 

 

ALL ABOUT TOYS!!

2 reviews

2 days ago

John helped me with my electric guitar project. He was an absolute champ from start to finish. John is an encyclopedia of knowledge who is not afraid to share as I learnt a thing or two! Extremely happy with the service/price.

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Response from the ownera day ago

Thank's for that, happy to help.

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Rick Finn

1 review

a week ago

Just bought a beautiful fdh circa1940 banjolele from john today. It was an absolute pleasure dealing with someone who has such a passion for his instruments. If you are looking for a quality instrument be sure to see john first. A true gentleman.

 

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Response from the ownera week ago

Thanks for that Rick, I hope you get years of pleasure from your new toy.

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brian Young

1 review

2 weeks ago

I met John several months ago to restore my 1920's banjo uke. I was so happy with his work that I have become quite a regular, taking another banjolele to him and also purchasing an instrument.

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Aaron Ormsby

1 review

2 weeks ago

Top bloke, has done a superb job of my Larrivée Guitar restoration, couldn't recommend highly enough. No job to big, no job to small. Thanks mate!

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Response from the owner2 weeks ago

Thank's Aaron it was a pleasure.

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Cliff Clohessy

1 review

3 weeks ago

My 100 year old Windsor #3 has been bought back to life after not being played for 50 odd years. Thankyou John

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Angela Delahaye

2 reviews · 3 photos

a month ago

I cannot thank John enough for the repair work done on my husbands banjo. This banjo was my husbands Great Grandfathers which was passed down to him after the recent passing of his father. John went above and beyond with the repairs and …More

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Eli Hood

2 reviews

a month ago

I had an old banjolin that had been in my family for 100 years. It was in a very bad state, I almost got rid of it.
John brought it back from the dead! …More

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Response from the ownera month ago

Thanks Eli for your feedback it's much appreciated, it was a pleasure bringing it back to life.

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Trevor Fraser

1 review

a month ago

I've finally found someone in this country who really knows how to fix a five-string banjo. Best of all, his expertise doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

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Ron Page

2 reviews

2 months ago

Apart from being a real nice guy, Johns repair work is the best I have come across in Qld.Fixed my uke and my very old banjo. More than happy. Ron Page

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Ingrid Baade

1 review

2 months ago-

I'm very happy with my ukulele lessons with John. He makes it fun and he let's me choose what I'm going to learn. I wholeheartedly recommend John!

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MORE OF JOHN'S GOOGLE REVIEWS

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BANJO & GUITAR REPAIR PRICING

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All repairs come with a lifetime guarantee (excluding strings)

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BANJO REPAIRS

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New banjo setup for best sound & ease of playability $150

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Old banjo setup for best sound & ease of playability POA (depending on parts needed)

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Restring $20 plus the cost of the strings (varies with brand)

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Remove string buzz i.e. Level & Polish & Crown frets $80

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Warped neck adjustment $30

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Warped necks– remove fret board level neck; replace fret board & level frets $200 (may be more)

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Replace banjo head Mylar/Plastic or Skin (vellum) $150

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Replace tuners with original type POA

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Replace tuners with Geared tuners $85

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Repair broken neck POA

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Replace Top nut with a handmade bone replacement $45

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Replace Bridge & set up string height $80

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Refret complete neck $150 (if neck is level & straight)

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Pot repairs POA        

                  

Other repairs POA

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ACOUSTIC GUITAR REPAIRS

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Replace strings $30 plus the cost of strings

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Setup for best sound & ease of playability $150

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Remove string buzz i.e. Level & Polish & Crown frets $80

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Replace tuners with Geared tuners $125

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Replace Top nut with a handmade bone replacement $45

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Refret complete neck $175 (if neck is level & straight)

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Warped necks– remove fret board level neck; replace fret board & level frets $250 (may be more)

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Level neck (if truss rod is fitted) $50

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Replace bridge $100 (plus cost of new bridge if required)

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Other repairs POA

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