I like a project I can get my teeth into. Got handed a box of bits to put together. Some very nice parts there as well. First thing then, does the neck fit the body? Not quite. The neck pocket just need teasing out a little. Nothing much, but I don’t want to force it. The heads […]
What a lovely guitar. It’s seen some action though, so needs a little bit of work. The owner’s decided rather than just a little TLC he want’s to go the whole hog and have some serious upgrades along the way as well… The pickups are already out, the covers are away being re-chromed. It’s missing a strap button […]
What a great night out! My Favourite local band, The Modern Vintage, Never disappointing and on top form as ever. If you ever get the chance you really should check them out. Where else will you get Beatles, Rolling Stones, Oasis, Blur, The Kinks, Paul Weller….. and more, all in one night! Of course the […]
I don’t often get calls emergency calls, but I’m always willing to help gigging musicians if I possibly can. I got a call on Friday from a tech’ needing a little help. Got a guitar with a sticky switch and not enough time to strip it down and change it. As it goes it was a fairly simple […]
What a lovely old Strat. In need of a little TLC but basically sound… The bridge is all a little manky, rather corroded, but I’m sure that can be sorted. It’s just a case of taking it all apart and getting the wire brush in there. That’s better, just needs setting up again. Another thing […]
Got a few problems with the nut on this one. The “G” string is way too low and buzzing dreadfully. Looking closely at the nut, there lies the problem… Yeh, there’s the problem, not fitting well. The best option is to replace it with a new one. I do like good old fashioned bone. Chop […]
Now here’s a good looking guitar, I rather like it. As with lots of these Korean guitars, it’s not terribly well built. I’ve seen a lot worse, and I’m sure it can be sorted out. The trem’ is a little high and the owner want’s it blocked to only go down. That’ll make sure it returns to […]
This is a nice guitar, it just has a couple of problems. The biggest problem are the fret ends they’re a little sharp. A minor problem, the jack socket is a little loose. It’s fiddly but the nut on the inside had come loose so it was sticking too far through. It’s that one there. […]
Here’s a nice looking Strat’. A rather nice upgrade with a new pick-guard and a set of Iron Gear Pickups. It’s also got a problem with one of the saddle height screws. A new set will sort that out. The new pickups are switchable with a Low/High output so I’m going to fit three Push-Push pots. […]
I don’t quite know why, but PRS have never really done it for me. This one has bits I rather like though, and some that are truly awful! Here’s the problem though, probably the most worn frets I’ve ever come across. They’re beyond a fret-dress, they need to be replaced. A little bit of heat helps […]