Custom Stratocaster – Build

I usually enjoy a complete guitar build, something to get my teeth into and turn out something nice.  It helps to work with the customer first mind you, to make sure I get bits that work together.  The trouble with cheaper parts, from various places it can be a bit of a challenge! At first […]

Burns Steer – Setup

What a great looking guitar.  I’ve never really liked Burns guitars but this one’s rather lovely. It’s an odd sort of thing, It’s got a sound hole, but there really isn’t any sound coming out of it? Some of the frets are a little worn…. and just a little uneven. A fret dress will sort out […]

Ibanez RG – Service and Setup

Not quite my cup of tea, but a very nice piece of wood… It’s got a common problem, not returning to pitch when you use the trem’.  These Floyd Rose Tremolo units can be a little temperamental. It’s also missing a spring, it’s dropped out somewhere apparently. I pretty sure I know where it’ll be….. […]

Gibson SG – Bone nut, service and setup

What a beauty, I’m not sure if It’s a little extreme, but it’s got something. It’s not staying in tune very well mind you, but I think I an see why. Here’s why it’s not staying in tune:  With the strings pulling out of the slots in the nut at such an angle, they’ll be […]