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 […]
Well here’s an interesting project. Want a Les Paul but can’s afford one? Well I know that feeling. There are some, not too bad, Chinese copies out there. The trouble is the hardware tends to be rather cheap and nasty. A decent one can be a good starting point though. Just replace everything else!! With all […]
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….. […]
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 […]
I’ve not come across one of these before, rather nice though. This one just needs a service and setup and it’ll be good as new. The biggest problem it’s got is rather self inflicted. Someone took a sticker off it with a Brillo pad, or something equally as bad. It’s left some really deep scratches […]
I do love big semi-acoustics, and you don’t have to spend a huge amount to get a nice one… This one’s pretty good. I’m sure that wiring isn’t original, and its in a rather untidy place. The volume and tone are rather crackly so they need a good clean. While the strings are off its also […]
Got an old favourite that’s a little broken? This is a bit of an old clunker, but it’s probably got sentimental value to someone, so it can be fixed. Only having half a bridge saddle is one problem… and half a nut.. I’m going to make a new saddle from bone. Likewise the nut. The blanks are […]
What a beautiful instrument, Gibson seem to be doing a bit better with their quality these days, just needs a tweek here and there to make the most of it. It looks like Gibson are finally getting their act together, the frets are nice and even at least. It’s even got a nice Bone nut. […]
Guitar not playing properly? How about a quick service and setup, pretty well anything can be sorted out. This one’s lust got a few minor problems. The pickups don’t seem to be staying in place? An odd one that, I don’t think I’ve come across that before? The volume and tone controls are a little […]
There comes a point when even the best of guitars need a service and setup. Most people will have their car serviced regularly, why not your guitar? While the strings are off I always give the fretboard a good clean. The heads were a little stiff so a little light oil. and a bit of […]