Another stunning new Fender, just needs a tweek here and there to get it playing at its best. While I was at it I tidied up some of the plastic film left on the pick-guard.. The only way to get it all is to take the knobs off. On with the setup the neck […]
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US Telecaster – Setup
Why should a brand new guitar like this need a setup. Simple answer, it shouldn’t. However it’s been built a long way away, in a Californian desert, and travelled half way round the world. How many temperature and humidity changes has it been through? It’s not really that bad, just needs a twist here and […]
Fender Jazz Bass – New heads and setup
Nice Bass, rather worn machine heads though. Managed to get a rather nice new set from Axesrus to exactly fit the old holes.All that’s needed is a good cleanup….and a lick of oil…Followed by a standard 5 point setup.. No.1 The neck set, starting with it as flat as possible…by adjusting the truss-rod.No.2 the action […]
Gretsch Double Jet – Setup
Nothing much wrong with this one realy, I think this range of guitars are excellent value for money, it just needs a little tweek here and there to optimise its setup. While the strings are off (It’s always worth fitting new strings before completing a setup) I gave the fretboard a clean and oil. The […]
Gretsch Country Gentleman – Cleanup
Don’t look, it’s horrible!!! What a poor old wreck, I’ve dived on less corroded ships at the bottom of the sea! This one was built in 1964 and, sadly, Country Gents built around that time all have dodgy binding that falls apart. That may provide content for another blog, but, for the time being I’m […]
Martin Acoustic-Electric conversion
Want an acoustic with an electric pickup? There are lots of simple conversion kits out there, this one more simple than most… First thing first, drill the hole for the new jack socket/strap button. It’s a little larger than even my largest drill, so it needed a little work with a round file.. The pickup […]
Ibanez – Fret Dress
These are normally better than this.!. If you’re looking for a good starter guitar then I reckon you can do a lot worse than pick up a second-had Ibanez. Sadly I think this one must have been built on a Friday afternoon! Still a good looking guitar though… Mostly it’s fine, It just has a couple […]
Milan IV Bass – Setup
This one’s been sitting around for a while, so needs a bit of work to get back into a good playing condition. The machine head posts were quite corroded so that seemed like a good place to start. That’s better.. Next the fretboard, a good cleanup to remove a few years worth of dirt. and then some […]
Giannini – Fret Dress and Bone Nut
I’ve never come across one of these but I think I want one! What a classic look, no Beatles fan should be without one. I played bass in a band many years ago, and as a Beatles fan had to try out a Hofner bass. I could never really get on with it though, I […]
Guitar Club Dunholme
Want to improve your guitar skills? or just want to enjoy an evening with other Guitar players! A good friend of mine is expanding his Guitar Club and Is opening up to new members. Ideal for anyone from the complete beginner upwards…..