Fret-dress complete, they weren’t that bad but it’ll improve the feel. The owner also wants a bone nut so that’s another job while the strings are off. The blanks I found are just about the right size, the only problem as with many Fender necks the bottom of the nut slot has the same radius […]
Tag: Repairs
Fiesta Red Strat
This is a nice guitar as it is, it just needs a little “TLC” While it’s on the bench the owner wants some nice new 54 spec pickups. He also has some other ideas as to the final layout and wiring of tone controls so I’m not quite sure where were going with it yet. […]
1960’s Watkins Rapier 33 – 2nd update
Had a look at the neck on the Rapier. A bit of a problem, there is quite a set in the neck already (about 10 thou’ at the 7th fret) but that’s with no strings! I would like a little less than that with the strings fitted and under tension but the trouble is it doesn’t have a […]
1960’s Watkins Rapier 33 – 1st update
It might be nice to put this guitar back to original but finding the parts is proving rather difficult, particularly with a limited budget. James has some ideas though and wants something rather different. First stage give the body a good clean out…. To follow the progress click here.
1960’s Watkins Rapier 33
In need of more than a little TLC this one is going to take a while. The cost of putting it back to original is out of the question so between us we have a couple of ideas to make something a little different.. Most of its there but missing the bridge and neck plate. […]
Start to the New Year
Hi All, Well here we are, lots of new stuff on the go and a new website as well! Lots of routine bits and pieces on the go but here are just a couple of things I’m working on at the moment. Les Paul copy.. On the face of it OK but a bit of […]