I get a fair few enquiries for re-frets that, on closer inspection, turn out to be guitars that really only need the frets levelling and then a dress and polish. What may look like serious divots in the frets – you know, at the “cowboy chord” end usually – can often be filed away when… Continue reading Don’t Fret…
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Buzzing Amps
Buzzing amps this week… There’s been a buzz about the workshop this week… literally, as I’ve been repairing amps with buzzing issues! A Divided By 13 combo had a buzzing at low frequencies, which turned out to be a bit of loose shielding on the inside of the back cover. And a Morgan combo had… Continue reading Buzzing Amps
Neck Stuff…
There has been all kinds of neck work going on this week in the workshop. Firstly a Fender Strat came in for a service, also needing a new set of bridge saddles and a fret level and polish. Next, a Music Man Axis Sport needing a re-fret. The old, worn frets are now removed, and… Continue reading Neck Stuff…
My New Workshop is Now OPEN!
My new workshop in Hove is now fully up and running, and I’ll be working there Wednesday-Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings. It’s a great space, and good to finally have somewhere on the ground floor where clients can walk in (some of you will remember my old place at King’s Mews – no navigating all… Continue reading My New Workshop is Now OPEN!
On Partscasters…
I’ve come across several videos on partscasters recently, so I thought I’d share one of my own builds. This is an alder body with a pale maple neck, both sourced from eBay. They’re not licensed/authentic Fender parts, but are perfectly good for a build like this. A word of caution, though: it helps to know… Continue reading On Partscasters…
The Great Tonewood Debate
If you regularly frequent the dark corners of guitar related channels on YouTube, or participate in the myriad guitar forums, you’ll no doubt have come across some kind of discussion on tonewood. EVERYONE has an opinion on it. Alder sounds like this. Mahogany resonates like that. Cheap basswood bodies are nice and light, but don’t… Continue reading The Great Tonewood Debate
What’s New?
What’s new indeed?! Well, from the beginning of October, I will be working out of my new workshop in Cambridge Grove, Hove. At the moment, I won’t be there all week, just on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. I’m also now offering amplifier repairs and servicing. Feel free to drop by to discuss any projects, repairs… Continue reading What’s New?