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….. […]
Tag: Electric Guitar Repair
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 […]
Chapman – Service and Setup
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 […]
Columbus – Service and Setup
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 […]
Kremer – Full Service and Setup
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 […]
Squire Stratocaster – Service and setup
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 […]
Kramer – Fret Dress and setup
How’s that for a guitar finish! Wow, I’m not sure if it’s quite my cup of tea but I just love it. Sadly it’s just not playing very well, there’s quite a bit of fret buzz high up the neck. The problem lies in the frets, some of them are just a little uneven. To uneven […]
Water Buffalo Horn Nut
If you need a new bone nut, but want a black one, how about Water Buffalo Horn? It’s not quite as tough as bone but it’s the best natural substance I’ve come across. This Bass needs a new one just because it’s broken. I’ve not got any pre-shaped ones so I’m going to have to […]
Fender Stratocaster – Build
Putting a guitar together may seem easy but the devil is in the detail! Despite what it says I suspect this neck isn’t genuine Fender, if it is, it’s a Friday afternoon special, the frets are all over the place. If It’s to play nicely they’ll need levelling first. The masking tape is to protect […]
Gibson Les Paul – Fret Dress and setup
Wow, what a great guitar. And a fantastic example of a great guitar at that! It’s seen some action though, and needs a little TLC to bring it back to life. The frets are a little worn up at the paying end so that’ll need sorting out for a start. In preparation for a fret dress, off with […]