by Steve | Apr 11, 2011 | bass, Repairs |
These two basses launched more conversations than any others that have hung on our walls. We see a lot of interesting guitars around here, but it’s pretty rare that we see something we’ve truly never seen before. But a customer recently brought in two...
by Steve | Oct 8, 2010 | bass, Complete refinish, finish, Guild, refret, Relic Service, Repairs, vintage |
This online auction purchase made a layover at CFW for a body refin, before heading to its new home in France. The buyer lives in France and the seller lives in Chicago. So before it shipped, the new owner of this vintage Guild Jetstar Bass asked that it be brought...
by Steve | Aug 6, 2010 | acoustic, bass, electronics, Fender, Repairs |
Have you got a guitar, bass or piece of equipment you don’t use anymore? Join us in supporting Chicago’s Intonation Music Workshop by donating it through our shop. We’ll fix it up nice and pass it on to some kids who will put it to good use!...
by Steve | Apr 24, 2010 | bass, Complete refinish, Customization, finish, gibson, Refinish, Uncategorized, vintage |
Sometimes we have to get a little creative with refinishing. Here’s what happens when someone wants an unusual color for their guitar. We had a couple of unusual projects recently that required some creative work with color. The owners of both this 70’s...
by Steve | Jun 23, 2009 | acoustic, bass, Customization, inlay, refret |
Thinking of tattooing the name of that special someone on your arm? You might try inlaying a fretboard instead. At least it won’t hurt when it’s time to move on. The owner of this bass had the Guild custom shop inlay his wife’s name on the fretboard...
