by Steve | Sep 28, 2012 | Uncategorized |
This is the story of how a rough looking Craigslist find transforms into a beautiful Gretsch Princess. Once upon a time, a buddy of ours found a listing on Craigslist for a Gretsch Corvette “project.” It turned out to be this body/neck that had been...
by Steve | Sep 11, 2012 | Complete refinish, Customization, Refinish, Uncategorized, vintage |
We improved on some poor modifications to this Italian-made EKO Rocket. The Rokes were a mid-1960’s English band that found their greatest success when they relocated to Italy. There, the Italian guitar maker EKO developed this awesome, futuristic design for The...
by Steve | Aug 27, 2012 | Customization, electronics, National, Pickups, Uncategorized |
The National Slimline proved to be the perfect pickup for this Rikhi Ram electric sitar. We don’t see many sitars around here, so it bears mentioning this interesting electric model. It’s made by Indian builder Rikhi Ram and features a top set of six main...
by Steve | Aug 13, 2012 | Amplifier Repair, Fender Amp, Marshall, Re-tube and bias, side smash, Uncategorized, vintage, Vintage Amp |
…or how Pat McKeever single-handedly saved Lollapalooza! Okay, maybe that’s overstating things a teeny bit… August 4th, we got a call from the guitar tech for Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer that they were in need of quick repairs to a pair...
by Steve | Jul 21, 2012 | Amplifier Repair, Fender Amp, Uncategorized, Vintage Amp |
Vintage guitar and amp collectors always want to see things in their most original condition. So what do you do when a vital component should be replaced? This is one of the classics, folks. It’s a vintage 1956 Fender Bassman. One of the earlier generations of...
by Steve | May 22, 2012 | Fender, fret work / fretwork, refret, Repairs, Uncategorized, vintage, Vintage Restoration |
This is no “relic;” it’s a 1964 Strat that just oozes character and … I don’t know… music. This guitar had everyone in our shop drooling. It’s just beautiful. Candy apple red, rosewood fretboard, and beat to hell over the last...
