- Nov 28
Gibson LG-1: Bridge Reset and Crack Repairs
This nice Gibson LG-1 came through recently. The bridge was about 75% detached from the top, two of the back braces were loose, and...
- May 17
1930s May Bell Banjo Repairs
I don't see a lot of banjos in the shop. Probably because there are not a lot of banjo players out there. But I recently finished up...
- May 1
Accidents Do Happen - Dropped Telecaster Repair
Just finished up this finish repair on a Telecaster. This was dropped by the owner's friend and needed some attention to make things...
- May 9, 2022
Thinline T-Style Complete
I've been finishing up a few guitars this spring, including this Thinline Tele-Style electric. My first of this style and certainly not...
- Feb 22, 2022
Hummingbird Copy Back Repair
This was a fun little repair on a Hummingbird knockoff. The back was blown off during a recent move. A pretty clean break along the...
- Jan 26, 2022
Thinline in Finish
Close to final coats of Royal Lac. I'll let this sit for a couple of weeks, level sand, then a couple of thinned out coats.
- Jan 7, 2022
Close on the Thinline
Just waiting for the pickups to arrive before final fitting and finish.
- Jan 4, 2022
Progress on the Thinline - Neck Carving
Going with a Snakehead style headstock on this. Some light figuring on this maple neck black should look nice under finish. Neck bolt...
- Dec 8, 2021
Going Electric
I've been wanting to do this for a while. A thin line Telecaster style with a 24.75 inch scale. This one has a Oregon Myrtlewood top and...
- Dec 1, 2021
Gretsch 6124 Cracked Neck Block Repair #4
All wrapped up on this repair. The finish buffed out nicely and blended in with the older finish. I replaced the volume pot to take...
