Repair Jobs
Just a few pics of some of the cool guitars I've had in for repairs this month: 70's Gibson Hummingbird needed a brace re-glueing. Another Gretsch Anniversary. I love the colour of this modern Rickenbacker. A 1950's Martin 000-18. Just a setup required on this one. Taylor 555 12 string bridge reglue. Of course, once these ...
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April 14, 2010
New Nine String Bass
An exhibition called Guitars, made in Britain, played the world over, is running at the Hub National Centre for Craft and Design in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, until 19 January. It showcases "the very best guitar making in the UK" and the curator is none other than Gordon Giltrap: one of Britain's ...
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January 11, 2009
Guitar Repair: fret job on a 1970s Gibson Heritage
There is a lot of satisfaction to be gained from an excellent fret job - both for the player, and the luthier. It is always a pleasure to work upon an instrument that is evidently well-played and well-loved. At the Jim Fleeting Guitars workshop, partial and complete refrets are a ...
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January 10, 2009
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