I'll be honest, I haven't always been the best at documenting my work. Most instruments that come through the workshop tend to leave again before I've had the chance to properly capture the finished result, but it's something I'm making a conscious effort to improve.
For now, this gallery offers a glimpse of some of the instruments that have passed through the shop. Each one has had its own journey, and hopefully yours can be here next.
Fender Player Duo-Sonic HS
Full setup and bridge pickup upgrade for this Duo-Sonic. The owner selected a Seymour Duncan SH-1B '59 Model, and we custom-installed a chrome cover at their request. The guitar now plays effortlessly with a much bolder, classic humbucker tone.
Fender Player Duo-Sonic HS
Full setup and bridge pickup upgrade for this Duo-Sonic. The owner selected a Seymour Duncan SH-1B '59 Model, and we custom-installed a chrome cover at their request. The guitar now plays effortlessly with a much bolder, classic humbucker tone.
Fender Player Duo-Sonic HS
Full setup and bridge pickup upgrade for this Duo-Sonic. The owner selected a Seymour Duncan SH-1B '59 Model, and we custom-installed a chrome cover at their request. The guitar now plays effortlessly with a much bolder, classic humbucker tone.
Fender Musicmaster
This 70s Musicmaster came in with a microphonic pickup and worn upper frets. Since the original was just a Strat pickup, we replaced it with a 4-pole unit from Mojo Pickups UK. The tone is now much fuller, and with the frets leveled, it plays smoothly and consistently.
Fender Musicmaster
This 70s Musicmaster came in with a microphonic pickup and worn upper frets. Since the original was just a Strat pickup, we replaced it with a 4-pole unit from Mojo Pickups UK. The tone is now much fuller, and with the frets leveled, it plays smoothly and consistently.
Fender Musicmaster
This 70s Musicmaster came in with a microphonic pickup and worn upper frets. Since the original was just a Strat pickup, we replaced it with a 4-pole unit from Mojo Pickups UK. The tone is now much fuller, and with the frets leveled, it plays smoothly and consistently.
Fender Player Duo-Sonic
Full setup and custom modifications for yet another Duo-Sonic. The owner wanted to replace the original plastic nut and so I made a new bone nut to replace the original. Also installed two DPDT switches for series/parallel and in-phase/out-of-phase options.
Fender Player Duo-Sonic
Full setup and custom modifications for yet another Duo-Sonic. The owner wanted to replace the original plastic nut and so I made a new bone nut to replace the original. Also installed two DPDT switches for series/parallel and in-phase/out-of-phase options.
G&L Fallout Bass
Full setup and hardware repair for this Fallout Bass. The broken DPDT switch had to be replaced, the nut slots were uneven and had to be recut to lower the action on the low E, and the intonation had to be dialed in. It now plays cleanly with consistent action.
G&L Fallout Bass
Full setup and hardware repair for this Fallout Bass. The broken DPDT switch had to be replaced, the nut slots were uneven and had to be recut to lower the action on the low E, and the intonation had to be dialed in. It now plays cleanly with consistent action.
G&L Fallout Bass
Full setup and hardware repair for this Fallout Bass. The broken DPDT switch had to be replaced, the nut slots were uneven and had to be recut to lower the action on the low E, and the intonation had to be dialed in. It now plays cleanly with consistent action.
G&L Fallout Bass
Full setup and hardware repair for this Fallout Bass. The broken DPDT switch had to be replaced, the nut slots were uneven and had to be recut to lower the action on the low E, and the intonation had to be dialed in. It now plays cleanly with consistent action.
Squier Affinity Stratocaster
This Strat came to the shop for a bridge upgrade. Owner wanted a steel block and saddles to improve sustain. I noticed uneven frets and sharp ends as well. A fret level and dress was agreed and now the guitar plays with much lower action, buzz free and more sustain.
Squier Affinity Stratocaster
This Strat came to the shop for a bridge upgrade. Owner wanted a steel block and saddles to improve sustain. I noticed uneven frets and sharp ends as well. A fret level and dress was agreed and now the guitar plays with much lower action, buzz free and more sustain.
Partscaster Jazzmaster build
A one-off build tailored to the owner's spec. Built with an alder body, all rosewood rosewood neck, and P90 pickups for a warmer, fuller tone. The hardware was provided by the customer and included some Fender and miscelaneous parts.
Partscaster Jazzmaster build
A one-off build tailored to the owner's spec. Built with an alder body, all rosewood rosewood neck, and P90 pickups for a warmer, fuller tone. The hardware was provided by the customer and included some Fender and miscelaneous parts.
Partscaster Jazzmaster build
A one-off build tailored to the owner's spec. Built with an alder body, all rosewood rosewood neck, and P90 pickups for a warmer, fuller tone. The hardware was provided by the customer and included some Fender and miscelaneous parts.
Partscaster Jazzmaster build
A one-off build tailored to the owner's spec. Built with an alder body, all rosewood rosewood neck, and P90 pickups for a warmer, fuller tone. The hardware was provided by the customer and included some Fender and miscelaneous parts.
Fender Vintera Jaguar
Fret level and rewire for this Fender Jaguar. The neck pickup had stopped working and needed a full rewire to bring it back to life. The frets were also levelled and dressed, leaving the guitar playing smoothly across the whole neck.
Fender Vintera Jaguar
Fret level and rewire for this Fender Jaguar. The neck pickup had stopped working and needed a full rewire to bring it back to life. The frets were also levelled and dressed, leaving the guitar playing smoothly across the whole neck.
Fender Vintera Jaguar
Fret level and rewire for this Fender Jaguar. The neck pickup had stopped working and needed a full rewire to bring it back to life. The frets were also levelled and dressed, leaving the guitar playing smoothly across the whole neck.