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 18, 2012 | acoustic, acoustic pickups, Martin |
August 17 marked the 35 anniversary of the King’s passing. This Martin replica of his 1955 D28 is a great reminder of his fine taste in guitars. Not long ago, Elvis – or at least the actor who plays him in Chicago’s Million Dollar Quartet –...
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...
