by Steve | Apr 30, 2012 | Archtop, binding, Gretsch, neck reset, Repairs, vintage, Vintage Restoration |
This is a striking example of Gretsch’s famous Chet Atkins Model 6120 that we brought back to life. You’ve seen Chet Atkins, Brian Setzer, Eddie Cochran, Duane Eddy, Pete Townshend, and many others with this classic guitar. It’s a 1960 Gretsch 6120...
by Steve | Apr 20, 2012 | electronics, gibson, nut, Repairs, vintage
This one is the real deal. A gorgeous “unbound” 1958 Gibson ES335. Take a closer look. This guitar was once part of Richard Gere’s collection that was auctioned off in October 2011. It’s a very early example of a 1958 Gibson ES335. The earliest...
by Steve | Oct 15, 2011 | acoustic, National, neck reset, Repairs, resophonic, Uncategorized, Vintage Restoration |
Not all 1930’s Nationals are created equal. We thought this 1932 Style O needed a refret and maybe a little neck tightening, but soon learned that a single design factor makes this one particularly challenging. The vintage National resophonic (or resonator)...
by Steve | Aug 17, 2011 | gibson, headstock, refret, Repairs, Uncategorized, vintage, Vintage Restoration |
You don’t saw the neck off a 1952 Gibson Les Paul without fully considering WHY one might do such a thing. Lots of thought and care went into this repair and the outcome made it all worthwhile. The 1952 Goldtop is where it all began for the Gibson Les Paul....
by Steve | Apr 21, 2011 | electronics, National, vintage, Vintage Restoration |
This is such a cool guitar. It’s always fun to restore a family treasure like this. This short-scale National Model 1122 Cosmopolitan has been in the owner’s family for a long time. He remembers his dad playing it for the family when he was a kid. It had...
