Neck Reset Central
I got up bright an early this morning to a batch of guitars waiting for the necks to be steamed out. They had been prepped in the last week or…
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Tone Wood Moisture Content
It doesn’t matter how beautiful the wood you have if it isn’t at the right moisture content when you make a guitar out of it! You’d be stunned how many…
Hawaii, Ukes, Chickens and Dolphins
Well, I was away in Hawaii for a bit on a much needed break after a long busy year since last summer. In Oahu, I hung out with the great…
Cave-In Jig for Taylors
Hello again folks, I thought I’d share a neat little fixture I built to repair Taylor guitars that have “caved-in” at the head block. This is something that can happen…
What’s that rattle?
Sorry, I’ve been away folks, but it’s SO busy and I wear all the hats here! This post I figured I’d talk about something that has come up several times…
Fret-bucking the system
I’m featuring a tool I’ve been using for years now because it is such a great addition to my shop. I take it for granted that many people don’t know…
Broken Les Paul Jr. Headstock
This was a bad one folks…a 1960 Les Paul Junior with a nasty snapped-right-off headstock. Jrbroken1 To make matters worse it had been repaired twice before and didn’t hold either…
Strap Button Location
Hi folks, I get many people each year who want to have a strap button installed on their neck heels. Most people don’t like tying their strap at the headstock…
Uke Can Do it!
Here’s a shot of the finished lacquered uke! My son is so proud that it came out this nicely. He had a lot to do with its construction and it…
Ukulele Binding Time!
Hi Folks, I’m back with that little uke I’m making with my son! It is the first instrument we’re really making together. Today we installed the traditional “rope” binding seen…