GUITAR LAB / FROM THE WORKBENCH
Every instrument has its own history and needs an individual assessment. Explore our work on acoustic, electric and bass guitars, from fret dressing to restoration.
Each report describes the work carried out, the approach taken for that instrument and photographs from the workshop. The collection includes modern instruments and vintage guitars.
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Bass guitars / Ibanez
Your bass buzzes, but a fret rocker finds no uneven frets? Using an Ibanez BTB605MS, we explain when stainless steel frets need leveling and what to check before setup.
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Acoustic guitars / Morris
When does an acoustic need more than a setup? Our Morris WL-35 project shows how to organise the work around the instrument’s actual condition.
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Acoustic guitars / Canyon
The bridge outside and the braces inside the body need separate checks. Here is how these repairs are prepared, and why glue alone is not enough.
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Bass guitars / Gherson
An adjustment problem does not always mean replacing the entire truss rod. Here is what needs checking before work on the fingerboard and frets.
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Electric guitars / Ibanez
New frets need a stable seat. This project explains fret-slot preparation and a restoration that preserves the character of an older instrument.
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Acoustic guitars / Mountain
A visible line does not tell the whole story of a guitar’s body. We explain how to assess soundboard damage and plan service for an older acoustic.
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Acoustic guitars / Thumb
How do you plan work on a guitar you want to amplify? Our Thumb LF-20 illustrates why instrument condition and pickup requirements should be discussed separately.
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GUITAR LAB / INSTAGRAM
We also share repair photographs and workshop videos on Instagram. Individual case studies in our Knowledge Base link to material showing the instrument concerned.
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