Custom inlay & new frets :: 1982 Gibson SG R1 [8.0 lbs]

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A player's long-loved SG he named "Norah" in for new frets, new bone nut and dressed up with some fingerboard inlay.  Originally a dot neck, we decided to go with pearl blocks along with a custom "Norah" script designed by the player's friend, cut by Dave Nichols Custom Pearl Inlay and the easy part, dropped in the board by me (video here).

The guitar is set up for slide, strung with flats and tuned to open E.  I highly recommend trying flatwounds if you are into slide.  Sounds killer.

Follow up on this project's photos & videos here.

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Finish work :: Martin-style dreadnought [4.6 lbs]

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Here's a brazilian rosewood Martin-style dreadnought from another builder that I did the finish and final setup work for.  Got to keep my finish chops up in between my own builds when I can.  Still trying to get a booth installed in my shops- someday.  Just takes time and money.

Beatle bass bridge fit :: Hofner-style violin bass kit [5.2 lbs]

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This is a violin bass kit that was a made by a woodworking grandfather as a gift to his granddaughter.  It just needed the bridge foot fit a little better, along with straightening the neck and adjusting the nut slots to make it much more playable.  Look at that flame maple top!  This thing is fun!

Check out the video of the bridge fit on yesterday's vlog.

Pre-tour tune up :: 2001 Gibson SG [7.3 lbs]

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Pre-tour tune up :: 2001 Gibson SG [7.3 lbs]

Jonathon of Tigerman WOAH dropped by to have his SG checked out for an upcoming run down to Nashville, TN.  Those who have been following the shop for some time will recognize this well-played workhorse.  It's been in for a broken control cavity, broken headstock, broken strap button screws, etc.  This time it was in for a high fret.  Check out the vlog to see the problem fret addressed.

Harp guitar pickup install :: 2015 Carruth Harp Guitar "Thumbelina" [6.4 lbs]

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Harp guitar pickup install :: 2015 Carruth Harp Guitar "Thumbelina" [6.4 lbs]

Ken Bonfield stopped by the shop last night to have a K&K pickup installed in his new Alan Carruth harp guitar.  This is an incredible instrument.  The neck and upper harp are both detachable from the main body and fold into a small custom case for travel.

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Video was shot of this pickup installation along with some minor neck angle tweaks and featured on the vlog.