Setups

A few years ago, Martin released some guitars with a new adjustable neck - the "Sure Align" neck system. This operates quite like shimming an electric guitar neck, and requires shims that Martin calls "Elevation Plates". The system is quite unlike Taylor's adjustable ("NT") neck system. Unfortunately it is very difficult to acquire the Elevation Plates in Australia: they are sold by Martin as part of a maintenance kit in the US, but Martin doesn't ship directly. The local d

Two beautiful Fenders in this week for setups and some other repairs - a beautiful cream MIM Jazz Bass that needs some fret work and a...

The nut is the most misunderstood part of acoustics and many electrics. A well-fitted nut helps with not only tone, but with playability...

One of the prettiest, best playing guitars I've worked on. A Kiesel custom order from California. Gorgeous flamed maple body and neck. ...

Some really interesting old instruments in this week. First up, a 50th birthday present for my customer: a beautiful 50 year old Tele in...