Every mod, repair, set-up, or build project begins with the use of tools. Some specialized some common. Here we run down the basic Luthier’s tool chest as well as additional tools required to do mods, set-ups, wiring, building and making guitars. Doing your own set-ups and seasonal adjustments requires a basic set of tools.
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Modder's Tool Kit Essentials
Changing Strings: String Winding/String Snapping
String winding is the kind of thing that, done right, can have a real impact on how your guitar plays, and more importantly – stays in tune.
Follow along and learn how to change your strings, wind them on the posts and then snap them to remove slack for the best tuning stability and long string life.
Tuning The Guitar
Quick Nut Fix
If you’ve ever worked on your nut, you know how easy it is to go a little too far in the search of comfortable low action ending up with some string buzz. The nut can waer down in time, or you may notice a pinging sound when tuning up or playing. Fortunately, there is a quick fix that can get your guitar up and running again in just a few hours
ModGuitar Custom Midi Guitar Build
Gibson 'EBO' Bass To 'SG' Guitar Conversion
Hidden away in the workshop we found a semi-vintage Gibson EBO bass. The headstock couldn’t seem to keep from snapping off. It had been repaired a few times already and was missing some parts and crucial components like the pick-up. It also just happened to not play or sound very good. Vintage SGs fetch high prices, and this SG body was still intact…so The SG BASS-GUITAR MOD is born.
Epiphone Elitist Les Paul Standard Plain Top
The Elitist line was manufactured by Epiphone in Japan are high quality counterpoints to Gibson’s American made instruments. We review a Les Paul Standard With a beautiful Honeyburst finish. Read the Review.