Guitar Nut Options Guitar nut options for our instruments. We hand carve and fit all of our instrument nuts. We have many materials available, from classic bone, to stunning Mother of Pearl, and even Fossil Ivory depending on availability and the player’s location. Learn more about our wood species here.
Tag: Guitar
Wood + clamps: Guitar Pickguard Options
Guitar Pickguard Options Guitar pickguard options. We have many different pickguard options available, using a multitude of materials. Pickguards are not necessary for the instrument, it’s really a design choice. For this guitar, the client opted for a beautiful aged white pearloid pickguard that looks fantastic against the subtle burst finish. Learn more about our […]
Wood + clamps: Locking Tuning Machines
Locking Tuning Machines Locking Tuning Machines: We’re able to use any tuners out there, Fender, Gotoh, Grover, or Schaller. For this instrument, the client selected Fender locking tuners with the vintage oval tuner knobs. Easy to use, outstanding tuning stability, and a classic look. Learn more about our wood species here.
Wood + clamps: Guitar Pickups
Guitar Pickups Guitar pickups are going into the instrument. The owner wanted this “T” style guitar to be vintage spec throughout, so we selected Fender Pure Vintage ’64 pickups for that traditional “T” style tone. These pickups use vintage spec bobbins, original-era cloth wiring, copper shielding on the bridge plate, and are wax potted just […]
Wood + clamps: Copper Electronics Shielding
Copper Electronics Shielding Copper electronics shielding covering all guitar cavities. To help keep your tone clean and interference free, we line each cavity by hand with copper rather than using the typical cheap shielding paint. This beautiful copper lining will last the lifetime of the instrument and is treat for the eyes when viewed. Learn […]
Wood + clamps: Curing Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish Curing Nitrocellulose lacquer finish is a slow process, depending on conditions between two and four weeks. During this time the items are kept safe and dust free to ensure a proper cure. Once the finish has cured, it is safe to begin polishing. We hand polish each of our instruments to a […]
Wood + clamps: Nitro Lacquer Guitar Neck
Nitro Lacquer Guitar Neck Custom guitar neck made from Purple Heart and Maple. The wood grain was filled with metallic silver which causes it to change from almost black in dark conditions, to shiny silver in bright light. This being a nitro finish, the silver will slowly turn to gold as the finish begins to […]
Wood + clamps: Guitar Vintage Nitrocellulose Finish
Vintage Nitrocellulose Finish Vintage Nitrocellulose guitar finish, the first of many coats. We apply multiple thin coats of Nitrocellulose Lacquer over time to build up that famous vintage nitro finish. This results in a unique, beautiful finish that will age over time with its player. While we have multiple finishing methods available, Nitrocellulose Lacquer is […]
Wood + clamps: Wood Grain Fill
Grain Fill Technique Wood grain fill using a premium wood grain filler and Mica powder. The addition of mica provides a shimmery effect of the wood grain in direct light. A unique effect not found in other maker’s instruments. We have many different colors and shades available to create a truly amazing finish. Learn more […]
Wood + clamps: Wood Finish Prep
Finish Preparation Wood finish prep, using old school techniques with some modern twists. We stain our instruments with time-tested dyes and use premium clear grain fillers in our projects. For a truly distinctive finish, we have a variety of pigments we can add to the filler. This results in the grain taking on the effect […]