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Making a Spalted Maple Rosette

The rosette on an acoustic guitar, along with the peghead and bridge designs, is a big part of the custom builder's signature. Often a particular design will immediately identify the guitar as being made by a specific individual. Perhaps the amazing … [Read More...]

1977 Martin D-18 Restoration

Older Martins often need substantial work to restore them to excellent playability. Recently a 1977 Martin D-18 was brought to me for evaluation. The guitar needed a neck reset, fret work, bridge plate repair, and cracks in the top repaired. A new … [Read More...]

The Mazzaroth Guitar

The Mazzaroth Guitar, Special Edition of the Eminence Model This fine instrument is the culmination of an idea I had in the 1970's after seeing a guitar that luthier Steve Klein made for Dan Peek, founding member of the group America. Inspired … [Read More...]

Customer Testimonials: Strat and Tele Setups

"I have 2 guitars and have been playing for over 20 years. In that time I have had my instruments set-up by several different companies, some that have been in the business for longer than I have been playing. I can honestly say that no one has … [Read More...]

Customer Testimonials: Monarch 12 String

"Greg Maxwell's 12-string Monarch guitar is the product of an artist. I played the guitar among a small of group of rock-climbing paramedics during my interim stay in Richmond, Kentucky, before returning to Kailua, Hawaii, and the comments about the … [Read More...]

Fender Strat Tuneup

Fender Strat Tuneup and Setup The Fender Strat is a classic electric guitar that is justly famous for its role in the history of blues and rock music. The quality of individual Strats can vary from excellent to dismal depending on model, year, and … [Read More...]