Custom Mahogany Truss Rod Cover

Abuse

I do pity my amps sometime..

Almost rocking!

This guitar has been coming back to her doctor(me) for quite a couple of times just because she dream to be rocking one fine day! So yes, she is almost ready now!

Things done for this project:
- Staining of body color
- Clear coating to a low gloss natural feel
- Replacing a brand new rosewood fingerboard
- Inlaying offset Mother of Pearl dot inlays
- Fretting with Jumbo frets and finishing with bullet ends

I can't wait to see her owner put her into action soon! The feeling of accomplishing other people's dream axe is just good :)

Old Skool~

So finally the old school tele project is completed. I can't help it but took a few shots and post it here to share.

Total mod:
- Mother of Pearl Star inlaying
- Single ply 5 screw w/o pup hole pickguard
- Bigsby B5 installation

Everytime i pickup this guitar, i can't help but play sleepwalk! It's an amazing telecaster~

Star Inlay!

Hi folks,

it's been really long since i've posted. Still, that does not mean i am not doing any more modification etc! It's just that most are small scale repair jobs and i've been really busy with my band RazzlePlay .I'm so glad my regular clients are so patience with me! Thanks peepz! You know who you are! :)

I wonder how many of you remembered this bigsby B5 installation?

After i've posted that blog, i received quite a number of emails asking me to install a B5 for them. I'll now take this opportunitity to announce again that i do not carry in any Bigsby product and as for that installation, my client provided the bridge he bought off ebay.

Anyway, he came back to me recently and this time round we worked on something better! Mother of Pearl Star Inlays! Some people emailed me before on what is the difference between a real inlay using plastic, shells and sticker "inlays". Inlays are nothing but decorative but having a decorative on your guitar that does not last can be really annoying. It is also a form of art pass down from skillful wood craftmans that served their king. A good inlay are one that have defined edges without excessively big routed slot and is completely flat and smooth with the wood beside it. Buying stickers to stick on the fingerboard will not be able to last a fraction of the actual inlay and when removing, it'll cause gooze to sip into the pores of the fingerboard. Yucks!

So here's some pictures to look at the result of his request.

(i fake an email that claimed i spoilt his fingerboard, i wish i could see his expression when he saw this picture! :P Don't worry, it's part of the inlaying process)

Here we go, the first star that shined!




There are more projects that i'll be posting, please be patience with me :)

Ibanez(s) Modifications

Hi all!

It's been really long since i last update my blog here. I guess many of you must be thinking that i am out of this business. It's ok, let the rumble begins again! I'm so sorry that i've not been updating due to previous few months of crazy performance schedule.

Ok here's some update. Apart from usual small repairs, i've this 2 Ibanez i'm going to feature.


Let's start with the JEM. This jem is modded by me from originally a RG. Looking at the picture above, you'll probably mistaken it as a normal sunburst on first glance. I don't blame you. It resembles much of a regular sunburst. Let's look closer.

Now this picture clearly shows you that it looks much like a faded texture that's due wear. I call this the wasp skin. Simply yet deadly like the wasp. If you think that you'll probably feel the roughness then you are wrong. This is going to be smooth and glossy later on.
and no, it's not a print on graphic or something. It's painted. Currently i've not seen anyone in the guitar making industry local/oversea that have did this type of finish. It's a method i discovered while doing trial and error paint experiments. Tell me what you think about this. :)

Along with chrome hardware, this little wasp is gonna sting you real bad in the eye!

Next we look at the all natural JPM. Remember i did a custom JPM neck not a long time ago? This is the body that will be matching with. Veneer top, Stained back, low gloss finish.. this is going to be a beauty! Isn't the body just gorgeous? I can't wait to finish both projects :)

FAQ Add-On

Hi guys,

Recently i've got a couple of repeated questions on my email so i think i'll just reply them here for all :)

Q1: How much is it to do a vine of life inlay?
A: At least SGD$600. It depends on the material used and if there is a need for a fingerboard change. Why change the fingerboard? Read Q3.

Q2: Are you able to do a custom shape guitar?
A: At the moment, no. But i'm not restricting to that. The reason it's a no is because it's costly for both me and the client to do a custom shape guitar. If you are ready to pay a minimum of SGD$2k, i'm ready to fulfill your dream :) (my own current dream is the Ibanez fireman btw! Now that is a custom)

Q3: Are you able to change my block inlays to other inlays?
A: Anything i inlay, the new inlay have to be exact or bigger size then the old inlays. This is because once wood is removed i can't really replace it back. The only way to do it is to do an additional step of wood inlay, which will add on to your cost and can be obvious in lighter colored wood.

Q4: Do you do set-up?
A: Yes i do, just email me. :)

Q5: Do you repair anything other then guitar?
A: Drop me an email, i'll help if it's within my abilities. If not, i'll try my best to refer you to the best guy in town.

Q6: Can i just get routings done by you?
A: Why not?

Q7: Do you still do custom pickguards?
A: Yes i do but current i don't have the materials in stock. If you really want it, you may have to wait for me to ship the materials in for you.