Scoby Guitars

So you say you want BIG abalone block inlays.......

I'm always happy when I get to work on these jems. Another one of Linda Manzer's works of art on the bench today. The only thing wrong with it is that is has been played too much. Tailpiece work and a fret level.
Thanks Linda!!

Another day of sawdust.... Making bridges from Rosewood blanks

Going through my accounting software and realizing I am finishing my 1,600th fret job, which just happens to be a Gibson Norlin era L6.
That's full fret jobs, fret levels and other fret work would easily be 3 times that amount.
God-I'm old!

You want me.....me, to "Heavy Relic" your perfectly good Eastman Les Paul "like" copy? A company that did not even start making guitars until 2008. You know we try to repair instruments, not f**k them up-right?
Yes, I know how to-I've documented more vintage instruments than anyone in this city, but I also won't wear an Army dress uniform...I didn't serve.
How long have you been playing? When was your last gig? Do you want to wear it or play it? Take your guitar down the street to another shop and pay them to f**k it up.
Now, if you want it to play and sound better than it ever has, please, let's discuss. I'm happy to help.

Yes-I am currently slammed with full-on rebuilds, but at least they are some phenomenal instruments. My insurance rider is definitely going to have to be raised. At least the humidifiers in the shop are still working.
Vintage Gibson's, Gretcsh's and D'Angelico's-oh my!