guitarman I was recently asked if I did re-finishing of guitar bodies. Well I had to say yes, so I was presented with two 1960’s Vox bodies that were in need of a coat of paint or two. The first is a second generation Vox Ace guitar body which first appeared in the 1962 “Vox – …
This one is from the guitar hospital. A totally resurrected guitar body and a new neck. I found an old body online that someone had tried to relic without much success, being covered in green household paint. Deep gouges had been made in the body in an attempt to make it very road worn. Definitely …
Hi everyone. The new models are now ready and available in the shop. They would have been ready sooner but I was delayed due to a custom order for a Schecter style bass guitar. My customer want a purpleheart fretboard and hand carving on the body. Custom made pickups and black hardware. Mean looking and …
A customer came to collect a Tele style guitar and asked if I could make a bass to his design. “Of course” I replied. “How much do you want to spend and what would you like it to look like?” My client had a budget of £800 and apart from a few requirements such as …
Just waiting for some parts to arrive and then this beauty will be ready. I love the Fender Jazzmaster and really wanted to make one of my own. I have already made one which is on the site but this current one has the full pickup switching just like the originals. I am very pleased …
At last, I am proud to announce that my newest model The Gheko Fire is ready. My own design. This particular model is made from Purpleheart wood which, as you can guess, is purple. Along with a contrasting canadian maple neck to give what I think is a fairly stunning look. There are a few …
We all love those iconic, timeless designs from Fender, Gibson and the like but I feel it it time to develop my own style. And that is what I have done. I have designed and created two unique models. The Gheko Fire and the Gheko Ice. These are slightly different from my other guitars in …
It is a real pain not being able to get to my wood supplier and who knows how long it will be before I can get to browse through the timber. So I decided to use up some old maple, beech and walnut and make a 6 string lap steel guitar!! Not quite what I …
Ever fancied having a miniature version of your favourite guitar, well now you can. I used to make these when I was making dolls house furniture. Now they can be ordered, custom made to look like your own prized possession. Go to the shop and have a look as I have just added a couple …