Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Hofner Verythin Fretboard - 2

Finished up restoring the fretboard on the Hofner. The inlay had shrunk and lifted, the rosewood had lots of wear, and the frets were lifting.




I resurfaced the rosewood and inlays and sorted out the frets with a bit of re-seating, filing, crowning and polishing. Finally some lemon oil and it looks brand new. Next step is the headstock and inlays- I will post some pic's and info in a few days.







Tim Ellis
www.TCEllisGuitars.com

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Hofner Verythin Fretboard

The inlays on the Hofner had shrunk over its 50 year life so I had to drop fill with pigmented superglue. Once filled I will resurface and level the inlays- check back in a few days for the results.





Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Hofner Verythin Restoration

Just started restoring a nice 1963 Hofner Verythin. The inner bracing was bad causing the top to belly. I introduced some moisture back into the top and bracing - a bit of titebond and a few clamps solved the issue. More pix to come.


Removed the hardware to fix the bad bracing etc.




Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Custom Jazzmaster Build

Custom Jazzmaster Build - 1 piece mahogany body with bookmatched flame/quilt maple cap. Danish oil finish (pic shows the body with 1st coat applied)


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Setup's are now £55

I am sorry to have to do this but I have to raise the price for my Guitar setup's to £55. I have been charging £45 for the past two and a half years. With the VAT increase and everything else costing more these days I just have to do it.

I strongly believe my setups are the most comprehensive available in the UK - researching other Luthier's services I see that a fret dress (i.e. Stoning ~ if required) is never included in the price of the setup, neither is servicing the electronics, shaping and filing existing nuts, etc. A comparable setup from other Luthiers is in excess of £70 (try parking in Cardiff for free..)

Again, sorry to have to raise my prices - I hope you understand. Also don't forget its free to park at my workshop!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

John Mayer Heavy Relic Strat - "The Black One"

I am just finishing up this custom build - its primarily based on John Mayer's "Black One" Stratocaster, with a few changes as requested by my customer. Solid Alder Body with heavy relicing exactly the same as the original except it wont cost you the $19,500 that the Fender Custom Shop replica's cost.

Specifications:
Bare Knuckle '63 Pickups (Sweet as the come!)
Bare Knuckle 280K CTS Pots
Fender USA Vintage Trem






Monday, February 20, 2012

Mantis II in Black and Gold

Just finished up this build for a customer - its one of my Mantis II in Black and Gold. Mahogany body and neck - flame maple cap in trans black. Tree of Life inlay in the fretboard. Set up with Bare Knuckle single coils in the neck and middle with a Gibson P94T in the bridge. Its wired like a Strat and it sounds and plays better than I could have expected.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Gary Moore / Amen Corner Fender Strat

A very nice Strat just came into the shop - it was previously owned and played by Neil Jones of Amen Corner - I have documentation stating Neil got it from his brother-in-law Andy Fairweather Low. Andy bought the guitar from a Fender dealer in London and it was originally owned by Gary Moore!

The guitar is a c.1987 Japanese Strat (all original) in fiesta red, rosewood fretboard, vintage 1950's single ply white pickguard (8 hole), gotoh tuners, 2 graphite black string trees.

Just serviced and set up the guitar and its a great instrument.