Well folks the summer has officially wrapped up here at the Jersey Shore and now it’s time to deal with the gear aftermath. For the working musician at the Jersey Shore the conditions can be rough on gear. One night you are playing in a very cool air-conditioned club that turns hot and sweaty in no time, the next afternoon you are outside on a patio in the blazing sun near the ocean. These extreme conditions can take their toll on your gear and now is the time to deal with it before the fall season gets under way.
At my 300guitars Shop I have been getting players bringing me guitars with fretboards that looks really gunky and cruddy. This build-up of sweaty gunk can actually dampen sustain and diminish harmonic content making your guitar sound dull and respond sluggishly. The fingerboard in the photo is not too bad but still could use a cleaning. I have also had to address some pitted frets, worn frets with flat tops instead of nice round crowns, worn saddles and nut slots. A strap button or two have come loose on a few guitars and just overall set ups have been in order.
Amps and electronic gear is another story. From all the extreme changes in temperature and outdoor gigs near the ocean I have noticed that jacks and connectors need to be cleaned. Sometimes potentiometers as well. Because of the high humidity and temperature swings condensation builds up inside the chassis which oxidizes mechanical connections. Another condition I have noticed is components becoming loose like speakers, back panels and even baffles. These need to be re-tightened.
These are some of the things I have been servicing for players down here at the Jersey Shore at my 300guitars Shop. Conditions can be tough on instruments and electronic gear so now is a good time to have your rig checked before the fall season kicks in.
My shop is located at 1 Executive Dr Unit L Toms River, NJ 08755
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or are in need of some tech work.
- Monday: 10am - 5pm
- Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 10am - 5pm
- Friday: 10am - 5pm
- Saturday 10am - 2pm. (I am in every other Saturday).
I am also an Eminence, Mercury Magnetics, Mojo Musical Supply dealer.
I do all the tech work myself so you deal directly with me. I am a one man shop and my hours can vary so please contact me to confirm that I will be open.
Email me: billy@300guitars.com
Call or text me: 848-218-0362
Shipping Info for all repair work:
Please ship all repairs to: 1 Executive Dr Unit L Toms River, NJ 08755
I am currently offering all phases of guitar work which includes:
- Set-ups
- Fret dressing
- Re-fretting
- New hand cut custom bone nuts & saddles
- Electronics work
And amplifier work which includes:
- Basic maintenance
- Bias adjustment
- Repairs and restorations
- Modifications
- And more....
Testimonials:
David Nicholas - The 20watt amp is sounding fantastic! Delivered the goods at the gig and I'm finding cool tones all over the place with it. Love the cab w Emenince Tonkerlites too- perfect for my sounds! Makes the 12 string sound like a grand piano!
Peter Lacis - I had an audition for something recently that was all about Led Zeppelin I -- my custom Pennalizer BLEW THE MINDS of the guys I was playing with. They couldn't believe the sounds coming out of that amp. That album was never in my mind when I came up with the idea....so that's yet another testament to the amazing work that you do.
Scott Goldberg - I am very satisfied with the set-up, and the fast turn around. With the "lower" action it feels easier to play. I will definitely spread the word.