Have you ever watched any of those CSI shows on TV? I have not….but I heard they exist. Anyway I am going to incorporate some GSI and ASI videos on some of the projects in my 300guitars Shop.
Oh yeah….Guitar Scene Investigation and Amp Scene Investigation….GSI & ASI. In some instances a tech has to be like a detective to figure out what other techs have done in the past. This is particularly true with older vintage guitars and amps. Is the finish original? Was this neck re-set? Is that a replacement transformer? Etc. I gained a lot of experience when I worked as the tech for Outlaw Guitars back in the 90’s. I got to see and work on (not to mention play) so much great old vintage gear back then. In the vintage game originality and of course condition is #1. A part of a tech’s job is to look over the piece for originality and to try to determine if there is something not original what it is and why it was done. I remember a guy bringing me an old 1950’s Gibson ES-5 he wanted to buy. It was a great condition suburst beauty. Sounded and played great except for one thing. The strings favored one side of the fretboard. My job was to figure out why. I remember taking off the tailpiece and saw no extra holes drilled or filled so you immediately think it came from the factory like this. Then why would Gibson let something that’s obviously wrong pass QC? They wouldn’t..! Looking closer at the neck joint I was able to determine that the neck was reset and glued into the dovetail crooked! The actual reset was cosmetically great but being crooked it made the strings off center so the floating bridge had to favor one side which made the whole guitar look out of whack. Needless to say the customer did not buy the guitar because of this and the seller had to reduce the asking price in the end for the next interested party.
So I will shoot some GSI and ASI videos so we can all take a look at some of these things together. Some of the guitars and amps that have been repaired by numerous techs over the years never cease to amaze me. It’s actually a cool part of the job and I’m excited to share them with you..!!
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.