Here is a quick Q&A with Scott Lentz of Lentz Guitars. This is an excerpt from the interview I did with him.
300guitars: How important is the wood when building a solid body electric guitar?
Scott Lentz: The wood is everything! It is the very fundamental of making electric guitars. The neck and the body must work as one because pickups are only able to access the frequencies that are available.
300guitars: How does the glue play a part in tone and strength?
Scott Lentz: I have been and still am a big fan of animal glue. All my fret boards are glued on with animal glue as well as any veneers I may use. I use Titebond on the body because I usually use wood that is 10 inches or wider and I do not feel it has any undesirable effect on the body.
300guitars: What are the sonic differences between lighter vs heavier bodies and how should the pickups match accordingly?
Scott Lentz: Heavy guitars need less resistance or one can use say a 43 gauge wire and Alnico 3. Most of the frequencies are high on the heavy wood. The light wood has a midrange sound and can be influenced by a higher resistance wind to produce the desired effect. But as we all know there are exceptions to any rule.
Click here to read the entire interview with Scott Lentz.
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
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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.