You're wrong.
I've seen Edo83 play (in a video, dammit) with a screaming-80s-looking-guitar, in nothing but shorts, and he tone-d out back to the 80s!!!!!!!
Wait.
It could be leather shorts... hmmm....
where to go for mods/setups
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You're wrong.
I've seen Edo83 play (in a video, dammit) with a screaming-80s-looking-guitar, in nothing but shorts, and he tone-d out back to the 80s!!!!!!!
Wait.
It could be leather shorts... hmmm....
Whitestrat
New member
Or Leather briefs?:mrgreen:
kernelspy
New member
Ahhh... that guy. Well then, he's cool enough to let me play the Tokai and Epiphone he was selling like 3 months ago. He's cool giving me the usual sales talk that this is vintage with nice pickups blah blah... A month ago, I saw another very nice looking LP Tokai Burst and when I asked how much, he said something like "two-thousand...." I was like WTF... and he then said "... wanna try it?" :-D HHAHA I only try stuff that I can afford though. So this BOSS is kinda nice... but yeah he also has mood swings...
Pedals there are (I think) ridiculously priced though... I never knew before that they fix guitars, I might check them out once they're done renovating.
First experience here in Singapore for Luthier was the one with the British/ Aussie guy who sometimes assist the customer. I hated it... I apologize for my previous post in a different topic that I mentioned "Maestro" it's not it.... They charged my $80 for a neck alignment... I dunno, I just think that this is too much... and they didn't fix my issue with the scratchy volume knob but they (I think) put it in the receipt. Oh well...
Hi,
I have seen all posts concerning Guitar Connection with VERY MUCH INTEREST because I just sent 3 of my guitars this morning to Kelvin for repair/touch-up and was quoted $950 in all... now I wonder if it's alot haha... initially went there to check out the ES335 Lucille he brought in (seriously considering to buy so trying to sell my 335 also), so was chatting with him and decided I let him have a look at a few of my guitars that need some hospital stay...
The guitars are nothing fantastic in terms of brand or sound, but they have sentimental value to me which I would like to keep for a long long time... I don't really play them also... hmm on second thoughts... maybe I should caress them once a while now haha...
Here's a list of the guitars I sent in:
1) Fernendez Electric Guitar
recommendations:
a) replace neck to a "glossy maple flamed, dont know what dont know what" - $350
b) replace tuning machine - $80
c) replace bridge with a thicker block - $80
d) replace nut with a bone nut - $45
2) 94 Fender Acoustic Guitar (MIK)
recommendations:
a) fret replacements (5 frets), tuning machine replacement, complete setup and clean up - $250
3) 80's Pro Martin Custom (MIJ)
recommendations:
a) fret replacements (5 frets), tuning machine replacement, complete setup and cleanup - $200
I almost peng san when I read about the "rave reviews" from the last 3 years (did a search on keyword "guitar connection")... anyway, will have to wait for the guitar to be ready before I can comment further...
Anyway, after seeing so much flame at GC, I felt that maybe I should share about my experience with Kelvin. I mean, I really have a feeling that I am "ripped off" now haha.. should have checked out market first... anyway...
but on hindsight, I do have an enjoyable time chatting with him, similar experiences with Luther, Raymond (still the best when it come to toking "kok"
) or Gary... and he did explain some of the things to me about the repair and parts (although in his business he does have to run off to look at kids touching his stuff without asking, handle queries, etc)...
I placed the business with him without even trying to bargain because I felt comfortable and I don't think he can get away by ripping me off by giving me something else other than what was promised either, it's a small market here after all and I do see familiar faces in the "performance industry" going to him for jobs... well... we have to wait till the guitars are done up to tell...
The staff there can be a bit clumsy smurf...aiyo... my Fernendez suffered a kink the length of about 2cm when his helpful helper opened the counter door while he was putting down my guitar... Sim tiah!!! haha no worries, I see it myself that it was a genuine accident and he promised to touch it up for me.
Anyway, he came across to me as quite open and warm - I have to wait till my 4th visit to realize that because the first 3 times I visited he was just busy. Maybe we should be a little easy on him... seems that there are some who like his service, and who don't... could we have missed out something?
Anyway, back to the $950.... is it very high????
)
I wonder what my wife will think if she accidentally find the receipt... spend $250 repairing a guitar that cost lesser... sigh... sentimental value has intangible value... and $350 for a neck that is more than 50% the cost of the guitar... double sentimental value...
I have seen all posts concerning Guitar Connection with VERY MUCH INTEREST because I just sent 3 of my guitars this morning to Kelvin for repair/touch-up and was quoted $950 in all... now I wonder if it's alot haha... initially went there to check out the ES335 Lucille he brought in (seriously considering to buy so trying to sell my 335 also), so was chatting with him and decided I let him have a look at a few of my guitars that need some hospital stay...
The guitars are nothing fantastic in terms of brand or sound, but they have sentimental value to me which I would like to keep for a long long time... I don't really play them also... hmm on second thoughts... maybe I should caress them once a while now haha...
Here's a list of the guitars I sent in:
1) Fernendez Electric Guitar
recommendations:
a) replace neck to a "glossy maple flamed, dont know what dont know what" - $350
b) replace tuning machine - $80
c) replace bridge with a thicker block - $80
d) replace nut with a bone nut - $45
2) 94 Fender Acoustic Guitar (MIK)
recommendations:
a) fret replacements (5 frets), tuning machine replacement, complete setup and clean up - $250
3) 80's Pro Martin Custom (MIJ)
recommendations:
a) fret replacements (5 frets), tuning machine replacement, complete setup and cleanup - $200
I almost peng san when I read about the "rave reviews" from the last 3 years (did a search on keyword "guitar connection")... anyway, will have to wait for the guitar to be ready before I can comment further...
Anyway, after seeing so much flame at GC, I felt that maybe I should share about my experience with Kelvin. I mean, I really have a feeling that I am "ripped off" now haha.. should have checked out market first... anyway...
but on hindsight, I do have an enjoyable time chatting with him, similar experiences with Luther, Raymond (still the best when it come to toking "kok"
) or Gary... and he did explain some of the things to me about the repair and parts (although in his business he does have to run off to look at kids touching his stuff without asking, handle queries, etc)... I placed the business with him without even trying to bargain because I felt comfortable and I don't think he can get away by ripping me off by giving me something else other than what was promised either, it's a small market here after all and I do see familiar faces in the "performance industry" going to him for jobs... well... we have to wait till the guitars are done up to tell...
The staff there can be a bit clumsy smurf...aiyo... my Fernendez suffered a kink the length of about 2cm when his helpful helper opened the counter door while he was putting down my guitar... Sim tiah!!! haha no worries, I see it myself that it was a genuine accident and he promised to touch it up for me.
Anyway, he came across to me as quite open and warm - I have to wait till my 4th visit to realize that because the first 3 times I visited he was just busy. Maybe we should be a little easy on him... seems that there are some who like his service, and who don't... could we have missed out something?
Anyway, back to the $950.... is it very high????
)I wonder what my wife will think if she accidentally find the receipt... spend $250 repairing a guitar that cost lesser... sigh... sentimental value has intangible value... and $350 for a neck that is more than 50% the cost of the guitar... double sentimental value...
MadWerewolfBoy
New member
Well, I remembered buying all the electronic parts from Kelvin with recommendation from Beez for Beez to redo the whole circuit for me in me guitar...
Came to be about $50+ for 2 pp pots, 5 way switch, jack and jack plate... Not too expensive, I think... If they were Gotoh/CTS/Allparts hardware (he took them from this work bench drawer, so I couldn't really tell what brand they were) But it seems my jack is starting to oxidise quite badly after 2 mths of installation, not sure why. I'm just using emery cloth to sand the oxidise layer off every month now. Maybe I'll get a new set of Gotoh hardware from KC now that he's carrying them...
Came to be about $50+ for 2 pp pots, 5 way switch, jack and jack plate... Not too expensive, I think... If they were Gotoh/CTS/Allparts hardware (he took them from this work bench drawer, so I couldn't really tell what brand they were) But it seems my jack is starting to oxidise quite badly after 2 mths of installation, not sure why. I'm just using emery cloth to sand the oxidise layer off every month now. Maybe I'll get a new set of Gotoh hardware from KC now that he's carrying them...
Gladiusboyz
New member
Coil split and whatever you need to do with your guitar go to BEEZ he is great and cheap for change of pickups is 25 each
MadWerewolfBoy
New member
I usually go to Beez cause he's the only one who actually does it on the spot if you insist and he shows you what the heck he's doing. You'll most probable get lost halfway cause he does it so fast.. ..while talking to you! Haha
Zepp3lin
New member
Actually my post got edited, oh well , the moderator cant accept it oh well, here we go again.
Bluesman here's what u post and my answer to it.
1) Fernendez Electric Guitar
recommendations:
a) replace neck to a "glossy maple flamed, dont know what dont know what" - $350 -
Definitely you must know the the neck brand he offered, becuse if its refurbish than you are doom.
b) replace tuning machine - $80 - What brand is that? An easy job for $80?
c) replace bridge with a thicker block - $80-
What kind of block? it's not a trem obviously, $80? u decide
d) replace nut with a bone nut - $45 -
Wow what a knock off.
2) 94 Fender Acoustic Guitar (MIK)
recommendations:
a) fret replacements (5 frets), tuning machine replacement, complete setup and clean up - $250-
Wow if you willing to pay it
3) 80's Pro Martin Custom (MIJ)
recommendations:
a) fret replacements (5 frets), tuning machine replacement, complete setup and cleanup - $200 -
Again What a knock off.
Overall if you decide to go for it, than it's your money, people will learn form experience when they go thru all this. Good luck to you!
Bluesman here's what u post and my answer to it.
1) Fernendez Electric Guitar
recommendations:
a) replace neck to a "glossy maple flamed, dont know what dont know what" - $350 -
Definitely you must know the the neck brand he offered, becuse if its refurbish than you are doom.
b) replace tuning machine - $80 - What brand is that? An easy job for $80?
c) replace bridge with a thicker block - $80-
What kind of block? it's not a trem obviously, $80? u decide
d) replace nut with a bone nut - $45 -
Wow what a knock off.
2) 94 Fender Acoustic Guitar (MIK)
recommendations:
a) fret replacements (5 frets), tuning machine replacement, complete setup and clean up - $250-
Wow if you willing to pay it
3) 80's Pro Martin Custom (MIJ)
recommendations:
a) fret replacements (5 frets), tuning machine replacement, complete setup and cleanup - $200 -
Again What a knock off.
Overall if you decide to go for it, than it's your money, people will learn form experience when they go thru all this. Good luck to you!
HarrisonYeo
New member
hey softies ,
where can i go to get my neck refretted , reradius , renitro for a resonable price and good job but within a short time (1-2 week)
i pm-ed KC but he says it will take a mth or so , so can anyone can suggest any luthiers?
where can i go to get my neck refretted , reradius , renitro for a resonable price and good job but within a short time (1-2 week)
i pm-ed KC but he says it will take a mth or so , so can anyone can suggest any luthiers?
Malcolm.
Can have it done in a few days - I had mine readied in 1 day.
Price is as reasonable as it gets for the immense quality and peace of mind.
EDIT: I missed the re-nitro-ed part. I don't think Malcolm does nitro but he will have other recommendations for finish. Of course, if its a refinishing, then it can't happen overnight.
Can have it done in a few days - I had mine readied in 1 day.
Price is as reasonable as it gets for the immense quality and peace of mind.
EDIT: I missed the re-nitro-ed part. I don't think Malcolm does nitro but he will have other recommendations for finish. Of course, if its a refinishing, then it can't happen overnight.
HarrisonYeo
New member
i emailed malcom a few days back , his asking price is away off my budget thou i know he does excellent jobs.
kernelspy
New member
My buddy had his Yamaha Pacifica guitar setup in Guitar Connection. He specifically requested for a 'Steve Vai' pick up (buddy's a noob)... si he was charged for $90 for the pick up and over all setup for $200. Now, I have a feeling that it is not an Evolution Pickup that kelvin put in the Bridge (looks really cheap)... furthermore, it looks already used as opposed to brand new as what they claim! what do you think guys? Yeah, I will have it thoroughly checked when I had the chance to meet up with my buddy. But I just have a feeling that he was ripped off!!!
