DarknessFury
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Hahah...it's finally my turn to say that this is one funny ass thread...XD
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metallibeast
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Oh thats my Lester 
I brought my guitar over for an access by Malcolm and he is very professional and meticulous, asking many questions, making sure that he will setup/re fret my guitar the way I want it.
I got my guitar back 2 days later and I'm very happy with his work as a matter a fact, he even tightened up my Grovers for me (even though I did not mention to him that its getting loose), he also glued my pick guard back together as well
Thanks a lot Malcolm!!!
A+ service, highly recommended!
-Beast
I brought my guitar over for an access by Malcolm and he is very professional and meticulous, asking many questions, making sure that he will setup/re fret my guitar the way I want it.I got my guitar back 2 days later and I'm very happy with his work as a matter a fact, he even tightened up my Grovers for me (even though I did not mention to him that its getting loose), he also glued my pick guard back together as well
Thanks a lot Malcolm!!!
A+ service, highly recommended!
-Beast
live33
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Elo! Just to add my share of "MT" experience here. For me, it's not about how much the guitar cost, but how well it plays. If it doesn't play well, you're probably not enjoying it much and that'll result in less improvement when you practice.
Acquired an Ibanez Saber lately and the frets were buzzing (rattle?) quite noticeably at strange places (at the lower treble-side registers and higher bass-side registers and no, the neck is not warped). Playing open chords just drove me nuts. Tried to adjust the action here and there but wasn't quite satisfied, so I decided to seek expert help.
Well, sending my beloved guitars to a tech worries me, since that encounter at a local store ages back. I got a chipped neck for the nut change on my old Ibanez RX. Ok, cheap axe but I was still quite heartbroken (still a student back then). I mean, how can a nut change end up with a chip??? Obviously, the old nut was knocked out by brute force. No care was taken to loosening the nut any other way (there are better ways to do it). Or could it be 'cos it's just another one of those cheapo guitar, so they dun give a damn?
After hearing much about Malcolm years back (while he was still busy in China and HK, i think?), I've found Da Luthier next door! So this time, I've sent my Saber to him for an evaluation and basic setup. He's careful with his subject, laying her down on the carpeted workbench with the greatest care. Patient with queries not just about the work he's currently doing but anything else. He's one who bothers to educate when you have questions.
As mentioned, mine has a buzzing problem (seriously, I can't tell the diff between buzzing and rattling. Ha..haha... Sry! I just know my neck itches when I hear buzz). Malcolm did the neccessary prep work and then went on to diagnose/rectify the problem. The buzz problem was fixed with some fret redress, finger board was cleaned and polished. Along the way, he'll explain his findings and what he'll do to fix it. On top of that, he'll go the extra mile to clean up the contact areas (neck joints and such) and tighten every screw/bolt as neccessary. He'd even adjusted the pickups' height for me! Now the guitar plays great! The frets are even, action is nice, low but not rattling. Shiok!
Compared to other places, the price is higher, but I have no regrets paying for his service. I'm very happy with the results. He treats your guitar like his own. Highly recommended. What's more? You get to play thru his Reverend Goblin!
Acquired an Ibanez Saber lately and the frets were buzzing (rattle?) quite noticeably at strange places (at the lower treble-side registers and higher bass-side registers and no, the neck is not warped). Playing open chords just drove me nuts. Tried to adjust the action here and there but wasn't quite satisfied, so I decided to seek expert help.
Well, sending my beloved guitars to a tech worries me, since that encounter at a local store ages back. I got a chipped neck for the nut change on my old Ibanez RX. Ok, cheap axe but I was still quite heartbroken (still a student back then). I mean, how can a nut change end up with a chip??? Obviously, the old nut was knocked out by brute force. No care was taken to loosening the nut any other way (there are better ways to do it). Or could it be 'cos it's just another one of those cheapo guitar, so they dun give a damn?
After hearing much about Malcolm years back (while he was still busy in China and HK, i think?), I've found Da Luthier next door! So this time, I've sent my Saber to him for an evaluation and basic setup. He's careful with his subject, laying her down on the carpeted workbench with the greatest care. Patient with queries not just about the work he's currently doing but anything else. He's one who bothers to educate when you have questions.
As mentioned, mine has a buzzing problem (seriously, I can't tell the diff between buzzing and rattling. Ha..haha... Sry! I just know my neck itches when I hear buzz). Malcolm did the neccessary prep work and then went on to diagnose/rectify the problem. The buzz problem was fixed with some fret redress, finger board was cleaned and polished. Along the way, he'll explain his findings and what he'll do to fix it. On top of that, he'll go the extra mile to clean up the contact areas (neck joints and such) and tighten every screw/bolt as neccessary. He'd even adjusted the pickups' height for me! Now the guitar plays great! The frets are even, action is nice, low but not rattling. Shiok!
Compared to other places, the price is higher, but I have no regrets paying for his service. I'm very happy with the results. He treats your guitar like his own. Highly recommended. What's more? You get to play thru his Reverend Goblin!
DarknessFury
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Hey, I just wanna ask if you could make a "sticky" neck to a satin finished neck?
DarknessFury
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Hey, I sent you an e-mail but you didn't reply...boohoo...
empty71
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I've got an incoming Gries 35. Blonde tolex and salt & pepper grill. This will be the last Salt & Pepper grill amp. Dave's using either gold or black grill cloth now
The amp should be in by the end of the month. It's actually ready to go but Dave is doing a softie a favor by loading his custom built 2X12 cab with Eminence Govenors The amp and cab will be shipped together.
Hope you're loving your Kingsnake. If not for my moment of foolhardy, I won't be dealing with Gries Thank you G
The amp should be in by the end of the month. It's actually ready to go but Dave is doing a softie a favor by loading his custom built 2X12 cab with Eminence Govenors
The amp and cab will be shipped together.Hope you're loving your Kingsnake. If not for my moment of foolhardy, I won't be dealing with Gries
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