#887 結他維修隨筆：【 2015 PRS USA Mark Holcomb】
Snowpeace Guitars 工作室中正在進行 Setup 的 2015 PRS USA Mark Holcomb 簽名款吉他，展示專業 Fret Rocker 工具與黑檀木指板。
#886 Guitar維修日誌:【 Flying V 修復誌：下半部 — 靈魂的最後 1% 】
結構穩固後，最後 1% 的靈魂在於材料。我為了找回消失的 50 年代音色，反覆實驗調製出這款特定密度的尼龍弦枕，只為讓這支 Flying V 展現出牛骨無法替代的溫潤與凝聚力。Exploring the "open secret" of Gibson tone: our custom Nylon 6/6 nut experiment.
#885【The Art of Personalized Tone 】
This Epiphone Flying V belongs to a true connoisseur who knows exactly what he wants!
It’s inspiring to see a player so passionate about the DIY spirit and vintage aesthetics:
-A Labor of Love: He personally refinished the guitar with a thin, breathable Nitrocellulose lacquer in a stunning Korina tint.
-The Heart of Gold: He also installed a set of P.A.F. pickups to capture that authentic 50s soul.
Since the owner took such care with the aesthetics and electronics, I focused on perfecting the structural foundation:
-Precision Neck Joint: Meticulously re-glued the neck to ensure seamless vibration and resonance.
-Custom Nylon Nut: Hand-carved a Nylon Nut to complete the vintage specs.
It’s a real joy to collaborate with a player who appreciates the finer details of guitar craftsmanship. This V has truly evolved into a one-of-a-kind instrument!
Stay tuned: In the next post, I’ll be sharing why seasoned players prefer a "Nylon Nut" and how it enhances both tuning stability and tone!
#463「決定Fret嘅長度」“Determining the length of frets”
[EN] Creating ball-end frets requires extreme precision. We explain our measurement process. [中] 製作半圓球狀的 Fret 對長度精準度要求極高，本篇紀錄我們如何透過細微測量，確保演奏時完全不刮手。
#461「拾音器電線繞線器」“Pickup Wire Organiser”
[EN] Custom CNC tool to organize pickup wiring and reduce interference. [中] 我們利用 CNC 開發了專屬繞線器，有效管理過長電線，防止雜音與電磁干擾，提升輸出穩定度。
#460「填滿原裝Inlay窿 2」“Filling the Original Wooden Inlay Hole 2”
[EN] Using CNC technology and hide glue to restore a fretboard seamlessly. [中] 利用 CNC 技術配合傳統皮膠，製作同材質木栓進行無縫填補，是古董結他修復與指板翻新的關鍵紀錄。
#459「填滿原裝Inlay窿 1」“ Filling the Original Wooden Inlay Hole 1”
Picture 1: Clean the wood filler inside the fretboard's circular hole.
Picture 2: Based on the size of the hole, use a CNC machine to create cylindrical inlays from wood with the same diameter.
Picture 3: Mix wood dust into hide glue, matching the color of the fretboard. Then, use the hide glue to adhere the cylindrical wood inlays to the fretboard.
To be continued...
#458「點樣處理呢條結他頸好呢？」 “How should we treat this guitar neck?”
One fine day, we received the guitar neck shown in Image 1.
Well... How can we turn it into the finished product like in Image 2?
Do any of you have any ideas?
#457「幫自己嘅結他進行Refret」“Refretting my own guitar”
[EN] Why we recommend Phosphor Bronze frets for acoustic guitarists. [中] 為什麼我們推薦磷青銅品絲？本篇紀錄為個人木結他進行 Refret 的過程，分享其獨特的音色反饋與手感表現。
#456「用喺Pedal上嘅木腳墊」“Elevated wooden feet for pedal”
After some thought, I decided to CNC machine a piece of wood into an elevated foot for the pedal. This modification will allow me to control the volume pedal smoothly and without any hindrance.
#455「為呢支Danelectro結他重新造一個牛骨上弦枕」“Making a new cow bone nut for this Danelectro”
The original aluminum nut on this Danelectro guitar has encountered issues and is no longer functional.
We have replaced it with a brand-new nut made of cow bone, allowing it to continue its musical journey once again.
#454「砌Pedalboard嘅樂趣」“Fun of building a pedalboard”
Recently, I built a budget small acoustic pedalboard due to personal interest.
I carefully organised all the cables and made sure everything was connected properly. The moment I plugged in the amp and heard it played successfully, I felt extremely satisfied.
#453「天然舊化嘅 1963 Fender Strat」“Naturally Relic 1963 Fender Strat”
[EN] Refret and maintenance of a classic 1963 Stratocaster. [中] 面對珍貴的 1963 Strat，我們在不破壞 Relic 質感的前提下進行了專業 Refret 與電路保養，讓經典老琴重獲新生。
#452「Refret用到嘅工具」“Tools used for refretting”
Can you identify any of the tools shown in the picture?
#451「呢條頸屬於邊一支結他？」 “What neck is this?”
By looking at this stamped date, do you have any idea which guitar's neck it corresponds to?
#450「精準嘅弦扭」“Machine heads with precise machinery”
The Graph Tech RATIO machine heads are a blessing for guitarists who frequently change their tuning.
#449「唔駛再用Double Ball End結他線喇～」“No Need to Use Double Ball End Guitar String anymore~”
[EN] Installed an adapter to allow this Steinberger to use standard strings. [中] 解決無頭結他換線難題。透過安裝 String Adapter，讓 Steinberger 也能自由選擇市場上各類標準結他弦，增加便利性。
#448「為一支Steinberger結他重新焊接」“Resoldering a Steinberger Guitar”
The original electronic components of the Steinberger were of lower quality: both pots had deteriorated, resulting in noise, and the 5-way switch occasionally failed to connect with the pickups.
To address these issues, we replaced all three components simultaneously and re-soldered them using shielded wires. This comprehensive solution resolved all the problems.