#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。
#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.
#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.
#447「Tremol-No改裝」“Tremol-No Modification”
[EN] A must-have mod for Floyd Rose users for bridge locking and stability. [中] Floyd Rose 用家的福音。安裝 Tremol-No 後可隨時鎖定搖座，方便更換調音並提升演奏與換弦時的穩定度。
#444「Setup一支無頭Steinberger～」“Setting Up this Steinberger Guitar”
處理無頭結他的 Fretwork，拆除零件是關鍵。看看我們如何為這支 Steinberger 找回最佳狀態...
#438「呢支結他好玩喎！」“What a fun guitar to play with!”
The most special thing about this small and delicate electric guitar is that it has a built-in speaker.
#432「升級Kanade結他嘅電子部分」“Kanade Guitar’s Electronic Upgrade”
After we reworked the soldering using these awesome electronic parts, the pickups now sound way stronger and more powerful. And when you play it, you can really feel the energy and all the little details coming through.
#429「保養得好好嘅2006年Suhr結他」“Well-Preserved Suhr guitar from 2006”
Born in 2006, this Suhr guitar has been exceptionally well-preserved over the years!
#428「Pickguard度身訂造服務」“Custom Pickguard Making Service”
Guess what? Last month, we had not one, but two customers interested in getting a custom pickguard for their Stratocaster.
#427「靚靚Fret條～」“Shiny Frets make us happy”
Behold the polished and shining frets, a sight that brings pure delight to the soul!
#426「無可挑剔嘅焊線：Fender Custom Shop出色音質嘅秘密」“Impeccable Wiring: The Secret to Fender Custom Shop's Superior Sound”
The wiring in Fender Custom Shop guitars is meticulously clean and well-organised, featuring smooth and shiny soldering, which undoubtedly contributes to their exceptional sound quality~
#425「你會唔會主動刮花你支結他？」“Would you scratch your guitar intentionally?”
Relicing is so much fun when it comes to guitar maintenance!
#423「黑色電結他墊片」“Black Shim for Electric Guitar”
Black shim.
Black and White Guitar.
Perfect Fit.
#420「安全使用指板保護器」“Safety Precaution for Using Fretboard Protector”
Quick tip! When using this type of fretboard protector to do fretworks, please pay attention to this detail.
#418「如何處理鬆動fret條」“How to Deal with Loose Frets”
Loose frets are a common repair issue that we frequently encounter.