#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。
#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?
#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~
#415「安全地移除結他上弦枕」”Safely Removing the Guitar Nut”
Removing the nut is not difficult. What is difficult is removing the nut while protecting the guitar neck from damage.
#409「CNC加工嘅Fender上弦枕」“Fender nut manufactured by CNC”
9.5” radius bottom nut made with precision,
Paired with a jig to sand the nut height,
Make adjusting a Fender electric guitar so much easier~