Recent content by Sordid Tales

Alright, after getting the phone call from a former customer saying that he's not comfortable with anyone else restoring the 25 dollar all original 61 Les Paul/SG, I set out doing some more heavy research. Here's a list of all the parts that we have (all original, for the most part) Pickups...

Bills have hit harder, so the Taylors leaving. This guitar is absolutely amazing. You will never find another acoustic that sounds as good, and plays as good as this one. Solid spruce top, 3 ply laminate back and sides. Rosewood fretboard and bridge. Standard dot inlays, Tusq nut and fully...

And since I build the cigar box lap steel no problem, I think in my spare time I'm going to work on a cigar box mandolin. I've never seen one before. Anyone got any ideas on this? I know for sure it's going to have F holes. Not sure about the rest of it. Suggestions? Oh, and on a side note I...

someone jog my memory IIRC, korina is a finish used, and not the wood, correct?

So I'm thinking that for my next tele, I'm going to build my own version of Fender's Road Worn, but with my own style. I've chose USACG because of their great customer service, and I've never had a problem with them before. Now here's my question. They say they offer finishing, but what finish...

This is my Wrongbox lap steel. I built it in about 2 days out of sheer boredom. Podouk neck/fingerboard, the nut is ebony. Body is a CAO cigar box with a mahogany block. Here's the kicker, the pickup I made myself. I bought some pickup wire from stewmac and made the bobbin out of purple...

Alright guys, got a couple of things up for grabs to help pay some bills. First thing on the block is a Washburn Dime flying v. Seymour Duncan Dimebucker in the bridge. Bolt on neck, rosewood board, skull inlays at the 12th fret, nice V shaped neck with 24 jumbo frets. Real cool black/silver...

And removing the gloss top off my Seagull S6. She said that I could keep two guitars, and the Seagull (along with the Taylor) are it. I don't have any room for electrics at the moment. Now, I've removed the finishes off solid bodies for myself and customers using a palm sander and finishing off...

Having had a collection of 14 acoustics total (now down to 5) I've noticed several things. But, it's also risen some questions that I cannot answer myself. Right now my collection comprises of a 2007 Taylor 214ce, 08 Seagull S6 Cedar GT, 1975 Alvarez Yairi DY-75, 70's Sekova, and an Ibanez...

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/msg/1126240959.html Now that thing looks like a trip. No, I'm not looking to buy. I can't afford anything at the moment. I would like some info from anyone who's played one. Zerb maybe?

75 Alvarez Yairi DY-57 Winchester model for sale. Solid spruce top, 2 ply lam mahogany back and sides, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and bridge. Setup with bone nut and saddle. This is nothing short of a player, but not a looker. Not really wanting to get rid of it, so make offers. 08 Seagull...

Due to my recent job loss, things have got to go that aren't used much. Here's a list of guitar related books that I have for sale. All are in great condition unless otherwise noted. Basic Blues for Guitar by Fred Sokolow - $7 Art of the Shuffle for Guitar by Dave Rubin - 10 with cd Beatles...

http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/msg/1122780129.html Now, I'll be the first to admit that I'm not that familiar with Jackson. The extent of my experience comes from working on them for customers, but I must say that I've never seen a Jackson with a headstock shaped like that. This little puppy...

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/msg/1118046673.html Thinking about jumping on it. Who can give me some info?

Where would I find some small metal flake to add to an epoxy so I can do a poly finish repair?