Every guitar that comes into the workshop tells a story. This Washburn acoustic was a classic case of good intentions gone too far. The owner wanted a lower action, but instead of adjusting the neck relief or having a proper Read More …
This isn’t a factory reset. It’s a full-blown reinvention. Every guitar that enters the Greco realm leaves transformed—cleaner, tighter, and unmistakably unique. 🔍 Initial Inspection: The Soul Scan Before anything else, I get to know the guitar. I play it, Read More …
This week I had the pleasure of working on a beautiful Epiphone Lucille, but it came into the workshop in need of some serious TLC. The neck was badly bowed, the frets had seen better days, and the overall playability Read More …
Why the Root Note Matters The root note is the anchor of your scale—the tonal center that gives your licks, riffs, and solos their identity. Without knowing where the root lives, you’re just playing shapes. With it, you’re speaking music. Read More …
There are guitars you admire from afar, and then there are guitars you’ve secretly wanted since the moment you first saw one in a sweaty rehearsal room or on a grainy VHS of a stadium gig. For me, the Jackson Read More …
One of my students recently brought in a beautiful Fender Telecaster for his guitar lesson. He’d been struggling with wrist ache while playing, and it didn’t take long to see why — the low E string was sitting over 3mm Read More …
If you live in Nottingham and have always dreamed of playing the guitar, you might be wondering: is 30 too old to learn guitar? The short answer is no — it’s never too late. In fact, many adults in their Read More …
Every guitar tells a story. Some speak softly, others roar with attitude, but a well-built Telecaster always seems to do both. On my bench today sits a gorgeous ’50s reissue Telecaster, a guitar that has inspired generations of players. Its Read More …
Today in the workshop I had the pleasure of carrying out a complete guitar setup on a beautiful Gibson Les Paul Custom. These guitars are always special, and this one certainly deserved a bit of attention to bring it back Read More …
I’ve got a Jackson coming in with a nasty headstock break. The owner’s gutted, and I don’t blame him — it’s about the worst sight you can see on a guitar. The good news is, it’s a clean snap, which Read More …