Replace pickups :: 1994 Godin Multiac Nylon ERG90VEG15 NA [6.1 lbs]

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A 1994 Godin Multiac nylon string guitar in the shop for issues with amplified string-to-string balance from the pickups.  The pickups are six individual saddles that are set into the bridge's saddle slot.  I ordered a new set of pickups and swapped each one out for a new one as each pickup's output in the set is calibrated.  Check the video below for the pickup swap.

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New nut :: 2014 Gibson SGJ [6.9 lbs]

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Another SG in the shop for a setup.  This one is celebrating Gibson's 120th anniversary via the 12th fret inlay.  The player was having tuning issues and I was hoping to save the original nut, but the slot were far too low.  I could have filled and recut them, but that often is just a band aide and does not provide great tuning stability.  We decided to cut a fresh bone nut.  Check out the video below for the setup (minus the new nut).

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New Tonepros AVR-II setup :: 1997 Gibson SG [7.1 lbs]

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The player of this SG was having issues with the original bridge breaking strings and decided to replace it with a Tonepros AVR-II.  This new bridge came with unslotted saddles so the string spacing needed to be laid out and cut before installation.  See the video below from the daily vlog.

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Broken tuner repair :: 2000 Gibson Les Paul Classic 1960 Reissue [9.1 lbs]

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A pretty 1960 reissue Les Paul in for a setup and broken tuner knob.  Gibson Deluxe tuners are a fairly delicate tuner when compared to others.  A common issue is that the rear covers can become loose over time.  These tuners were fairly tight but the D string tuning knob was failing from a previous repair.  The knob was cracked and glued by the player, but the glue had begun to fail.  In the video below from the vlog, I was able to open up the knob and work some super glue into the break before clamping it closed.

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Replace flush mount jack :: Ibanez Soundgear SDGR SR300 bass [8.0 lbs]

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A four string bass in for a checkup and a spotty flush mount output jack.  Flush mount jacks are notorious for wearing out and are not nearly as robust as a traditional Switchcraft jack.  But many are willing to sacrifice reliability for looks.  This bass was also giving me a weird hum, but it turned out one of my cables was going bad.  Check out the video below from the vlog.

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