Fender Twin amp back @shroprockdoctor after just a few months. Owner made video of fault but neither he or I can get it to repeat the fault despite 2.5 hours soak test. Last time in it had a full set of tubes, all electrolytic replaced & all bases / controls cleaned then re biased. Three […]
Month: November 2020
Fender back on the bench. Functioning as it should…
Fender back on the bench. Functioning as it should & refusing to make a crackle even when prodded & poked in the guts. View this post on Facebook
Built this speaker connection box @shroprockdoctor…
Built this speaker connection box @shroprockdoctor for remotely connecting combo amp chassis being serviced on the bench to their speakers still in the cabinet on the floor. Better safe than sorry with a tube amp. #guitarfx #guitar #rackeffects #homerecordingstudio #guitarrepair #hugeracksinc #… More View this post on Facebook
New string winder @shroprockdoctor. The other day …
New string winder @shroprockdoctor. The other day I said to my dad, non of my string winders fit Fender machineheads. I will make you one he said. Here it is. View this post on Facebook
Continuing with the Fender Jazz today @shroprockdo…
Continuing with the Fender Jazz today @shroprockdoctor. The initial issue of the retro fitted EMG pickups not having enough adjustment for sufficient low side clearance from the strings was resolved by shortening the mounting screws. They had bottomed in the piloted holes so we’re impossible to wind… More View this post on Facebook
Another budget Stratocaster build today @shroprock…
Another budget Stratocaster build today @shroprockdoctor. These component parts didn’t want to play nicely so had to install neck pocket shim to allow an acceptable setup. Another for a school music department. #guitarfx #guitar #rackeffects #homerecordingstudio #guitarrepair #hugeracksinc #… More View this post on Facebook
Tomorrow’s first patient @shroprockdoctor is this …
Tomorrow’s first patient @shroprockdoctor is this rather nice 5 string Fender Jazz bass. It sports a pair of monster EMGs which the owner states are over powering in the bottom end & do not seem to be easily compensated as the pickup vertical adjustment is bottomed out. All will be revealed… More View this post […]
One of today’s jobs @shroprockdoctor, this Precisi…
One of today’s jobs @shroprockdoctor, this Precision Bass in for a full service. #guitarfx #guitar #rackeffects #homerecordingstudio #guitarrepair #fender #fenderbass #fenderprecision #bridgnorthbusiness #shropshire #audiorepair #audiorecording #bassguitar #basseffects #basscollection #bassplayer #… More View this post on Facebook
Today @shroprockdoctor trying to resolve a loose c…
Today @shroprockdoctor trying to resolve a loose casing issue on this GEM Equinox keyboard. Right hand side upper casing not secure. Looks like someone has removed the 4 studs from the top plate. Wonder why? So, double sided tape or glue? View this post on Facebook
Budget Stratocaster rebuild. Neck screw holes fill…
Budget Stratocaster rebuild. Neck screw holes filled & redrilled for correct alignment. New nut required with slots cut correctly to centre strings down neck. Finally a general setup @shroprockdoctor. #guitarrepair #strat #stratocaster View this post on Facebook