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1980's Tokai Love Rock LP

It's no secret I'm a huge fan of Japanese guitars. Over the years they have made some of my favorite guitars, both copies and original designs. Tokai is one of...

1980's Tokai Love Rock LP

It's no secret I'm a huge fan of Japanese guitars. Over the years they have made some of my favorite guitars, both copies and original designs. Tokai is one of...

Levin archtop acoustic

Here's an old gem that came in for some serious love. It was in generally good overall condition but wasn't playing anywhere near it potential. After a bit of TLC...

Levin archtop acoustic

Here's an old gem that came in for some serious love. It was in generally good overall condition but wasn't playing anywhere near it potential. After a bit of TLC...

Jazzmasters and nail polish

No, it's not about Robert Smith ........... So, it seems I do a lot of writing about Jaguar and Jazzmaster bridges, tailpieces and set ups. I'll try not to cover...

Jazzmasters and nail polish

No, it's not about Robert Smith ........... So, it seems I do a lot of writing about Jaguar and Jazzmaster bridges, tailpieces and set ups. I'll try not to cover...

Gibson Les Paul Classic

I'm a big fan of these Les Paul Classic series. They were released as a "kind of" re-issue and were actually great quality (in general) even though they weren't absolutely...

Gibson Les Paul Classic

I'm a big fan of these Les Paul Classic series. They were released as a "kind of" re-issue and were actually great quality (in general) even though they weren't absolutely...

1965 Guild Starfire

This was an absolutely beautiful guitar. Old Guild guitars are so underrated in this country for some reason ? Every time I get one in for work it reminds me...

1965 Guild Starfire

This was an absolutely beautiful guitar. Old Guild guitars are so underrated in this country for some reason ? Every time I get one in for work it reminds me...

Wraparound Bridge/Tailpiece

  This classic piece of hardware designed by Ted McCarty is still my all time favorite bridge if it's done right. The wraparound bridge/tailpiece from the '54/55 Gibson Les Paul...

Wraparound Bridge/Tailpiece

  This classic piece of hardware designed by Ted McCarty is still my all time favorite bridge if it's done right. The wraparound bridge/tailpiece from the '54/55 Gibson Les Paul...