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With over 15 years experienced in repair, refinishing and custom guitar work Gary Smith has a loyal base of musicians and clients who champion his efforts and expertise.
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Basic guitar setup Surprisingly many players struggle with a guitar that has never been set-up properly. Temperature and humidity are the primary factors that effect the guitar the most. These factors change with the seasons and can effect the playability of the instrument. To experience the most from a guitar Gary recommends frequent string changes and a set up every three to six months. |
| "We change the strings, adjust the neck, adjust the action and bridge. The final step is to set the intonation. A good sounding, good-playing guitar is the end result. " | ||
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| "The most overlooked component of an electric guitar is typically the pickup. Manufactures try to cut costs so most stock pickups never represent the true tonality of the guitar. Hand wound pickups are always the best choice and Jerry Amalfitano's scatter-wound vintage pickups sound great. " | |||
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More often than not it's the electronics holding back the tone and not the guitar. Replacing the old pickups with quality pickups can greatly improve a guitar's tone. If you are serious about tone, Gary's expertise in this area is extensive. amalfitanopickups.com |
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Refinish & restore Gary has experience restoring and refinishing both vintage and contemporary guitars. Using only the best products and his knowledge of vintage era specifications Gary produces period correct restorations and re-fins. All finishes are done by Gary Smith |
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| " In the 50's and 60's guitars were finished in nitro lacquer while most of the guitars today are finished in polyurethane. Poly finish hermetically seals the guitar and prevents the cellular structure of the wood from maturing and developing that classic vibe. I prefer to use natural nitrocellulose lacquer finishes" | |||
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| 62' Fiesta Red nitro refinish in with relic hardware & a soft fade. | '59 Sunburst nitro refinish with relic hardware. | 59' Blonde nitro refinish with relic hardware and reasonable signs of age. |
Fret work
If you play your guitar frequently then you know all about fret work. If your guitar has a fret buzz you may need a fret job.
If your instrument is in need of a setup, a re-fret or a even complete restoration the staff at The Guitar Shop is ready to help.
The Guitar Shop
972-437-5537
email Gary at
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