[This article is about weather patterns and climate in the Flagstaff region of northern Arizona.] Can you over-humidify an acoustic guitar? I observe a lot of patterns with our workflow and the repair demand related to the weather around here, … [Read more...] about Humidity & The New Monsoon
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Latest Repairs & Info
Check out some of my recent repairs below. Many pics have multiple frames and descriptions. Click the scroll arrows inside the pic. Videos will load and play in the popup window. If you are in need a repair or setup work click here to book your … [Read more...] about Latest Repairs & Info
Why I’m Boycotting Gibson Repairs
I don't like controversy for the sake of controversy. But I want to speak up because this issue affects my industry and independent builders. Gibson Guitars® has been attacking our friends in the luthier community with dubious legal trademark … [Read more...] about Why I’m Boycotting Gibson Repairs
Climate & Instrument Wellness
In this Article... Humidity Myths & Rumors Temperature Welcome to Flagstaff, AZ. We have big skies, beautiful mountains, full seasonal changes, and a pretty harsh climate for string instruments! Our humidity can get down into … [Read more...] about Climate & Instrument Wellness
Why I Charge $600 Minimum for Re-Fret Jobs
No matter what kind of car you drive, sometimes it needs new brakes and tires. And sometimes with guitars, taking out and replacing each and every fret is the only way to correct certain problems like long-term fret wear and fingerboard … [Read more...] about Why I Charge $600 Minimum for Re-Fret Jobs
RESPONSE & TRANSITION
WE HAVE MOVED FROM OUR LOCATION ON BEAVER STREET. DETAILS BELOW. This post provides info about what Custom Sound has done in response to the covid pandemic. We now operate by appointment only! My new office location is only a few blocks from the old … [Read more...] about RESPONSE & TRANSITION
Humidity Discussion
What happens when a guitar gets dried out? Here's one example. Aside from cracks like the one shown here, the critical geometry is affected. This makes any setup adjustments difficult. There are many different pieces of wood glued together … [Read more...] about Humidity Discussion
Acoustic Pickup Systems
What is an "Active" Pickup System? When talking about acoustic pickups, an "active system" means it's powered by an internal battery. This is technically called a preamp. Preamps are simply small powered circuits designed to make the … [Read more...] about Acoustic Pickup Systems
