DIY Workshop

It started out as a simple refret and respray but turned into a full restoration. Finally this 1965 Gibson Firebird I is ready to fly again.

Routing template variations and neck fit can be the achilles heel of a Jaguar or Jazzmaster-inspired build but fear not, help is at hand.

This 1965 non-reverse Firebird has really been through the wars, but it’s time to make it structurally stable, install the correct bridge and get it in the spray booth.

What’s that on Mike’s bench? It’s neither a Jazzmaster nor a Jaguar, and it’s definitely not an offset. This has to be some sort of trick, right?

Three of the screws snapped while the tuners were being installed on this brand new neck. Will it turn out to be a costly mistake or a simple fix?

In the latest instalment of his column, Mike ruminates on how to address fretwork issues without going too far down the rabbit hole of perfectionism.

Let’s just say this Eric Clapton Stratocaster arrives in kit form with no guarantee that the electronics are working. There’s only one way to find out.

The Force is strong with this baritone but it needs a little surgery to kill the buzz.

It’s no American classic, but this 1984 Tokai Breezysound is a couple of upgrades away from looking and sounding the part. We show you how to swap the bridge and sort out the controls.

Many players replace their pickups before they’ve even experimented with the way their heights are set. Knowing how to do this could save you some money and unlock some authentic shoegaze tones into the bargain.