This is a rewiring, fret leveling, and setup of a Uriel Baby Bass.
There were some areas where the sound was muffled, and overall the frets were in poor condition, but there was only one area where the fret was loose and causing the sound to muffle.
We addressed this with partial leveling and finished it so that the sound would no longer be muffled.
We added a PU and wired it to the connector that plugs into the original preamp.
Although it is a low-priced model, I think the preamp has good sound quality and is easy to use.
The installation position was decided while playing, and it is temporarily fixed with masking tape.
Additionally, due to the thickness of the pickup, if it is positioned too close to the neck, it may collide with the pickup body when pressing the strings, so it is advisable to determine the position while playing to avoid such issues.
One of the pegs was broken due to impact, so we decided to replace only that one.
Musiclily on Amazon sells pegs that look similar at a low price, but they are not exactly the same.
This one was brought in by the customer.
The screw hole positions do not match, and the inner diameter of the bush attached to the head does not match either, so replacing all of them would incur a considerable amount of processing costs.
We decided to replace only the one that was broken.
While similar pegs may be available from manufacturers like GOTOH, pegs with unique shapes like this one are difficult to replace.
Manufacturers should either offer replacement parts through their own sales channels or use parts that can be purchased commercially.
The frets are rusted overall.
In addition, the sides of the frets are slanted over a wide area, and the 1st string is close to that line, so it may be prone to string drop.
Gibson’s quality varies greatly, and even high-priced models can be in very poor condition, so be careful when purchasing.
Additionally, the bridge appears to have been replaced, resulting in a significant difference in string height compared to the fingerboard radius, and there is also significant variation between the strings.
This was an individual with poor overall finish quality.
We performed fret leveling to remove rust and improve the condition.
While we could not completely reset the extreme diagonal slope of the fret sides without risking the frets disappearing entirely, we believe the guitar is now playable without issues compared to its original state.
After adjustment, the sound is no longer muffled and the guitar is easy to play.
The Ibanez SR series offers excellent value for money, with many models that are easy to play and produce great sound, even at lower price points.
Even models costing several thousand dollars perform well in use, and those with active circuits offer excellent sound quality and are easy to customize, making them highly cost-effective.
This is a nut replacement, fret leveling, and selector replacement for an Ibanez Iron Label 8-string RG.
The nut was worn out, causing sound blockage, and the frets were floating and the neck was warped, also causing sound blockage.
The selector was worn out, causing sound issues, and the instrument was in pretty bad shape overall.
We replaced the nut, leveled the frets, and replaced the selector with a new one, bringing the instrument back to a problem-free condition.
With such severe wear, I believe the playability improved significantly after the repairs.
With fretboard frets, it is possible that the manufacturer produces fewer units, so the precision may be poor from the start.
Therefore, it is important to consider that even new instruments with fretboard frets may not be in good condition.
That said, even new, high-priced instruments may have issues from the start, so it is not unreasonable to consider repairing the nut and frets after purchase.
Mahogany is a soft wood, so it tends to bow forward easily. If you have been using it for many years, you should adjust it annually.
We have adjusted it to make it easier to play.
This is a well-balanced instrument with good sound, thickness, and projection.
Even in Gibson’s lower price range, there are many instruments with excellent sound quality, so price is not a factor.
In fact, it seems that there are more instruments with good sound quality in the lower price range these days.
This is a peg replacement and setup for a History Premium Series Stratocaster.
This is a model manufactured by Tsubasa Guitars.
The pegs are being replaced from lock-type pegs to regular pegs.
Those who are knowledgeable about guitars realize that lock-type pegs are not as good as regular pegs in terms of sound, so some people choose to revert back to regular pegs.
The Premium Series, manufactured by Tsubasa Guitars, offers the same playability and sound quality as Flatoon and Tsubasa Guitars.
This is a rare find even in the used market, but truly excellent instruments rarely circulate in the used market, so this model is definitely worth snapping up if you come across it.