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Gibson EB-1 Headstock Repair


We just wrapped up a headstock repair which ended up being a bit of a project.  This 1953 Gibson EB-1 had a broken headstock which had been previously repaired. Our task was to…

Gurian File with Fret Erasers Attached

Fretwork Repetitive Stress


People that repair guitars know that fretwork can be hard on the body.  Consider what goes into a basic fret level and dress (we’ll simplify the process for brevity’s…

Gibson Gothic Explorer

Gothic Explorer Setup


Sometimes a guitar needs a bit of extra TLC.  This 2000 Gibson Gothic Explorer had been stored for many years and unfortunately the elements got to it.  Here’s how the…

Hipshot String Bending System

B-Bender!


What’s a B-Bender? Well, if you want to make your guitar sound like a pedal steel, or if you want a bit of that “country” tone, a B-Bender might be for you. A…

Guitar in One Three Guitar store — The Flying Microtonal Gio?

The Flying Microtonal Gio?


Back in 2017, King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard released their album Flying Microtonal Banana, where as the name suggests, they venture into some tonalities not normally heard in…

Photo of Gibson L75 Repair Phase 1

Gibson L75 Repair Phase 1


We just finished up the first phase of Gibson repair! This beauty is a 1932 L75, the first of several variations that lasted until 1939. It’s playing now, but we’re not done.…

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