Guitar
There are a few different aspects to guitar repairing. All my work happens in my own controlled environment - the workshop.
Touring Guitar Techs have to work wherever they find themselves - they need to be quick, have magician like fault finding skills, work under pressure and remain good humored.
Gavin Downie is such a wizard, take a look at his blog
http://kiwiguitars.blogspot.com/
Not only does Gav have the coolest job in NZ but he's a top bloke too - can't wait til he writes his memoirs.
Be sure to read his piece called:
Some NZ music history you may not know
Glyn
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Feel free to contact me about repair work (if you are in NZ). I only check emails weekly so the workshop phone is always the best 09 307 6501.
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- New Workshop
I have moved workshop - but I'm just next door to the old one. The new place is still down the alley between the buildings at the top of Khyber Pass Road. But now I'm at the end of the driveway. Walk 10 paces past the old workshop and there it...
- Strap Locks
Just a thought on Strap Locks. There are a lot of strap locks out there and most of them work well. My favourite of the 'bought' ones are Schaller. I don't use any of them though. I learned this little trick years ago: '98 Les Paul std...
- Guitar Cutting Out
A number of things can cause your guitar to cut out but the number one most likely is the jack socket. If a guitar hasn't been plugged in for a while or been left in a damp environment it can often develop electrical problems. Electrical component...
- Sheena
This year I've been getting busier than ever so I've taken on a full-time trainee. She's called Sheena Gillbanks. She's a guitarist, accordion player and general talented musician. She had no previous experience as a luthier but I was...
- Les Paul
. There has been a lot said about the life of Les Paul recently. I'd just like to say - thanks Les It seems like a good time to show some pics of one of my customer's guitars.Its a Les Paul Custom that has been carved by hand into a stunning...
Guitar
On tour - Tales From The Back Line
There are a few different aspects to guitar repairing. All my work happens in my own controlled environment - the workshop.
Touring Guitar Techs have to work wherever they find themselves - they need to be quick, have magician like fault finding skills, work under pressure and remain good humored.
Gavin Downie is such a wizard, take a look at his blog
http://kiwiguitars.blogspot.com/
Not only does Gav have the coolest job in NZ but he's a top bloke too - can't wait til he writes his memoirs.
Be sure to read his piece called:
From the Musik Market to find Bungalow Bill
Some NZ music history you may not know
Glyn
………………………………………………………………………………………….
Feel free to contact me about repair work (if you are in NZ). I only check emails weekly so the workshop phone is always the best 09 307 6501.
Workshop Hours
Mon……. 8-6
Tues……. 8-6
Wed…….. Closed
Thurs …..8-6
Fri ……….8-6
Sat/Sun ..Closed
Tues……. 8-6
Wed…….. Closed
Thurs …..8-6
Fri ……….8-6
Sat/Sun ..Closed
Mr Glyn’s Guitars
21a Khyber Pass Road
Auckland
New Zealand
http://www.mrglyn.co.nz/
www.facebook.com/MrGlynGuitars
www.mrglyn.blogspot.com
09 307 6501, 021 912678
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- New Workshop
I have moved workshop - but I'm just next door to the old one. The new place is still down the alley between the buildings at the top of Khyber Pass Road. But now I'm at the end of the driveway. Walk 10 paces past the old workshop and there it...
- Strap Locks
Just a thought on Strap Locks. There are a lot of strap locks out there and most of them work well. My favourite of the 'bought' ones are Schaller. I don't use any of them though. I learned this little trick years ago: '98 Les Paul std...
- Guitar Cutting Out
A number of things can cause your guitar to cut out but the number one most likely is the jack socket. If a guitar hasn't been plugged in for a while or been left in a damp environment it can often develop electrical problems. Electrical component...
- Sheena
This year I've been getting busier than ever so I've taken on a full-time trainee. She's called Sheena Gillbanks. She's a guitarist, accordion player and general talented musician. She had no previous experience as a luthier but I was...
- Les Paul
. There has been a lot said about the life of Les Paul recently. I'd just like to say - thanks Les It seems like a good time to show some pics of one of my customer's guitars.Its a Les Paul Custom that has been carved by hand into a stunning...