UGLY GUITARS

Upgrades and Modifications

When it comes to guitar modifications there are as many options as there are guitarists.  Many times a guitars sound may be greatly enhanced just by replacing a single pick up, pots, capacitors,  or changing the wiring configuration.  Acoustic guitarists looking to amplify their instruments in a live setting can benefit from the addition of piezo pick ups, transducers, or  microphones.  Sometimes just a change in something small can make a big difference. For instance changing from a plastic nut to one made of bone. 
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Here​ we have a beginner bass guitar made of solid mahogany that had a cheap pick up that was lacking clarity and depth, but was otherwise a fine, well playing instrument. In addition the pickup was proprietary and very difficult to find a drop in replacement.  So we removed the pick up and plugged the hole, re-routed the guitar body for a Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quarter Pound Precision Bass Pickup, and re-finished with a nice looking two tone burst.   The sound was greatly improved and the guitar now has a little character as well. 
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This guitar is modeled after the popular guitar hero video game and made for a child who wanted his first electric guitar but was just not big enough to handle a full-sized Les Paul. In addition to repairs we can make custom guitars and bodies to your exact
specifications.

703-303-9303


Expert acoustic and electric guitar and bass set up, repair, finishing, and re-finishing, Woodbridge, Virginia

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  • Guitar Repair and Maintenance
  • Guitar Set Up
  • Expert Guitar Repair
  • Guitar Upgrades and Modifications
  • Guitar Finishing and Re-Finishing
  • Ugly Guitars-Contact