Equivalency Custom Shop

This was brought back after suffering a terrible flood all the hardware was rusted, electronics didn’t work, and the body was starting to separate. So instead of just replacing everything on this guitar why not preserve it and show its unique character.

Guitar: RG Gio

Work done:
• Disassembled all the hardware to clean off all the rust using WD40 and metal polish.
• Glued and clamped together the body that was separating using wood glue.
• Cleaned and re-soldered all the wiring and pickups.
• Cleaned and polished the frets using frine fret cleaning kit.
• Setup and intonated to E Standard with a set of strings
(Gauge is 10-13-17-26w-36w-46w).

Definitely a beautiful acoustic that came in with its unique dragonfly sound hole. After a deep clean and setup it’s ready to be played again!

Guitar: OCL-DFY Oracle Dragonfly Acoustic

Work done:
• Cleaned and polished the frets using frine fret cleaning kit.
• Setup and intonated to E Standard with a set of strings
(Gauge is 11-15-22w-30w-42w-52w).

Project: Hail Mary.

This was a fun, inspirational mod project: taking this limited-edition black sparkle jazzmaster and making it worthy of the 11.9-light-year trip to Tau Ceti. With its new matching pickguard and modern appointments, it will have you saying, “Amaze.”
It’s time go 👎 iykyk.

Most importantly, this guitar is a reflection of someone very special in my life, constantly reminding me of their love for outer space and their childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. 👩‍🚀 🚀

Swipe ➡️ to have a moment.

Guitar: Limited Edition Gold Foil Jazzmaster Black Sparkle w/Gold Foil Pickups

Work done:
• Cleaned and polished the frets using frine fret cleaning kit.
• Converted vintage truss rod nut to a spoke wheel truss rod nut from
• Changed out the pickguard to a custom black sparkle on from Paradox Guitar Supply.
• Setup and intonated to E Standard with a set of strings
(Gauge is 10-13-17-26w-36w-46w).

I never post the same guitar that comes in twice unless it undergoes an upgrade or a personality change. Well, this 15-year-old workhorse has received a makeover with gold hardware and passive pickups!

Guitar: King V KV5 in Gloss Black

Work done:
• Cleaned and polished the frets using Frine Fret Cleaning Kit.
• Changed all the black hardware to a gold GE1996T Trem as well as a Gotoh Locking Nut.
• Converted the active electronics back to passive with a Jb in the bridge and a 59 in the neck.
• Setup and intonated to D Standard with a set of strings
(Gauge is 10-13-17-28w-38w-48W).

Here’s another beautiful solar that was brought in. After a full setup and polish this thing is ready for action!

Guitar: A1.7 AC in Carbon Black Matte

Work done:
• Cleaned and polished the frets using Frine Fret Cleaning Kit.
• Setup and intonated with a 7 string set of strings.

This Jackson surprised me. For $999 you get Seymour Duncan Pickups and Stainless Steel Frets. In today’s market that’s actually pretty good, especially compared to others that are usually $1500+

Guitar: Pro Plus Soloist SL2 in British Racing Green.

Work done:
• Cleaned and polished body after being on display in store
• Cleaned and polished the frets using system.
• Setup and intonated to E Standard with set of NYXL strings
(Gauge is 9-11-16-26w-36w-46W).

Toning it down with this solid Fender 3/4 Acoustic Guitar giving it new life with a full setup.

Guitar: MA-1 3/4 Steel Acoustic Guitar.

Work done:
• Cleaned and polished the frets using Frine Fret Cleaning Kit.
• Setup and intonated to E Standard with a set of Earthwood acoustic strings.
(Gauge is 12-16-24w-32w-44w-54W).

This one has been in the vault, but now it can be revealed!

of obtained this stealthy metal machine a while back and is now officially endorsed by as well as strings, a personal favorite in my shop. From its all-black stealth look to its bridge. This guitar is the perfect tool for any metal musician.

Guitar: V1.6SVART+ in Carbon Black Matte

Work done:
• Cleaned and polished the frets using system.
• Setup and intonated to C Standard with a custom set of strings
(Gauge is 11-15-20p-30w-42w-58w).

Now this is custom!
Had the pleasure to reassemble and setup this custom Ibanez baritone that was beautifully refinished by
Also to complement this finish are the limited custom set of to tie it all together.

Guitar: RGIB21 28” Baritone in Cosmic Red. Refinished by

Work done:
• Reassembled guitar with all its hardware.
• Rewire electronics and install a CTS push-pull pot.
• Installed a Custom Black Sparkle Nazgûl and Sentient pickup set.
• Oiled fretboard and applied Espresso to give the board a darker tint.
• Cleaned and polished the frets.
• Setup and intonated to Double Drop D # with a custom set of strings
(Gauge is 14-19-30w-42w-56w-85w).

Back in for some modifications!
This guitar had most of its weak points upgraded, “mainly those awful tuners,” to really make it punch above its weight class.
The main highlight are these tuners. I have been using them in a few builds, and for the price, they are high quality!

Guitar: Signature
Kelly in Green Crackle.

Work done:
• Installed a Custom Shop Brandon Ellis humbucker.
• Removed the original 1000 term and installed their 1500 series.
• Installed locking tuners.
• Cleaned and polished the frets.
• Setup and intonated to C Standard with a set of NYXL strings
(Gauge is 11-14-19-32w-44w-56w).

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