Neely Guitars:
Here I'm finishing up on the restoration of this great Indian Sitar and now I'm ready to string it up. My client brought me more than enough strings back from her recent trip to Calcutta. neelyguitars.com
Michael Dales:
Hanging by the neck
Neely Guitars:
IMG_3481I do most of my craftwork by hand...there's not a lot of machinery at my shop. Here I'm chiseling out some really bad work done on this very wonderful 1955 Gibson ES350..
Neely Guitars:
This guitar is an exact replica of Jerry Garcia's Tiger guitar built by Doug Irwin in 1970. I'm restoring the electronics and then a full set up. neelyguitars.com
Neely Guitars:
Here’s one of Stephen Stills’s favorite guitars. This 1948 Martin D-28 guitar was used on so many recordings during many of his Buffalo Springfield, CSNY, and Solo recordings. It’s still in great condition, playability, with wonderful tone after my correc
Neely Guitars:
I just finished the restoration of this 1961 Gibson SG Les Paul Fretless Wonder. This is the same guitar I posted a few months ago when it was painted black.....3 PAFs and all parts plating by Advanced Plating in Nashville.
john Teti Sr.:
Guitar Design 2024
john Teti Sr.:
Guitar Design 2024
john Teti Sr.:
Guitar Design 2024
john Teti Sr.:
Guitar Design 2024
Neely Guitars:
I really like this black and white pic of Keith Skelton in the shop yesterday picking up his Martin after corrections.
PentAmateur:
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Logos: The Art of Photography:
James Logue Hand Made Classical C-851 (1985) - Vintage Canon PowerShot CCD S400 Digital ELPH ISO 50 (2001)
Neely Guitars:
These Alembic Basses were groundbreaking when they came out in 1968. I met those guys at the NAMM show in 1976 and became a warranty center for them in Nashville. Here's a beautiful 1993 5 string I've been working on.
alisha.city.girl:
Jod playing his Gibson
PentAmateur:
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Logos: The Art of Photography:
C-851 Classic (1985) by J. Logue (Luthier - Toronto) - Nikon D800 with Rokinon 14mm F2.8 Prime
Neely Guitars:
This mint condition 1967 Gretsch Country Gentleman is in for repairs after it was dropped. The impact collapsed the input jack area....almost finished. neelyguitars.com
Michael Dales:
Workshop self portrait
Michael Dales:
Depth of Fretboard
Michael Dales:
Two necks
Michael Dales:
Working light
Neely Guitars:
R.C. Allen was a major luthier here in Los Angeles. He built over 1,000 guitars and over 400 banjos, all in his lap.....no bench. He was known for his incredible archtop guitars. I was recently honored to finish his very last guitar...a flattop acoustic.
Michael Dales:
Friday Fretworks
