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:
Sometimes the cracks are so difficult to repair correctly, it's best to do a dry run with no glue.
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
eclectico63:
Gonna run to you…
eclectico63:
When you’re missing Annie Lennox…
eclectico63:
In the mood for momentary passion
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.
eclectico63:
Momentary embracements of passion
eclectico63:
Operator, won’t you help me place this call…?
eclectico63:
Photographs and memories…all the love you gave to me
Neely Guitars:
I really like this black and white pic of Keith Skelton in the shop yesterday picking up his Martin after corrections.
eclectico63:
Do you feel like we do…?
Neely Guitars:
Joe Bonamassa is back to get his Gibson Firebird and a B-25 he bought for his Dad. The Firebird had a cracked headstock and the B25 needed fret work....both came out great.
Neely Guitars:
Here's the beautiful and multitalented Carmel Helene picking up her guitar after corrections and set up. She's been a wonderful client for almost 20 years now!
eclectico63:
The mesmerizing power of a heavy metal guitarist
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.
eclectico63:
The many stages of a heavy metal maven
eclectico63:
Just like witches at black masses...
Neely Guitars:
These Canadian Dingwall instruments are just wonderful. The Novak fan frets, the very powerful active electronics, and the precision hardware are all very impressive. This 6 string bass drops down to F#.
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
Neely Guitars:
This beautiful Taylor T3B is so amazing they quit making it....go figure.
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.
Neely Guitars:
Sting was amazing at the Hollywood Bowl last night. I was glad to see one of my favorite guitarists with him. Dominic Miller is just so precise and accurate.
Neely Guitars:
Today is the official release date of the Joe Bonamassa 1963SG Custom Epiphone Guitar and now I'm allowed to release the pictures I took 2 months ago at the video shoot . Another great Epiphone Guitar based on the original Gibson model. neelyguitars.com.
Neely Guitars:
This Rick Turner Compass Rose Acoustic is so typical of how my guru and best friend would redesign his instruments. He always renovated in every aspect of design and construction, the amazing craftsman that he was.
Neely Guitars:
I've just finished restoring these two pre-war Martin D-28s for longtime friends and clients Chris Martin and Coldplay. It's a very nice transition from needed repairs and unplayabillity to easy action and confidence on stage. neelyguitars.com
eclectico63:
And you think you might Like to take his place
