Imaginary EBMM Custom Shop

[tvanveen]

Ok, I'm no expert in fret dressing...I thought that was just filing down the frets so they're the same height, and polishing the ends so they're smooth. Having a machine do this makes a big difference in playability?

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[Tim O'Sullivan]

tv,

It does make a big difference. Well to me anyhow! It would be interesting to get 2 identical EBMM's and have one pre and one post Plek and compare notes!

Maybe EBMM could consider this as an option on all their guitars..... Derek????!?!?!

 

[tvanveen]

I guess I'm just wondering how it makes a difference? Is it a feel or a sound thing?

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[Tim O'Sullivan]

Its mostly a feel thing, though its supposed to stop buzzing too.

 

[Skoorb]

Having spoken at length with the owner of one of the two Plek machines in the USA, I thought I would throw my $.02 in here. The plek will do as good a job with a fret dress as the best professionals do on their best days. Having said that, the machine is not perfect and mistakes can be made since it is a computer and computers are no better than their operators. But, it does an outstanding job - so much so that the person I was speaking to uses only the plek for fret dressing in his shop. The reason ?? Time, of course. I personally can do an exceptionally good (pro) fret dress in 1.5 - 2 hrs. In that same time, I could be doing something else more time consuming and invovled while the plek would be doing its thing. The sad fact is that there are far too many "repairmen" who are "witch doctors" who don´t address the real issues of a proper fret dress or do it properly either. When compared to a pro, the plek is really just a substitute. And don´t expect to see these things become commonplace. The price tag of $80K USD will keep the masses from "running out to get one" tomorrow. In short, support your local qualified luthier. Ask to see his work.

And, EBMM fret work is top notch. As good as anything I have seen in mass produced instruments. Easily in the top 3% of all mass produced instruments.

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

Skoob,

I pretty much agree with all your points you make. Its just for me all my guitars are set up to a formula, and part of that formula is a Plek job. I have always used top guys, and steered clear of 'witch doctors' as you say! The guy I use, Charlie Chandler, uses the Plek almost exclusively these days, probably for the reasons you state. That said his manual fret jobs are just as good as he is a master luthier.

EBMM workmanship is one of the best. Period. Their fret jobs are A1 out the box. Their quality control and attention to detail are the kind of thing that Gibson can only dream of!

 

[zak]

Tim
I have not yet had one of my guitars plekked, but after using some incredibly dodgy luthiers (in particular a couple of shops in Denmark Street), I started going to Charlie Chandlers shop in Hampton Wick, and it is about the best thing i ever did. I'd recommend him to anyone that lives in London/Surrey or close by. He really knows his stuff, is very friendly, honest and gives very good advice.

 

[Skoorb]

. . .
EBMM workmanship is one of the best. Period. Their fret jobs are A1 out the box. Their quality control and attention to detail are the kind of thing that Gibson can only dream of!

Amen to that. Now if the guys at EBMM will just produce a set neck guitar, maybe I can own one that is built right and plays like I want it to.

 

[GrooveHT]

Hmmm, custom shop EBMM...
Well, think I'd want an Axis SS body style, trans red or blue with matching headstock, Luke neck, rosewood fretboard, two SD SSL-1 single coils and a Custom humbucker (Yup, SSH), and the Petrucci bridge. Maybe in mahogany rather than basswood? Ok, yeah, might happen someday

GrooveHT

P.S. Glad to hear everyone's ok!

 

[ratter]

Hmmmm....

Ok, how about an EVH with:

Ash body
Goldtop with black headstock
D-Tuna
Buzz Feiten
2 nickel-covered Seth Lovers(!)

 

[edensdad]

I'd get a Petrucci 6-string w/piezo, like I have, but I'd want it stained translucent dark green (like PRS guitars) with gold hardware. I'd want a single coil in the neck and keep the stock humbucker. I'd also like the neck to have some serious birdseye figuring - mine is nice, but I've seen birdeye that's much more intense.

My ultimate guitar would have no knobs - just switches - I don't like knobs - I control the volume and the tone with a volume pedal and the amp.

I'd also like to see the Y2D in Cherry Sunburst flame or quilt.

 

[lenny]

UMMMM thsi thread is like 3 years old???????? whats up with that??

 

[Junior]

#1 Y2D with a Vintage Tremolo w/ piezo

#2 Doubleneck

Top - acoustic 12-string

Body – EBMM Axis style, poplar, quilted maple top, cream binding, Tobacco sunburst finish / metallic black back
Neck – 25 ½“ scale, birdseye maple, rosewood fretboard, NON-angled EBMM style headstock, Richie Sambora abalone star inlays & abalone side dots, 22x 6100 frets, satin finish (back), graphite nut
Pickups – Fishman electronics
Tuners – Schaller

Bottom - electric 6-string w/ piezo

Body – EBMM Axis style, poplar, quilted maple top, cream binding, Tobacco sunburst finish / metallic black back, routed for 2 humbuckers
Neck – 25 ½“ scale, birdseye maple, rosewood fretboard, NON-angled EBMM style headstock, Richie Sambora abalone star inlays & black side dots, 22x 6100 frets, satin finish (back), graphite nut
Pickups – Seymour Duncan JB, '59 neck
Bridge – Ernie Ball MusicMan Vintage Tremolo w/ piezo
Tuners – Schaller locking

Seems I've got it all planned out, ey?

 

[edensdad]

UMMMM thsi thread is like 3 years old???????? whats up with that??

If it's been updated recently and is in bold - why not?

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

A 20th Anniversary with 22 frets!

 

[luke69]

i would like this

i would like this luke

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[Spudmurphy]

Albert Lee semi acoustic - 2 pick ups MM90's.
or a Reverse body Albert (would that work??)

 

[NorM]

A 20th Anniversary with 22 frets!

The 20th anniversary has 22 frets. Your dream has come true.
I know I know. I just couldn't resist.

 

[puppyonacid]

I think the only thing I'd have is my JP6 the way it is but with an ebony fretboard. I Just love how it feels.

 

[Eilif]

A piezo Luke with EMG 89 humbuckers in the neck and bridge (or something similar) would be great. Would anything be able to top that for versatility?