RNR Workshop Belfast

The algorithm kept pushing this stuff on me, and I relented.

So let’s give Monty’s Instrument Food a whirl on this fingerboard.

Discovered something very useful…

If you own a Taylor, you’ll recognise these pickups.
They’re adjustable!

I noticed the bass strings were louder than the trebles, and lo & behold, a .050” Allen key allows you to butt-up the pickup to the saddle for better contact.

FYI .050” is 1.27mm.

Dear Metal Kid

I salute you 🫡

PSA:
If you’re going to put EMGs into an SG, prepare for a crowded cavity. In this case, the plate is *not quite* flush because of the length of the push-pull pots. Subsequently, the two volume k***s are going to sit higher than the tone k***s. Also in this case: the original k***s (for CTS pots) won’t fit the Alpha-style pot shafts.
But hey ho, it’ll work.

“Do you fix pedals?”

Well… sometimes yes. But nothing is cheap unless it’s really easy.

This Strymon Flint needed new switches, and only after they were replaced I discovered the reverb decay control wasn’t functioning. I got it all ship-shape again, but in the end, it cost a little over £80.

So before you ask “Do you repair pedals?” ask yourself how much you really want to spend on a repair.

For the Jazzmaster nerds 🤓 among us, here’s me retrofitting an original bridge into Tune-o-matic post holes

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When come to visit, but you’re not in, you get a wee note

Roll up roll up!
Episode 3 of Bikes and Guitars is up, and it’s pretty damn good. Dermot McIlroy shows us how his guitars are made, and shares some quality advice on guitars in general.

http://mcilroyguitars.co.uk/

https://youtu.be/8LTn412DisA?si=8B8QUA7EuYkNt0Pz

B&G EP3 Leif and Paul visit Dermot McIlroy, a guitar builder based in Antrim. If you're wondering what separates a cheap guitar from a really good one, look no furt...

Today’s project: spruce up this LTD Deluxe

Hey kids, I know you like guitars, but do you ALSO like bikes? If you like bikes AND guitars, this might be for you.

Bikes and Guitars Episode Two Leif and Paul visit Torr Head, and talk about their BRAND NEW bikes. Leif shows you a trick for stringing Fender guitars, and Paul demonstrates some guitar p...

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***GONE*** to good home.

Squier Bronco bass

Could do with a new neck. It’s a little distorted and the russ rod is maxed. Needs new strings.
Pots dirty, jack needs replaced/soldered, but pickup is working.

30” scale.

🎸 Happy new year, kids. It’s back to work time, and I’ll be in the workshop from Tuesday Jan 2.

For enquiries and appointments, get in touch via:

✅📞 phone
✅📱 Whatsapp

❌ 🧵not via comments

Contact | RNR Workshop Leif B guitar technician – guitars, amps, pedals, repair

Guitars. Something something guitars. 🎸 Setups & repairs etc.

It’s just possible I can still turn around your guitar jobs before xmas, but you’ll need to be quick.

As always, ⛔️DO NOT ENQUIRE FOR SERVICES VIA COMMENTS ❌⬇️

Check my website for how to get in touch.

Last day before xmas is Friday 22 Dec.

Closed for Twixtmas (I think)

Reopen Jan 2, 1924, sorry 2024.

Merry New Year!

Hola amigos. Due to the insanity of I need to raise my prices effective October 16.
:: Roughly 6.7% ::
Any bookings before Oct 16 are not affected.

My last increase was May 2022, so this will be 17 months since.

The good news is I've introduced a new, cheaper thing:
the Basic Setup. You can see current prices here:
https://www.rocknrollworkshop.com/guitars

And yes, sadly they will go up Oct 16.

Apologies.

Actually, blame the fossil fuel giants and our lovely government.

Guitars | RNR Workshop guitar repair, setups, modifications

Back from holiday and raring to get going again. Get in touch for guitar setups, maintenance, etc.

I do valve amps too.

Get in touch via WhatsApp or phone to get the conversation going.

Note: I rarely, if ever, respond to comments or Messenger.

**SOLD**
Ibanez PGM30

Money raised from this will buy strings and spares for my charity initiative Guitars for Newcomers which helps provide instruments for asylum seekers and refugees.

Watch in awe as I transform this old acoustic into an old acoustic, with only a smattering of cursing in the process.

BONUS FOOTAGE: my philosophy on your expectations.

Can I resurrect an old acoustic guitar? Take an old beat up guitar. Add magic. Will it be great afterwards? Watch and discover the mystical results of HARD WORK

I hope the fat gift goblin was good to you. Maybe you got an acoustic guitar. Maybe you got money. Maybe you want a pickup installed in this (finger quotes) acoustic guitar.

Well, I’ve just updated the RNR questions section, and as luck would have it, there’s now a bit about acoustic pickups.

www.rocknrollworkshop.com

Well kids, that’s the end of another year. RNR will be back in swing January 3, but feel free to contact me during Twixtmas to get your guitars sorted for then.

I hope this year hasn’t been too rough on you. It’s been a stretch all round, that’s for sure. I also hope the fat red chimney man is good to you, and if he isn’t, it’s because he’s a terrible, terrible jerk.

Happy new year everyone. Except the Tories.

New video: string bends on a 7.25” radius – actual evidence. Plus, another of my world-famous rants: this time it’s about YouTube comments 🤪

7.25” radius and string bends – actual evidence. And hey! As a special bonus, reaction to comments A 7.25” fretboard radius can absolutely determine your action, depending on your preferred style. Some may not want to believe it, but… well, just watch.

Anyone interested in a lefty Ibanez with DIY scalloped board?

For sale…? Interested? Lefty Ibanez. I will clean it up/set it up before purchase. Can be set up to your spec if interested. This was a donation, but it’s too much guitar for a beg...

It’s… beginning to look a lot like…

…you need that guitar sorted mate.

Turnaround time is quick right now. Get your guitar back in shape, set up, or modified, and take the edge off the dull dark nights.

Get in touch via phone or WhatsApp (not the comments pls).

Guitars | RNR Workshop guitar repair, setups, modifications

I’ve amassed a few pickups over the years. Some generic, some half decent, a couple good ones. If you have a project, or just need something to tide you over, enquire or make me an offer.

I have a few pedals for sale…

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