Haywire Custom Guitars offers a range of guitar modifications, including tune-ups, repairs, and custom upgrades. These modifications can involve truss rod adjustments, fret work (re-fretting, leveling, crowning), pickup replacements, and electronics work (including treble bleed circuits). They also offer services like neck shaving and straightening, as well as custom wiring and component selections.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the modifications:
Tune-ups and Repairs:
Truss Rod Adjustments: Correcting neck relief for optimal playability.
Fret Work: Re-fretting, leveling, and crowning frets to improve playability and sound.
Electronics Repairs: Addressing issues with wiring, switches, and other electronic components.
Pickup Replacements: Replacing existing pickups with new ones to achieve desired tones.
String Changes: Ensuring proper string gauges and intonation for optimal performance.
Custom Upgrades and Modifications:
Treble Bleed Circuits: Improving high-frequency response and reducing noise.
Neck Shaving and Straightening: Customizing neck profile for comfort and playability.
Recessed Heel Crest: Relieving pressure on the neck joint for improved comfort.
Custom Wiring and Component Selections: Tailoring wiring configurations and component choices to achieve specific tonal goals.
Lightweight Guitar Bodies: Reducing guitar weight for easier handling and portability.
Lower Action: Lowering string height to improve playability and ease of fretting.
New Controls: Adding or modifying control configurations to enhance versatility.
Other Services:
Guitar Neck Replacement: Replacing damaged or worn-out necks.
Recessed Neck Heels: Relieving pressure on the neck joint for comfort.
Intonation Settings: Fine-tuning string intonation for accurate tuning.
Custom Built Guitars: Creating custom guitars from scratch to individual specifications.
Guitar Maintenance & Repair
A proper guitar maintenance setup and a string change is all about doing things in the right order. Start with a fresh set of strings, set the neck relief with the truss rod, dial in the string height (action), and finish by setting the intonation. Take your time and make small, deliberate adjustments. Re-tune as you go, check your work often, and use the right tools for the job. A good setup isn’t about chasing numbers—it’s about getting the neck, action, and intonation working together so the guitar plays and sounds the way it should. Work in a clean, well-lit space, use the correct hex keys and screwdrivers, and don’t force anything. Small adjustments make a big difference.
