Lil’ bit of afternoon maintenance that I’ve been meaning to get onto for a while, for a truly amazing guitar. #fender #stratocaster #strat #vintage #guitar #guitartech #guitars #brisbane #beexcellenttoeachother

So damn new it was scary to work on! 2017 U.S.A Fender Stratocaster, straight from the showroom to the workbench for a little tweaking. I gotta say, these are pretty swell playing guitars, and the factory pickups are in the same boat. Swell. #tymguitars #fender #stratocaster #guitartech #repairshop #guitarshop #brisbane #fortitudevalley #guitar #strat #beexcellenttoeachother (at Tym Guitars)

Finished mod job on this Standard Squier Strat, by way of swapping out the original pickups for some tonerider Hot 90’s. The customer picked out a blank sheet of black pearloid for me to cut the guard from annnnnnd…while pearloid anything is never my personal go to, I think this actually turned out looking pretty good. Wired with a master volume, tone and a 3 way toggle 👍#tymguitars #guitartech #customguitar #squier #fender #stratocaster #p90 #guitarshop #repairshop #fortitudevalley #brisbane #beexcellenttoeachother (at Tym Guitars)

This is the 3rd Strat that I’ve borrowed from Tim @tymguitars (from his personal collection) in as many weeks, and hands down this is the pick of the bunch. In fact I’m going to go as far as to say, and this is a big one - that it’s the best Strat I’ve ever played. I wish I could tell you a bit more about it, but I’ve got a feeling it may be a collection of Fender parts build (Tim?). The neck is super slim with a wide fretboard, and the body is crazy light! The electronics including the pickups appear to be of Japanese origin and they sound bloody wonderful actually (I could be wrong about the origins, but they do sound so so good). Both body and neck are super worn and showing some real age, the finish on the fretboard has actually chipped off in big chunks, and there’s a fair amount of finish checking and crazing on the body. Honestly there’s more I could ramble on about but really, none of the minor details matter when you have something so incredibly inspiring and enjoyable to go play on! Whatever you are, I like you a lot. #fender #stratocaster #strat #guitar #fenderguitar #guitarist #vintage #tymguitars #guitartech #brisbane #beexcellenttoeachother

Post fret level/full setup & service “mandatory” test run through this killer 1971 50watt Fender Bassman. 😉 Good grief what an amp! #tymguitars #guitarepair #guitartech #fender #stratocaster #fenderbassman #supportindependent #guitarshop #repairshop #fortitudevalley #brisbane #guitar #strat #vintage #beexcellenttoeachother (at Tym Guitars)

Getting there! Many grits of sanding from 800 right through to every micro mesh pad I have, to go. I think it goes to like 12000. Yes twelve thousand. #guitartech #fretdress #guitarepair #stratocaster #tymguitars #supportindependent #guitarshop #repairshop #fortitudevalley #brisbane #guitar #beexcellenttooneanother (at Tym Guitars)

1983 USA E Serial Stratocaster. This came in today for a quick work over, nothing major and I gotta say, it was a great player! The E serial guitars are more commonly associated with the MIJ builds of the same era, and sometimes the 80’s U.S strats get a bit of a hard time…this one was excellent, and the neck profile felt oh so good. I’d have one for sure! #fender #stratocaster #guitartech #tymguitars #brisbane #repairshop #supportindependent #guitars #strat #beexcellenttoeachother (at Tym Guitars)

Bench time available this weekend @tymguitars for setups and repair needs. I’ve got a few larger jobs waiting on parts so at this stage both Saturday and Sunday have been opened up! Bookings for Sunday must be made on Saturday. First in first served as usual ✌️#guitartech #guitarrepair #tymguitars #guitar #repairshop #supportindependent #brisbane #stratocaster #strat #beexcellenttoeachother

1976 Fender Stratocaster on loan from Tim @tymguitars Dated via neck plate but could be a bit of a Frankenstein? Surprisingly he does have an awesome collection of Strats, and rumour has it that there is at least one known photo of him playing one…I would however lose my job if it saw the light of day (possibly for even mentioning it!). Have a rad day! #fender #stratocaster #strat #vintageguitars #guitartech #tymguitars #guitarshop #repairshop #brisbane #supportindependent #guitarist #beexcellenttoeachother

Took some doing, but I managed to get this Strat back in action and ready to fly out to France with Dan from @gentlebenandhisshimmeringhands + #sixfthick & #shiftingsands. It’s an awesome guitar with a late 70’s #fender neck that just feels like home. Now for at least half a day off! Stay rad out there ✌️#guitartech #guitarrepair #stratocaster #tymguitars #repairshop #customguitar #strat #guitar #brisbane #beexcellenttoeachother (at Tym Guitars)