Guitar Techwork’s founding member Derek Phelps, is featured in the November issue of Total Guitar.  Total Guitar caught up with Derek Phelps and The Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson in London during their recent European Tour.   Rich gives you a candid interview on the current album and the band’s future plans.  The ultimate bonus:  Derek gives you a two page spread of photos and details offering a one of Continue reading »

We finally found a good supplier for a very useful road/portable tech work station. Suitable for checking as baggage, or easy transport to local gigs, whatever your case may be. This work station has 4 compartments, 3 small and 1 large that is under the body support. AND the best thing about this area is it’s deep enough to hold a roll of gaffer tape!! Dimensions are: 17″ Continue reading »

Back on stage for the Stone Temple Pilots show at the Warfield on November 1st, 2010. Two instrument techs take care of the Deleo brothers throughout their powerful, body pounding set of well crafted Rock & Roll. STP are one of the finest – and few – true Rock acts in the World. Our thanks to STP, JETSTREAM, management and staff for their hospitality, and for welcoming Guitar Continue reading »

In our latest addition of “Stage Works”, we bring you photos from the latest Eagles tour. These were shot at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California on September 2, 2010. With over a dozen guitar trunks you’ll see that the band’s four guitar techs have their hands quite full. Special thanks to The Eagles, Victor Rodriguez, and all the Eagles crew for letting Guitar Techworks come down for Continue reading »

Here are some recent Black Crowes gear shots from HOB in Dallas on 9-26-2010.  Great show as always, you should really try to catch this band if they are anywhere near. I had the privilege of working for Rich Robinson for 6 years as his tech which gave me the ability to see the world, work with great people and great guitars.  It was good to work with a Continue reading »

Here are a few photos from the AGS 2010.  A lot of traffic, but not as much on Sat due to the baseball game. Everyone expected bigger numbers on Sunday, and got them.  We have seen a lot of cool guitars, a lot of new builders and met some really cool people.  Our neighbor, had a 1960 Les Paul Burst that we have a sound clips and videos of. Continue reading »

Imagine being told that you are going to be doing some work for the most pioneering guitarist to date. In 1985 I heard these words, and then the most recognizable guitar in the World was delivered to Tom Anderson’s shop. Our job was to bring “Frankenstein” back to life. While in our care we would end up moving the bridge to where it belonged, and fabricating a custom Continue reading »

Let us take a look and listen to your amplifiers and check your tube bias.  Biasing is a very necessary maintenance item that gets overlooked or left out most of the time.  Your guitar is number one in the chain of good tone, and your amplifier finalizes the message.  You can only experience the best tones and performances when both elements are working together  in perfect harmony.  Some amp upgrades could entail Continue reading »

The Cyclone Revelation is an  re-creation of a very well known amp typically only available to professional players and collectors with around 30,000 dollars to spend.  In this case, a very accurate tone is achieved for substantially less.  Sound clips to be posted soon, so check back often.  We have one of these amps to hear in both Dallas, TX and Pleasant Hill, CA. Just email or call to Continue reading »

Guitar Techworks is a factory authorized repair center for Taylor Guitars. We can provide experienced repair and tech services for your Taylor Guitar. If you are not local, you can ship your guitar to us for the work you need done. To get more information about the services we offer, pricing for various repairs, and wait times, contact us or leave a comment at the bottom of this Continue reading »