The John Lau Guitar Repair Center

How to Ship a Guitar For Servicing/repairs

2009-08-05T01:43:00.011+08:00

I've recently realized an increase in outstation repairs ( guitars that are shipped in), For some who are already pandai with guitar shipping, coooool. However , i did receive some which are potentially dangerous for the guitars. I've decided to post this FOOLPROOF instructions, i've illustrated with an acoustic guitar. Its same with electric and others guitars. Check it out.First step First,

New Service-EMF Shielding( Guitar shielding WITH a Diffrence)

2009-08-05T01:35:00.003+08:00

After some loooooooooooong conversation and research with the guys at GAL ( Guild of American Luthries) , we finally came out with a REALLY cool way and effective shielding method.Very similiar to the ernie ball Noiseless circuit. but this one is passive :D , by using some simple filters and a full face shield. Check the pictures out. Get rids of irritating 60 cycle hum ( single coil) while

Brag Brag brag

2009-07-14T00:53:00.003+08:00

Bragging time.... Our Happy Customers...Nick Lee - Re-known ProducerHam- 7 collar T shirtSmek- Killer Calculator ( wrong spelling... i know... dun get angry ye smek..)Melina Williams- Tempered MentalHarmony MusicAmil Khan- Dragon RedJack Lian- Tempered MentalKeng lee- Reza salleh , 7 collar.Liyana ( Estrella)Herri and Zabil- BittersweetGuitar Collection- Head quatersEdwin- They will Kill Us

PRICE LIST!!! FINALLY

2009-07-14T00:34:00.002+08:00

YES LA.... YES LA.... Price list la.....Here's the Long Awaited Price list... kindly call/sms me if you need more details... number's on top of the screen.Full Setup - Inclusive of fret polishing, body waxing/polishing. Electronic Maintenance, Minor fret leveling, nut height , neck action , bridge height, bridge intonation , pickup height, pickup pole piece adjustment , sweet spot adjustment ,

Back to Date!!

2009-07-14T00:06:00.003+08:00

Phew... Been 3 months since i last posted.... MILLION and One Thanks for the support!!I hope i manage to reply to all mails and sms...! Repair shop's been really Busy. We've also had 2 new family Members in the Shop. Hafiz and Adib. Where Hafiz's will be at the service room helping me out, and our client base are really getting heavy, Adib will be helping me out with the marketing and client's

Les Paul with SPRUCE TOP??? CRAZY??

2009-04-11T21:11:00.003+08:00

Here's an interesting custom guitar request i received last month.As you might have know, i'm very keen on working with weird request.Here's the guitar's request.Les paul shape - 24.50" scale-Ebony fingerboard-Spruce TOP - alder body - Bolt on.Now... here's the shit...No tunetomatic- A regular gibson style ""misai style J2000 Jumbo bridge" heheh.p-90 Soap Bar pickup with a B-band undersaddle

Nitro Thin coat finishing - Offset white

2009-04-11T21:04:00.004+08:00

We just started of doing nitro finihsing 2 months back.. And WOW.Response of these finishes are very good. We also tried it with dull matte on a ibanez 540Rcheck it out.RIGHT-(BEFORE)(AfTER)- Sorry for the bad picture :(It also has a 3d cyber white touch.diffrent angle comes slight pink and blue :DWe mixed 3 tonal colours.

Back From Holiday : (

2009-04-11T21:01:00.002+08:00

Hate after holidays...Had 18 guitars Due this week and 12 more just came in !!!!!SOrry for the delay guys .... Be up in working order tonight.. hopefully.

Back Stage With Ray Luizer of Korn- Sunburst

2009-04-11T20:52:00.005+08:00

Ray and i met recently and he agreed to let me make a Custom- Ray Luizer snare drum for him.Although he's signed under OCDP Drums and recently moved to D-drums.I guess its just a personal collection thing. ; D. I also had a couple of pictures with the rest of the gang.. but.. oh well.. I'm just happy to know Ray personally :D great drummer too.Was lucky to play Fieldy's K5;s Too : DIt sure is

Ibanez "prestij" Project

2009-04-11T20:41:00.004+08:00

A regular SA160 Quilted top. Korean mAdeAFTER!!!Project Objective:-Change configuration to HSH-Change to Wizard Thin Neck-Matte Finish feel-Sunburst - To look like the PrestigeNOTE: people- I'm not doing a counterfeit work. Look at the spelling. Ibanes Pretij : DFor info on modifying and hot rod your guitar/basses call 012-2666450 johnor mail me john@fattyandskinny.com.my

John L's Workshop Tour

2009-04-11T20:32:00.004+08:00

Used PickupsBelow- Guitar bodies Our workstation Guys At workRare Partsand AccessoriesGuitars waiting for servicing<--- Drum custom Shop work piling up!!!!Our Messy messy Hall - Gets messier every dayDo visit us!!! for directions call 012-2666450 or 03-78777500

Customize Your Amp Looks! EVH Tolex Finishing

2009-04-11T20:26:00.003+08:00

Here's an Example of The Custom Amp RefinishingEVH Fans Would love this.Far Left- Laney Hardcore Max(coated with Olympic white)Fake Cow Skin on HeadEVH stripes on 4X12Finishing protected withHarn's Enamel ClearRight-Fender Princeton 112 Plus- With OT Mod.For more info. call/sms me @ 012-2666450 or mail@ john@fattyandskinny.com.my

John L Custom Drum Shop- Pearl Sexy series

2009-04-11T20:12:00.003+08:00

Here's the end results. Here's what we changed.-Lugs - Export style long bar-Remove the wraps ( it was peeling anyway) - Bare wood sounds better : D-Coated the shells with Vintage Mahogany Dye-Made it Suspesion mounting --Closed up Tom L angle Mount-Wooden Hoops-Snare stand-High tomCymbal suspension mid and Low tom.-Re-Angle the Bearing to Sharper angle ( better projection)-Change Skin to

John L Drum Custom Shop- Pearl Forum Mod

2009-04-11T20:05:00.004+08:00

Here's our latest addition to the Custom Shop family. -A DRUM CUSTOM SHOP!!!I've only managed to add on couple of picture since we started. Been busy with the shop : (Here's a regular RM1,400 Pearl Forum. (condition was much worst than the picture) see Above for the after results.

Guitar Service/repair- Full Prices list -

2007-12-12T17:27:00.001+08:00

( pst- i dint do that conklin bass :D ) For guitar repairs, please call 012-2666450 (john) for more info “ we do it ourselves! No outsourcing! Making us DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE for your guitar!! No blaming here and fingerpointing. If We Screw Up, YOU SCREW US!!! And its free!!!!! No charge !! unhappy with the work? ITS FREE!!! LET US KNOW!! For the full job that will be done on the guitar, pls call

FULL SOLID acoustic guitar dreadnought- Solid spruce mahogany side bac

2007-12-12T15:43:00.000+08:00

THIS IS NOT AN AUCTION!!!! ITS THE BUY IT NOW PRICE!!!! DONT BELEIVE YOUR EYES????BELEIVE IT!!! For SALE is an INCREDIBLE!! FULL SOLID ACOUTSIC cutaway guitar!!!! Price for a FULL SOLID Will set you back for a Nice RM 2500 and above!! THIS IS BRAND NEW!!! NOT USED!!!! ONLY RM 980!!!! DONT BELEIVE IT??? Solid european Spruce topSolid Light figured MAHOGANY SIDE AND BACKQuatersawn Walnut NeckSolid

Guitar Refretting service- With Guarantee!!!

2007-12-10T22:50:00.000+08:00

Have Worn Frets??? Has frets that are way too low to file down? or bad previous fret job?FRET NOT!!! Munkee Music Now offers Professional FRET JOB!!! FOR AN EXTREMELY AFFORDABLE PRICE!!! ONLY RM 300( no bindings ) !!!! WITH GUARANTEE!!!! Electric guitars!! Other guitars, please email for enquiry. Customer gurantee policy: DONT like it? DONT PAY FOR IT!!! FULL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!!! Munkee music

Guitar/Bass Repair or modification service- WIth GUARANTEE!!!

2007-12-10T20:02:00.000+08:00

HAVE SOME WACKY IDEAS???? THINK YOU CAN MAKE YOUR GUITAR SOUND BETTER????or JUSR PLAIN GUITAR SETUPand intonation?? WE CAN DO IT !!!! PROFFESIONAL WORK AT SUPERB affordable prices!!!! AND EXTREMELY GREAT WORKMANSHIP!!!! Service and Prices list Basic setup package-Neck adjustment-Bridge height-Harmonic content enchancing-Pickup height ( sweet spot)- Tremolo Torque adjustment-Fretboard