Customer brought this cool XM series bass from the 1980’s with electronic issues. The headless bridge tuning system had a broken tuning mechanism, so 2 of the strings could not be brought to pitch. With some spare Steinberger parts and new electronics, the bass was singing in no time.
Guitar Repair by James Knopp The Guitar Dog
This is the vision of a promising guitarist, Kyle Pratt, or “K” as I call him. Custom Dimarzio pickups and custom green inlay fret markers.
Client has requested a black finish over this nice piece of ASH.
“ I needed a pickup installed on my Martin HD 28V. This guitar is my “baby” the one I’m very particular about. The Guitar Dog did an excellent job on the installation and also did the set up on my guitar so it plays better than before. I would not hesitate to recommend the Guitar Dog to anybody; even you “fussy” pickers out there”
Bob Larson
A customer brought me this neck with a fun project in mind. Jet black Tele Thin Line style guitar with this beautiful “Tree of Life” neck. As the build continues and we decide on hardware we will update.
“The Dog (or James, if you prefer) has always provided my guitars with the utmost care and professional service; and always with a smile and a cup of coffee.”
“The Dog understands that my guitars are like my children. He always treats them with the greatest personal care. Whether a re-string or a repair, he keeps my guitars smiling.”
“I come from all the way Wickenburg to James, because I know he’s the best; and I always look forward to my next visit.”
Peter Paige, Wickenburg, Arizona
JAMES KNOPP is THE GUITAR DOG and he is your guitar’s best friend!
James has worked with pro musicians including John Taylor of Duran Duran, Warren Cuccurullo of Missing Persons, Cris Kirkwood of The Meat Puppets and Cyril Niccolai. Repairs include guitar, bass, acoustic, electric, uprights/double bass, Mandolin, violin, cello, amplifiers, electronics and restorations. All repairs are by appointment and are booked online. The shop is located in north central Phoenix. To schedule a repair appointment send an email to info@theguitardog.com or call 602-761-0062 for more information.
The Guitar Dog / Guitar Repairs and Restorations/ Amplifier Repairs / Phoenix, AZ
Guitar – Bass – Acoustic – Electric – Uprights – Mandolin – Cello – Violin – Amplifiers
Cris Kirkwood of The Meat Puppets playing his Guitar Dog custom bass. Lightly reliced 4 string vintage style P Bass in sonic blue with active EMG pickups.
Photos courtesy of Jamie Butler.
The Guitar Dog / Guitar Repairs and Restorations/ Amp Repairs / Phoenix, AZ
Guitar – Bass – Acoustic – Electric – Uprights – Mandolin – Amplifiers
This is a glimpse of the instruments that have come and gone.
