Dalmedo Custom Guitars

01/11/2020

So here is the first of my new customs
Swamp Ash body with rare 1pc 5A Flame maple top finished in Bengal Tiger Burst
5A Flame maple neck 22 frets
Genuine Floyd Rose trem
Locking Tuners
Custom Wound Humbuckers with coil splitting PP pot
1 vol 1 tone 3 way switch
Super smooth low action
PM me if you are interested

07/07/2020

22/06/2020

SORRY NOW SOLD
Dalmedo Custom Strat,
AAA light weight Alder body 1.2kg !
AAA one piece flame maple neck
Wikinson Trem
Locking Tuners
Custom Wound Alnico v Pickups
Super low action and sounds like a real Strat should. Plays 100% BETTER.
A custom shop Strat at a bargain price £960

18/04/2020

Now Ready
Dalmedo Custom Strat,
AAA light weight Alder body 1.2kg !
AAA one piece flame maple neck
Wikinson Trem
Locking Tuners
Custom Wound Alnico v Pickups
Super low action and sounds like a real Strat should.
A custom shop Strat at a bargain price £960 O.N.O

04/03/2020

Why Does My Guitar Need A Setup?

A guitar setup is a process easily equated to something like a car service. You take your valued car in for a service at least once a year, so why not do the same for your beloved guitars?

Sometimes, a routine check is all that’s necessary to keep your guitar in top shape, much like going to the doctor for a checkup.
What Will I Learn?

How to check if your guitar needs a setup.
The most common causes of a guitar needing a setup.
How often you should probably go and get your guitar setup.
Why you should get your guitar setup!

Made of wood

The most obvious reason for your guitar needing a service is the fact that it’s made, primarily, of wood. And wood tends to react quite drastically to the environment its kept in. The heat and cold can twist and warp the neck and the humidity can cause the body wood to bloat or dry out. Particularly in acoustic guitars.

For this reason, you need to ensure that your guitar is kept in check, regularly, so that it doesn’t cause larger issues further down the line.

When should I get my guitar setup?

Here are a few guidelines to follow with regards to when you should get a guitar setup.

If you’ve gone a year without a guitar setup.
If you’ve just purchased a new guitar and need it set up to your taste ie. heavier strings perhaps?
You’ve bought a second hand guitar and don’t know when it last had a setup.
You’re struggling to play it because the strings are too high up from the fretboard.
Some notes buzz or hardly give any sound at all.
The intonation is out (two of the same note separated by an octave on the same string sound out of tune). You can check this by tuning the guitars open string and fretted at the 12th fret. If they don’t match up, the intonation may be wrong.
There’s visible damage.
The nut or frets have sharp edges that make the guitar uncomfortable to play.
The guitar doesn’t stay in tune.
You consistently break strings in the same place. For example: the string often breaks nearest the bridge or the nut.

Why does my guitar need a setup?

Whether you’re a regular player or not, your guitar will still need a regular setup because the wood of the guitar can still be temperamental even if you don’t play it that often.

Professional players tend to face different problems because they’re playing their guitars so often.

When touring and gigging your guitar will go from your comfortable lounge temperature to a cold gig venue or out into the hot festival sun. Not only that but the frets tend to take more of a battering because the guitar is being played so much. These are just a few factors that prove you need to make sure the guitar has a regular setup to keep it playable.

Ultimately, a well set up guitar plays better and therefore sounds better because you are more comfortable playing it. It also means you can rely on the guitar on-stage and not have to worry about any embarrassing gig situations.

Scientifically, the guitar will sound better because the perfect setup will optimise sustain and intonation – meaning your notes ring for longer and hit the exact pitch that you’re after.

Isn’t once a year overkill?

Simply put, no. Going back to the car analogy, if you love your guitar, you’ll love to take care of it. Even if you don’t play it as often as you’d like.

There are players that go years without getting a setup, but that could be down to pure laziness or they may be happy with the current feel of their instrument. Though they may be accustomed to its quirks. Which is fine too. But remember, you might have a slight issue with your frets or the neck warping and not even realise it’s happening!

‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’. But it’s sure to break if you don’t check it!

21/02/2020

Ever wondered what a Dalmedo Custom Bass sounds like? here is Simon Goulding with his Signature 6 string ❤️

17/02/2020

1934 resonator refret and restoration.

17/02/2020

With over 30 years' experience in guitar making and repair, Tito a specialises in guitar repairs, setups and customising guitars for customers throughout the world. He has worked many bands including Black Sabbath, Buzzcocks, The Kinks, Slash, Dave Stewart, Brian May, Bob Geldof, Steve Winwood, Pete...

28/01/2020

1972 Ex Chuck Berry Gibson 355 restoration

02/01/2020

Happy New Year

29/11/2019

Black Friday Offer Only 1 Available
Martin 000 Style Guitar Kit

includes everything you need to build a guitar.

Only £250

13/11/2019

Tito does all my set ups and repairs. I recently took my Fender P Bass to him for a set up. Always a brilliant job. If you're unsure of this guys genius then I'd be more than happy to let you see and hear the SG Signature 6 string bass. Handcrafted by Tito. ALWAYS great work. 

03/11/2019

Martin 000 Style Guitar Kit
includes everything you need to build a guitar.
Only £250

01/11/2019

When should I get my guitar setup?

Here are a few guidelines to follow with regards to when you should get a guitar setup.

If you’ve gone a year without a guitar setup.
If you’ve just purchased a new guitar and need it set up to your taste ie. heavier strings perhaps?
You’ve bought a second hand guitar and don’t know when it last had a setup.
You’re struggling to play it because the strings are too high up from the fretboard.
Some notes buzz or hardly give any sound at all.
The intonation is out (two of the same note separated by an octave on the same string sound out of tune). You can check this by tuning the guitars open string and fretted at the 12th fret. If they don’t match up, the intonation may be wrong.
There’s visible damage.
The nut or frets have sharp edges that make the guitar uncomfortable to play.
The guitar doesn’t stay in tune.
You consistently break strings in the same place. For example: the string often breaks nearest the bridge or the nut.

Why does my guitar need a setup?

Whether you’re a regular player or not, your guitar will still need a regular setup because the wood of the guitar can still be temperamental even if you don’t play it that often.

Professional players tend to face different problems because they’re playing their guitars so often.

When touring and gigging your guitar will go from your comfortable lounge temperature to a cold gig venue or out into the hot festival sun. Not only that but the frets tend to take more of a battering because the guitar is being played so much. These are just a few factors that prove you need to make sure the guitar has a regular setup to keep it playable.

Ultimately, a well set up guitar plays better and therefore sounds better because you are more comfortable playing it. It also means you can rely on the guitar on-stage and not have to worry about any embarrassing gig situations.

Scientifically, the guitar will sound better because the perfect setup will optimise sustain and intonation – meaning your notes ring for longer and hit the exact pitch that you’re after.

Isn’t once a year overkill?

Simply put, no. Going back to the car analogy, if you love your guitar, you’ll love to take care of it. Even if you don’t play it as often as you’d like.

There are players that go years without getting a setup, but that could be down to pure laziness or they may be happy with the current feel of their instrument. Though they may be accustomed to its quirks. Which is fine too. But remember, you might have a slight issue with your frets or the neck warping and not even realise it’s happening!

‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’. But it’s sure to break if you don’t check it!

01/11/2019

Pro Guitar Setups From £45

26/09/2019

Dalmedo Triple Transducer Pickup System, in stock £99 inc fitting

16/09/2019

Martin 000 Style Guitar Kit

includes everything you need to build a guitar.

Only £250

15/09/2019

HARDROCK Guitar Polish 30 ml Polish / Detailing 100% Handmade Carnauba Wax https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HARDROCK-Guitar-Polish-30-ml-Polish-Detailing-100-Handmade-Carnauba

13/06/2019

100% Handmade Carnauba Wax. Hard Rock polish contains only the highest quality T1 Carnauba flakes. Apply using a soft cloth ensuring a thin and even coat. Leave to haze for 5 minutes then buff to a high gloss finish using a clean dry microfibre Coth.

19/05/2019

100% Handmade Carnauba Wax. Hard Rock polish contains only the highest quality T1 Carnauba flakes. Apply using a soft cloth ensuring a thin and even coat. Leave to haze for 5 minutes then buff to a high gloss finish using a clean dry microfibre Coth.

07/04/2019

WTF