Tierney Guitars

Tierney Guitars Full service repair shop for acoustic & electric stringed instruments and amplifiers. Repairs, Restoration, and Handmade Electric Guitars.

After a nine month hiatus while working for C.F. Martin, I am finally back in my own shop! Handmade instruments and spec...
09/24/2024

After a nine month hiatus while working for C.F. Martin, I am finally back in my own shop! Handmade instruments and specialty wood sales to follow. Stayed tuned for updates through the Fall

For my necks, I want to get the most out of the material I have. The heel will be built up, and the headstock will be jo...
12/30/2023

For my necks, I want to get the most out of the material I have. The heel will be built up, and the headstock will be joined to the rest of the neck. This is the least wasteful method of neck construction.

Inlay set up for the rosette. Keeping it simple on this first build, using maple purfling to create a single laminated r...
12/28/2023

Inlay set up for the rosette. Keeping it simple on this first build, using maple purfling to create a single laminated ring.

Dry fitting spruce top. Again, using board and baton method to clamp. The shop stays relatively cool, so I used a heat l...
12/28/2023

Dry fitting spruce top. Again, using board and baton method to clamp. The shop stays relatively cool, so I used a heat lamp to warm up the wood to give myself more working time with hide glue.

Thickness sanded to 2.4mm and ready for bracing.
12/26/2023

Thickness sanded to 2.4mm and ready for bracing.

Three piece back moving along. Board and baton glue up technique works like a charm with these thin parts.
12/26/2023

Three piece back moving along. Board and baton glue up technique works like a charm with these thin parts.

Laying out the 3 piece back. Just going for aesthetics and a size that will allow for the defects in the outer pieces to...
12/26/2023

Laying out the 3 piece back. Just going for aesthetics and a size that will allow for the defects in the outer pieces to be eliminated.

The first set of sides are bent, and blocks are in. Next step, radius the top and back of the sides and glue in the kerf...
12/26/2023

The first set of sides are bent, and blocks are in. Next step, radius the top and back of the sides and glue in the kerfing.

Fun find. Reverb tank from a Sunn Concert Lead amp.
12/25/2023

Fun find. Reverb tank from a Sunn Concert Lead amp.

The Mig50s big brother. Sovtek Mig100. Got some TLC. New electrolytic caps and new V1 tube.
12/25/2023

The Mig50s big brother. Sovtek Mig100. Got some TLC. New electrolytic caps and new V1 tube.

Some of the last repairs to get out the door. Sovtek Mig50 head on the bench. New can caps. Replaced power tube sockets....
12/24/2023

Some of the last repairs to get out the door. Sovtek Mig50 head on the bench. New can caps. Replaced power tube sockets. Bias and deep clean. Absolutely love these amps.

After cracking and scorching a couple of practice sides with a bending machine from LMI. I opted to try the old school m...
12/24/2023

After cracking and scorching a couple of practice sides with a bending machine from LMI. I opted to try the old school merhod and bend by hand. This was surprisingly much faster, easier, and more satisfying, plus no breaks or burns on the first try! I would encourage anyone getting into acoustic instrument building to go this route for sure. $60 heater triumphs over the $300 machine.

Address

301 Main Street, Green Lane
Green Lane, PA
18054

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12155820175

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