Uncategorized - Brooklyn Fretworks https://brooklynfretworks.com Baltimore Guitar REPAIR-BUILD-MODIFY Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:28:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://i0.wp.com/brooklynfretworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-website-header.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Uncategorized - Brooklyn Fretworks https://brooklynfretworks.com 32 32 220207355 SPRING BREAK HOLIDAY https://brooklynfretworks.com/spring-break-holiday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-break-holiday Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:28:34 +0000 https://brooklynfretworks.com/?p=875 My favorite school teacher and I are heading out of town April 1st through April 5th. Brooklyn Fretworks will be closed these days. Thanks for your patience.

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]]> 875 Brooklyn Fretworks: Origin Story https://brooklynfretworks.com/brooklyn-fretworks-origin-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brooklyn-fretworks-origin-story Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:51:53 +0000 https://brooklynfretworks.com/?p=762 A few months back, a film student and bass player reached out to see if he could shoot a video project featuring your fair Luthier. “Anything for the Arts,” I said. Here’s what he eventually posted to YouTube: Thanks, Cy! I hope this answers all your questions.

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]]> 762 BROOKLYNFRETWORKS.COM is migrating to a new DNS server https://brooklynfretworks.com/brroklynfretworks-com-is-migrating-to-a-new-dns-server/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brroklynfretworks-com-is-migrating-to-a-new-dns-server Wed, 21 May 2025 17:54:31 +0000 https://brooklynfretworks.com/?p=648 If you have trouble reaching me through the site or email, text me directly at: 410-756-0365   Thanks!

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]]> 648 Taking a quick break! https://brooklynfretworks.com/taking-a-quick-break/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=taking-a-quick-break Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:25:51 +0000 https://brooklynfretworks.com?p=554 We are going out of town from October 17 – 21st. The shop will not be open during our absence. Please plan accordingly! Cheers! – Chip

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]]> 554 Curt Mangan Fusion Matched Strings https://brooklynfretworks.com/curt-mangan-fusion-matched-strings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=curt-mangan-fusion-matched-strings Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:50:11 +0000 https://brooklynfretworks.com?p=488 Brooklyn Fretworks is now an authorized dealer for Curt Mangan Strings! These fine strings are made by artisans in Colorado. The have over one zillion varieties (possible exaggeration on my part) and surely a set to fit what you’re playing, and how you like to play it. Check them out on the web at Curt Mangan Strings.

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]]> 488 The folks from Voyage Baltimore were kind enough to reach out… https://brooklynfretworks.com/the-folks-from-voyage-baltimore-were-kind-enough-to-reach-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-folks-from-voyage-baltimore-were-kind-enough-to-reach-out Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:06:53 +0000 https://brooklynfretworks.com?p=485 It’s nice to know folks are noticing what we are doing here in Brooklyn, MD! https://voyagebaltimore.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-joseph-chip-tait-of-brooklyn-fretworks-llc/ Onward, and upward!

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]]> 485 1994 Yamaha FG-335ii https://brooklynfretworks.com/1994-yamaha-fg-335ii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1994-yamaha-fg-335ii Wed, 02 Aug 2023 03:05:08 +0000 https://brooklynfretworks.com?p=329 Here’s a lovely instrument that was rescued from a Glen Burnie Pawn (gun) shop.  When it came into our shop, there was mold? mildew? funk? all over the fingerboard, and the rest was quite filthy as well.  No idea how long it had been hanging around in its current state, but the neck and bridge both were both overly angled toward the sound hole.  Our first thought was that it may require a neck reset in order to make music again. First we cut away the strings, and gave the guitar a thorough cleaning.  Then we allowed it to relax in a properly-humidified space for around two weeks, so that the wood could acclimate.  Amazing how the box and neck corrected after a couple weeks at the spa! We still had to do a quick (very slight) bridge shave in order to complete the Southeast Setup (along with a new hand-carved bone nut and bridge), but we avoided a very intrusive repair, and are sending this fine instrument back into the world to again make wonderful music. Always keep your instruments in a room where you can control the humidity.  50% is the goal.  40 – 60% is a passing grade.  And, please, take string tension off of your guitars if they are not being played regularly.  By “regularly,” I mean daily.  No need to put undue stress onto delicate architecture. Thanks for listening to my TED Talk.

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]]> 329 BROOKLYN FRETWORKS https://brooklynfretworks.com/brooklyn-fretworks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brooklyn-fretworks Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:43:51 +0000 http://iyx.drm.mybluehost.me/?p=15 Bespoke Guitar Solutions located in Brooklyn, MD (that’s South Baltimore, hon!) Site under construction… Stay with us!

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