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PBF Music

PBF Music - Guitar Setup, Repair and Mod Shop
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30/08/2023

Hello, Bob here.

It is with equal measures of excitement and melancholy that I announce PBF Music is permanently closing its doors.

Any current jobs will be finished ASAP but unfortunately I won't be able to take any more on for the time being.

Joe and I would like to thank all of our customers and clients over the years.

I'm re-locating to Cardiff soon but will still be available for tech work and setups. I'll post my new business profile in the near future but if you need to contact me please message this page :)

Bob x

08/08/2023

Another setup out the door!

This lovely example of the older Fender US Deluxe series has had a deep clean, surface marks polished out, frets polished, electronics cleaned, jack upgraded to a PureTone 4-point contact socket, rusted screws replaced, full pocket neck shim, new button felts and a full setup with a set of Elixirs.

Anything loose is now solid and anything sticky is now loose.

Rock and roll 😎

07/08/2023

We're open and taking on work again. However, we are now operating on a strictly appointment basis; please message or call ahead to avoid disappointment :)

26/07/2023

Gonna be a good 'un!

25/07/2023

Taking a small break but will be back on August the 7th.

Any current work will be finished this week. If you have been contacted on any completed work previously and have not yet paid and collected your instrument please message here and I can arrange a time for collection.

All the best
Bob

12/07/2023

Really cool Tanglewood electro-classical which has just had the works. Quick blast through an amp to test it out as the base of the bridge saddle had previously been sanded a bit wonky.

Disclaimer: I cannot play classical to save my life so I treat them like giant ukuleles :P

07/07/2023

Another Japanese rock monster from the 80s left the shop today with a refresh and setup, this time in C # standard.

Really cool to see these old instruments still making noise, especially when they're 99% original 🤩

05/07/2023

An essential part of doing a setup is putting an instrument through its paces. This lovely 80s Japanese Charvel has just been tuned to drop B with a .145 on the lowest string!

Needs a bit more dialing-in but this old thing packs a PUNCH 😈

21/06/2023

Another job done. This Vintage acoustic was brought in pieces. Now, this isn't a repair I would take on normally but breaks were fairly clean and the customer wanted it put together again, even if just for sentimental value.

Dowels, clamps and a bit of love later and she's got a new lease of life!

🚫🗓👨

20/06/2023

Another setup about to head out. A very cool 1970s Japanese Maya P-bass tuned to Drop C with a freshly-fitted Fender Original pickup.

🚫🏆👃

24/05/2023

Another setup out the door. Drop G #!

Metal af 💀💀💀

18/05/2023

This is a little something I put together for myself.

I etched this enclosure a while back with the intent of populating it with two of my personal favourite circuits for blues rock and low gain overdrive:

The right side is a clone of the Analogman Prince of Tone (with the now unobtainium MA856 diodes) and the left is a clone of the Xotic BB Preamp (modded Tubescreamer with active EQ).

Two tiny power conditioners are squeezed inside to ensure as minimal hum and noise as possible and an order switcher on the bottom for added flexability.

We are able to build custom pedals on commission and repair broken ones.

While this hasn't been our focus in the past, please consider a sign of things to come....

- Bob

02/05/2023

This US Music Man Stingray 5 had been in storage with a 9v battery installed. Unfortunately at some point it leaked and caused extensive corrosion on the terminals and wires.

A replacement battery box from Gotoh, some careful cleaning and a bit of soldering later, and good as new.

Always be mindful of active instruments and effects pedals. It's usually worth taking out the batteries if they're going into storage, even if it's just for a few months.

27/04/2023

Another job done. Full wiring job and stud install on this customer's very cool kit guitar.

25/04/2023

New pot and Seymour Duncan fitted to this lovely Epi Les Paul.

A new pickup can breathe life into an old instrument and even reinvent its character; you can tame a wild axe for the blues or turn a tame guitar into a fire-breather... or get a load of switches fitted and have access to a plethora of new tones.

If you're thinking about a pickup swap or wiring scheme please get in contact, even if it's just for advice. Certain guitars such as SGs, Explorers and Flying Vs can be particular about the tone and output of their pickups.

21/04/2023

Testing the trem on a customer's freshly dialled-in Squier Jaguar.

Fender offsets are quirky instruments but can create some magnifiscent tones when setup correctly. The neck angle plays a crucial role in the performance of the bridge and overall tension of the guitar.

Fortunately this one came from the factory with plenty of angle in the pocket and only required heavier strings, widening the nut slots, touch of Loctite on the grub screws to prevent the action dropping during play, tremolo spring adjusted and then completing the setup as usual (with a liberal application of lubricant on all string contact points).

A splash of spring reverb and it's more than happy to do spaghetti-Westerns and surf rock.

19/04/2023

Testing out the first setup to come out of the new workshop.

Work carried out on this customer's bass:
- straightened bowed neck
- cleaned and oiled fingerboard
- high frets corrected
- frets polished
- full 0.5deg neck shim
- nut slots cut deeper
- broken tone pot fixed
- new set of Rotosound strings
- pickups adjusted
- action set and intonated
- final clean and polish

If you have an instrument that needs some love please don't hesitate to get in touch!

27/03/2023

So things have been up in the air but we finally have some news.

PBF has now officially closed as a retailer. When we opened we thought we would do well to last a year and we managed just over 4.

Bob and Joe would like to thank everyone who has supported us during this time.

Now, it's not all doom and gloom. We are finishing up a new workshop as I type this and will be continuing repairs, mods and setups next week from our new property on Bridge Street!

That's not all: the boys will be tinkering away with a new project focusing on analog effects so keep your eyes (and ears) peeled.

Look out for an official-official announcement next week for our re-launch!

-Bob x

18/01/2023

We'll be closed to the public for the next 2 weeks while we make some changes behind the scenes, Bob will still be working on any outstanding work and we'll still be repairing and setting up instruments.

If you have an instrument with us or want to drop one of for repair, drop us a message on here or give us a call, at the moment we are unable to take on any new jobs until the 1st of February.

14/01/2023

We will be closing just before 2pm today :)

08/01/2023

Calling All Cars! Forget singing for your supper, how about singing for a guitar instead courtesy of PBF Music?

Bringing the classics to life, will be pop-punk quadrant One Time At Band Camp, where the winner of our karaoke competition will also become the fifth member to have your very own front person moment.

With the ultimate collection of emo classics played until late! For Narberth, this is The Only Exception.

💔 Tickets: thequeenshall.org.uk/events/dance-dance-ultimate-emo-classics 💔

28/12/2022

We will be open again on the 3rd of January! :)

15/12/2022

We will be closing at 1.30pm today :)

10/12/2022

We will be closing at 4pm today :)

03/12/2022

A customer's Gibson Les Paul Studio came to us in bits with lots of clouding in the finish.

After a thorough polish and setup it's looking a LOT better.

12/11/2022

We'll be closing at 2pm today. Have a great weekend, all!

27/10/2022

Who wants to be Eddie Munson this Halloween?

B.C. Rich Bronze Series Tribal Warlock.

£199

30/09/2022

We'll be opening a little later today, should be open 11-11.30.

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Really cool Tanglewood electro-classical which has just had the works. Quick blast through an amp to test it out as the base of the bridge saddle had previously been sanded a bit wonky. Disclaimer: I cannot play classical to save my life so I treat them like giant ukuleles :P

An essential part of doing a setup is putting an instrument through its paces. This lovely 80s Japanese Charvel has just been tuned to drop B with a .145 on the lowest string! Needs a bit more dialing-in but this old thing packs a PUNCH 😈

Another setup about to head out. A very cool 1970s Japanese Maya P-bass tuned to Drop C with a freshly-fitted Fender Original pickup. 🚫🏆👃 <- Riff riddle

Testing the trem on a customer's freshly dialled-in Squier Jaguar. Fender offsets are quirky instruments but can create some magnifiscent tones when setup correctly. The neck angle plays a crucial role in the performance of the bridge and overall tension of the guitar. Fortunately this one came from the factory with plenty of angle in the pocket and only required heavier strings, widening the nut slots, touch of Loctite on the grub screws to prevent the action dropping during play, tremolo spring adjusted and then completing the setup as usual (with a liberal application of lubricant on all string contact points). A splash of spring reverb and it's more than happy to do spaghetti-Westerns and surf rock.

Testing out the first setup to come out of the new workshop. Work carried out on this customer's bass: - straightened bowed neck - cleaned and oiled fingerboard - high frets corrected - frets polished - full 0.5deg neck shim - nut slots cut deeper - broken tone pot fixed - new set of Rotosound strings - pickups adjusted - action set and intonated - final clean and polish If you have an instrument that needs some love please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Fender 70s Jazz Bass

This 70s Jazz Bass had a poorly bridge pickup. After taking the pickup out and sending it off for a re-wind, this bass is back in business. Definitely sounding like a 70s Jazz Bass again now! Slaptastic. Broken jack socket? Unearthly buzzing and hum? Cracking pots? Fancy a new set of pickups? Give us a call and we'll sort it out :)

Tom on the Bass

Here's a little clip of Tom trying out his newly upgraded Jazz bass. Another happy customer! 8-)

Fender Mustang Testing

Another day another bass: Just finished upgrading and setting up a customer's Fender Mustang Bass. - upgraded pickups to the Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound PJ set - upgraded tone cap to an orange drop - cleaned and oiled fingerboard - polished frets - minor truss rod adjustment - minor nut filing - replaced missing bridge spring - set action, pickup height and intonation - swapped plastic control knobs to customer-supplied Fender chrome knobs -final clean and polish If you have an instrument in need of some TLC we're always here to help!

Squier Classic Vibe 51 P-bass testing

Testing a customer's 51 style P-bass after a small upgrade and full setup: - shielded cavities to help with noise and EMF - upgraded tone capacitor - strung with flatwounds - minor truss rod adjustment - recut the nut - fixed any worn/loose screws and jack socket - set action and pickup height - intonated - test and final clean and polish for collection This bass turned out TASTY! If you have an instrument that could do with some love please don't hesitate to give us a shout :)