Category Archives: Hell News

First of all… …Many apologies for a very long absence. The timing of the absence made things apparently worse. I pretty much went silent after posting that a typhoon was on its way. Very stupid and thoughtless of me. I … Continue reading →

We received the latest diecast guitarshit from the factory today. Must say I’m quite pleased with the lot! Took some quick pics but I’ll take some better shots later. Just wanted to give an idea of what’s in. Here’s some … Continue reading →

The above photo looks like a drug bust shot but it really is 100% pure grade A guitarshit. Our new truss rod cover and switch washer order finally shipped from the factory today. We should have them in sometime next … Continue reading →

So I put about 15 coats of clearcoat today on the pickguard. This particular poly has a hardener which gives it (potentially) a hard mirror finish. While the finish is indeed hard I decided that I wanted a somewhat pitted … Continue reading →

Picked up some liver of sulfur today to create a nice patina on my Tele pickguard. Filled a small jar with hot water (about 80C) and added the liver of sulfur. I then applied the mixture with a cotton ball … Continue reading →

First of all, I’d like to thank those of you who commented on my original guitarshit post. Lots of  helpful  ideas/opinions. I’ve gone through a few days of living with the name and must say that I’m still undecided. I … Continue reading →

Alright… I finally made another attempt at the silver leaf pickguard and this time it came out more as I intended. Still not very good leafing technique but now I understand what I need to do to leaf a guard. … Continue reading →

  Perhaps I should tie things in with the Mother Company? Hmmm… What to do?

  As I design and create more and more accessories, I am increasingly thinking that I need a website devoted entirely to the guitar accessory side of the business. I will probably still sell some in the Hell Guitars shop … Continue reading →

Ok… As you can see, “POW” looks more like a “POS”… I actually applied the silver leaf not too long after the last post and it was a certainly a waste of good silver. Made me wish a little bit … Continue reading →