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Enigma Custom Shop Testimonials
Take a tour and see how this guitar was brought back
from the dumpster!
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| Mark Bennett with his restored 1974 Gretsch Atkins model |
"Dale's restoration of my Gretsch guitar is fabulous.
In every detail he maintained the integrity and identity of a
vintage Gretsch instrument and made it a better guitar than it ever was, even when it was new. I have been a guitar player
and music store retailer for 25 years. This is the best work I have ever seen. I have also played Dale's custom-built guitars...CHECK THEM OUT!"
Mark Bennett
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| Bob Magnuson & his 1966 Guild Starfire III |
In 2008 I contacted Nielsen
Custom Guitars looking for help with repairing my guitars: an older Epiphone flattop, a Stratocaster, a Gretsch 5120, and
a 1966 Guild Starfire III. Dale’s work on each of the instruments was amazing,
but the Guild project was especially noteworthy. When I brought it to the shop,
it needed new frets, tuners, pots, the jack was bashed in, and the finish, especially on the neck, was bad – real bad. No one can look at this instrument and not be impressed by its beauty. Kidding around, I told Dale it was like someone adopted one of my kids and dressed her up all fancy-like. That doesn’t come close to describing how thrilled I am with my Guild. She looks gorgeous and plays like a dream.
Bob Magnuson
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| Jan Miller with his Les Paul - Vintage Gold Top |
"Dale has previously worked on my guitars, hand making one-off
pickup rings, invisibly repairing body damage, replacing nuts, and so forth, so when he put his LP up for sale, I knew it
would be a good one! He's re-topped this one and the color is faithful to the early 60's gold tops. He used the
original bronze flake and components to replicate the vintage color. Amazing. Add the usual attention to fretwork
and setup and the guitar is a winner. I don't pretend to understand exactly how Dale does what he does, seems like voodoo
to me. His attention to detail, fit and finish and playability is extraordinary."
Jan Miller
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| Pete's 1974 Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top |
"Dale, just
wanted to tell you what a great job you did refretting the Les Paul.
I've been playing the guitar about every opportunity I've had since I
got it back, the neck is perfect, and the polished fret work is a real pleasure to play on. Thanks again for your work on
bringing the guitar to this level."
Pete VanDelinder
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