My first cheap guitar: Jag One as I received it

Here are a few pictures of my first Chinese-made Jag knock-off. As you can see, on the whole, the guitar looks good but a few details tell you that we are definitely on the cheap side, in the world of illusion. In fact, a lot of these cheap Chinese-made guitars are made to look good, particularly in pictures, but close inspection quickly reveals the deception...

About this blog

Why this blog?

Surfin’ Birdman Guitars is the place where I intend to share my guitar transformations with people who enjoy beautiful rock ‘n’ roll guitars. My purpose is to show that even cheap guitars can be dramatically upgraded and turned into wild surfin’ rock ‘n’ roll beasts with a bit of cash, creativity, audacity, passion and of course, a lot of elbow grease. Why this name? Oh, it is fairly self-explanatory: the first part of the noun refers to my immoderate fondness for surf rock music; the second part refers to this seminal Australian combo whose two original guitar men Deniz Iceman Tek and Chris Klondike Masuak happen to be guitar heroes of mine, ultimate references. So, Surfin’ Birdman Guitars are cheap guitars transformed and customized with the Birdman in mind, because I could – immodestly - picture the two afore-mentioned guitar-heroes with such guitars in their hands. Something they would not be ashamed of. And last but not least, I do this as a hobby, not for money, for my own personal use and for friends, so I do not sell anything.

Surfin’ Birdman Guitars is the kingdom of red or black finish, white pearloid pick guards, chrome plates and chicken-head pot knobs. 

To all, welcome on board.

André Rock a.k.a. The Surfin’ Birdman