Fine Tuned Instruments L.L.C.

For current news, Mozart our family and shop St Bernard is a bit over 8 months now currently weighing in a tad over 100lbs and still growing. How big will he get? Were thinkin another 40 pounds might do it.

Mean Gene and the Portable Jons (Gene-os band) just got out of the recording studio at J Street Recorders end of Jan, Brain Wheat of the band "Tesla" owns and operates a record label and the boys where recording a demo after Gene-o restored his vintage Gibson Thunderbird that Brian has had since his teens and used on all the early Tesla recordings with. For in studio pics see

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Oct 07 Gene won a local guitar wars competetion getting dubbed the Grand Central Music's 07/08 Guitar Champion. Video may materialize one day if we get lucky. Next year Gene-o gets to come back as a judge for the event.

And as for Guitars: Well it’s been interesting to say the least, as I dove into our newer new neck thru models mid 2007 my intention was to create one new model. It quickly morphed into multiple models as I decided just to stay focused and keep expanding the themes and cater to a wider audience. Beginning first with the shred friendly Korina/Rosewood XS, then branched off into the Alder/Maple/Rosewood XS and XT models in all those cool classic 60’s colors. I couldn’t stop there and spawned the rise of the XT-Phoenix. It’s a very hip all Mahogany bird available in the T or S hard-tail or trem versions, plus the mini hums add a certain vibe/attitude that is undeniably cool. The Phoenix also has a variety of upgrade packages noted with the first few just heading in for paint.

XT Phoenix – Rosewood board, Dot inlay unbound fretboard
XT Phoenix 3 – Rosewood board, Dot inlay, crème bound fretboard
XT Phoenix 5 – Rosewood board, Trapezoid inlay, crème bound fretboard
XT Phoenix 7 – Ebony board, Square block inlay, white bound fretboard

Bolt on models are getting even closer! just around the corner, Stay Fine Tuned...

Here’s a short list of what’s in the oven and available for delivery through your FTI “b3” dealer between now and May 2008, a variety of instruments including; Secure yours now or Custom Order something for a “One Off” all orders will be personally reviewed and approved with spec sheets included with a one on one phone call with the customer after deposit receipt prior to building to guarantee order accuracy and address any concerns or questions. All “One Off” orders estimate delivery of 6 months. See your dealer for a b3 menu.

Metal Series fiddles in Ash/Maple/Maple, Alder/Maple/Rosewood and Korina/Maple/Rosewood models, only 3 left going going going......
XT Phoenix 5, XT Phoenix 7, assorted colors: Pelham Blue, Faded Cherry, Trans Red, 3TSB One left then SOLD OUT, all are one single piece of solid Mahogany head to toe
Wood Models - sound hole models SOLD OUT (carve top, hollow body, set neck), with a few no sound hole models almost injto assembly,  various colors, body woods including Mahogany, Korina, tops including Eastern Flame Maple or a few Cedar tops.

Contact your dealer if you wish to slate a possible color or pickup detail to any models currently in progress (that are still availabl).

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