The Riff Wraps Story
I’ve always liked guitars that stand out.
But I hated the idea of permanently refinishing a guitar just to change its look. A full refinish is expensive, irreversible and risky (will I like it, will it damage my guitar, can I trust someone else with my instrument).
So, I started experimenting with Vinyl Wraps.
A way to:
- Change the look of my guitar
- Protect the finish
- Avoid permanent modification
- Keep resale value intact
- Swap styles whenever I felt like it
That was the beginning.
Then Pickguards Happened (It Wasn’t Planned)
One day, a friend asked:
“Could you make me a custom pickguard for my bass?”
One late night of experimenting and… It worked.
Once I realised I could cut virtually any shape, I became obsessed with perfecting the process. Then it clicked — what if the wrap designs could carry through onto the pickguards?
I could never find Straps I liked
Most straps felt:
- Plain
- Dated
- Overdone
My wife grew up in a family that ran a tailoring shop, so sewing has always been normal dinner-table conversation.
I asked my mother-in-law to help me prototype a strap. She thought I was crazy.
After a few lessons, I realised straps were possible. So, then I had to figure out how to make them match the wraps and straps.
Now everything works together.
One design language for complete cohesion across your entire guitar.