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Paul Mero Junkpile Guitars
United States
Registrace 3. 09. 2017
Welcome to the world of a fake luthier that makes guitars out cigar boxes, coffee cans, license plates and decrepit econo archtops. You've found the worst of the worst. Be prepared to be completely and udderly disamazed.
Bajo Quinto: Steaming a Guitar Top Flat
Work on the Bajo Quinto guitar continues with some DIY scraparatus mixed with steam to restore the sunken soundboard. Something has to give.
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Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/
Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
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Bajo Quinto: Restoring a Sunken Guitar Top
zhlédnutí 207Před dnem
Let's employ steam and brute force to pull a sunken top back up from the depths. Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Bajo Quinto Repair: Demolition
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In this episode, we gut this guitar in preparation for the repair of its sagging top. Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Straight Outta the Norteño: All Things Bajo Quinto
zhlédnutí 126Před 21 dnem
In part three of a Bajo Quinto playlist, we learn more about the instrument, its origins, and the builders and artists that have made it what it is today. Guest Spotlight: Manuel Ayala: elcoyote_musicstore Friend of the channel: Guitar 48: www.guitar48.com Keep up with Ken on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Co...
Vintage Gibson Mandobass: Body Work
zhlédnutí 245Před měsícem
Watch as the back of an early 20th century Gibson Mandobass is reattached. Keep up with Ken on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com 1954 Gretsch Electromatic, 1918 Gibson L4, Gretsch Electomatic, 1918 Gibson, Gibson L 4,
All Jacked Up
zhlédnutí 530Před měsícem
If there is one problem that we see more than anything on the guitars that come through the shop, it is the input jack. A loose, broken or missing input jack puts the value of your guitar behind the 8 ball without a word being said. Let's have a look at some problems and how they can be avoided. Artist Spotlight: Restaurant restavrant.com/videos Keep up with Ken on Instagram: paul...
Bajo Qunito Repair: Materials and Methods
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In part two of the playlist on this decrepit 10 string Norteño guitar, we look at what is need to make the myriad of repairs this thang needs. Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Busted Up Bajo Quinto
zhlédnutí 216Před měsícem
This Mexican Norteño Guitar comes straight off the ranchero. Likely made with a shovel, this one's got the biggest collection of structural issues to ever hit the shed. Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com cigar box guitar, cigar box, folk music, folk music instruments, hill country blues, slide guitar, Ken Pfalzgraf, Pfalzgraf, KP Cigar Box Guitars...
Splicing a Cracked Guitar Body
zhlédnutí 350Před 2 měsíci
A classical Corelli acoustic comes in with some big cracks that are going to need an unorthodox approach. Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com cigar box guitar, cigar box, folk music, folk music instruments, hill country blues, slide guitar, Ken Pfalzgraf, Pfalzgraf, KP Cigar Box Guitars, homemade musical instruments, CBG, Mississippi hill country b...
1950's Magnatone Varsity Lap Steel
zhlédnutí 138Před 2 měsíci
A super price on an easy repair to a 1950's instrument with an interesting background story. Shout out: Guitar 48: www.guitar48.com Hey there Aunty Judy)) Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com cigar box guitar, cigar box, folk music, folk music instruments, hill country blues, slide guitar, Ken Pfalzgraf, Pfalzgraf, KP Cigar Box Guitars, homemade mus...
Archtop Crack Cleating 101
zhlédnutí 304Před 2 měsíci
A primer on cleating cracks in old archtop instruments. Keep up with Ken on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Wood Body Resonator Guitar Primer
zhlédnutí 195Před 2 měsíci
Everything you never needed to know about wood bodied resonator guitars. History, books, repair, busking-it's all there. Resources: Mark Makin's definitive National resonator book: markmakin.co.uk Steve Toth book on wood body resonators: www.amazon.com/Dobro-Roots-Photo-Prewar-Dobros/dp/1574243012 Keep up with Ken on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: faceboo...
Gibson B-25 Bridge Replacement: Part 3-Fine Details
zhlédnutí 150Před 2 měsíci
The replacement for a plastic bridge finally goes on this mid-60s Gibson flat top. Added bonus: DIY intonation tool. Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Gibson B-25 Bridge Replacement: Part 2-Prep Work
zhlédnutí 136Před 3 měsíci
With the stock plastic bridge out of the way, it's time to prep for a replacement. Resources: Fancy magnifier thingee: www.amazon.com/Currency-Detecting-Microscope-Loupe-Magnifier/dp/B00K8RJZTM Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Gibson B-25 Bridge Replacement: A Plastic Nightmare
zhlédnutí 485Před 3 měsíci
The 1960's; what were they thinking? Artist spotlight: The Harrell Brothers czcams.com/video/eFRZ_85lG-s/video.htmlsi=Tl8g64nquamvHLeU Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Fighting Feedback on Your Next Archtop Build
zhlédnutí 145Před 3 měsíci
Fighting Feedback on Your Next Archtop Build
Old Guitar Finish Cleaning-How Much is Too Much?
zhlédnutí 387Před 3 měsíci
Old Guitar Finish Cleaning-How Much is Too Much?
A Minute With Fred Walecki: Guitar Finish Repairs
zhlédnutí 594Před 3 měsíci
A Minute With Fred Walecki: Guitar Finish Repairs
Easy Come, Easy Go: 1930's Regal Wood Body Resonator
zhlédnutí 218Před 4 měsíci
Easy Come, Easy Go: 1930's Regal Wood Body Resonator
The Worst Archtop to Hit the Shed Yet?
zhlédnutí 565Před 4 měsíci
The Worst Archtop to Hit the Shed Yet?
Egmond Flat Top: Neck Reset and Workover
zhlédnutí 206Před 4 měsíci
Egmond Flat Top: Neck Reset and Workover
A Minute With Fred Walecki: Pickguard Perils
zhlédnutí 152Před 4 měsíci
A Minute With Fred Walecki: Pickguard Perils
The Official Paul Mero Junkpile Guitars "Worst Guitar Ever"
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The Official Paul Mero Junkpile Guitars "Worst Guitar Ever"
1950 Silvertone Archtop: Second Time in the Shed
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1950 Silvertone Archtop: Second Time in the Shed
1947 Martin 00-17 Internal Brace Repair
zhlédnutí 148Před 5 měsíci
1947 Martin 00-17 Internal Brace Repair
Martin 1947 00 17: Crack and Split Repairs
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Martin 1947 00 17: Crack and Split Repairs
It's pronounced keentoh not kweentoh. Great video though!
Ken, what a great video, great to see so much progress
😮 Looking good , Ken thank you
The Bajo Quinto could also be used for Oberkrainer Music
♍️⚡️👍🤘🕊️
Thanks Ken , you could for sure make a full length video and call it "Paul Mero tips and tricks"
Thanks Ken , I can't wait to see the finished Baja.
great shit brother
Sadly, I didn't heed your warnings and have an archtop needing some major love
@@peterott7088 just don’t do it 50 more times my friend
Ken helped me evaluate a Silvertone archtop a year or so ago, I have it playable now
Thanks for the video - very educational 👍
Thanks for watching )))
Ken, I really enjoy these videos and your unique sense of humour.
As always, thanks for watching Peter
Just the video I was looking for sir
Thanks for watching Nick but we gotta get you a life son )))
@@paulmerojunkpileguitars well I had a very similar guitar to fix with a very similar issue so this was perfect
@@nicksalvatore5717 Thank you )))
Love this 🎉
Thanks for watching )))
The tip about the hand under the butt of the guitar, is awesome,,, I think my SG, was ready to break apart!.
Thanks for watching. 50,000 baggage handlers can't be wrong )))
Thanks Ken, I knew nothing of these instruments till today.
Thanks Roger, neither did I )))
Thank you both for the history of these instruments
My pleasure. Thanks for watching Peter )))
I have a sexto I have to repair. Can't wait to watch this to help understand the instrument a little better. There's no brand name or markings at all so I know it's the real deal.
I'm right there with you Mike. Thanks for watching )))
I liked the Mando bass, to me the lesson was in the clamping and clamping cauls. Thanks Ken
Thanks for watching Roger. Once I realized that focusing force on one clamping spot was not going to be effective, much less more likely to create additional damage, things came together much better )))
Thank you. I’m watching in 2024
Thanks for watching. This one stood the test of time )))
Ken, thanks for always creating interesting content!
Thanks for tuning in Peter )))
Thanks Ken. You always have something interesting to watch. 👍👍👍
Thanks for tuning in )))
Love this... omg... i have a hinge rivet problem
Easy money my friend. Thanks for watching)))
Nice one
Thanks Max
Bro's shop is worse than mine. Cant see the forest for the trees.
ADHD starter kit. Thanks for watching)))
Awesome Idea!!! I’m researching components! Thanks!
Thanks for watching. There is an episode in the queue about the Stew Mac hand tool )))
Thanks Ken.
Easy$ )))
The #12 guitar is pretty damn awesome!! Great video Ken.
Straight outta @restavrant. Thanks for watching Drew )))
Your pointy finger can go you know where, can you see it,of course you don't. Love you can't stand your antics
Ken, what a pleasant surprise to this very early Friday morning. Nice work, great to see this upgrade
Thanks Peter )))
How much is the Raggedy Ann bench cover from Stew Mac?
I bought it at the Rainman Store. It’s bout a hunert dollars
Hey Paul, Should the spacing between the edge and center strings at the nut be the same as the spacing established by the tail?
Theoretically yes. Using the junk I do, maybe not. Thanks for watching)))
@@paulmerojunkpileguitars You're welcome. Thank you.
Great episode , thanks Ken.
Thanks Roger )))
FIRE! i love Baja Quintos! Am learning about the "Band Saw " now~
Dude, don't do anything I do or believe a word I say ))) Thanks for watching.
Ken, these videos are always a welcome distraction from a crazy work week. Thanks again for sharing these informative videos.
I hear ya Peter. That's why I make them )))
Ken, interesting repair, thanks again
Thanks for watching Peter )))
Very interesting guitar, thanks for sharing.
Not sure there is light at the end of the tunnel on this one just yet. Thanks for watching Roger)))
Howdy Ken good to see ya again!
Thanks for watching )))
Ken you have your work cut out for you. It will be interesting to watch your progress. Good luck and have fun 👍👍👍🎸
I'm 11 episodes in now. It's finally looking like there is light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for watching )))
I have an Egmond! Great video helped a lot
Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching Jason )))
Nice video. I´m getting some HUM problems. Might try this way. What value pot are you using ?? Cheers from Madrid
500 K Thanks for watching Dan)))
I just bought a 1960 Harmony Monterey that has a slightly loose neck. It stays in tune at a whole step down, but will stay in tune at normal pitch. So I started looking into how to reset the neck and found this video. Now I get to go back and see all your other videos to learn the prep, but I am looking forward to trying this. So a huge THANK YOU for taking the time to teach us yahoos how to do this!!!
Thanks for watching my friend)))
Thanks, Ken
Thanks 👍👍👍🎸
Ken, thanks for another interesting video
Waiting for the rest
You’re the responsible party )))
Great video. Any idea where I could find neck binding to match a 50's K-161? Luthier here fit a nee piece which is too creamy - the Old Kraftsman binding seems to have translucent greenish tint ivoroid look.
Thanks Ken
You bet!
For what it is worth I have been having great success cleaning and restoring plastic using the Meguire PlastX with a Rupes blue wool pad on a rotary buffer.
Ken, it's great to see the recent variety in content. Nice to see this rare instrument get some tlc