Gibson Headstock Repair

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  • čas přidán 22. 11. 2018
  • This Les Paul hit the ground hard!
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  • @Welshhobo1
    @Welshhobo1 Před 4 lety +290

    10:22 "i think its pretty good"
    ITS GODDAMN INCREDIBLE.

    • @markjames8664
      @markjames8664 Před 3 lety +5

      That’s like Thomas Johnson the furniture restorer who who ends every video with “I think it looks pretty good”

    • @patrickkirby7612
      @patrickkirby7612 Před 3 lety +1

      Haha... it took days I'm sure.

  • @gilmandel
    @gilmandel Před 5 lety +1579

    This brings the word "professional" to another level. amazing job!

    • @combatRidders
      @combatRidders Před 5 lety +18

      Couldn't agree more, fantastic work and fantastic editing. Top man.

    • @c.l.5199
      @c.l.5199 Před 5 lety +3

      I second that! nice work

    • @gentlemattyas6076
      @gentlemattyas6076 Před 5 lety +6

      Nope! That is sorcery! Amazing!

    • @brian-lord
      @brian-lord Před 5 lety +4

      Great Job. I have a '73 Deluxe that hit the floor and had a similar but no where near as bad repair. Fantastic to see what was actually done by Soundworks in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Your job was awesome.

    • @falafeldurum2095
      @falafeldurum2095 Před 5 lety +5

      I didn't wanna believe what I saw.. This broken guitar really got repaired.. AMAZING job I could never do something that professional!

  • @metaljm25
    @metaljm25 Před 2 lety +199

    That was without a doubt, the most amazing headstock repair I've ever seen. Your skills are on another level.

  • @rwfromm
    @rwfromm Před 3 lety +132

    I would love to see the reactions on some of these amazing repairs when the owner gets them back and sees the amazing job done.

  • @rosskelly4200
    @rosskelly4200 Před 4 lety +344

    OMG. Who knew repairs like that were even possible? Genius!

    • @hughjantic-pantz3996
      @hughjantic-pantz3996 Před 4 lety +1

      it needs a support rod installed (pneumatic driven pins)

    • @seanfagan4996
      @seanfagan4996 Před 4 lety +23

      Possible 70% of all Gibson les pauls are glued back together.
      If your a pro and touring have the head stock cracked and glued before your tour.

    • @johnnyennis9864
      @johnnyennis9864 Před 4 lety +16

      I was sending a few CZcams links to one of my buddies, and I remembered this repair. I have watched this repair a ridiculous amount. He's incredible, eh?

    • @thestuffmikedoes2309
      @thestuffmikedoes2309 Před 4 lety +2

      @@johnnyennis9864 same!

    • @martian4841
      @martian4841 Před 3 lety +5

      Yeah he is damn good at what he does. Incredibly satisfying to watch. Beautiful work!

  • @neilbarnwell
    @neilbarnwell Před 5 lety +245

    Mate, that repair is not obvious at all. Wonderful work.

    • @CTCParadox
      @CTCParadox Před 5 lety +8

      I know right, he says "It's obvious when you're close."
      I know where to look and I can still barely see anything.

    • @Johnny-WaIker
      @Johnny-WaIker Před 5 lety

      @@CTCParadox Maybe he's referring to the paint, i can see the new paint but not the cracks at all. Nontheless bravo work!

    • @kurrvana8124
      @kurrvana8124 Před 4 lety +1

      I can't tell if you're being serious or not but I can tell :/

    • @hughjantic-pantz3996
      @hughjantic-pantz3996 Před 4 lety

      nitrocellulose only available in nail polish except for a special store or situation

    • @there_is_nothing_here
      @there_is_nothing_here Před 4 lety

      @@mmm-mmm on a custom shop? Yes. On a studio? I guess that would depend on how emotionally attached you are to it. I'd chuck it LOL

  • @alansturgess1324
    @alansturgess1324 Před 3 lety +41

    "Should be interesting. Maybe we'll learn something" -- THAT'S why we all watch Ted. A true master. No ego, just professional confidence.

  • @gai73
    @gai73 Před 3 lety +436

    It is an absolute shame that someone with these skills and craftsmanship has less views than a stupid “influencer”. This dude provides value more so than others.

    • @ared18t
      @ared18t Před 3 lety +25

      He should use more jump cut's and an excited over exaggerated voice with clickbait titles.

    • @shawnbottom4769
      @shawnbottom4769 Před 3 lety +10

      Just goes to show how many sheep the machine produces.

    • @shable1436
      @shable1436 Před 3 lety +20

      Ppl are stupid, hope you have figured that out in life already, it helps tremendously when you already know this, not talking everyone, but definitely majority of humans are mouth breathing troglodytes

    • @yaboyreege7158
      @yaboyreege7158 Před 3 lety +5

      Dead Kennedy’s guy, I agree 100%

    • @pinkerman1844
      @pinkerman1844 Před 3 lety +3

      shut up

  • @Bet-vx3fg
    @Bet-vx3fg Před 5 lety +689

    "very good condition, no scratches" on eBay

  • @malanvogt
    @malanvogt Před 5 lety +281

    The classic Gibson fold-o-matic head stock

    • @TheEchelon
      @TheEchelon Před 4 lety +25

      That's how you know it's an authentic Gibson instrument.

    • @jdubs78
      @jdubs78 Před 4 lety +16

      Yeah, because tripping and falling while carrying the instrument is Gibson's fault.

    • @hughjantic-pantz3996
      @hughjantic-pantz3996 Před 4 lety +6

      hardly see this now, this is a poor truss rod design, where the collar nut is at the head, instead of neck pickup or sound hole

    • @bolerdweller
      @bolerdweller Před 4 lety +27

      @@jdubs78 no building a neck without a scarf joint there is gibsons fault. For what these guitars cost they shouldn't have the issues that they do have

    • @bolerdweller
      @bolerdweller Před 4 lety +9

      @@kevdean9967 get over it. There are better ways to build these necks, Gibson just chooses not to

  • @Joecoleman84
    @Joecoleman84 Před 4 lety +53

    "it's also a little more difficult to carve" - said whilst carving masterfully, appearing effortless! Truly a joy to watch!

    • @ared18t
      @ared18t Před 3 lety +1

      Sharp tools man sharp tools.

    • @MLNLad
      @MLNLad Před 2 lety

      @@ared18t ppl

    • @Murf_Workshop
      @Murf_Workshop Před 2 lety +2

      a honed and polished blade can go through mahogany and maple like butter, but make a smooth even cut like he was, yeah that's another level of experience.

  • @tommyprior_
    @tommyprior_ Před 3 lety +55

    Your content is so therapeutic for me. Watching that whole process and then the finish is just so satisfying.

  • @pizzalover1221
    @pizzalover1221 Před 5 lety +153

    It's like watching a surgery, you know it's gonna be alright cause the guy's a professional but it's still super tense.

  • @Paul.in.Ireland
    @Paul.in.Ireland Před 5 lety +115

    Ladies & gentlemen..... we have just witnessed a master of his craft..... superb!

  • @FernandoMoreno-ud5qq
    @FernandoMoreno-ud5qq Před 3 lety +10

    Every once in a while I come back to watch this again, It heals my soul bro.

  • @nebula_M42
    @nebula_M42 Před 3 lety +17

    I like how he's trying to hide how proud of his own work he is lol. That was awesome work!

  • @Riverdeepnwide
    @Riverdeepnwide Před 5 lety +199

    Computers aren't putting this man out of a job anytime soon.
    Beautiful thoughtful knowledgeable work!
    Thanks for sharing this.

    • @NKN82
      @NKN82 Před 5 lety +7

      Computers just will make new guitar.

    • @BLCKNR
      @BLCKNR Před 5 lety +16

      Neither will Gibson.

    • @ASSman864
      @ASSman864 Před 5 lety +2

      @@BLCKNR good one

    • @dazednconfused31337
      @dazednconfused31337 Před 4 lety +1

      Hack the Gibson

    • @ingregulous3141
      @ingregulous3141 Před 4 lety +1

      Computers have already made the guitar an unwanted instrument, so yes, within another generation, this job will be gone.

  • @chrispile3878
    @chrispile3878 Před 5 lety +91

    Well done, sir. 42 years at the bench here, and must give you props. I've done that same job a couple times, and it's never easy. ALSO - great work with the knife.

    • @Ibaneddie76
      @Ibaneddie76 Před 5 lety +3

      I was thinking the same thing, I'm actually going to borrow the super glue idea for the next time I get a bad one of these. Yeah his carving knife skills are very good.

  • @mikekelley102
    @mikekelley102 Před 3 lety +15

    Watching this makes me want to snap my headstock off just so I could tell everyone that you repaired it. Amazing work.

    • @leicesterblackthorne9699
      @leicesterblackthorne9699 Před 3 lety +1

      Just wait a while, nature runs its own course, and your guitar's headstock's number will come up in its own time. (hope not, but...)

  • @smilleur
    @smilleur Před rokem +10

    I have never in my life seen work this good. This is incredibly well done.

  • @DomPatek
    @DomPatek Před 4 lety +269

    Huh, suddenly tiny hairline scratches on my Les Paul don't seem so bad.

    • @encrusiato7553
      @encrusiato7553 Před 3 lety +1

      I mean you could use rubbing compound and buff out the scratches

    • @conbro0985
      @conbro0985 Před 3 lety +4

      @Punished Aniquin within the first day of getting my es 355 I dinged it against my bed. I let out a loud BRUH and just accepted the fact guitars are gonna wear. Even my Stratocaster’s paint has discoloured in some places due to just playing it for a while

    • @gyozanomics
      @gyozanomics Před 3 lety +1

      @Punished Aniquin
      I guess but Ive seen plenty of well worn instruments that didn't receive that much love or attention
      And ive seen the opposite too, well taken care of instruments that have been maintained flawlessly
      I mean unless ur Stevie Ray Vaughan just keep ur shit in good condition

    • @guitarcohen2224
      @guitarcohen2224 Před 3 lety

      @@conbro0985 I was cutting sum plastic shit off my epi les pail the day I got it and I scraped the finish it was a tiny scratch but it hurt my heart 🤣 now my les Paul has a ding in the finish and scratches everywhere

  • @angusmcrobbie6573
    @angusmcrobbie6573 Před 5 lety +179

    wow this is the best headstock repair i've ever seen. Really inspiring! great video.

  • @soulduo3996
    @soulduo3996 Před 3 lety +13

    I’ve watched this like 8 times . Don’t know why but it just relaxes me .

  • @harrisonandrew
    @harrisonandrew Před 3 lety +8

    That is AMAZING. I would not have believed that such a repair was possible. Great job.

  • @Bluenautilus843
    @Bluenautilus843 Před 5 lety +70

    Pure magic, sharp tools, and a steady hand: flawless repair! NICE!

  • @MM-vs2et
    @MM-vs2et Před 5 lety +76

    You better get good cash for that. Damn fine craftsmanship!

  • @mrkiks32
    @mrkiks32 Před rokem +5

    Wow amazing repair. I’m sure the owner almost cried of joy when he saw how great of a repair this turned out. Awesome👍🏻

  • @davidtoups4684
    @davidtoups4684 Před rokem +3

    I swear, I could watch these headstock repairs every day! Great save! Excellent craftsmanship

  • @jdy5556
    @jdy5556 Před 5 lety +28

    Being a luthier and seeing your AMAZING repair work I'm reminded of something I once read that said a good repairman can certainly build a guitar but a guitar builder may not necessarily be able to do repairs. It a whole different set of skills and a talent unto itself. I salute you!

  • @1mespud
    @1mespud Před 5 lety +15

    Headstock resurrection is the holy grail of any guitar repair.
    Life can continue. I bow to thee..

  • @benowensmusic6897
    @benowensmusic6897 Před 3 lety +5

    The "Bob Ross"of luthiers. So relaxed and incredibly talented.

  • @user-lx3dn9bt9e
    @user-lx3dn9bt9e Před 3 lety +12

    That's impressive! I believe now it has become stronger than before breaking.

  • @Retro.Studio
    @Retro.Studio Před 5 lety +119

    Omg you are a Great luthier you did a fantastic job on this, really enjoyed watched this master piece restore

  • @TheAdambee7
    @TheAdambee7 Před 5 lety +49

    You saved a gorgeous Paul. Incredible job.

  • @kenjiabeta266
    @kenjiabeta266 Před 3 lety +4

    The pain that stabbed through my heart when you said “slash custom signature edition” while holding the depressed broken headstock in your other hand.... but you did a great job holy hats off to you sir

  • @matthewbartolone7036
    @matthewbartolone7036 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I just watched this repair for the second time, and yep its still impressive work. I've never seen a better head stock repair, your skills are amazing. ...and yep I'll probably watch it again. Thank you

  • @robotpizza
    @robotpizza Před 5 lety +55

    Would love to see the owners reaction when they see their guitar!

    • @VirtuelleWeltenMitKhan
      @VirtuelleWeltenMitKhan Před 4 lety +24

      "oh man, fingerprints!"

    • @Dinoson1
      @Dinoson1 Před 3 lety +17

      Would love to see the owner’s reaction when they see the BILL !

    • @Wargasm644
      @Wargasm644 Před 3 lety +8

      Probably the same reaction he had when he fell and broke his guitar. Disbelief.

    • @hanovergreen4091
      @hanovergreen4091 Před 3 lety +2

      Probably bitched about the chips at top of headstock.

  • @blindsbeautiful1547
    @blindsbeautiful1547 Před 5 lety +23

    I'm in shock. This repair is absolutely Masterful.

  • @AlexVonCrank
    @AlexVonCrank Před 2 lety

    Another classic and satisfying Gibson headstock fix!! This channel is therapy.

  • @thesameeffect
    @thesameeffect Před 3 měsíci

    You, sir…are a wizard. One of the best repairs I’ve seen! Good job!

  • @Trog
    @Trog Před 4 lety +4

    Amazing Wizardry! I'd love to learn this kind of stuff

  • @The-Musicians-Edge
    @The-Musicians-Edge Před 5 lety +17

    You are a wizard! I own a repaired headstock Les Paul... My heart sank when it broke. I am so glad there are people in this world that bring the joy back to guitar player like you. You sir, are never taken for granted.

  • @christanu9203
    @christanu9203 Před rokem

    I came across your other video yesterday which leads me to this. And man, what a pleasure to see this brilliant top notch repair job. I’m speechless, hats off!

  • @dantesinferno6957
    @dantesinferno6957 Před rokem +4

    You can be amazingly "fearless" when you have this kind of talent - So gratifying to watch a craftsman such as this perform his passion

  • @oletrenner
    @oletrenner Před 5 lety +48

    Great job, really impressive! I especially like the balance of pragmatism where possible vs. the professionalism where needed. Amazing. Thanks for sharing!

  • @michaeladamcaira9174
    @michaeladamcaira9174 Před 5 lety +55

    I'm impressed,these Lespaul and SGs are notorious for headstock breaks,your work is outstanding,

    • @peteredie9108
      @peteredie9108 Před 5 lety +5

      Gibsons* epiphones dont have this problem because they have a reduced head stock angle.

    • @Ruefus
      @Ruefus Před 5 lety +1

      @@peteredie9108 Yes, Epiphones break headstocks quite easily. They're made from a lower-grade mahogany, which tends to be softer. I can remember a buddy who was the tech at the local Gibson/Epi dealer having to work on multiple Epiphones with broken headstocks. Many times they'd arrive from the factory already cracked.

    • @peteredie9108
      @peteredie9108 Před 5 lety +4

      @@Ruefus That only has to do with the difference with shipping cost, and how more care will be taken in shipping a 2000$ guitar than a 200$ guitar. Once you actually have the guitar in your hands the gibson will hands down be way more fragile. its just common knowledge.
      Its pretty basic, a scarf joint, 13 degree head stock will be a dozen times stronger than a 17 degree single piece of wood.

    • @Skinny_Karlos
      @Skinny_Karlos Před 5 lety

      @@peteredie9108 Can't help but agree there though you might have guessed that from my 'handle'.

    • @Skinny_Karlos
      @Skinny_Karlos Před 5 lety

      @@Ruefus That's the NEW Epiphones which are not anything on what was made last century in the U.S earlier/middle 20C and Japan later in the 20C especially. Don't lump them all in the one rotten barrel. New guitars are often trading on the "Goodwill" of what they produced before. Often one is better off building the instrument oneself.

  • @danjo7398
    @danjo7398 Před 3 lety

    I’ve watched a lot of repair guys both in the flesh and on CZcams. You are by far the best hands down.
    I’ve watched all your videos, they’re all amazing. You deserve to make a good living with it quality of work

  • @hanovergreen4091
    @hanovergreen4091 Před 3 lety

    I would pay to watch you work in person just for the sheer wonder and enjoyment. Best Regards Sir!

  • @Bring_MeSunshine
    @Bring_MeSunshine Před 5 lety +30

    Had to stay and watch a second vid. That repair is unbelievable - you're a master! Whoever owns that guitar should keep it for always, and play it regularly; a testament to your skill. Thank you

  • @mmore
    @mmore Před 4 lety +3

    I've lost count how many times I watched this unbelievable repair job. I don't think anyone else could have done a better job. very well done and thanks for sharing the video.

  • @bldallas
    @bldallas Před rokem +2

    Truly stunning finished repair. I’ve been going back thru your old videos, Ted, because I really enjoy watching your repairs. Thank god you spend a bit more time in your current videos, showing the processes you go thru. This was fascinating, but could have easily been a 30 minute video.

  • @desolatemetro
    @desolatemetro Před 3 lety +2

    Been watching your newer videos for a while and this popped up. Just...wow. The artistry that goes in to carving and painting it is really something. The owner must have been ***so*** happy when they got the guitar back. I bet they never thought it would look that good again.

  • @TheRealChetManley
    @TheRealChetManley Před 5 lety +11

    Best headstock repair I've ever seen, great work man!

  • @soleneisconbi7302
    @soleneisconbi7302 Před 3 lety +55

    "Gibson Les Paul brought to the shop, I wonder why they need me"
    Trust me dude, no body was wondering why they needed you, it’s a Gibson Les Paul after all.

    • @galenmarek8287
      @galenmarek8287 Před 3 lety +5

      Customer complaint: B string won’t stay in tune.

    • @galenmarek8287
      @galenmarek8287 Před 3 lety +1

      Granville Friel yeah?

    • @scenepointjudge
      @scenepointjudge Před 3 lety

      I have nightmares that the headstock on my 82 Custom will spontaneously break off.

  • @jamesmalamute7874
    @jamesmalamute7874 Před 3 lety

    You are a Master. Love your carving skills, and how well equipped your shop is with super sharp tools. Thanks for an amazing Repair Channel. I send these videos to certain Groups who are in need of headstock repair. Your guitar repair mastery skills are above, and beyond. Thanks

  • @RobbieKing
    @RobbieKing Před 2 lety

    I think I have now watched a dozen of your repair videos. I know you hear it so often, that your attention to detail is amazing! BUT IT IS!!! ;) As a player and moddest collector of vintage guitars I can't tell you how much respect I have for you and your work! Cheers!

  • @krelbar
    @krelbar Před 5 lety +64

    Amazing work. This area of the neck is probably stronger than it was before.

    • @axslinger99
      @axslinger99 Před 5 lety +22

      They say that a properly repaired LP headstock is always stronger than the original. The running joke is, when you get a new LP, the first thing you should do is break the headstock and get it fixed. :)

    • @macswanton9622
      @macswanton9622 Před 5 lety +8

      @@axslinger99 poor chap didn't know what a good thing he did falling on it.

  • @lanehowell605
    @lanehowell605 Před 5 lety +8

    I am Completely Impressed, your attention to detail and mastery of craftsmanship is exceptional, Sir..!!

  • @eljefeguapobarbon
    @eljefeguapobarbon Před rokem

    Very interesting! Recently experienced a headstock break and had to search for a local luthier for the repair. Your video will help me ask the right questions. Thanks!

  • @JohnGaray
    @JohnGaray Před 4 lety +10

    WOW, I mean WOW. I did not expect that result at all! That is some serious skills!

  • @VegetableMan1400
    @VegetableMan1400 Před 5 lety +10

    Fantastic work, I’d love to have seen the owners face when he got it back!

  • @Armedcor
    @Armedcor Před 5 lety +5

    I'm actually in awe of that repair. What an incredible job!

  • @brianwalker6849
    @brianwalker6849 Před 4 lety +1

    I love watching a craftsman at his job.First class repair Bravo 👏 .

  • @Smegness
    @Smegness Před 4 lety

    Sir, I have only recently discovered your videos/channel and I have to say colour me enthralled, I could watch your stuff all day !

  • @Muzzo93
    @Muzzo93 Před 3 lety +5

    If I ever get major damage on my Les Paul, I'm sending it to this guy. Amazing craftsmanship : o

  • @jeremyphelps5140
    @jeremyphelps5140 Před 2 lety +7

    You’re so inspiring to me sir. Ever since I was a boy, I wanted to build guitars. My dad built his own electric out of pure maple and he would shred on it on stage for years. Unfortunately, he and I never really got along. He refused to teach me to play like him, or how to build guitars. I always felt this thing missing from me and a creative outlet to shine through. I started watching your channel and I admire the dedication to the craft and the skill through experience you possess. Watching you, something clicked and I decided to finally start taking steps to becoming a luthier myself. I taught myself to play guitar, why not start learning this? Better yet, why not find an experienced luthier to teach me?
    I found one last week. I’m so excited to start learning from him :) Thanks for all your videos and for showing us how you do things. Your channel is amazing and so are you!

    • @UNUSUALUSERNAME220
      @UNUSUALUSERNAME220 Před 11 měsíci

      It's been a year dude. I hope your apprenticeship has gone well! I teach young guys in the industrial field, and I can tell when someone will do well, and when they will not. Mainly it has to do with curiosity and excitement, if you have those two things I want to teach. Your comment seemed sincere, so I hope you have learned some things over the last year! Cheers!

  • @julionecchi
    @julionecchi Před 3 lety +1

    Man... What a beautiful work you do, specially with broken headstocks... I'm not a musician, I'm not a luthier, I don't even work with wood at all, but I really do appreciate some good care and masterwork such as you do over here. Amazing job!

  • @melodicdreamer72
    @melodicdreamer72 Před 2 lety

    Wow...that repair was really top notch! I've seen several of the videos on this channel and I have to say none of them have let me down - I couldn't pull off half of these repairs, and the other half, only half as good.

  • @BigDro1323
    @BigDro1323 Před 5 lety +11

    Seeing that headstock broken off made me sick to my stomach. Good job with the repair, man!

  • @malcolmhardwick4258
    @malcolmhardwick4258 Před 5 lety +16

    Scarf joint Les Paul ! Total nightmare for the owner. But very well repaired. And a stronger neck joint !

  • @Chemcaster
    @Chemcaster Před 3 lety

    As soon as he showed the first router cut, I knew we were in for a treat! Amazing work.

  • @paulnbassett2437
    @paulnbassett2437 Před 3 lety

    Outstanding repair, but what's more, an absolutely stellar video document. ALL killer, NO filler. Lawd, the hours I've wasted watching talk talk talky talking "instructional" videos. Kudos to you, sir, a talented luthier and, succinctly, the epitome of concise.

  • @jonmichael02302
    @jonmichael02302 Před 4 lety +3

    Brother you're the true artist! AMAZING WORK!

  • @waynemiracle8928
    @waynemiracle8928 Před 5 lety +5

    Absolutely great work! Congratulations!

  • @stephencampbell2735
    @stephencampbell2735 Před 2 lety

    That's one of the best neck/headstock repairs I've seen... absolutely amazing work man

  • @user-ek4zt3lf1q
    @user-ek4zt3lf1q Před 7 měsíci

    superhero luthier you are.....your work ethic and craftsmanship is second to none.

  • @lh04rej
    @lh04rej Před 5 lety +9

    *What a craftsman , i'm truly amazed by this repair . I tip my hat to you Sir.*

    • @danmiller6800
      @danmiller6800 Před 4 lety

      lh04rej heys a master Tech it’s not near as old Adam with stewmac but definitely does similar quality jobs and has just as much knowledge which amazes me I wonder where this guy learned to do this superb work!?!

  • @williamknell864
    @williamknell864 Před 3 lety +12

    Wow. I never realized what a void the truss rod pocket was, relative to it being a guitar neck and all.
    Makes the long vs short neck tenon thing seem pretty cork sniffy.

    • @HarmFlo
      @HarmFlo Před 3 lety +1

      I know, right? Faulty by design.

    • @gryfandjane
      @gryfandjane Před 3 lety

      Agreed, there’s really not much material in there.

  • @williamray5467
    @williamray5467 Před 3 lety +2

    And no one needs to tell this guy he's one of the best, but from the way he talks not a show off. Great repair man !

  • @These_go_to_eleven_1959

    As a newer subscriber to this channel this is only my second time witnessing
    this man's craftsmanship of repairing a Les paul Headstock that has been completely broken off and was missing a good amount of wood. Both times i can say i am astonished at the level of ingenuity as well as raw talent of this type of work.
    Truly a gifted wood worker and guitar repair technician.

  • @TheMarc52
    @TheMarc52 Před 4 lety +7

    I built custom furniture for many years, and I want to tell you that this is excellent work. It looks great, and very strong. I’m very impressed.

  • @gcapeletti
    @gcapeletti Před 5 lety +5

    Master carver at work. Beautiful, man!

  • @peterhallock9486
    @peterhallock9486 Před měsícem

    Great reconstruction, attention to detail and pleasant communication!!!!!!

  • @hermit3400
    @hermit3400 Před 3 lety +1

    What a masterful repair!! Simply amazing how you rescued this beautiful instrument!! Great work by a fellow Canadian. I live near Edmonton, AB.

  • @TheHuncestleo
    @TheHuncestleo Před 5 lety +3

    Exquisite, fantastic, incredible restoration work! Waow!

  • @patjarosh291
    @patjarosh291 Před 5 lety +58

    Try using a syringe and hypodermic needle and pump the glue in works great. You can get different size needles depending on the crack size.

    • @ZenithRadio
      @ZenithRadio Před 5 lety +1

      pat Jarosh That’s what I do for veneer and panel repairs on my tube radios. Works well.

    • @patjarosh291
      @patjarosh291 Před 5 lety

      You got it , it’s the way to go

    • @ReegusReever
      @ReegusReever Před 5 lety +34

      "You can get different size needles depending on the crack size."
      Let's keep it to guitars, pal.

    • @patjarosh291
      @patjarosh291 Před 5 lety

      Ryan definitely guitars and wood working only

    • @Captain-Nostromo
      @Captain-Nostromo Před 5 lety

      @@ReegusReever Lol 😁

  • @connorleferink8456
    @connorleferink8456 Před 4 lety

    Watching you do the carving with a knife rather than a scraper made my jaw drop... in a good way! You have top tier craftsmanship sir.

  • @catekatz5855
    @catekatz5855 Před 3 lety

    Your work is top notch! You explain things really well and the quality of the audio and video is super too. Thanks for sharing your expertise! 🙏🎸

  • @rf396
    @rf396 Před 5 lety +3

    My first reaction was this thing should go right in the dumpster but my God what a transformation! Fantastic job. if this were my guitar I'd be ecstatic!

    • @JC-11111
      @JC-11111 Před 4 lety

      You don't put $3-4k Gibson in the dumpster because the headstock broke. Maybe a Chibson, but never a Gibson. It'd still be cheaper to have the entire neck replaced rather than replace the entire guitar and be out $8k for 2 guitars.

  • @RangKlos
    @RangKlos Před 5 lety +5

    10:52 a drop of wisdom almost as amazing as the work itself

  • @markgilbert7012
    @markgilbert7012 Před 8 měsíci

    As an antique furniture restorer i can appreciate the work that went into this repair. Amazing job, well played sir 👏 👍 🎸

  • @johnhughes3796
    @johnhughes3796 Před rokem

    That's the second time I've watched this. Quite incredible repair. Never tire of watching it.

  • @00Resev
    @00Resev Před 4 lety +26

    ......I may have pissed myself a little, upon seeing the state of that headstock before repairs.

  • @RiffsAndBeards
    @RiffsAndBeards Před 3 lety +72

    When the repair costs more than the guitar😂

    • @xanderraymondcharles
      @xanderraymondcharles Před 3 lety +16

      fluff what are you doing here? In fact, what am I doing here?

    • @calvinbeck797
      @calvinbeck797 Před 3 lety +2

      True fluff!

    • @ZaneDalton
      @ZaneDalton Před 3 lety +1

      Fluff! It’s cool to see you here.

    • @redram5150
      @redram5150 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Thezemon I’d be curious what the value of a Slash model is after a serious neck repair at both ends

    • @firebirdgaming4695
      @firebirdgaming4695 Před 3 lety

      ITS FLUFF!!!! Didn't expect to randomly see you here, but hi!

  • @clivesilk3501
    @clivesilk3501 Před 2 lety

    absolutely awesome professional repair !!!!! i honestly couldn't tell there was ever a repair

  • @mueltenius6952
    @mueltenius6952 Před 2 lety

    This individual has a creative tick.
    That could teach hundreds of thousands of people....
    Persistent, creative, genuine & humble

  • @assnut1000
    @assnut1000 Před 5 lety +5

    awesome job...definitely not an easy break to fix.

  • @bokehintheussr5033
    @bokehintheussr5033 Před 4 lety +272

    this is why I own a Tele. Trip up with a Tele, you're more likely to break the floor than the guitar.

    • @trym2121
      @trym2121 Před 4 lety +40

      Neck break? Find neck replacement
      Body break? I'm sorry for whatever the sturdy body fall onto

    • @pharmerdavid1432
      @pharmerdavid1432 Před 4 lety +4

      @@trym2121 Never seen a neck break myself..........?

    • @trym2121
      @trym2121 Před 4 lety +7

      @@pharmerdavid1432 you never saw one? Good as it's very rare. Just Google fender neck break and you'll find the unfortunate ones

    • @kevdean9967
      @kevdean9967 Před 4 lety +5

      Most of us own Tele's but they don't do what a Les Paul does. Should I Google Tele neck breaks, find a video on the subject and say "that's what my guitars have a carbon fiber neck"?

    • @bubbasouth69
      @bubbasouth69 Před 4 lety +11

      I have a Tele, 2 Strats, 2 Les Pauls, and 1 SG and a fall with any one of them could spell disaster. The good thing about Fender guitars is you can simply replace the necks but you just can’t get that Gibson sustain without a set neck. It’s a trade off for sure.

  • @OrganicPickups
    @OrganicPickups Před 4 lety +1

    The quality of the tools and the skills is just amazing. Great work!

  • @thomasmcgowan2021
    @thomasmcgowan2021 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow Im a retired dentist and guitarist and I thoroughly enjoyed watching your diagnosis treatment planning and procedure.Im thinking about purchasing a guitar with a headstock repair and I think I can do so with confidence now.Great job!