I have found out that you don't need the expensive tools to get the job done. The knowledge and guidance that we have learned from Dave is worth its weight in Gold. I thank you Dave Cheers !!
Dave ive learned a lot from you over the last few years of watching very helpful information i learned from my father who was a luthier for 45 years before his passing very talented craftman very much like yourself
Most of what I've learned about fixing guitars I've learned from you. I've done everything from doing a fret leveling to crowning and polishing. I use your parameters when I do a setup and over the literal years of following you, I think I've gotten pretty good at it. I just successfully changed the neck on my MIM Strat using techniques I learned here. I have to have been following you from, what I gather, is a couple of years after you started doing this so I guess you could say I'm a loyal fan. I used to be a member of the Facebook group until I couldn't stand Zuck's dishonesty anymore, and now that I'm retired I really can't support the Patreon anymore. But, I keep watching and will continue as long as at least one of us is still here.😄
Yes, initially started watching to learn how to setup my bass. Subscribed because you’re always imparting knowledge in your videos. Stayed for the comedy.✌️
I've learned alot from your channel over the years, but the biggest was to just adjust the truss rod before touching ANYTHING. It's crazy (well not that crazy) how much that one step solves so many issues
I like the shape of the Les Paul. I like the shape of the Strat. too - they are different, but I like them both. Thank you to Les and the guys at Fender and Dave too, of course. 🙂 I have certainly gained enough confidence to dress the worn frets on my own guitars - I've done 2 so far - a Partscaster and a Washburn superStrat. Both have come up waaaaay better than they were before and I'm grateful to you, Dave, for being one of the online gurus who showed me what to do - thanks so much !! You're a Star. On the plus side, it must also be noted that the likelihood of my contemplating bringing them over to you for the fret-job, from here in south west England, was *zero* !! ;-) All the best, dude, from Bristol, UK
Looking at the thumbnail I thought it was my LP custom that just came back for a overhaul. New frets, new nut and new bridge, and the luthier told me it was a 79 with a maple neck. Talk about a coincidence 😅 same exact finish also!
I have an 80 custom in wine red. Sadly never had the original pickups since when I bought it 30 years ago. Not my favorite guitar to play but sounds amazing recorded.
Rhythm player in a band I was in about 1994 had a Custom just like that. He rested it against the front of his Marshall and it made the most heart-breaking sound as it slid to the floor face first. Plink. One head stock repair later it was fine...then it got stolen a couple of years later. *Sigh*
TH-cam has taught a lot of people how to do lots of different stuff and it's been around 17 years. Because of youtube I rarely watch tv now and I I'm a geezer.
So how long have I been watching you on YT? 13? 14 years? I don't care about the steps anymore; I'm only here for the snark... I've been on YT since about '06 and I don't remember you ever _not_ being here. Long live Davey. Oh, also: Kraft Dinner.
Love that you’re rocking the Chi Chi Rodriquez magnetic bracelet I need a new one where does a fella pick one up ?.. That crowning file is top tier boy
I have a '79 LP GoldTop so I got a 'thing' for 70's LP's, mainly because it survived my teen's and laughed at me for trying to break its neck - lost count of the number of times it slid off the amp....or table...or chair! 3-pce maple necks - I need to thank the guy that thought that one up. Before DWoFS, I would only change the strings and clean it - regularly. I know to some people, its only a tool. But to see the amount of crap on that Custom..I would have been embarassed to take it anywhere, never mind to someone I wanted to do work on it.
So I'm here for the Elf auditions? if you'll pay relocation I'd consider indentured servitude as long as guitars were involved. TH-cam really did bring an avalanche of knowledge. Back when teenage me bought a guitar off a friend in a pizza hut parking lot, I thought a bad setup was just a bad guitar, shoulda saved up for a better one! I had no idea it was all so adjustable. Thank you, Dave! 🎸🦮
Patent 2737842 is actually Les Paul's (as Lester Polfus) patent for a "combined bridge and tail piece for stringed instruments." I watched Keith Williams' "short history" on the Les Paul and he mentions that Gibson would purposely put the wrong patent number on humbuckers, even after they got their patent approved, to discourage competitors for looking up the patent drawings for their pickups. Interesting stuff. The tail piece in the drawing looks like the same one used on the original LP gold tops.
Hi Dave... did you or any of your subscribers know....there is a difference between a Phillips screwdriver and a "Japanese" Phillips screwdriver?...anyway... great channel as always.. I think its been 5 years following you now...and I still call them Ernie Ballsack strings!!...🤣😂🤣
First this is a beautiful 79 les paul custom in honey burst. I have a 81 cherry burst custom. Shame gibson doest do the burst on back and neck like this era. Great set up dave and thank you all these years of your instruction videos. I cant tell you how much you have tought me and thank you. If owner not happy he has no taste. One question dave whats the space on the pickup spacing to the strings? Great guitar great guitar wizard. Love the video people daves the man! Larry
Dave any chance you can take the neck depths at the 1st and 12th, is the neck carve closer to a 50's chunkier or a 60's slim I've been looking for a 70's era 1976 to be exact, but I cant seem to find alot of info on neck shapes.
Another good looking older Gibson! Those look like they may be T-Top pups. I have an '82 Custom. It has the Tim Shaw pups with the patent# and the 3 digit prefix and date, something like 3931082. Mine's pretty heavy. Was that one a heavy beast, Dave?
I remember trying a '79 Les Paul in a shop in the summer of 1980. G-string popped out of the nut a couple of times, and on the whole, it made the Japanese alternatives look pretty good by comparison. I suppose a lot of the duff axes from that era were put right by luthiers, so they eventually became decent.
I looked up the patent number Dave. All I could find was it said Gibson Vintage Humbucker. There was also mention on a forum of it being a SHAW (don't know what that means)
I think they used that patent number baseplate from the mid-70s through the early 90s, eventually being replaced with a Gibson USA stamped baseplate. It’ll give you a general idea of the era, but unfortunately not necessarily the pickup. Tim Shaw PAFs came just a bit later and replaced these t-tops. In GENERAL (but not 100%), late 70s t-tops will have Ts on the bobbins and a date ink stamp like “MAR 12 1979”. Shaws (1980 and later, I believe) will GENERALLY not have Ts and will have ink stamps like 383 381 (from 81 on, in my experience). All that said, there are construction ways to identify them and tons of anomalies out there regarding the bobbins and stamps…so everything I’ve blabbed about is just a general guideline. Both are great pickups!!
I have learned a lot about set up from you. I am in the US, or I would send work to you. I also have to say, I learned 1 trick from the 'Know your Gear' Guy. If I remember your quote 'Every idiot you see knows something you don't' or something like that.
The economy sucks Dave. Our news media likes to falsely equate inflation with a "hot economy". They aren't the same thing. Our GDP growth is feeble. Consumer debt continues to spiral. Bankruptcies are on the rise. And it's worse in Toronto (because of the economic harm of our lockdowns and subsequent slow return to business) than it is in smaller centres. In short - it's not you Dave!
I did learn how to manipulate my own stuff. It’s mostly thanks to you. Thanks much for the education Dave!!!!!!!😎
I have found out that you don't need the expensive tools to get the job done. The knowledge and guidance that we have learned from Dave is worth its weight in Gold. I thank you Dave Cheers !!
Dave ive learned a lot from you over the last few years of watching very helpful information i learned from my father who was a luthier for 45 years before his passing very talented craftman very much like yourself
I watch all the time .. I learned my amp tech stuff .. from another TH-camr .. named uncle Doug.. but I learned so much from you too
Most of what I've learned about fixing guitars I've learned from you. I've done everything from doing a fret leveling to crowning and polishing. I use your parameters when I do a setup and over the literal years of following you, I think I've gotten pretty good at it. I just successfully changed the neck on my MIM Strat using techniques I learned here. I have to have been following you from, what I gather, is a couple of years after you started doing this so I guess you could say I'm a loyal fan. I used to be a member of the Facebook group until I couldn't stand Zuck's dishonesty anymore, and now that I'm retired I really can't support the Patreon anymore. But, I keep watching and will continue as long as at least one of us is still here.😄
I own five guitars: one tele, two strats, one les Paul and one D-28. I do the Dave at every string change on all of them. They play like butter. 👍
Yes, initially started watching to learn how to setup my bass. Subscribed because you’re always imparting knowledge in your videos. Stayed for the comedy.✌️
Glad to hear it!
Great to see the entirety of the work done. I have learned a ton of things watching your videos. Thank you being such a fabulous teacher Mr Dave!!! 🙌
When it comes to setup and maintenance you and Jerry at Rosa string works,has taught me enough to maintain my own axes.THX.
"Essence a Briquets" sounds like a fancy perfume
I've learned alot from your channel over the years, but the biggest was to just adjust the truss rod before touching ANYTHING. It's crazy (well not that crazy) how much that one step solves so many issues
10:45. You have absolutely taught me how to set up my own guitars! Many thanks for making me not afraid of a truss rod, Dave!
You can have my back, no returns if you understand me. Honest seller.
Hey Hey!! Its my best buddy Dave!! Another fabulous video, Thanks buddy
Great to see another Dave video. I love your sense of humor.
Thank you kindly!
Great job,,fingers crossed , the sandwich hour tomorrow,, Australia,Brisbane!
I purchased a Les Paul around that time at Parker music for 1000. I love em
I have work to do on my guitars....but right now I'd rather just watch you work!
You have taught me SO MUCH about working on my own guitars!
Thank you Dave!
Happy to help!
Dave has been very helpful to my understanding. Thanks Dave. :)
Great video, as always!
The pickups appear to be the original t-tops of the era.
Cool guitar!
T tops?
@@Jpw824 The bobbins have a T embossed in them. They're Gibson made PAF style pickup. Very popular, and originals go for several hundred dollars each.
@@donclemento4452 No not Shaw
yes. some of us have learned a lot. but, there is still stuff i wouldn't touch. like heavy wood repair's. and thanks dave
I needed to find this video really bad no joke. Thank you Dave.
We love the way you step David! Show us those STEPS!
I like the shape of the Les Paul. I like the shape of the Strat. too - they are different, but I like them both. Thank you to Les and the guys at Fender and Dave too, of course. 🙂 I have certainly gained enough confidence to dress the worn frets on my own guitars - I've done 2 so far - a Partscaster and a Washburn superStrat. Both have come up waaaaay better than they were before and I'm grateful to you, Dave, for being one of the online gurus who showed me what to do - thanks so much !! You're a Star. On the plus side, it must also be noted that the likelihood of my contemplating bringing them over to you for the fret-job, from here in south west England, was *zero* !! ;-) All the best, dude, from Bristol, UK
Looking at the thumbnail I thought it was my LP custom that just came back for a overhaul. New frets, new nut and new bridge, and the luthier told me it was a 79 with a maple neck. Talk about a coincidence 😅 same exact finish also!
I have an 80 custom in wine red. Sadly never had the original pickups since when I bought it 30 years ago. Not my favorite guitar to play but sounds amazing recorded.
Good to see your map again Dave!
More to come!
I've been subscribed to you Davey since 2011 on my other account. I've learned a shitload just by watching you and filling in the blanks.
You are a God in your own right. When I retire, I can see myself doing this. Especially when I get the F out of California.
Keep up the good vids.
Watch Dave's older videos, as they go deeper into detail. Great job Dave.
I learned a lot from you, Dave. I can do basic set ups now. Thanks.
Looks like those are T Top pickups.
"Sandpaper's not a cleaning tool" Especially when cleaning ebony fretboards! 😅🤣😂
Rhythm player in a band I was in about 1994 had a Custom just like that. He rested it against the front of his Marshall and it made the most heart-breaking sound as it slid to the floor face first. Plink. One head stock repair later it was fine...then it got stolen a couple of years later. *Sigh*
Nice Les Paul
Yep…learned how to take care of my axes..tx
TH-cam has taught a lot of people how to do lots of different stuff and it's been around 17 years. Because of youtube I rarely watch tv now and I I'm a geezer.
Thanks again Dave.
As far as tools go, all you really need is a guitar shaped screw catcher.
Great video.
David - tell them that the first step is to go back and watch your old videos! They go in depth.
Nice work Dave.
Glad you enjoyed it
So how long have I been watching you on YT? 13? 14 years? I don't care about the steps anymore; I'm only here for the snark... I've been on YT since about '06 and I don't remember you ever _not_ being here. Long live Davey. Oh, also: Kraft Dinner.
Your videos are just like a Book on set up but better, and you've shared the books you used, so... Thx!
Good lord. The amount I’ve learned from you (and the amount of money I’ve saved taking care of a dozen + guitars) can’t be measured.
I may be wrong, but Dave doesn't do 'How To' tutorials. He does 'How I Do' videos.
I like the 1st step 😂
That parent number was actually for a bridge but was printed on pickups allegedly to try and confuse the competition.
Another great vid Dave!
“Somewhat old, somewhat neglected” the story of my life 😂
Love that you’re rocking the Chi Chi Rodriquez magnetic bracelet I need a new one where does a fella pick one up ?.. That crowning file is top tier boy
good video
That’s a handsome guitar.
You should feel good. You deserve it.
First it was the KM Les Paul, now its a '79 Custom!! People, we are being spoiled here! 😮
I have a '79 LP GoldTop so I got a 'thing' for 70's LP's, mainly because it survived my teen's and laughed at me for trying to break its neck - lost count of the number of times it slid off the amp....or table...or chair! 3-pce maple necks - I need to thank the guy that thought that one up. Before DWoFS, I would only change the strings and clean it - regularly. I know to some people, its only a tool. But to see the amount of crap on that Custom..I would have been embarassed to take it anywhere, never mind to someone I wanted to do work on it.
I believe those pickups are T tops. Pretty sought after.
Stew Mac just discounted a bunch of good tools (fret files, fretboard straight edge, etc.).
Hosco Japan fuk stew make china junk tools
Everybody likes you!😁🎸
Dave, the next bass that comes in, be sure to demonstrate proper string replacement as shown here or reference a past video. Please and thank you.
So I'm here for the Elf auditions? if you'll pay relocation I'd consider indentured servitude as long as guitars were involved.
TH-cam really did bring an avalanche of knowledge. Back when teenage me bought a guitar off a friend in a pizza hut parking lot, I thought a bad setup was just a bad guitar, shoulda saved up for a better one! I had no idea it was all so adjustable. Thank you, Dave! 🎸🦮
Woulda been interesting to see how the frets respond to bending and vibrato.
Could be t-tops, or 490R and 490t, or like my 1985 custom they were a 490R and a 498
That's a patent number for a vintage Gibson Humbucker. I googled it.
Patent 2737842 is actually Les Paul's (as Lester Polfus) patent for a "combined bridge and tail piece for stringed instruments." I watched Keith Williams' "short history" on the Les Paul and he mentions that Gibson would purposely put the wrong patent number on humbuckers, even after they got their patent approved, to discourage competitors for looking up the patent drawings for their pickups. Interesting stuff. The tail piece in the drawing looks like the same one used on the original LP gold tops.
US2896491 is the real patent number. Funny that Gibson was still mis-stamping those pickups 3 years after the patent expired.
Hi Dave... did you or any of your subscribers know....there is a difference between a Phillips screwdriver and a "Japanese" Phillips screwdriver?...anyway...
great channel as always.. I think its been 5 years following you now...and I still call them Ernie Ballsack strings!!...🤣😂🤣
yes jap Philips is different to avoid patent claims
Massive work here David.
Her parents visiting?
T-Tops!
First this is a beautiful 79 les paul custom in honey burst. I have a 81 cherry burst custom. Shame gibson doest do the burst on back and neck like this era. Great set up dave and thank you all these years of your instruction videos. I cant tell you how much you have tought me and thank you. If owner not happy he has no taste. One question dave whats the space on the pickup spacing to the strings? Great guitar great guitar wizard. Love the video people daves the man! Larry
I have learned a lot from you Dave. But, I am not in your customer base zone. No worries there.
Is that Wonder Warthogs on the Gooch Crest there?
No never dull on the pickups?
kill the plating that is already bad.. NO
not a star, a cross... that's why we call its "cruxiform screwdriver" back in the old world
Love these intros 🎉🎉💯
Those are Shaw pickups.
Play some Lightnin Hopkins David
People don't necessarily want to see more steps. They just want to see more of you working and chatting. Relaxing and educational. 👍
I wish you could doctor up my Lester... :(
Antiqueatude!
Dave any chance you can take the neck depths at the 1st and 12th, is the neck carve closer to a 50's chunkier or a 60's slim
I've been looking for a 70's era 1976 to be exact, but I cant seem to find alot of info on neck shapes.
Another good looking older Gibson! Those look like they may be T-Top pups. I have an '82 Custom. It has the Tim Shaw pups with the patent# and the 3 digit prefix and date, something like 3931082. Mine's pretty heavy. Was that one a heavy beast, Dave?
very heavy
Here’s to the algorithms. yay! Dave makes it look easy.
If it reads around 7.4 kOhm, it's a T-Top Gibson humbucker.
I remember trying a '79 Les Paul in a shop in the summer of 1980. G-string popped out of the nut a couple of times, and on the whole, it made the Japanese alternatives look pretty good by comparison. I suppose a lot of the duff axes from that era were put right by luthiers, so they eventually became decent.
Coming soon - The Evil Empire Deluxe Tape Dispenser
Pickups 490s possibly .
Dave you forgot your gloves. That thing is dirty AF!
Did you remove nut or leave it on before levelling?
I looked up the patent number Dave. All I could find was it said Gibson Vintage Humbucker. There was also mention on a forum of it being a SHAW (don't know what that means)
'Tim Shaw' - responsible for an entire era of Gibson's pickups at the time!
@@kal5163 Original gear, very desirable for LP guys.
I think they used that patent number baseplate from the mid-70s through the early 90s, eventually being replaced with a Gibson USA stamped baseplate. It’ll give you a general idea of the era, but unfortunately not necessarily the pickup.
Tim Shaw PAFs came just a bit later and replaced these t-tops. In GENERAL (but not 100%), late 70s t-tops will have Ts on the bobbins and a date ink stamp like “MAR 12 1979”.
Shaws (1980 and later, I believe) will GENERALLY not have Ts and will have ink stamps like 383 381 (from 81 on, in my experience).
All that said, there are construction ways to identify them and tons of anomalies out there regarding the bobbins and stamps…so everything I’ve blabbed about is just a general guideline. Both are great pickups!!
@@kal5163 Ok, cheers.
@@RUSS312 wow, you know your stuff. I had never even heard of Tim Shaw.
I hope you charge extra when they bring you a DNA covered guitar
At one time he had a somewhat attractive assistant. He didnt put her on camera enough.
Dave doesn't want to buy a tape dispenser because if his trauma from being a tape kid. Hence the refusal to spend money on taping accessories.
I have learned a lot about set up from you. I am in the US, or I would send work to you. I also have to say, I learned 1 trick from the 'Know your Gear' Guy. If I remember your quote 'Every idiot you see knows something you don't' or something like that.
Here's the first step, whiners: watch about 100 of Dave's earlier videos to sear "setup/process" guidelines into your noggins. Then re-watch them.
I need new back new kidney new girl
Makes me thirsty
Who is actually upset that you don’t show the steps?!
What, they want you to go outside and take a picture of your front door or something?!
Hey Dave. Do you know of any network for finding a local luthier?
I do not. I'm in Toronto
Where are ya, remedydrums?
The economy sucks Dave. Our news media likes to falsely equate inflation with a "hot economy". They aren't the same thing. Our GDP growth is feeble. Consumer debt continues to spiral. Bankruptcies are on the rise. And it's worse in Toronto (because of the economic harm of our lockdowns and subsequent slow return to business) than it is in smaller centres. In short - it's not you Dave!
A fender neck plate works perfectly for the stop bar screws fits the whole slot height and width