203 RSW Restoring a 102 Year Old Guitar Case
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- This case belongs to a 1916 Gibson L1 guitar. The guitar is also in bad shape. That video will be shown later. I think you'll be surprised how nice this case turned out compared to how bad it was when we started.
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My very first job when I graduated high school in 1967 was with a carpenter and we used Elmer's white glue exclusively for all joints (including cabinets) and never had a complaint. There wasn't any specialized wood glue at the time. So your reminder of using it "back in the day" rings true with this old carpenter and cabinet builder.
Really great work! It reminds me of the old joke about labor. “Fee breakdown: glue and labor $50. Knowing where to put the glue and how to do the labor $500”.
great! Can't wait to see the guitar repair that goes in the case now!
+LarWolkan I'm still working on it. It keeps fighting me. Thanks for watching.
Just great watching someone who cares about instruments like this. You do such fantastic job on everything you repair bro. Good on you.
Not just a "restoration", but a true resurrection!! Great job!
+larrylee13 thank you very much.
Great job. Like a snail has its shell, a guitar needs its original case.
Hi Jerry, the best way to hold stretched fabric in place as the glue sets is to place a piece of Saran Wrap over the repair ant then tape a block of polyurethane upholstery foam over it. Pull the tape snug to compress the foam. Let it sit for two hours and it will be done. This also works with other thin materials like loose veneers over compound curved surfaces that are difficult to clamp.
+The Devil In The Circuit thank you very much. Actually though it looked hard, it really only took about 2 hours to do the whole case start to finish. Thanks for watching.
Wow, that turned out great! I have a couple of 60-70 year old cases that could really use some TLC. Having a vintage guitar that is older than I am, housed in a nice original case is all kinds of cool. I better get to work!
Great video. I just got a 1986 Les Paul custom with the original case. Just what I was looking for. Thanks again, steve
Beautiful old case and very nice work sir
+Ben Shavers thank you.
I'm gonna go out on a limb here Jerry and say that I'm about as impressed with the love you showed that sow's ear as I am with the love you showed on my mandolin build. Patience of Job! Can't wait to see you again.
+Robert Barnum thanks a lot Robert. Looking forward to seeing you again.
Sometimes the satisfaction of salvaging a piece of history far outweighs the monetary return.
Looks fantastic! Heck of a transformation. If you look that good at 102 be greatful!
+GasNBullets thank you very much. I definitely agree.
About that monetary return part...I used to think that,...then I couldn't pay the rent. But I get the sentiment for sure.
Greg You have to rethink the frontiers of your budget limits. It's okay to do it sometimes but not always.
Your perseverance and humility is extraordinarily. I love watching you work.
+Kdzeregli Hristiyan thank you my friend.
Never underestimate the value of a Sharpie marker on those bare wood areas on cases, amplifiers and speaker cabinets!
yes quick fix but sharpies are dark blue not realy black
Simon's Sacrificiul Strings yeah, and it becomes worse as it fades.
Great job something is 102 years old thank you for sharing the video always admire your work take care
@@simonssparestrings8910 That's why you use a permanent marker, like a Magic Marker, instead of a Sharpie!
Great job!
Dedication and perseverance!
+amit newton thank you very much.
Wow! What a transformation!
Your patience and tenacity paid off on that case.
I think it would be a shame to put an old vintage guitar in a new case if the original case can be saved. They belong together even though they both have the wear of years.
You did a great job.
Steven Stewart thank you very kindly.
Nice job. We need to apply this thought process to many material things in our lives. So much goes into the dumpster too quickly. 102 years old and still going. Thanks.
Thank you very much for watching.
This was very useful. Just got a Bacon tenor banjo with a case as bad. Thanks.
I would call that a well preserved case!!
Thanks for taking a look.
I use Kiwi or Cherry Blossom liquid quick dry shoe polish applied with a cloth. It doesn't come off and dyes the wood too. Thanks for all your videos.
Thank you for taking a look.
Well that was unexpected. I'm starting to think you could fix a rainy day! The old case turned out much better than I anticipated. Great job.
I have an old fiddle case and I can sure use these tips to help me restore it. I'm amazed at your ability to improvise. Thanks.
Man ..... thats a great job.
Looks really nice. You gave it character.
Great job...Now I think I'll attempt a similar fix to my 1916 Gibson Harp guitar case too.
Lee Murray cool. Hope it works for you. Thanks for watching.
perfect timing!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I was just looking at new cases as mine is worn not like this one but now I'm going to try your tips and see if I can get a few more years out of mine
Thanks Sir for the great tip
+paul taylor good luck to you. Thanks for watching.
Jerry - I am new to your channel and this video has inspired me to dig out my 1934 busted up old moldy Gibson L4 guitar case and attempt repairs. So far, I've got all the fabric glued with Titebond and I'm ready to make the wood repairs. I also bought some ebony wood putty to fill in the missing wood chunks. Once that's done I'll get some ratchet strap pieces to fix the interior hinges and then finally on to the missing handle. Thanks so much for making these videos.
OUTSTANDING JOB. I restored brass and copper antiques for many years...and can appreciate the creativity that went into bringing this piece back. And boy, was this timely--I have a 40-year-olde case...not nearly s bad, but it needs help. Can't wait to get to work on it.
Very nice work.
Hi Jerry, well done! The video includes several very helpful ideas for our little home repairs which I'll bear in mind through the repairs of a few cases and suitcases too. Thanks Jerry.
You are welcome. Thanks again.
I LOVE this music you're playing for this video. Sounds like the music our family always played. Thank you!
Nice restoration. I've used shoe polish on old, beat up wooden furniture to fill in various dings and scratches. It works miracles!
+Chris Clark thanks for taking a look.
I'm currently bingeing on all your videos. This one was very enjoyable and a hell of an improvement. It just looks 100% right for the guitar now.
thank you Jerry you have helped me once again find the answers to problems. this time a guitar case that is distressed
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!!! I needed this knowledge about the shoe polish...and may now take it a step further to shoe dye... as I have a half century old Guild case needing some touch up... My great grandpas guitar case is uncovered painted wood, a whole different game.
+Jennifer WhiteWolf good luck with it.
I waited to see what your special technique was, and I see it was the same thing that I used to fix a 100 plus year old saxophone case. It was just about the same shape as that case, and turned out as good. Job well done..
Thank you very much.
I enjoyed your humor and your ability to revamp that dead case. You turned trash into treasure with things on hand. 👍🏾 😊 nice
Absolutely fabulous Mr Rosa There are some great automotive vinyl/fabric spray cans that give excellent results but I do know you live far from stores Next time you're in town pick up a can of black as it may come in handy I've even changed color with great results and it makes the vinyl look new again Hope it helps
+George Krabs I'll give that a try thanks. Thank you for watching.
My friend, you are a true hero. I may have to send you my 87 Martin D18 that needs a neck reset. You go way way above and beyond and thats rare in this world unfortunately.
Hi Jerry, You put passion on your work, that is great. Congratulations!
Really nice restoration. I own an old Martin 016 and case. I think I will try hot hide glue as it is very tacky and sets quickly,; water soluble as well.
On yours, you can use heat of an iron to place the fabric after the glue dries. Amazing job.
+James Lucas thanks for taking a look.
Amazing idea on restoring old case !! Thanks for sharing !
Love your videos! Awesome job on all your repairs. Keep up the great work. 👍
Great job on that old case! Love your videos.
Nice work on the poor old case, you gave it a new lease on life. Love your channel. Repaining old cardboard, foamy stuff and fabric was really cool since it it can't really be replaced without looking non authentic. Clothespins as clamps was brilliant.
BRAVO! I've been looking for tips to get my 15-year old violin case fixed. You've done a fantastic job on that antique case.
Amazing indeed!
Thank you for sharing! I'm going to restore the tolex(?) on my Yamaha CP70
Very nice. I love to restore things, but I couldn’t have pulled that one off. Great job and very interesting.
Well Jerry, I need to say, whatever the fee was in regards the case, I would have doubled it if I were the customer and refused to take any refund on that. You turned a throw away case into a used, but cared for, (as far as cases go!) survivor. Incredibly well done, I am now a fan.
Thankyou so much!! You are a guitar case hero! You had patience of a saint, and caring touch of an angel. You indirectly fixed mine too as your video gave me confidence that self- restoration was possible! Lucky i found a similar looking, (not quite as banged up but still looked ready for dumpster) case in goodwill for $10. After removing several bumper stickers from it, its fraying wood was revealed. Elmers worked fine like you said it might! And shoe polish did most of the rest. I used flex seal tape on bare wood patches to match wood level with existing fabric. I am so pleased couldn't have completed mine so intricately without your demo. Thankyou!!
It's truly wondrous to see the transformation of a case or instrument as you take it from dumpster ready to new life. Your skill and know-how is phenomenal. And of course, once again, you go that extra mile for the "low budget" restoration/repair. The overall trajectory of the projects you tackle, from awful to great, combined with your natural good-heartedness is a joy to watch. Bravo!
Also, as a Christian, I deeply appreciate how you speak without off-color language and your heart for Christ as expressed in your songs and in your generosity. God Bless You and Yours, Mr. Rosa, and may you enjoy continued success for many years to come.
+agwbcfjc2 thank you very kindly. I am definitely no Saint. But, I don't see any point in using foul language on a video that someone is trying to learn something from. Thanks for the blessing and for taking a look.
Looks great.
I like using 3M contact adhesive in small amounts, working in small areas. It allows you to also “hold” the stretch so you can work with it in those tiny areas that have shrunk.
Steam in small amounts would stretch that fabric as well as loosen the adhesive if you make a boo boo.
Buy a gallon of that contact adhesive and keep it in multiple glass jars, lasts a long time !
Large pickle jars to baby jars .
Just came across this, I was given a violin of my great Uncle's and the case is rough. Has his initials in it so I'd hate to throw it out. Thanks for making this video.
Outstanding! I happened across this video because I have to repair a small section of a Martin case.
I was concerned about doing the repair until I watched you save this old Gibson case.
I don’t think anyone would have taken the time to repair this case regardless of the repair cost.
I learn something from every video you make as well getting to hear some heart felt music.
Thank you for posting this, I really enjoyed it, kenny hughes
You do good work. Really nice to see that poor case resurrected from the dead.
+Abby Wallace thank you very much.
You did a good job sir! You gave me an idea with that tite bond glue so I can glue back the vinyl on my guitar amp.
+evelasq1 great. Good luck with your project. Thanks for watching.
YOU ARE WELCOME AND THANK YOU SIR.
You did an excellent job....the customer should be tickled pink with the results. I watched your video because I was looking for tips or ideas on repairing my Gibson Marauder hard shell case that's in rough shape, although not as bad as this one you fixed. You definitely helped me formulate a plan of attack...thanks for taking the time & effort to make this video. I know you could have done the job quicker without the hassle of video recording, but I'm glad you made the extra effort. It is very much appreciated. Thank you!
Thank you for watching. I hope it helps you. Good luck.
the dirty old glue is preventing the new glue to stick I think..wow, great idea with the black shoe polish
This was extremely satisfying. Great job. For a guitar that is 102 years old, it would look wrong for the case to look any newer than what you ended up with. Great job!!!
It always seems good instrument repairs are part of a person's ability to repair far more than an instrument. The thought process that goes into an instrument repair is the same of other things. People have called it,"Jack of all trades", multi-talented and many more and Jerry, you fall into that category quite comfortably. The case looks great! Can't wait to see what you do with guitar. Thankz
+Audio Tech Labs thank you very much.
Another cracking video. Thanks.
+Brian Dixon thank you.
Hey Jerry' just keeping it out of the landfill is a Great thing too! fantastic job!
That was a little more info than I was looking for, but I couldn't look away, LOL, & I was amazed at how well it turned out. I'd be proud to own that case. You are quite the craftsman, sir. Thank you
Thank you for this video. I've just bought a 55 year old Victoria case in similar condition for a 52 year old semi-acoustic bass. I'll be tackling the Victoria case the same way to bring some shine back into it.
Thanks again...
Jerry, if Titebond doesn't sponsor you after this, I don't know what will. Oh boy, here I was hoping for a song of battered case and then... Grandpa's Old Fiddle! You are awesome.
Never thought of doing that, Thanks now I know how to handel the case I need to try and fix. hanks again!
super good job, lots of good tips, there is a mandolin case from the 40’s thats going to get the treatment.
You made a pretty good job of that old case, Jerry. Now I have a couple of old suitcases........ just kidding!
+George Van Win thanks for taking a look.
Wow! Amazing. I have 2 cases that need some repairs. I will try. Thnak you.
I once worked at a music store and what was funny was the younger guys (approx. 14-17) who were new to guitars. Some of them wanted and asked for beat up guitar cases for their guitars, I guess to make it look like they were roughed up while on tour. Lol, anything to impress the girls I guess. By the way, excellent videos!
Very nice Jerry. Great to see that old thing preserved.
Thank you very much.
Very cool repair. I've got a guitar case from the early 50s that's almost cardboard like, maby an ultra thin piece of wood (im not too sure). the interior has the same color as the one in the video. Sadly the handles staples on the inside scratched the guitar made in 50s. No one ever thought to hammer them down or cover them up. Its amazing how something so thin and old has held up, its not a "hard case" at all. The guitar is a Vintage 1950s Airline Alden Harmony Stratotone. Thanks for the video ill be checking out some more.
Thanks for posting this. I've got an old violin case that's seen better days that I think I'll try some of this stuff on.
The before and after is simply amazing
+Reel McCoy thank you very much.
Like me, your not all about money. You seem to love what your doing. I know that I for one love to watch you work and the way you are open and honest about what you do. I think the lord blesses your work because of the way you are. You put your soul into everything that you do, as the lord said we should all do. Great job on this one too.
I think you did an excellent job on that case, I’ve got a 90yr old accordion case to work on and after watching your enthusiasm I will have a go repairing it. All the best to you from Liverpool UK 👏👏
I recently found your channel, I am a Studio Musician. You do great work, I love watching your videos.
GREAT WORK!!!!
Thank you very much.
This was an enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing Jerry!
+99gwest thank you very much.
Jerry, I enjoy your videos and your nuts & bolts approach to repairs. Keep up the good work!
+Woodsman160 thank you very much.
Jerry you sir are the REAL DEAL !!
+Tioga Fretworks thank you.
Awesome Job! Very well done.
You do excellent work sir.
thank you! love your work.
Elliot Lake ontario canada. Nice character enjoyed watching it all come together thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much for watching.
Nice work, Jerry!
The case turned out great. You are the master. Thankyou for letting us take the journey with you. I'm about to restore or work on an old Yamaha case and the guitar isn't in too bad a shape, but, needs some attention. I would like to see a video of all the tools I might need ! Most of the hardware on the case needs to be replaced and the method you showed of using the black shoe polish was awesome !!! THANKYOU JERRY
Decent Guitar Case now, nice work and Thank you, Jerry.
+GILLEBRATH thank you very
Beautiful !! I love it. Great job
Great job! And you did the right thing - Out of respect for your craft and the instrument that goes in that case you went above and beyond to do the job right despite the fact that you weren't being paid much for your time and hard work. Got to respect that!
Super! "A real professional takes on any job, and does their best to excel" (I didn't come up with this myself, it's an old proverb)
Rosa String Works that guitar case was really bad but you did some real fine gluing and prepping and love and care and it came out really nice.I like your style you do your work to the best of your ability and then some that's great.Thanks for the nice video be blessed with loving care and grace.
Outstanding work and a real pleasure to watch. Well done sir!!
+Tom Kirk thank you very much.
Great job and I thought I had an old Les Paul 1973 case until I saw this
That Sir, was a Labor of Love... and you absolutely nailed it. The idea on something that old, is to simply bring it back enough to save it from the Dumpster while still keeping the History of it's Journey intact (Think Willie Nelson's Martin N20 "Trigger") ... It's obviously someones well loved and well worn Treasure and you absolutely did it justice. Well done indeed! Now I'm really interested in watching the restoration of the Guitar as well. Thank you and a HUGE Thumbs up!!!
Thank you very much for watching.
Hey Jerry, thank you for posting this video and a thumbs up to you for your excellent work . These cases pop up frequently in Thrift stores and second hand stores and I've always thought they would be landfill. Nice to see that I'm wrong and I find it inspiring! You turned that old case into something loveable! Here's hoping that your customers was delighted with the transformation, as well. ps. I really enjoy your videos, please keep on posting. Cheers! :)
Like you said, it looks like an old case that was well taken care of!
Excellent work and really appreciate your dedication to doing a job well!
+A Keeper Of Odd Knowledge thank you very much.
That was extremely enjoyable to watch! What an astounding job!!
+ed801975 thank you very much.
Yes, nice! I’ve done several of those over the years on my cases. Just recently a ‘36 Dobro case and a ‘56 Duo Jet case. I can share a few thoughts as well: the Titebond (premium) works great. It’s a good idea to wet the wood and even fabric before applying glue (with a small brush, as you did) then clamp it with amedium bar clamp that will reach the width of the case. (18” x two clamps.) Rather than directly clamping the case use some stiff material, I had pieces of Kaisen foam that doesn’t absorb the glue. Ideally, you’d clamp it for about 45 mins then take it off and clean up any glue with a sponge. That’s why you don’t use anything stronger than Elmer’s or Titebond for the fabric, you’ll likely have glue on the outside. A 48” bar clamp can be used for the full length of the case because often the wood is split at the end where the endpin of the guitar goes. This can all take a LONG time. You do small areas at a time. Not something that works very well when the repair meter is running. I’ve done the straps as well, they hold well with good glue. Sometimes I’ve used epoxy on a loose hinge area. The outer fabric can be simply washed, for me I wouldn’t put shoe polish or try to color it at all. With everything tightened up, the case will be functional and look great. Just my version of what works, if anyone is interested.
Very cool....I had fun..:)
wow came out really nice. good job.. tks for sharing