This project is HUGE! No kidding. This was a really tough restoration as you will begin to see in Part 1 of this series. Support: / rosastringworks Website: www.rosastring...
Being a Gibson guitar lover/history buff, I was happy to see the inside of that Norlin era Gibby. When Norlin bought Gibson in early 1970 the new bosses wanted to beef up the construction to possibly avoid future warranty work. This guitar is the perfect example of that endeavour....double X top bracing. Thicker braces and bridge plates. Also, they experimented with light cured glue...which sometimes resulted in discoloration through the soundboard, referred to as shadow-bracing. These 70's acoustics are generally not highly regarded....but...I got a feeling she will ring like a bell when you are done😊👍
Why does ANYONE give this a thumbs down? If you don't like what is going on, don't freakin' watch it. Jerry is just a "tell it like it is" kind of guy. If you don't like that, don't watch. Man!
Who ask you anyway? If somebody wants to hit the dislike button then that's what it's there for. No need for you to judge anybody that hits the dislike button. I wouldn't hey dislike button because I'm not an asshole but there are a lot of assholes out there.
Hey everyone - Big time fan of Jerry's videos here in the UK. Just thought I'd chip in to back up what Jerry says at 8:00 in this vid about the highly flamable guitar picks: I was soldering the electrics in a guitar back in the 1980's and resting the soldering iron in an ashtray, between use. Somehow, I dropped a loose guitar pick in the same ashtray - and there might have been a cigarette in there - I forget now... but anyway, the pick caught on either the cig or the soldering iron and went up in a flash! It was gone in about 2 seconds and left a "skeleton" like an autumn leaf skeleton, in ash! Not only was it amazingly quick but the fumes almost knocked out three of us in the room! Highly toxic, highly noxious - had a bad headache for hours and couldn't breathe for about 20 minutes, so.. yeah.. be careful! Keep it going, Jerry and thanks for the entertainment! :-)
From the very first tap on the belly, I knew! (Also knew about the bridge plate being ply tho before you even opened it) PADOUK!! And I’d like to suggest a couple of home made barley-bean bags (neck rolls) that you heat in the microwave (smells like popcorn when hot) that can be laid on top of the wood to fairly warm the area a several minutes before knife insertion. Should help reduce some of the cracking without cooking the finish. Old tube sock about 2 cup raw barley, stitched creating 3 even pads in 1sock. 2-3 mins in the nuke. If its too hot for your neck, its too hot for the finish. Also may help with your wrist and hand issues 😉
Nice work! I was a laboratory specialist in a hospital where we used cuvettes made of pure clear celluloid. They burned like your "tortoise shell" binding and I'm sure that is what your binding, and many picks are made from.
Thank you sir! Once again, a really interesting video, I can't wait for part 2.. In addition to your great skill, you are blessed with incredible patience. The whole exercise must be made more difficult by the requirement to show us your task on camera. I watch all your videos and must admit, the harder your struggle, the more complex the job, the more pleasure I get from watching you. In the end though, like all movie heroes, you win through and we can all go home happy and satisfied.
Back in the 60s when I first started playing guitar, like most players I would put my picks in my mouth. I remember the taste of campvor, that solvent, turpentine type taste and smell, with like Ben-gay mixed in. Most of the picks I could get were tortoise shell. After WW2, America and the world went crazy inventing new materials and this type of plastic was used in all kinds of things. My Grandmother's clock radio smelled like guitar picks, especially when the tubes got hot! You got your work cut out on this one! Love from NW Colorado! Thanxz
I believe that smell and taste is from real cellulose. I made a bunch of picks from the real thing, and those smell and taste just the way you describe. I also have made several pickguards from cellulose. It's nice to work with, but it's very susceptible to heat, and will actually catch on fire.
I'm an old man, an ex pro guitarist from the early 60s. I didn't pick up a guitar for 35 years until my retirement, when I bought a guitar, a Martin 28hd. I had just one pick left from my youth. I went to my local music store to buy a few more. The young guy said, "Yes sir, any particular make?" I produced my pick, it was one of those giant, pair shaped, tortoise-shell ones from my period. Within a minute the young man was joined by 3 or 4 others staring at my museum piece! I didn't realise how things had moved on.
I know it must be a complete pain in the... But us guitar-repair-video-watching folks love a back removal. British bloke watching from Japan, which is definitely a "millimetre-land", so I appreciate your conversions.
Ironically when I saw all the binding issues, and the brace rattling, I thought it would be a perfect candidate for a back removal. Jeez wouldn't have guess it would have been that hard. Good video. Thanks
The older these are the more work is needed. I resemble that comment. But piece by piece until the top rings clear. Standing by for part 2. Take your time. I'm kinda retired.
Yet another brilliant and very enjoyable video. The fact that we get to see when things are hard and very difficult is much appreciated because that’s real life! A big thank you to Melissa as well for her great editing!
Especially in the '70's. The competition from Japanese makers, producing guitars varying in quality from firewood to fantastic at 1/10th the price had the US makers scrambling to cut corners and costs. The same is true for electric instruments. Even some of the Martins I've seen from that era don't have the build or material quality of those made in the previous or subsequent decades. If you really want a Gibson, take a long look at what they are doing right now - possibly some of the best guitars they've ever built. Then buy a Martin anyway. :D
Great work as allways. Can't wait for episode 2. BTW - I watched all of the ten episodes in a row yesterday in the making of 'The Rosa (Louisiana-mandolin) Wow! A lot of work. My golly. Handmade instruments made by a craftsman with the knowledge of how matter, energy and space works together at its best is really fantastic to se. What a fantastic teacher and lovely person you are. By far the best thing I've ever seen on TH-cam. Cheers from Sweden.
Once again. Jerry to the rescue! Thanks for keeping it interesting. I believe you have replaced more than one Gibson bridge plate made from plywood. There must have been some thought back then that plywood was just as good as solid hardwood.
I restored antiques when I was young for an incredible small firm. Quality beyond belief. Anyway you are so right about mahogany in a thin form. Will crack just by looking at it but what beautiful grains. In a thicker form the wood is so soft and so easy to work with !!! I'm saying stuff you already know- sorry !!
The binding burning like that. Reminds me of the old nitrocellulose film stock that would burn so easily. Sometimes old copies of films would just be tossed onto a fire. And it breaks down very badly too. That's why they had to do so much film restoration of those early films.
My Friend, We never said it would be easy! I have the utmost confidence that you will make better than when Gibson shipped it. Thanks for taking it on.
I decided to try and level out a pick guard in the oven as I've done on a few occasions but the nitro cellulose one EXPLODED after 30 seconds. It is no joke flammable
Jerry, I think I'd silk tape the brace butts. Looks like they concentrate flex at the unsupported butt joints (end grain to cross grain...). Nice project from our standpoint. Nice old guitar and a good look at how they were thinking back in the day. Of course to an old codger like me, these were "new" when I was a young man, so not "old" in my mind ... Now it's 60 odd years and technically an antique (so am I) - sigh ...
You've got a vry busy 'hobby'. Even Gibson does guitars with slight imperfections. Always appreciate yr pleasant entertainment, woek... Singapore greetings.
Well Jerry in my memory is correct this is the second Gibson with plywood Ridge plate. I cannot believe it I always raved about my Gibson. Anyway you doing a great job
Wonderful video! I have a J-45 Deluxe a year or so newer than that one and luckily it has black and white binding. I had a 1973 Gibson Gospel with that tortoiseshell stuff and it was really nasty. On that maple-back-and -sides guitar, it not only rotted and fell off, but the binding stained the top, back, and sides badly. Looking forward to seeing how this project goes!
Patience is a virtue Jerry, and it would appear you have it in spades. 👍😊 Looks like that job was a real bind. (Pun intended) I'll get my coat... 😕 Ps I can't wait to hear this guitar sing.😊
Jerry, I would rather have a Guitar that has repairs on it that are caused by the repairs done. Then having a guitar that would be thrown out. I think you do a Awesome job of care to minimize the damage you create.. thats all someone could hope for, as a saved playable guitar is the most important thing!!! Thanks for saving another!!!! Awesome job!!! Looking forward to part 2!!!
Great lesson on the analysis of the problems. Quick, professional, and very useful to me. Thanks! I would be a bit terrified about all of that Cellulose Nitrate dust from the router all around my shop. I would even fear it in my shop vac system... maybe I am just paranoid.
I learned about the flammability of celluloid back in the late 60s, when we used to light up a guitar pick, with a match or lighter, and it would immediately burst into flame.
The sad part is that tortoise shell binding was the first thing I noticed on that guitar. Really beautiful, with the exception of all the breakage and cracks. I did jump over to StewMac and they have some relatively good looking celluloid “tortoise shell” binding. I assume you looked at it and ruled it out for this repair.
That is sad. I’ve definitely seen some ugly fake tortoise shell pick guards. When it’s authentic, it is so beautiful. I have foursomes shell prescription glasses and sun glasses that look great. Seems someone would come up with a method of making realistic looking TS for luthier work. Thanks for the reply!
YaY you took the back off. the only reason why I am happy about that is because that is something I've never seen before and as a guitar player, I want to have an idea of how my guitar makes it's beautiful sound. but kudos to you for your paitence and all. I am saving the video. You are an awesome luthier
Pull the top, change it out for undyed spruce, install ebony bridge and fretboard, evo fretwire, bone nut and saddle, get the tortoise binding from Allied Lutherie and replace all the kerf lining with new. Then the guitar would be usable for bluegrass.
What a challenge! You’ve really taken on a whole lot of work with this guitar, I’m enjoying seeing how you take on each problem at a time, resolve it and move on. I’ll be very interested to hear what it sounds like when all the work is completed, I always thought that those square shouldered J45s sounded a bit stiff compared to the old round shouldered ones due to the extra bracing, maybe the years have opened the tone up a bit.
That binding went up like old film stock. Probably has some of the same composition. I think i would've put down some de-tacked painter's tape on the top for the dremel rig..just to be safe. I like that brace rig. I had to do a similar thing with a whole guitar and i was whittling popsicle sticks for leverage 😆
Jerry: That is my favorite picture of you. With flaky shoulders....and that distressed look on your face. Great video! It would make a great tee shirt. You with that look and flaky shoulders and caption, "It ain't easy to be me."
Hey Jerry! Great work here! Thank you for sharing! The sycamore binding got me wondering, how good would sycamore be for a top? How about sides, back, or a neck? Logically I would guess if it was any good you’d see it used more, but i know if anyone knows the answer, it’d be you! Again thank you for the videos and ignore any negative comments, this channel has done wonders for my guitar work (amateur) and I really appreciate the work you and the crew put in!
I really enjoy your videos! Great stuff. StewMac and LMI have Tortoise Celluloid binding available on their web pages in several sizes. It may not be what you are looking for.
Good call on removing the back Jerry, particularly after you had the binding off anyway. That guitar really sounds dried out which would explain lot of the cracking during the back removal. Nice work on the removal nonetheless.
I remember reading that they made billiard balls out of that stuff. With the prevalence of smoking in pool halls and the balls colliding, there were quite a few fired caused.
The other thing about that guitar is, and you may think I'm crazy, is that the neck alone, sawed off the guitar, could probably be sold for $400-500. There doesn't seem to be anything at issue with the neck...it seems like it's actually in very good shape.
Anybody else get really excited when they get the notification that a new Rosa video is up?
Aye.
Oh Heck yes!!!
Yup
*ARRRRR!*
Absolutely! Everything else gets shut down so there won’t be any interruptions. It is like surgery and I learn so much!
Being a Gibson guitar lover/history buff, I was happy to see the inside of that Norlin era Gibby. When Norlin bought Gibson in early 1970 the new bosses wanted to beef up the construction to possibly avoid future warranty work. This guitar is the perfect example of that endeavour....double X top bracing. Thicker braces and bridge plates. Also, they experimented with light cured glue...which sometimes resulted in discoloration through the soundboard, referred to as shadow-bracing.
These 70's acoustics are generally not highly regarded....but...I got a feeling she will ring like a bell when you are done😊👍
Why does ANYONE give this a thumbs down? If you don't like what is going on, don't freakin' watch it. Jerry is just a "tell it like it is" kind of guy. If you don't like that, don't watch. Man!
You know it’s the “everything has to be original!” crowd. Even though he explained it’s impossible to find good tortoise shell binding.
Probably some kid testing his algorithm. No person can thumbs down Mr Rosa.
Who ask you anyway? If somebody wants to hit the dislike button then that's what it's there for. No need for you to judge anybody that hits the dislike button. I wouldn't hey dislike button because I'm not an asshole but there are a lot of assholes out there.
Wasn’t even aware they made a square shouldered j-45. Enjoying this “re-build”.
she's starting to look solid already , thanks for the vid
Hey everyone - Big time fan of Jerry's videos here in the UK. Just thought I'd chip in to back up what Jerry says at 8:00 in this vid about the highly flamable guitar picks: I was soldering the electrics in a guitar back in the 1980's and resting the soldering iron in an ashtray, between use. Somehow, I dropped a loose guitar pick in the same ashtray - and there might have been a cigarette in there - I forget now... but anyway, the pick caught on either the cig or the soldering iron and went up in a flash! It was gone in about 2 seconds and left a "skeleton" like an autumn leaf skeleton, in ash! Not only was it amazingly quick but the fumes almost knocked out three of us in the room! Highly toxic, highly noxious - had a bad headache for hours and couldn't breathe for about 20 minutes, so.. yeah.. be careful! Keep it going, Jerry and thanks for the entertainment! :-)
From the very first tap on the belly, I knew! (Also knew about the bridge plate being ply tho before you even opened it) PADOUK!! And I’d like to suggest a couple of home made barley-bean bags (neck rolls) that you heat in the microwave (smells like popcorn when hot) that can be laid on top of the wood to fairly warm the area a several minutes before knife insertion. Should help reduce some of the cracking without cooking the finish. Old tube sock about 2 cup raw barley, stitched creating 3 even pads in 1sock. 2-3 mins in the nuke. If its too hot for your neck, its too hot for the finish. Also may help with your wrist and hand issues 😉
Nice work! I was a laboratory specialist in a hospital where we used cuvettes made of pure clear celluloid. They burned like your "tortoise shell" binding and I'm sure that is what your binding, and many picks are made from.
The old Chisel Wiggle trick ... it's a classic
Thank you sir! Once again, a really interesting video, I can't wait for part 2.. In addition to your great skill, you are blessed with incredible patience. The whole exercise must be made more difficult by the requirement to show us your task on camera. I watch all your videos and must admit, the harder your struggle, the more complex the job, the more pleasure I get from watching you. In the end though, like all movie heroes, you win through and we can all go home happy and satisfied.
Yes, Jerry's videos are the first ones I watch. I have learned so much from these.
Waiting for part 2! Greetings from Spain!
Back in the 60s when I first started playing guitar, like most players I would put my picks in my mouth. I remember the taste of campvor, that solvent, turpentine type taste and smell, with like Ben-gay mixed in. Most of the picks I could get were tortoise shell. After WW2, America and the world went crazy inventing new materials and this type of plastic was used in all kinds of things. My Grandmother's clock radio smelled like guitar picks, especially when the tubes got hot! You got your work cut out on this one! Love from NW Colorado! Thanxz
I believe that smell and taste is from real cellulose. I made a bunch of picks from the real thing, and those smell and taste just the way you describe. I also have made several pickguards from cellulose. It's nice to work with, but it's very susceptible to heat, and will actually catch on fire.
I'm an old man, an ex pro guitarist from the early 60s. I didn't pick up a guitar for 35 years until my retirement, when I bought a guitar, a Martin 28hd. I had just one pick left from my youth. I went to my local music store to buy a few more.
The young guy said, "Yes sir, any particular make?" I produced my pick, it was one of those giant, pair shaped, tortoise-shell ones from my period.
Within a minute the young man was joined by 3 or 4 others staring at my museum piece! I didn't realise how things had moved on.
Can't wait to see the finished product.
I know it must be a complete pain in the... But us guitar-repair-video-watching folks love a back removal. British bloke watching from Japan, which is definitely a "millimetre-land", so I appreciate your conversions.
Ironically when I saw all the binding issues, and the brace rattling, I thought it would be a perfect candidate for a back removal. Jeez wouldn't have guess it would have been that hard. Good video. Thanks
Easy remedy -- find a clock mechanism that will fit in the soundhole and hang it on the wall. FIXED! Have a good weekend, Jerry!
Wow-big job-thank you for tackling it!
This is fantastic, can’t wait to hear this thing. I love early 70s Gibson’s. The 72-74 blue ridge custom was my favorite.
Great repair can't wait for part two !
Watching this one is like a horror movie...that is one scary repair! If anyone can fix it, Jerry can!!!
Ain’t gonna miss this one ! Whoooo what a job!
Good luck, it ain't easy being you. Love those old j45's.🤠
The older these are the more work is needed. I resemble that comment. But piece by piece until the top rings clear. Standing by for part 2. Take your time. I'm kinda retired.
Yet another brilliant and very enjoyable video. The fact that we get to see when things are hard and very difficult is much appreciated because that’s real life! A big thank you to Melissa as well for her great editing!
I'm looking forward to seeing the results Mr. Rosa. Kudos to you sir.
The fact that Gibson charges Martin money and uses plywood for the bridge plate (and that's not the first time seeing that in a Gibson)
Especially in the '70's. The competition from Japanese makers, producing guitars varying in quality from firewood to fantastic at 1/10th the price had the US makers scrambling to cut corners and costs. The same is true for electric instruments. Even some of the Martins I've seen from that era don't have the build or material quality of those made in the previous or subsequent decades.
If you really want a Gibson, take a long look at what they are doing right now - possibly some of the best guitars they've ever built. Then buy a Martin anyway. :D
@@GrumpyOldJim i agree, i love Gibson acoustics but 1 out of 10 is a well made/good sounding instrument, on Martin the ratio is much higher
@@gettyshiloh Better off to get an expensive Yamaha for the same price
@@gettyshiloh The cheap Taylors can be nice, but I mean specifically for the price point the cheapest of Martins
Jerry ... I thought to myself when you first showed the binding "replace it with wood" ... honest!
Great work as allways. Can't wait for episode 2.
BTW - I watched all of the ten episodes in a row yesterday in the making of 'The Rosa (Louisiana-mandolin) Wow! A lot of work. My golly. Handmade instruments made by a craftsman with the knowledge of how matter, energy and space works together at its best is really fantastic to se.
What a fantastic teacher and lovely person you are. By far the best thing I've ever seen on TH-cam. Cheers from Sweden.
Thank You my friend.
A lovely sentiment
Once again. Jerry to the rescue! Thanks for keeping it interesting. I believe you have replaced more than one Gibson bridge plate made from plywood. There must have been some thought back then that plywood was just as good as solid hardwood.
I restored antiques when I was young for an incredible small firm. Quality beyond belief.
Anyway you are so right about mahogany in a thin form. Will crack just by looking at it but what beautiful grains. In a thicker form the wood is so soft and so easy to work with !!! I'm saying stuff you already know- sorry !!
I’ll be taking some of that binding to the campsites and bonfires next time lol!
this is an awesome episode, thanks! looking forward for pt.2
Enjoyed the video, you certainly have great patience & skill.
double X brace, I've seen that before. man that jewel needed some serious work!
The binding burning like that. Reminds me of the old nitrocellulose film stock that would burn so easily.
Sometimes old copies of films would just be tossed onto a fire. And it breaks down very badly too. That's why they had to do so much film restoration of those early films.
My Friend, We never said it would be easy! I have the utmost confidence that you will make better than when Gibson shipped it. Thanks for taking it on.
Can’t wait for part 2!!!!
Mr Rosa...We're rolling now. Gonna make that old Gibson sing!
I decided to try and level out a pick guard in the oven as I've done on a few occasions but the nitro cellulose one EXPLODED after 30 seconds. It is no joke flammable
Amen, it just makes my day.
Wow Jerry I'd say this is turning into a complete rebuild more than just repairs:)
Jerry, I think I'd silk tape the brace butts. Looks like they concentrate flex at the unsupported butt joints (end grain to cross grain...).
Nice project from our standpoint. Nice old guitar and a good look at how they were thinking back in the day.
Of course to an old codger like me, these were "new" when I was a young man, so not "old" in my mind ... Now it's 60 odd years and technically an antique (so am I) - sigh ...
You've got a vry busy 'hobby'. Even Gibson does guitars with slight imperfections. Always appreciate yr pleasant entertainment, woek... Singapore greetings.
Can’t wait to watch you tackle this. I have a couple of Gibsons with similar issues. Researching.
great tips thx Jerry
There has to be a lot of sentimental attachment to this auld fella. I've faith it will live again. respect to you Jerry.
That song “ Just rented from God “ is so appropriate for these troubled times!
great video, really love these longer, more complex repairs. 💜🏴
Well Jerry in my memory is correct this is the second Gibson with plywood Ridge plate. I cannot believe it I always raved about my Gibson. Anyway you doing a great job
Wow what a tough job that back was to take off, Now i see why you don't like to do it unless you have too. Can't wait for the second part Jerry
Wonderful video! I have a J-45 Deluxe a year or so newer than that one and luckily it has black and white binding. I had a 1973 Gibson Gospel with that tortoiseshell stuff and it was really nasty. On that maple-back-and -sides guitar, it not only rotted and fell off, but the binding stained the top, back, and sides badly. Looking forward to seeing how this project goes!
"This guitar could actually be a career."
That cracked me up, Jerry. Probably not the career Gibson had in mind, however.
Jerry you truly have the patience of an angel brilliat repair technique great to watch thanks
Another great video Jerry! All the makings of a suspense/thriller. You certainly have the patience of a Pope...lol
Patience is a virtue Jerry, and it would appear you have it in spades. 👍😊 Looks like that job was a real bind. (Pun intended) I'll get my coat... 😕
Ps I can't wait to hear this guitar sing.😊
Great Video Jerry. Those old instruments are sure Lucky to have finally found there way to you. So many nowadays would just say not worth fixing. 👍
Jerry, I would rather have a Guitar that has repairs on it that are caused by the repairs done. Then having a guitar that would be thrown out.
I think you do a Awesome job of care to minimize the damage you create.. thats all someone could hope for, as a saved playable guitar is the most important thing!!!
Thanks for saving another!!!! Awesome job!!!
Looking forward to part 2!!!
*Dennis Younkin* - Luthier's Hippocratic Oath: First, do no further damage.
Great lesson on the analysis of the problems. Quick, professional, and very useful to me. Thanks! I would be a bit terrified about all of that Cellulose Nitrate dust from the router all around my shop. I would even fear it in my shop vac system... maybe I am just paranoid.
That's a boatload of work! Keep at it! That guitar is gonna be so good when you're done with it.
Another GREAT episode!
A great job so far, I hope that "new glue" holds up. Now I'm waiting for a 1/4" thick square padauk bridge plate.
That seemed to go pretty well overall, I predict a good result for this guitar!
Thanks for posting Jerry.
Thanks Jerry , a big job!!! 🙂👍🇬🇧
I learned about the flammability of celluloid back in the late 60s, when we used to light up a guitar pick, with a match or lighter, and it would immediately burst into flame.
That was a sick old guitar... nice to see it being repaired!
5:21 good ol Buck Owens
The sad part is that tortoise shell binding was the first thing I noticed on that guitar. Really beautiful, with the exception of all the breakage and cracks. I did jump over to StewMac and they have some relatively good looking celluloid “tortoise shell” binding. I assume you looked at it and ruled it out for this repair.
In person it just looks like melted plastic melted together it looks horrible
That is sad. I’ve definitely seen some ugly fake tortoise shell pick guards. When it’s authentic, it is so beautiful. I have foursomes shell prescription glasses and sun glasses that look great. Seems someone would come up with a method of making realistic looking TS for luthier work. Thanks for the reply!
Tortoise shell? No wonder removing it was so......slow.
LOLLOLOL!
YaY you took the back off. the only reason why I am happy about that is because that is something I've never seen before and as a guitar player, I want to have an idea of how my guitar makes it's beautiful sound. but kudos to you for your paitence and all. I am saving the video. You are an awesome luthier
Pull the top, change it out for undyed spruce, install ebony bridge and fretboard, evo fretwire, bone nut and saddle, get the tortoise binding from Allied Lutherie and replace all the kerf lining with new. Then the guitar would be usable for bluegrass.
That was a fine way to spend time on a Saturday.
What a challenge! You’ve really taken on a whole lot of work with this guitar, I’m enjoying seeing how you take on each problem at a time, resolve it and move on. I’ll be very interested to hear what it sounds like when all the work is completed, I always thought that those square shouldered J45s sounded a bit stiff compared to the old round shouldered ones due to the extra bracing, maybe the years have opened the tone up a bit.
I feel your pain Jerry. I just finished up my own J45 nightmare. Exact same issues. No wonder these Gibsons sounded so bad with that bracing pattern!
Looking forward to pt. 2
That binding went up like old film stock. Probably has some of the same composition. I think i would've put down some de-tacked painter's tape on the top for the dremel rig..just to be safe. I like that brace rig. I had to do a similar thing with a whole guitar and i was whittling popsicle sticks for leverage 😆
Brilliant
What anugly wreck. It just reminds me how as a kid I tried these and listened to them and stay 10 miles away from buying one. I dodged that bullet.
The “Snow Ball Effect”. That’s when one thing leads to another. If it gets to big let it crash and then wheelbarrow it out.
*distanf2* - In the construction biz, often referred to as "As long as we're here..."
Jerry: That is my favorite picture of you. With flaky shoulders....and that distressed look on your face. Great video!
It would make a great tee shirt. You with that look and flaky shoulders and caption, "It ain't easy to be me."
It looks like a tough project, but i know it will be awesome when you're done!
thx.
H-F aluminum bar clamp is my go to clamp for clamping anything that calls for long clamps.
My goodness a lot of work
Hey Jerry! Great work here! Thank you for sharing! The sycamore binding got me wondering, how good would sycamore be for a top? How about sides, back, or a neck? Logically I would guess if it was any good you’d see it used more, but i know if anyone knows the answer, it’d be you! Again thank you for the videos and ignore any negative comments, this channel has done wonders for my guitar work (amateur) and I really appreciate the work you and the crew put in!
I would not recommend it for a top. But it is great for back insides. I have built several mandolins and they sound awesome
Rosa String Works Thank you for the info and the reply!
it looks like the ultimate guitar kit !!! Normal guitar kits must be assembled, the ultimate ?! you must dismantle it before assembling it! :)
I really enjoy your videos! Great stuff.
StewMac and LMI have Tortoise Celluloid binding available on their web pages in several sizes. It may not be what you are looking for.
Hi Gerry AL Here,i always use a chisel to clean up, you can get in the corners better. Al
I had same guitar in natural in the 70s. First major brand I ever owned. But mine was in great shape. Wish I had hung on to it.
Good call on removing the back Jerry, particularly after you had the binding off anyway. That guitar really sounds dried out which would explain lot of the cracking during the back removal. Nice work on the removal nonetheless.
I think the 4 letters you were looking for are PTFE. I seem to recall it’s one of the ingredients in Teflon.
Great content, thanks.
I remember reading that they made billiard balls out of that stuff. With the prevalence of smoking in pool halls and the balls colliding, there were quite a few fired caused.
A really tough and extensive repair but I'm sure it will turn up beautiful
I took off all the binding like this on a j50 that’s my big project. I used a utility knife blade and chipped it all off
I got an Ovation guitar with a bulge top and possibly some loose braces to fix. I wish i could take the back off of it lol. Great job as always Jerry!
I like the t-shirt (everything is a hammer :) )
That kind of binding is made from the same material as smokless gunpowder! This guitar could be a career!😁LOL
This old binding was probably made from Celluloid - Nitrocellulose-based plastics , highly flamable stuff!
Like the old cinematic film reels.
The other thing about that guitar is, and you may think I'm crazy, is that the neck alone, sawed off the guitar, could probably be sold for $400-500. There doesn't seem to be anything at issue with the neck...it seems like it's actually in very good shape.