Let me just throw this ole piece of rosewood I had laying around...I nearly fell out of my chair! That ole piece of custom shaped beauty replaced a bridge that wasn't even close. Excellent work, and right (mostly) before our eyes. It was a pleasure to see. Thank you!
I have a hard time with the concept that any instrument that was any good at one time isn't worth fixing. When I come across an instrument like that, I usually fix it and if it turns out really well I give it to someone that can play and can not afford an instrument. If it turns out only good enough for a beginner then I give it to a beginner. I know that no one will pay what the work is worth for an instrument like that, but I can put it back into the pool of instruments that are playable and I'm satisfied. I don't make my living fixing instruments, it's only a hobby that I love with me.
"I don't make my living fixing instruments" is a crucial difference, though. If you did, you'd need to fix the not-worth-fixing very occasionally. I've totally seen instruments that were not worth fixing--that, even if repaired, would sound so dead that a better instrument could be purchased basically at Wal-Mart or a pawnshop, or that would never really be structurally sound again.
This is an older video, but I just discovered your channel. I’m building my own guitar for the very first time and just watching you helps so much. You got a wealth of knowledge and your videos and narrating is super relaxing. It’s definitely been helping with my build.
Hey Jerry, my dad's old Gibson was told to me not worth it. The top was bowed up, bridge busted completely thru...But since I've found your videos, I managed to cut out the top replace the bridge plate, installed a new bridge, sand refinish the whole guitar..!! Played it..!! May not be perfect, but worth a million to me..thanks again ..peck
I see, this man knows what he is doing. It's pitty that we trowed away our zither when our parents died. We played it a lot, but with a carton under the strings that we could see which string we had to hit. It's more then 50 years since then. It seems to me it was just a few weeks ago. Thanks for making these videos for us. I learn a lot from it and it is very relaxing to watch them.
How right you are. I was given a May Bell guitar I didn't know existed, belonged to my Grandmother. It had been passed around and loaned to friends and returned really a wreck, broken bridge with multiple screws splitting it in pieces, loose back, braces missing or loose, just a mess anyone would throw away. But as you said, the value was in sentiment. So I started looking for videos like yours on how to fix guitars. So I am doing a fair job so far with your help and inspiration. I've spent more than anyone would ever value this but it does not matter. I am making it as close to the way she bought this guitar in about 1930 as I can. Thank you for your inspiration and sharing your expertise.
I have fond memories of my old FG300. Had it more than ten years and only said goodbye to it when I moved up (a little) to a Takamine EN-20 in 1985. Nice to see one getting the care and attention it deserves.
I've had plenty of instruments fixed that we're considered "not worth fixing" simply because it would cost more than they were worth if I sold them. They were worth fixing to me, and I think that's what counts!
End of my 4 x 12 shifts, off for 4 again,,,time to hook up with Jerry , ,kick back and get lost in his world and try to pick up more skills,I love the music breaks when we get to hear his music as well,,best chill out channel ever.
My first nice guitar was a 1969 Yamaha FG-300 I bought from an old lady's basement for $75. The pick-guard was hanging, I tacked it back on with super glue. I played that guitar through 2 fret jobs and a home neck reset before selling it off to a Yamaha collector for $150. It had nicer woods than the one you're working on and the inlay and headstock were a little fancier. The back was the most beautiful red wide grained Brazilian rosewood I've ever seen. It wasn't a loud guitar, but it had a very rich tone, and it recorded like a dream. Used it on probably 400-500 recordings for a rhythm guitar.
Great video. I just ran across one of your videos (a weeks worth of fixing) at around 11:00pm. It's now 4:10am, and I lost count of how many videos of yours I have watched (and some re-watched). You have a wonderful way of repairing, and has me riveted for more but can't keep my eyes open. Should have made some popcorn. I grew up in my grandmothers music store and have been in 'lust' for every guitar I can get a hold of. So over 40 years (I'm 53) I have learned many repairs by trial and error on guitars for myself and family. I just completed a total fret level, crown, and dress, on a Strat for my brother. The frets were only pressed and clipped, but never went through any finishing process, and I think you could saw wood with the sharp ends sticking out. I find myself just like you doing your repairs. I try to focus on the task at hand but my eyes wonder to all areas of the instrument that just aren't correct, and spend hours repairing for free. So after four weeks of a couple hours each night, my brother has a Strat that plays like butter. Sad thing is....he won't sell it to me, even when I offered him much more than what he paid! He's a public school music teacher of 32 years, knows quality, and can hear poor intonation a mile away. So I guess the total repair / set up that made that Strat his go to guitar worth every penny I didn't get paid : ) I'm learning a lot from your videos. Thank you for putting them on TH-cam!
Jerry I picked up a vintage acoustic for $10 that the owner was told wasn't worth fixing. I fixed it and it is a great guitar (1960 Dixon). I am currently fixing a $15 classical made in Colombia. It was totally wrecked in shipping but, taking some time with it, it will be a beautiful guitar. Thanks for all of your videos. They are really helpful to us amateurs.
You really do some amazing work. Love to watch a real craftsman at work. You are very right when it comes to how much its worth and how much it would cost to fix. Like the guy who found the stratavarious Violin at a yard sale and bought it for $10 had it fixed then finds out it was worth $50,000. But you are also right if its a family heirloom handed down no matter what it costs fix it you can't put a price on sentimental value. Love your videos thanks for sharing
That Yamaha is a FG300 made by Nippon Gakki factory in Japan in the 70s. I checked online and they are worth somewheres between $500 in good condtion to as much as $700 in excellent conition. Other than the bridge loose, it is in good condition. The store obviously did not have a luthier to look at it, and was more interested in selling her one of their stock guitars. However, as far as fabricating and gluing a complete new bridge from scratch, it would be an expensive repair if the store had to send it out to a good luthier capable of that kind of repair, but for this 70s guitar it's still worth it, (IMO), even if the repair approached the current resale value of the instrument. NOSTALGIC VALUE = priceless. " DRIED UP"?.. Well, I think the store sales was not thinking about aged spruce. aged spruce, that is what gives these older Vintage instruments their unique tone over the newer guitars out there. Jjust try and find an older MARTI D18 or D28 and see how much that 'DRIED UP wood costs these days on familiar brands!
In my experience, "not worth fixing" from the mouth of a music store technician can often be translated to "I don't have the skills to fix that, no matter how much money you got". As always, nice work, Jerry!
" But I can sell you a new one like this one right here on the wall." They probably make their most of their money selling them as opposed to fixing them. It's lazier but easier. Bad on them.
Jerry, use Bestine for the underside of the pick guard. It is rubber cement solvent and you can get it at a quality art store. It will NOT heat up plastics and only dissolves the sticky glue. It may take a little elbow grease sometimes to get all of it off, but it won't hurt anything to use a liberal amount of solution when needed.
Absolutely superb work Jerry,,and I really admire the attitude, I don't care how bad it is,, ''It can be fixed''!! Thanks for another fine job, and video!
That's nice to hear. Thanks for tuning in. Bringing Mary Home is also one of my favorites. I always play it for the kids at the schools where I do programs. They love ghost stories. Thanks again.
I love your video. I too am a maker/repairer of stringed instruments and enjoy the way you work. Keep up the good work and keep making the videos. All the best to you.
I have played on a small pattern Nicholas Amati violin dated 1676 that was completely crushed in a bombing raid during the london Blitz. It was in fragments apparently and painstakingly restored and had a lovely sound.
you are amazing...… looks and sounds great. no song at the end. c'mon we like the ending song. thanks lotta good years left in that guitar. another one saved.....
Dealers make more money selling someone a new guitar so they tell them its not worth fixing. But sometimes it is and they'll resell it and make even more money on a trade or a sale. If a person is not knowledgeable they can get screwed out of a perfectly good or even valuable, collectable guitar. We all know a good old wood guitar is more valuable than the average person knows. (sometimes its not) I have an old Epiphone Genesis (1970's) electric with a solid ash body and it is a heavy guitar that I was offered $200 for. I just laughed at the guy. LOL.. I know its worth more than that... You have taught me a lot just watching your videos... Thankyou so much...
Re- the pick guard Jerry- I just simply laid mine flat on sandpaper & whisked all the crap off-then polished it underneath with chrome cleaner to create a real smooth finish & make it transparent once again. Ok it was a few thou' thinner but no one will ever notice. Kind Regards.
My Luthier friend Harry Smith , repaired a Steiner violin from Germany and it sounds awesome. There's magic in a Luthiers hands. My uncle was a Tx Breakdown fiddler. I've been involved in Bg for + 45 years, Fist bass was from Czechoslavakia.
The luthier told me "grumpy viola 1945 not worth fixing", I bought some really old grumpy ones learned by youTube. Did some fixing first. Fixed my viola, played at a hobby Orchestra and a professional wanted to buy my grupy viola for 5000€, did noct sell love my grumpy violy the only problem was a loose soundpost and the finish came of. Our luthier uses to burn instruments every end of the year ;-( instruments that could be saved. I love you and your videos.
I've watched several of your videos now and have enjoyed them all immensely. What a talent you have in woodworking and lutherie! You always do what needs to be done over and above what you're being paid for (within reason of course) to give the customer back an instrument that is going to play and sound it's best! And look good too! Any guitar repairs or upgrades I need done in the future will be coming to you sir... Your work is exceptional!
Thank you. This kind of video rivets my attention. I built one guitar back int the 80's . . . and the bending forms . . . and an aluminum boiling tray that I used in my oven. Then I sprayed it with nitro-cellulose lacquer in my garage with a fan and a wet curtain to catch the overspray, but I realize now how dangerous that was. Lucky I didn't burn the place down. Turned out pretty well although I never loved it because I was aware of every imperfection. Sold it for $600. I had more time and money into it considering all the tools I had to buy, but was honored somebody wanted it. He chose it over a Martin D-16 I had up for sale.
I watch because you fix so many guitars as a labor of love . Bravo Jerry. Ps I have learned so much watching and now fix my own guitars. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Jerry
So great watching you work. I wish I could have been your apprentice. And now I know the best way to remove the broken bridge on my Ovation Celebrity Guitar. Hope my planned homemade hard maple bridge turns out as good as your rosewood one. Must be nice to have a piece of rosewood just laying around. Great work, I love your videos!
I took my Harmony Monterey (1975) to a luthier for refretting. He said, "this is not worth fixing." However, I never played a mandolin with a sweeter voice and better intonation. I had him fix it.
Back in the late 60s I had a Martin D18. It was a couple of years old. I needed money, so I advertised it for sale. A fellow showed up, cash in hand, and bought the guitar. As he left, he handed me an old cardboard case that he'd left in the hall, and said "Here, you might as well keep this piece of ...., so I don't have to lug it away. Inside was a beat-up old guitar with no label in the soundhole or markings on the headstock and a Gibson style pickguard. I had about 4 cracks on the top and as many in the back. There was also a patch in the side that was held on with duct tape. I lugged that thing around for a number of years and then decided, as it wasn't playable, I might as well throw it out, as we were moving for Manitoba to Ontario, and I didn't feel like paying movers to bring it. Before throwing it away I took a final look at it and what did I find but a Martin serial number and model 0018. Needless to say, that guitar did make the trip to Ontario! It has now been all fixed up (you can still see where the cracks and patches were) and is my pride and joy. Turns out it was made in 1948. You can imagine the tone that the wood has after all those years. My point is that one person's "piece of ...." may turn out to be your treasure!
I know this is an older video but I still have to post that I really liked the sound of that guitar. I realize it’s nothin fancy or expensive but it did have an exceptional tone to my ear. Oh, and another good video! We’ve never met but I’ve watched enough now that on the newer ones when you say “hello friends” I kinda feel Ike one.
Again I enjoyed your video, I too have an old Yamaha that I bought at a flea mart in 1978 for 80 bucks, the strings are high on it due to sitting in my closet for so long, I'm going to give it to my daughter that does not play, she just wants something of mine, it aint worth much, just something to remember her old daddy by, my love for guitars goes way back yonder, I'll be 80 come Dec. thanks for sharing your videos with dummies like me, God bless..
D.L Gillum You are welcome thanks for watching. Some of the Yamaha guitars really sound good. If someone could/would play it, I would only charge about $100-150 to make it play and sound its best. Might be worth it. Of course shipping and parts are extra.
I have watched dozens of your wonderful videos and just wanted to tell you just how much I enjoy them. You have a wonderful talent. Keep up the good work.
If I ever come into some money I'm going to commission you to make me a mandolin - don't hold yer breath though, unless I rob a bank ! Greetings to you from Glasgow, Scotland. Hoots mon the noo !
Awesome! Heck, we might be related. My mothers maiden name was Sconce, family legend says they were "Scotch-Irish". Couldn't prove it by me. Thanks so much for watching.
love watching you work Jerry, even when you are working with "scrap" material you wind up with a beautiful part. I'm pretty sure you have a magic wand in there some where.
OMG my mother had one of those guitars almost identical except it had the tuning fork logo on the headstock instead. I learned from her on that thing and it had quite a few dings on it but nothing about a hundred drop fills couldn't solve....lol A guy in the early 2000's told me he thought it was worth 600 as is. Its an heirloom and i would pay anything to repair it except the dings...IMO there our dings and it makes it special. My brother has it and I have to play every time i see it. I know you don't care about the style of bridge but it made it easy to play. Easiest guitar ive ever played.
Jerry, I am (or was ) on organist for the earlier part of my life. Made me living as an electrician. I had a brief filtration as a guitarist but that went south very quickly. I really enjoy your videos because of your attention to detail. I guess my dual life as an artist and a tradesmen resonates with me. Hand crafted , but accurate is something that most of our young generation is not familiar with.
Good video Jerry and a sweet fix! Some Yamaha guitars have a really good sound, I'd bet this one sounds 10 times better than it did with that crappy adjustable saddle they rob an acoustic big time. Don't know what it sounded like before but it's got some nice tones now!
Randy and Jerry ,I love watching your videos and learning from both of you guys. Thanks for all the tips and all your work to help people learn about repair. Repairing and setting up guitars has certainly has become a passion of mine in the last few years. Keep up the great work.
Hi Jerry. I really enjoy watching your videos and your careful work. Imagine my surprise when the "not worth fixing" guitar in this video was identical to my Yamaha FG 300! I bought it at the old Volkwein's Music Store on the north side of Pittsburgh in 1976. (The old Volkwein's Store building is now the Andy Warhol Museum.) When I bought it, it had a wonderfully resonant sound. I just loved it! I've only ever made one modification to is, and that was to add a Dean Markley pickup just like the mod made to your customer's guitar! My FG 300 has issues too. The adjustable T-O-M style saddle leans over hard on the bridge. And I have some belly bulge. I'm pretty sure that one of the braces inside the soundboard is loose. Anyway, this guitar has an enormous amount of sentimental value for me. It was the first "good" guitar I ever owned. And I played it with friends at my wedding in 1979. (Jeannine and I have now been happily married for 39 years!) I have many guitars now, but this one has a deep place in my heart. So my guitar may be in even worse shape than the "not worth fixing" guitar that you did such a wonderful job on. If you could make my old guitar play as well again, I would be in heaven!
+Steven Stewart thank you very kindly for the note. I would be happy to bring it back to life. I'm pretty far behind at the moment. If you would like to send me an email I will put it in file and let you know when I'm ready to receive more instruments. Thank you very much for watching. rosastringworks@gmail.com
I picked up a Yamaha 310TB for $10. Talk about not worth fixing. All corroded, frets, keys, inside, etc. Chips out of the back up to 1.5 inches long. Lots of abuse, but all I have is the time I have left so I am watching your work and getting ideas. I have access to a full work shop at our senior's community, but not some of your specialty tools. I agree, tools make up 90% quality work!
Jerry Rosa "Sometimes yoy get lucky and alcohol is all you need. Other times ... not so much" haha. Great video and I agree completely with your philosophy of fixin' .
Jerry, just watched my first video and I love your shop, your tool collection and most of all your dedication and skill! Being a retired machinist/tool & die maker, I can appreciate all of the above! I had such a great time in Mt. View this weekend and what a pleasure to meet you and Gary Heavin! The icing on the cake was to hear you guys pick and sing and to be allowed to sit in and pick a few tunes with you! Hope to see you again! Saving my allowance for a Rosa mandolin, Dan McIntyre
Thank you Dan. It was really great getting to meet you too. Really enjoyed pickin' with you. Thanks for sending me the videos. I hope to start work on it tomorrow and post it this week.
I'm giving you a Thumbs-Up just based on your conversation at the beginning. That made a lot of sense. And you broke the concept down to the three main scenarios, which might be all there are, I don't know. And I've experienced that third scenario about a few other items besides musical instruments with respect to fixing up things for their sentimental value. It was worth it to me to have my dad's travel satchel (the kind you carry your papers in) fixed by a fine, local luggage repairman even though i could've bought a really nice new one for the same money. And that old one is very nice now! But I remember my dad going out of town on business trips for the radio station he worked at as chief engineer. (And that satchel has a cool RCA imprint in the leather!) Ha! I'm looking forward to watching this video, just based on your forward!!
Enjoyed this, thanks. I have an old FG that's not worth the sales tax on a new Martin but man does it play and sound great. I have owned much more expensive flat top's and i won't lie and say it's as good as a Gibson or Martin but it can sure give them a run for very little money.
I have a Japanese guitar i bought in 1973 that i've played the heck out of ever since. I was told by the seller, who was a dealer it was made to Martin specs. I took it to a repair man that is highly respect in my area to get some neck work done & he told me to sell it on Ebay which just blew my mind. I'm going to email you...
This guitar wouldn’t have to be a “Ventura” would it? I believe the one I have was made in the 70ish, was given one cause nobody wanted it and I was interested in learning, has a lot of binding rot and the back is pealing a bit, but I’m pretty determined to fix it and play it. It’s what lead me to these videos 🤘🏽😆 worth fixin’ to me
Love the patience in your work, that is the real skill. Noticed the difficulty in getting a tool that is strong yet thin under a bridge to cut the glue and wondered if you had ever tried an artist's pallette knife? Regards, Tiny.
Wow! I wish I could find a guitar that's not worth fixing like that one. To this day, 6-10-19, FG300's in great condition, like that one, sell for $850.00, and in fair condition do not go below $450.00. Awesome guitar.Just my luck, I live in Texas!
Rosa String Works thanks for noticing my comment I meant every word and more your fine hand work is soo interesting and well done. Thanks for the nice video be blessed with love care and grace.
Hi Jerry, new watcher. My contribution to your solvent list after alcohol would be paint thinner/mineral spirits. I have not seen it melt/dissolve any plastics at all. Everything beyond that, you already addressed.
I usually get that glue off the pick guards by softening it with Prepsol, that's the stuff they use at auto paint shops to degrease and clean as preparation before painting and it won't damage the guard. I then just roll it up and off with my thumb and fingers, beware of blisters lol. I have also used boot polishes as well as the leather stains to match up wear marks and it shines up well too, an old antique dealers trick. Love your work. To do Gods work is not that hard, just surround yourselves with beauty. For in Gods truths that that left scarred, be ones sacred call to duty.
Well Mr. Jerry,, I can honestly say you are more than just repair guy and or more than just a customizer.. You have that little thing about you that I have. Its called treating someones equipment like it is your own.. That kind of quality if you will is priceless. Thats how I treat everyones home I go into for heating and air.. Great job on that yamaha.. It has a great sound and really sounded Top end. Take care.
Jerry, an artist who I am a fan of, posted that his 1970 Gibson J40 has been damaged during travel. This is what he said: “It got dropped and upon inspection by the repair folks at Gibson, some other, more prevalent issues revealed themselves to the tune of about $3500 in structural damage” I have no idea, but does that seem high? Anyway, I responded to his post with a link to this video. I kinda doubt it, but maybe he’ll reach out. Lol. You do great work.
Jerry, please be careful when wearing long sleeve shirts around your rotating machines. I had a friend in metal shop almost get strangled because his rolled up long sleeve came undone all of sudden and got into the rotating chuck and pulled him in. He was lucky i and others were there. But your alone and i cant save you like i saved him but i can with my words....other than that, keep up your wonderful work. 😎
You should be developing a series of DVDs for sale. Heck, I would be your first customer. We in the science and mathematics area of this side of the pond use the metric system. It is the machinist measuring tools that we use that perpetuates the SAE system. Great videos!
@@RosaStringWorks I guess that could be the only explanation. Your videos are full of informative content and aren't provocative in any way. I am glad TH-cam recommended the first one to me. Call me a fan.
A suggestion for removing gooey residue that works way better than GooGone and similar is WD-40. You still have to try it on an inconspicuous area first, but on most materials it's way milder than acetone and other solvents.
Another great vid, Jerry. The guy at the music store was an idiot, as, even back in 2016, a Yamaha FG300 in nice shape, commanded prices in the $450-650 range, and now, in the $550-850 range - definitely "worth fixing". Not to mention that it's a fine sounding guitar, especially being all-laminate construction. I clinched my fists when I saw you bending the pickguard to remove it, as the original FG300 pickguards are well known to be excessively brittle. I've seen them break into multiple pieces with the slightest bending pressure. I've restored nearly fifty Yamahas like the FG300 (including three FG300s), but I never had to do a neck reset on one. I was told that Yamaha used a type of glue on the neck joint that would not "release" under any circumstances. For all I know, that could just be an urban myth propagated by luthiers who just didn't want to do a neck reset on an inexpensive guitar. Anyway, my question to you is, have you ever done a neck reset on any pre-1990 Yamaha? If so, was it any different or more difficult than any other?
I don't think I have but the truth is I honestly don't remember. They all run together when you run dozens of instruments through a shop every year it's hard to keep track.
Thanks for your advice on my noisy Taylor, it was as you said a clamp holding the wires together came loose. Took the old strings off , clamp off, restrung with some fresh ones and the old Taylor sounds great.
Fine repair and enjoyable channel . I built a bridge & saddle also, The bridge made from an old wooden plane of cherry wood and saddle of bone. That went into a guitar considered not worth fixing and now it's one of the better. I can see what you mean. Thank you.
Not shure what year this Yamaha FG300 is, but I noticed that it was a white label, made i Taiwan guitar. I have an FG110, Taiwan black label, made in 74-75 i think, and it is stunning! It turns out that when Yamaha moved their guitar production to Taiwan in 74_ or 75, they sent their master luthier to oversee the production and quality, and even if my guitat is a laminated top, the sound and build quality of it is awesome! Great video btw, and they get better over the years!
If the adhesive happens to be double stick tape as you mentioned....mineral spirits quite often cleans that stuff up pretty good, and it has no effect on the plastic. But you probably already know this.
This is great as usual but from a monetary POV I would like to have heard about the retail cost to do the work we saw here. That would give us contemplators some understanding of the topography.
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Just started catching these videos on TH-cam this guy is awesome. I can’t get enough of this show. I’m going to watch every episode.
Let me just throw this ole piece of rosewood I had laying around...I nearly fell out of my chair!
That ole piece of custom shaped beauty replaced a bridge that wasn't even close.
Excellent work, and right (mostly) before our eyes. It was a pleasure to see. Thank you!
I have a hard time with the concept that any instrument that was any good at one time isn't worth fixing. When I come across an instrument like that, I usually fix it and if it turns out really well I give it to someone that can play and can not afford an instrument. If it turns out only good enough for a beginner then I give it to a beginner. I know that no one will pay what the work is worth for an instrument like that, but I can put it back into the pool of instruments that are playable and I'm satisfied. I don't make my living fixing instruments, it's only a hobby that I love with me.
Marvellous! I assume the karma police are aware of you.
"I don't make my living fixing instruments" is a crucial difference, though. If you did, you'd need to fix the not-worth-fixing very occasionally.
I've totally seen instruments that were not worth fixing--that, even if repaired, would sound so dead that a better instrument could be purchased basically at Wal-Mart or a pawnshop, or that would never really be structurally sound again.
Beginners should only play excellent instruments which are easily playable. Otherwise they will get fed up even before they start.
I do that also. Nice to know there are people around that do things like this
@@jto1916 most of these can be adjusted or repaired to play easily. Some are not, this one is.
Been watching your videos and am impressed that no job is too big. And the care that you give each instrument is amazing. Great job.
This is an older video, but I just discovered your channel. I’m building my own guitar for the very first time and just watching you helps so much. You got a wealth of knowledge and your videos and narrating is super relaxing. It’s definitely been helping with my build.
Hey Jerry, my dad's old Gibson was told to me not worth it. The top was bowed up, bridge busted completely thru...But since I've found your videos, I managed to cut out the top replace the bridge plate, installed a new bridge, sand refinish the whole guitar..!! Played it..!! May not be perfect, but worth a million to me..thanks again ..peck
I really like your take on taking mary home. It sounds like your band was taking mary home. Absolutely awesome and heart felt.
I see, this man knows what he is doing. It's pitty that we trowed away our zither when our parents died. We played it a lot, but with a carton under the strings that we could see which string we had to hit. It's more then 50 years since then. It seems to me it was just a few weeks ago. Thanks for making these videos for us. I learn a lot from it and it is very relaxing to watch them.
How right you are. I was given a May Bell guitar I didn't know existed, belonged to my Grandmother. It had been passed around and loaned to friends and returned really a wreck, broken bridge with multiple screws splitting it in pieces, loose back, braces missing or loose, just a mess anyone would throw away. But as you said, the value was in sentiment. So I started looking for videos like yours on how to fix guitars. So I am doing a fair job so far with your help and inspiration. I've spent more than anyone would ever value this but it does not matter. I am making it as close to the way she bought this guitar in about 1930 as I can. Thank you for your inspiration and sharing your expertise.
I have fond memories of my old FG300. Had it more than ten years and only said goodbye to it when I moved up (a little) to a Takamine EN-20 in 1985. Nice to see one getting the care and attention it deserves.
At 28.10 - 'Sometimes you get lucky; alcohol's all you need.' How true, Jerry!
I've had plenty of instruments fixed that we're considered "not worth fixing" simply because it would cost more than they were worth if I sold them. They were worth fixing to me, and I think that's what counts!
End of my 4 x 12 shifts, off for 4 again,,,time to hook up with Jerry , ,kick back and get lost in his world and try to pick up more skills,I love the music breaks when we get to hear his music as well,,best chill out channel ever.
My first nice guitar was a 1969 Yamaha FG-300 I bought from an old lady's basement for $75. The pick-guard was hanging, I tacked it back on with super glue. I played that guitar through 2 fret jobs and a home neck reset before selling it off to a Yamaha collector for $150. It had nicer woods than the one you're working on and the inlay and headstock were a little fancier. The back was the most beautiful red wide grained Brazilian rosewood I've ever seen. It wasn't a loud guitar, but it had a very rich tone, and it recorded like a dream. Used it on probably 400-500 recordings for a rhythm guitar.
Great video. I just ran across one of your videos (a weeks worth of fixing) at around 11:00pm. It's now 4:10am, and I lost count of how many videos of yours I have watched (and some re-watched). You have a wonderful way of repairing, and has me riveted for more but can't keep my eyes open. Should have made some popcorn. I grew up in my grandmothers music store and have been in 'lust' for every guitar I can get a hold of. So over 40 years (I'm 53) I have learned many repairs by trial and error on guitars for myself and family. I just completed a total fret level, crown, and dress, on a Strat for my brother. The frets were only pressed and clipped, but never went through any finishing process, and I think you could saw wood with the sharp ends sticking out. I find myself just like you doing your repairs. I try to focus on the task at hand but my eyes wonder to all areas of the instrument that just aren't correct, and spend hours repairing for free. So after four weeks of a couple hours each night, my brother has a Strat that plays like butter. Sad thing is....he won't sell it to me, even when I offered him much more than what he paid! He's a public school music teacher of 32 years, knows quality, and can hear poor intonation a mile away. So I guess the total repair / set up that made that Strat his go to guitar worth every penny I didn't get paid : ) I'm learning a lot from your videos. Thank you for putting them on TH-cam!
Jerry I picked up a vintage acoustic for $10 that the owner was told wasn't worth fixing. I fixed it and it is a great guitar (1960 Dixon). I am currently fixing a $15 classical made in Colombia. It was totally wrecked in shipping but, taking some time with it, it will be a beautiful guitar. Thanks for all of your videos. They are really helpful to us amateurs.
You really do some amazing work. Love to watch a real craftsman at work. You are very right when it comes to how much its worth and how much it would cost to fix. Like the guy who found the stratavarious Violin at a yard sale and bought it for $10 had it fixed then finds out it was worth $50,000. But you are also right if its a family heirloom handed down no matter what it costs fix it you can't put a price on sentimental value. Love your videos thanks for sharing
Larry thank you for watching and the kind words. Much appreciated.
That Yamaha is a FG300 made by Nippon Gakki factory in Japan in the 70s. I checked online and they are worth
somewheres between $500 in good condtion to as much as $700 in excellent conition.
Other than the bridge loose, it is in good condition. The store obviously did not have a luthier to look at it, and was more interested in selling her one of their stock guitars. However, as far as fabricating and gluing a complete new bridge from scratch, it would be an expensive repair if the store had to send it out to a good luthier capable of that kind of repair, but for this 70s guitar it's still worth it, (IMO), even if the repair approached the current resale value of the instrument.
NOSTALGIC VALUE = priceless. " DRIED UP"?.. Well, I think the store sales was not thinking about aged spruce.
aged spruce, that is what gives these older Vintage instruments their unique tone over the newer guitars out there.
Jjust try and find an older MARTI D18 or D28 and see how much that 'DRIED UP wood costs these days on familiar brands!
In my experience, "not worth fixing" from the mouth of a music store technician can often be translated to "I don't have the skills to fix that, no matter how much money you got". As always, nice work, Jerry!
Or I have enough cigs to smoke ain't no way I'm gonna use brain cells at work.
" But I can sell you a new one like this one right here on the wall." They probably make their most of their money selling them as opposed to fixing them. It's lazier but easier. Bad on them.
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Jerry, use Bestine for the underside of the pick guard. It is rubber cement solvent and you can get it at a quality art store. It will NOT heat up plastics and only dissolves the sticky glue. It may take a little elbow grease sometimes to get all of it off, but it won't hurt anything to use a liberal amount of solution when needed.
Jerry you are not allowed to write or sing such sad songs...I am 70 years old but it brought tears to my eyes. Great job on the "worthless" guitar!
Can never decide which I like more, the repair work or the music.
Absolutely superb work Jerry,,and I really admire the attitude, I don't care how bad it is,, ''It can be fixed''!! Thanks for another fine job, and video!
That little trick with the temporary string setup to gauge where to put the bridge was worth the price of admission. Nice work, as usual, sir!
Old world hand craftsmanship. Very satisfying to watch. Great job Jerry!
I have to say, Jerry that you are my new favorite channel. Thanks for sharing! Plus Bringing Mary Home, is one of my all time favorite tunes...
That's nice to hear. Thanks for tuning in. Bringing Mary Home is also one of my favorites. I always play it for the kids at the schools where I do programs. They love ghost stories. Thanks again.
I love Yamahas, especially those necks.
I love your video. I too am a maker/repairer of stringed instruments and enjoy the way you work. Keep up the good work and keep making the videos. All the best to you.
I LOVE watching your videos. You're not only entertaining you're informational as well.
I have played on a small pattern Nicholas Amati violin dated 1676 that was completely crushed in a bombing raid during the london Blitz. It was in fragments apparently and painstakingly restored and had a lovely sound.
volo libero awesome. Thank you for watching.
i was working on cars = i found windex really good for glue removal - hope it helps - master repairer !
you are amazing...… looks and sounds great. no song at the end. c'mon we like the ending song. thanks lotta good years left in that guitar. another one saved.....
I learned to play on an FG300 in the 70s. You are lucky to find one with a good pick guard. Thanks for fixing this one.
Dealers make more money selling someone a new guitar so they tell them its not worth fixing. But sometimes it is and they'll resell it and make even more money on a trade or a sale. If a person is not knowledgeable they can get screwed out of a perfectly good or even valuable, collectable guitar. We all know a good old wood guitar is more valuable than the average person knows. (sometimes its not) I have an old Epiphone Genesis (1970's) electric with a solid ash body and it is a heavy guitar that I was offered $200 for. I just laughed at the guy. LOL.. I know its worth more than that... You have taught me a lot just watching your videos... Thankyou so much...
Re- the pick guard Jerry- I just simply laid mine flat on sandpaper & whisked all the crap off-then polished it underneath with chrome cleaner to create a real smooth finish & make it transparent once again. Ok it was a few thou' thinner but no one will ever notice. Kind Regards.
My Luthier friend Harry Smith , repaired a Steiner violin from Germany and it sounds awesome. There's magic in a Luthiers hands.
My uncle was a Tx Breakdown fiddler. I've been involved in Bg for + 45 years, Fist bass was from Czechoslavakia.
Sorry sir, your Yamaha guitar is not worth fixing. Can we show you one of our new $1000 models?
I agree but one thing almost all know electric not acoustic guitars and love to sell you a new one
LOL
Exactly. They just wanted her to buy a new guitar from them.
The luthier told me "grumpy viola 1945 not worth fixing", I bought some really old grumpy ones learned by youTube. Did some fixing first. Fixed my viola, played at a hobby Orchestra and a professional wanted to buy my grupy viola for 5000€, did noct sell love my grumpy violy the only problem was a loose soundpost and the finish came of. Our luthier uses to burn instruments every end of the year ;-( instruments that could be saved. I love you and your videos.
I've watched several of your videos now and have enjoyed them all immensely. What a talent you have in woodworking and lutherie! You always do what needs to be done over and above what you're being paid for (within reason of course) to give the customer back an instrument that is going to play and sound it's best! And look good too! Any guitar repairs or upgrades I need done in the future will be coming to you sir... Your work is exceptional!
Jared Collens thank you very kindly.
Your attention to detail is amazing to watch. Thanks for posting.
Good morning Jerry you never cease to amaze me another great finish by the true Craftsman have a great rest of your weekend my friend take care
Glad I found your channel good tunes and cool guitars.
Thank you. This kind of video rivets my attention. I built one guitar back int the 80's . . . and the bending forms . . . and an aluminum boiling tray that I used in my oven. Then I sprayed it with nitro-cellulose lacquer in my garage with a fan and a wet curtain to catch the overspray, but I realize now how dangerous that was. Lucky I didn't burn the place down. Turned out pretty well although I never loved it because I was aware of every imperfection. Sold it for $600. I had more time and money into it considering all the tools I had to buy, but was honored somebody wanted it. He chose it over a Martin D-16 I had up for sale.
Great story. Thanks for watching.
I watch because you fix so many guitars as a labor of love . Bravo Jerry. Ps I have learned so much watching and now fix my own guitars. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Jerry
Another good video Jerry thanks for sharing you talents with us folks.Northern California says Howdy.🎶🎀🎶
So great watching you work. I wish I could have been your apprentice. And now I know the best way to remove the broken bridge on my Ovation Celebrity Guitar. Hope my planned homemade hard maple bridge turns out as good as your rosewood one. Must be nice to have a piece of rosewood just laying around. Great work, I love your videos!
I just love to watch the skill of many fingers at work, doing some things great.........just don t get them mixed up.
You have an amazing eye for detail. Very enjoyable watching you working your craft.
Marty Red thank you very much.
I took my Harmony Monterey (1975) to a luthier for refretting. He said, "this is not worth fixing." However, I never played a mandolin with a sweeter voice and better intonation. I had him fix it.
Back in the late 60s I had a Martin D18. It was a couple of years old. I needed money, so I advertised it for sale. A fellow showed up, cash in hand, and bought the guitar. As he left, he handed me an old cardboard case that he'd left in the hall, and said "Here, you might as well keep this piece of ...., so I don't have to lug it away. Inside was a beat-up old guitar with no label in the soundhole or markings on the headstock and a Gibson style pickguard. I had about 4 cracks on the top and as many in the back. There was also a patch in the side that was held on with duct tape. I lugged that thing around for a number of years and then decided, as it wasn't playable, I might as well throw it out, as we were moving for Manitoba to Ontario, and I didn't feel like paying movers to bring it. Before throwing it away I took a final look at it and what did I find but a Martin serial number and model 0018. Needless to say, that guitar did make the trip to Ontario! It has now been all fixed up (you can still see where the cracks and patches were) and is my pride and joy. Turns out it was made in 1948. You can imagine the tone that the wood has after all those years. My point is that one person's "piece of ...." may turn out to be your treasure!
I know this is an older video but I still have to post that I really liked the sound of that guitar. I realize it’s nothin fancy or expensive but it did have an exceptional tone to my ear.
Oh, and another good video! We’ve never met but I’ve watched enough now that on the newer ones when you say “hello friends” I kinda feel Ike one.
Again I enjoyed your video, I too have an old Yamaha that I bought at a flea mart in 1978 for 80 bucks, the strings are high on it due to sitting in my closet for so long, I'm going to give it to my daughter that does not play, she just wants something of mine, it aint worth much, just something to remember her old daddy by, my love for guitars goes way back yonder, I'll be 80 come Dec. thanks for sharing your videos with dummies like me, God bless..
D.L Gillum You are welcome thanks for watching. Some of the Yamaha guitars really sound good. If someone could/would play it, I would only charge about $100-150 to make it play and sound its best. Might be worth it. Of course shipping and parts are extra.
I have watched dozens of your wonderful videos and just wanted to tell you just how much I enjoy them. You have a wonderful talent. Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much Kenny. Very nice of you to say.
If I ever come into some money I'm going to commission you to make me a mandolin - don't hold yer breath though, unless I rob a bank ! Greetings to you from Glasgow, Scotland. Hoots mon the noo !
Awesome! Heck, we might be related. My mothers maiden name was Sconce, family legend says they were "Scotch-Irish". Couldn't prove it by me. Thanks so much for watching.
love watching you work Jerry, even when you are working with "scrap" material you wind up with a beautiful part. I'm pretty sure you have a magic wand in there some where.
Steven thank you for watching and the nice comment.
Love watching your vids. Thanks so much for sharing your patience, your caring and your attitude. Well done!......
OMG my mother had one of those guitars almost identical except it had the tuning fork logo on the headstock instead. I learned from her on that thing and it had quite a few dings on it but nothing about a hundred drop fills couldn't solve....lol A guy in the early 2000's told me he thought it was worth 600 as is. Its an heirloom and i would pay anything to repair it except the dings...IMO there our dings and it makes it special. My brother has it and I have to play every time i see it. I know you don't care about the style of bridge but it made it easy to play. Easiest guitar ive ever played.
Jerry, I am (or was ) on organist for the earlier part of my life. Made me living as an electrician. I had a brief filtration as a guitarist but that went south very quickly. I really enjoy your videos because of your attention to detail. I guess my dual life as an artist and a tradesmen resonates with me. Hand crafted , but accurate is something that most of our young generation is not familiar with.
Thank you Larry.
Good video Jerry and a sweet fix! Some Yamaha guitars have a really good sound, I'd bet this one sounds 10 times better than it did with that crappy adjustable saddle they rob an acoustic big time. Don't know what it sounded like before but it's got some nice tones now!
Thanks Randy. You got that right.
Randy and Jerry ,I love watching your videos and learning from both of you guys. Thanks for all the tips and all your work to help people learn about repair. Repairing and setting up guitars has certainly has become a passion of mine in the last few years. Keep up the great work.
Thank you Brent. You are welcome.
Love watching you work.
Hi Jerry. I really enjoy watching your videos and your careful work.
Imagine my surprise when the "not worth fixing" guitar in this video was identical to my Yamaha FG 300! I bought it at the old Volkwein's Music Store on the north side of Pittsburgh in 1976. (The old Volkwein's Store building is now the Andy Warhol Museum.) When I bought it, it had a wonderfully resonant sound. I just loved it!
I've only ever made one modification to is, and that was to add a Dean Markley pickup just like the mod made to your customer's guitar!
My FG 300 has issues too. The adjustable T-O-M style saddle leans over hard on the bridge. And I have some belly bulge. I'm pretty sure that one of the braces inside the soundboard is loose.
Anyway, this guitar has an enormous amount of sentimental value for me. It was the first "good" guitar I ever owned. And I played it with friends at my wedding in 1979. (Jeannine and I have now been happily married for 39 years!) I have many guitars now, but this one has a deep place in my heart.
So my guitar may be in even worse shape than the "not worth fixing" guitar that you did such a wonderful job on.
If you could make my old guitar play as well again, I would be in heaven!
+Steven Stewart thank you very kindly for the note. I would be happy to bring it back to life. I'm pretty far behind at the moment. If you would like to send me an email I will put it in file and let you know when I'm ready to receive more instruments. Thank you very much for watching. rosastringworks@gmail.com
Thank you so much Jerry. I will do that.
Again a supervideo, where you could learn something. Thanks Jerry
I picked up a Yamaha 310TB for $10. Talk about not worth fixing. All corroded, frets, keys, inside, etc. Chips out of the back up to 1.5 inches long. Lots of abuse, but all I have is the time I have left so I am watching your work and getting ideas. I have access to a full work shop at our senior's community, but not some of your specialty tools. I agree, tools make up 90% quality work!
Just a hint. To take the glue off easy use Brasso metal polish. Quick and easy. Leaves no damage. Great videos. Thanks
Jerry Rosa "Sometimes yoy get lucky and alcohol is all you need. Other times ... not so much" haha. Great video and I agree completely with your philosophy of fixin' .
Jerry, just watched my first video and I love your shop, your tool collection and most of all your dedication and skill! Being a retired machinist/tool & die maker, I can appreciate all of the above! I had such a great time in Mt. View this weekend and what a pleasure to meet you and Gary Heavin! The icing on the cake was to hear you guys pick and sing and to be allowed to sit in and pick a few tunes with you! Hope to see you again! Saving my allowance for a Rosa mandolin, Dan McIntyre
Thank you Dan. It was really great getting to meet you too. Really enjoyed pickin' with you. Thanks for sending me the videos. I hope to start work on it tomorrow and post it this week.
I'm giving you a Thumbs-Up just based on your conversation at the beginning. That made a lot of sense. And you broke the concept down to the three main scenarios, which might be all there are, I don't know. And I've experienced that third scenario about a few other items besides musical instruments with respect to fixing up things for their sentimental value. It was worth it to me to have my dad's travel satchel (the kind you carry your papers in) fixed by a fine, local luggage repairman even though i could've bought a really nice new one for the same money. And that old one is very nice now! But I remember my dad going out of town on business trips for the radio station he worked at as chief engineer. (And that satchel has a cool RCA imprint in the leather!)
Ha! I'm looking forward to watching this video, just based on your forward!!
nice repair ,the sound of that rosewood was amazing when you put it down on your band saw ,has that distinctive hardwood sound
A very nice repair and wonderful to watch a seasoned pro. Love the music too
God bless.
Great job. I really enjoy watching your videos. I also appreciate your taking the time to post these. I've learned a lot by watching.
Thomas Wimsatt thank you my friend.
Enjoyed another repair again ..........Thank you Jerry...
I had one of these in the 70's...they were pretty nice acoustics and sounded pretty good!
Bart Boeckler I agree. Nice guitar and certainly worth fixing. Thanks for watching.
Rosa String Works I really like your style the fine hand work is soo interesting . Thanks for the nice video be blessed with love care and grace.
Enjoyed this, thanks. I have an old FG that's not worth the sales tax on a new Martin but man does it play and sound great. I have owned much more expensive flat top's and i won't lie and say it's as good as a Gibson or Martin but it can sure give them a run for very little money.
Bravo Jerry! Just wonderful as usual,,👍
Great work ! It's really interesting to see you do what you do !
I have a Japanese guitar i bought in 1973 that i've played the heck out of ever since. I was told by the seller, who was a dealer it was made to Martin specs. I took it to a repair man that is highly respect in my area to get some neck work done & he told me to sell it on Ebay which just blew my mind. I'm going to email you...
This guitar wouldn’t have to be a “Ventura” would it? I believe the one I have was made in the 70ish, was given one cause nobody wanted it and I was interested in learning, has a lot of binding rot and the back is pealing a bit, but I’m pretty determined to fix it and play it. It’s what lead me to these videos 🤘🏽😆 worth fixin’ to me
Great Job. Love the Bringing Mary Home song.....very close rendition to the Country Gentleman's version.
Jeff Wimmer thank you very much.
Love the patience in your work, that is the real skill. Noticed the difficulty in getting a tool that is strong yet thin under a bridge to cut the glue and wondered if you had ever tried an artist's pallette knife? Regards, Tiny.
Wow! I wish I could find a guitar that's not worth fixing like that one. To this day, 6-10-19, FG300's in great condition, like that one, sell for $850.00, and in fair condition do not go below $450.00. Awesome guitar.Just my luck, I live in Texas!
Rosa String Works thanks for noticing my comment I meant every word and more your fine hand work is soo interesting and well done. Thanks for the nice video be blessed with love care and grace.
Keep them all smiling, the goal of all who serve others. Start by sharing yours first.
Hi Jerry, new watcher. My contribution to your solvent list after alcohol would be paint thinner/mineral spirits. I have not seen it melt/dissolve any plastics at all. Everything beyond that, you already addressed.
I usually get that glue off the pick guards by softening it with Prepsol, that's the stuff they use at auto paint shops to degrease and clean as preparation before painting and it won't damage the guard. I then just roll it up and off with my thumb and fingers, beware of blisters lol. I have also used boot polishes as well as the leather stains to match up wear marks and it shines up well too, an old antique dealers trick. Love your work. To do Gods work is not that hard,
just surround yourselves with beauty.
For in Gods truths that that left scarred,
be ones sacred call to duty.
Enjoying watching you "work your magic"! Music is great also!
Fascinating to see you work.
Well Mr. Jerry,, I can honestly say you are more than just repair guy and or more than just a customizer.. You have that little thing about you that I have. Its called treating someones equipment like it is your own.. That kind of quality if you will is priceless. Thats how I treat everyones home I go into for heating and air.. Great job on that yamaha.. It has a great sound and really sounded Top end. Take care.
20yearhvacguy, thanks I appreciate the kind words. Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if most people would just be helpful and kind to one another?
Yes sir. Sure would much much better!!!!!!
Jerry, an artist who I am a fan of, posted that his 1970 Gibson J40 has been damaged during travel. This is what he said: “It got dropped and upon inspection by the repair folks at Gibson, some other, more prevalent issues revealed themselves to the tune of about $3500 in structural damage”
I have no idea, but does that seem high?
Anyway, I responded to his post with a link to this video. I kinda doubt it, but maybe he’ll reach out. Lol.
You do great work.
Jerry, please be careful when wearing long sleeve shirts around your rotating machines. I had a friend in metal shop almost get strangled because his rolled up long sleeve came undone all of sudden and got into the rotating chuck and pulled him in. He was lucky i and others were there. But your alone and i cant save you like i saved him but i can with my words....other than that, keep up your wonderful work. 😎
You should be developing a series of DVDs for sale. Heck, I would be your first customer. We in the science and mathematics area of this side of the pond use the metric system. It is the machinist measuring tools that we use that perpetuates the SAE system. Great videos!
It blows my mind that there are viewers that vote thumbs down on your videos.
There's just no pleasing some people.
Those people are crying for attention.
@@RosaStringWorks I guess that could be the only explanation. Your videos are full of informative content and aren't provocative in any way. I am glad TH-cam recommended the first one to me. Call me a fan.
i have a 50 dollar [flea market] yamaha f330 that is older than my kids. 42 years old. still plays great. it has lots of value to me.
A suggestion for removing gooey residue that works way better than GooGone and similar is WD-40. You still have to try it on an inconspicuous area first, but on most materials it's way milder than acetone and other solvents.
Another great vid, Jerry. The guy at the music store was an idiot, as, even back in 2016, a Yamaha FG300 in nice shape, commanded prices in the $450-650 range, and now, in the $550-850 range - definitely "worth fixing". Not to mention that it's a fine sounding guitar, especially being all-laminate construction. I clinched my fists when I saw you bending the pickguard to remove it, as the original FG300 pickguards are well known to be excessively brittle. I've seen them break into multiple pieces with the slightest bending pressure. I've restored nearly fifty Yamahas like the FG300 (including three FG300s), but I never had to do a neck reset on one. I was told that Yamaha used a type of glue on the neck joint that would not "release" under any circumstances. For all I know, that could just be an urban myth propagated by luthiers who just didn't want to do a neck reset on an inexpensive guitar. Anyway, my question to you is, have you ever done a neck reset on any pre-1990 Yamaha? If so, was it any different or more difficult than any other?
I don't think I have but the truth is I honestly don't remember. They all run together when you run dozens of instruments through a shop every year it's hard to keep track.
Thanks for your advice on my noisy Taylor, it was as you said a clamp holding the wires together came loose. Took the old strings off , clamp off, restrung with some fresh ones and the old Taylor sounds great.
John Cardinali you are welcome, glad to hear it.
Fine repair and enjoyable channel . I built a bridge & saddle also, The bridge made from an old wooden plane of cherry wood and saddle of bone. That went into a guitar considered not worth fixing and now it's one of the better. I can see what you mean. Thank you.
Gillebrath thanks for watching. Way to go!
Not shure what year this Yamaha FG300 is, but I noticed that it was a white label, made i Taiwan guitar. I have an FG110, Taiwan black label, made in 74-75 i think, and it is stunning! It turns out that when Yamaha moved their guitar production to Taiwan in 74_ or 75, they sent their master luthier to oversee the production and quality, and even if my guitat is a laminated top, the sound and build quality of it is awesome! Great video btw, and they get better over the years!
If the adhesive happens to be double stick tape as you mentioned....mineral spirits quite often cleans that stuff up pretty good, and it has no effect on the plastic. But you probably already know this.
That guitar fixed up just fine you did it again. Nice work as always. That guitar sounds a little bit better than the rest for sure.
This is great as usual but from a monetary POV I would like to have heard about the retail cost to do the work we saw here. That would give us contemplators some understanding of the topography.
It was too long ago to remember. My guess is I was charging 50 or $60 per hour and it probably took me an hour and a half.
nice to watch a skilled workman at his craft !