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  • Watch how furniture restorer restores a guitar
    This guitar was made by Olbrei & Co, in Tallinn, somewhere between 1907-1940. Restoring a guitar was quite a challenge for me. In this video you will see, did I succeed or not.
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  • @ATRestoration
    @ATRestoration  2 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    My music channel: th-cam.com/users/TotuCool

    • @youtukang
      @youtukang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Okay 👍👍

    • @richardmooney7231
      @richardmooney7231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@johnwayne8114 I have seen far worse restorations by so called Luthiers. And ended up with a fine sounding Guitar .. What exactly did he get wrong in your expert opinion.

    • @mikezeus71
      @mikezeus71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Yeah that's a beautiful guitar you got there but you wrecked it. Stick to fixing chairs please

    • @bobward5980
      @bobward5980 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnwayne8114 0}}

    • @papamiro
      @papamiro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @coolseeker
    @coolseeker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +737

    Congratulations. You brought two and a half thousand guitarists to tears.

    • @ChrisCovers78
      @ChrisCovers78 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I cried

    • @jlgarciamartin
      @jlgarciamartin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Me too

    • @adiri2987
      @adiri2987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I’m in tears lmao

    • @mshomefire
      @mshomefire 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tears of joy

    • @duckdovetail3385
      @duckdovetail3385 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      This was hard to watch...😖😢😭😭😭🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @brinkee7674
    @brinkee7674 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    At 10:10 you can see the makers stamp, this of course is after cracking it open. Hope it helps
    Muusikariistade = Instruments
    Töökoda = Workshop
    T. Olbrei & Ko = Tönis Olbrei & Companion(s)
    Tallinnas = Tallinn
    Hermanni T. Nr 1 = Street name and number
    EESTI = Estonia
    Tönis Olbrei was a piano maker, his brother Jann and August Kraemann, a builder, merged their companies and started making pianos, harmoniums, mandolins, guitars and other musical instruments in 1905.
    So I'd say that guitar is from earliest 1905 or a bit younger like up to 1915 or so.

    • @jess60901
      @jess60901 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Fascinating information; thank you for your input!

    • @Hertog_von_Berkshire
      @Hertog_von_Berkshire ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I tried to understand but failed miserably.

    • @NickRatnieks
      @NickRatnieks ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would have thought that if it was made in 1905 it would be marked as Reval and there would be no mention of Estonia. I would imagine the guitar was made after independence and dates from the 1920s.

    • @koolharp
      @koolharp 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for the details
      Estonians rock !

    • @bonzie321
      @bonzie321 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s a schtuck scheisse now.

  • @millerleathergoods7623
    @millerleathergoods7623 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    There is way too much hate in the comments. This guy used his carpentry skills and tools to make a long gone guitar usable again, and look beautiful. Sure, he could have done some things different, but it all turned out pretty good. Keep it up!

  • @bobblowhard8823
    @bobblowhard8823 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I love how there is no cheesy narration, or crappy "upbeat, inspirational" music track. Makes this video much more enjoyable.

    • @kevinsmith9691
      @kevinsmith9691 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No kidding. Many videos I come across are virtually unwatchable because you have to endure loud, processed music that is beyond annoying. This video is great just the way it is.

  • @jimn6376
    @jimn6376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    That's why professional guitar builder/repair people are called Luthier's, great work but so many OMG! what are you doing moment's. But I applaud the effort, so many would have just tossed it away.

    • @pierrelanglois5959
      @pierrelanglois5959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      OMG The crowning moment to me was the spraying of the top.

  • @donhall2759
    @donhall2759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +750

    As a guitar repairman/builder, I gotta say that you broke a few rules in this restoration, but I honestly don't think it's value or performance were compromised at all. The guitar is a folk instrument, built and repaired by regular folks with all kinds of approaches. It's your instrument, and I think it's a honey!

    • @TheSilmarillian
      @TheSilmarillian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Well said hello from down under

    • @baabaabaa2293
      @baabaabaa2293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      The guitar had a factory stamp on the inside mate.
      Someone in the comments mentioned the name (Russian?) famous for pianos & instruments.
      Carved ebony bridge, figured flame mahogany? & Ivory tipped tuners (not bakelite) hardly seem like a folk instrument made by common folk to me.

    • @ReasonAboveEverything
      @ReasonAboveEverything 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@baabaabaa2293 He meant that guitar is a folk instrument. A lot of people made them with variation in methods and how they repaired them.

    • @baabaabaa2293
      @baabaabaa2293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@ReasonAboveEverything l know how to read fella...he said..'a folk instrument BUILT & REPAIRED by regular folks'...
      This example is a proper made instrument, crafted by an Estonian company. Look at the quality tonewoods used... Ivory tuner buttons is hardly regular folk built.

    • @rat_king2801
      @rat_king2801 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      kind of a condescending asshole statement

  • @Opry99er
    @Opry99er ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I really enjoyed this. The techniques were not what I'm used to seeing, but the end result was amazing. My grandpa was a furniture repairman and he was an unbelievable craftsman. Felt like I was watching gramps work again. 🥰 thank you for the video!

    • @Andrew-Johnson
      @Andrew-Johnson ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
      For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.
      Proverbs 1:8-9 ✝🌅

    • @MrEyesof9
      @MrEyesof9 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I had the good fortune of working alongside a traveling furniture repair man, straight up magicians!

    • @rolandsalas
      @rolandsalas 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Andrew-Johnsonthat's exactly what I needed, now, today, this moment.

    • @marshwetland3808
      @marshwetland3808 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kinda surprised he left all the scratches in the top, but I know nothing about woodworking. Also, he could've tuned it for the intro performance. Much of the bad sound was it being out of tune.

  • @paultheroman6637
    @paultheroman6637 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    There are few performances that can rival watching a consummate master craftsman perform a transformation of such a worthwhile subject for restoration. He was more than generous with his techniques and skills and all I can do is envy him his expertise. Bravo maestro.

  • @LCMSM
    @LCMSM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    OUCH!
    Definitely shows the difference between a luthier and a furniture restorer!

    • @miketaylorID1
      @miketaylorID1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I get the same cringe when channels “restore” C&R firearms. Any collectors value is left on the shops wire wheel. Conservation of what is, is the proper course. IMHO

    • @DriftinDoug
      @DriftinDoug 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Groan. Big Al, Big Bore.

    • @j4343yahoo
      @j4343yahoo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Fully agree. I was wondering: "Am I the only one to find this horrible?" When I saw the final result, I was about to cry. What a bad taste! No offense, but this man should definitely stick to furniture and leave musical instruments for REAL luthiers.

    • @arlenmargolin4868
      @arlenmargolin4868 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@DriftinDoug you're obviously not a guitar player or even a furniture lover

    • @ethicalcobra4136
      @ethicalcobra4136 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He did an alright job but in comparison to a proper luthier, it was horrible.
      And I have to encourage that before you put strings on your guitar, PLEASE check what type of guitar you have before getting the strings! You can't stick any strings on any guitar!
      From what I can see, and researched this is a NYLON 7 string acoustic guitar, and I'm assuming this actually a classical guitar.
      Warning to people who might not know, but you can't put steel strings on a Nylon guitar and visa versa. If there is too much tension on the neck and on the bridge it'll bow, f#cking your guitar. Same applies to if there's too little tension.
      Different guitars have overall different necks, body's and components which influence what can and can't be done to a guitar. Example, most classical guitars don't have a truss rod, that is to say, there are those that do have them, however truss rods are primarily found in steel string acoustics and electrics because of they have a lot more tension.

  • @greentomato9957
    @greentomato9957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He sanded the magic out of the neck and fret board.

    • @mattmulcahy9893
      @mattmulcahy9893 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m sorry the fuck are you talking about

  • @imochiexe5056
    @imochiexe5056 ปีที่แล้ว

    The back and sides are a surprising duo of the glory of wood refinished to show the tree's, the builder's and the restorers contributions. Thank you.

  • @karigould3303
    @karigould3303 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoy watching your skilled hands as they work with the wood. My grandfather built violins and repaired all kinds of instruments for the local music store. I was enthralled watching him work.

  • @oldproji
    @oldproji 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Different to the chairs, but equally as skilfull and fascinating to watch.

  • @rikspector
    @rikspector 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I worked in picture framing and did furniture restoration for 45 years.
    You can never have enough clamps:) or variety of glues.
    You have really beautiful equipment in your shop, we had good stuff, but I would liked to have gotten my hands on yours.
    The right equipment makes all the difference and I'm still amazed at what those 16,17 and 18th century craftsmen were able to achieve.
    I remember restoring a table and harp back chairs, It took forever to sand the chairs, I had to create all kinds of minnie tools to get in the grooves with sandpaper, talk about labor intensive!
    Finally, I REALLY like how you retained the old look while
    restoring the sound.
    Your show is lots of memories for me.
    Cheers,
    Frederick "Rik" Spector

  • @tahoe4beauty
    @tahoe4beauty ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Does my heart good to see a item many would toss in the trash loved back to life. The Medullary rays on the back and sides are beautiful, also the binding and marquetry detail on the front are subtle__yet speak of the craftsmanship and thought that was given many years back. Thanks for sharing! ✍)))

  • @BorgSlayer1914
    @BorgSlayer1914 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for rescuing such a beautiful instrument. Well done!

  • @gelartab
    @gelartab 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A great Guitar Devaluation Masterclass

  • @amusicalheart7
    @amusicalheart7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was painful to watch. Amazing what you can do with the right tools.

  • @robroelvink4649
    @robroelvink4649 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was amazed by your skills. You did a great job on this old guitar and turned it back into a beauty. Respect....

  • @W7DXW
    @W7DXW ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful methodology and complement of shop tools and technique, thank you! We can all use these for various projects, of all kinds. Thanks for the inspiration and for exemplifying uplifting workmanship.

  • @jam2190
    @jam2190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Amazing as to what you did with a bit of firewood!!!!
    Joking aside, it looks amazingly well done, and the patterns in the wood grains, amazing as well!!
    Sounds great also!!!! Wonderful work you did on it

  • @rjlchristie
    @rjlchristie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Next time I suggest you glue the braces to the back before you glue the back to the sides, and it helps to make a plaster mould of the back's dome at the outset so as to maintain the integrity of its shape - a common procedure in violin repair.

    • @fitzeflinger
      @fitzeflinger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      yes! the braces should be glued to the back first.

  • @ralphbaier7793
    @ralphbaier7793 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a work of art and love. You took nothing away from it, adding yourself to the ensemble without forcing yourself upon it. A reason to get a tiny bit emotional ❤

    • @mrswimmyboy
      @mrswimmyboy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sanding off the varnish took a lot away from it. In terms of good acoustic tone a guitarist would appreciate.
      If its only meant to be looked at, then no problem I guess.

  • @GrayByrd
    @GrayByrd 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That was beautiful. Love keeping the front mostly intact. Bringing out the back side wood was great. I would have this guitar hands down over any new one. Obviously a luthier could adjust the technicalities but that sound it produces is majical. I wouldn't change a thing. Seeing something like this is just deeply moving. Thank you for keeping this instrument alive

  • @khornethegrim8258
    @khornethegrim8258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    This man tells dad jokes without even using words. Amazing.

  • @carolyncrider8217
    @carolyncrider8217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Thank you for leaving her story, told in the scars on her face, exactly as she was. Beautiful.

    • @petermasterson8276
      @petermasterson8276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      her ???

    • @brettduffin8412
      @brettduffin8412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rubbish, looks dreadful. Sand it back and make it nice again.

    • @brettduffin8412
      @brettduffin8412 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MaxG-jk8ty of course it is my opinion. Still is. I am not an authority that stops people from doing what they do, relax. I will not single handedly ruin the instrument restoration industry. I like pristine restoration, and always will.

    • @Birdman953
      @Birdman953 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brettduffin8412 It’s called patina. The restoration is done to leave the “battle scars” of life. If you want a pristine restoration, buy a new guitar.

    • @brettduffin8412
      @brettduffin8412 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Birdman953 I know what a patina is. I also know you have not changed my mind. Watch " My Mechanics" on you tube to understand my preference. And no, I would much rather a restored vice from this guy over a new one. Great old high quality guitars restored to pristine level in my opinion would be the same. I don't want those scratches or dents. Those were never designed to be there and are the result of the simple fumbling of past owners. Not anything I revere, nor do they tell any significant story (unless they were owned by a significant musician).

  • @rjlinnovations1516
    @rjlinnovations1516 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing your video. Excellent repair of the old guitar. Watching here with full support from Canada 🇨🇦.

  • @ConnyNordlicht
    @ConnyNordlicht 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done! I restored a 115-year-old guitar-lute by myself, using bone glue, a 20 m rope of hemp to put and hold the pieces together without damaging the old lute guitare and within a month sided by my main work as a nurse, it finally got their talents of a find its music instrument again. I play it with love, proudness and happyness thropgh all deeps of my heart & soul. So let me say, vs v non professional restorer: your work has been very, very fine and well! With a rope, and some clothes between instrument and rope you lever damage it and you needn't work with clämbs what kind ever. It always will have the best power and won't hurt it. I spoke with an elder resorator of guitars 50 km away and he actually told me he uses this old metod, too, again, after having been working with clambs from all shabes and sizes. You HAVE all sizes using a long rope and some olt T shirts. And using time. Good work needs time.
    That I have and use it for music and that's the secret our work can be heart so softly and powerful as well in our instrumets and music. You're vore gifted, bro! Thank you! Be blessed!❤

  • @dawnchattin5935
    @dawnchattin5935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Superb! Love that you kept the history on the front!

  • @josephzado2377
    @josephzado2377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    It's really interesting to see what another style of woodworker thinks is important when restoring and instrument. There's some overlap like fixing the cracks and filing off the end of the frets, but a luthier would have ignored the finish entirely to focus on the braces, neck, nut, bridge and saddle.
    Gotta say, it looked fantastic in the end.

    • @tolanstout
      @tolanstout 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It looks like a lumpy shellacked mess.

    • @chrisanderson2368
      @chrisanderson2368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Looks fantastic on a wall. Never to be played again.

    • @DriftinDoug
      @DriftinDoug 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You foolishly assume he didn't later tweak the action.

    • @DriftinDoug
      @DriftinDoug 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@tolanstout D'uh! It's called French polish.

    • @blackchaman2011
      @blackchaman2011 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I think a luthier would have fixed the cracks, the frets, the action and the finish ... to finish! :) At least that's what I would do as an amateur but rather experienced luthier.

  • @gregarioussolitudinist5695
    @gregarioussolitudinist5695 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am not a guitar player, nor a collector of old worn out things. I enjoyed your approach. it was methodical and effective. thank you for sharing.

  • @abdulkhaliq1226
    @abdulkhaliq1226 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outrageous! The beauty of the old queen shines through. Great job!

  • @FLAMINGBABYHEAD
    @FLAMINGBABYHEAD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    My heart sank so many times watching this, but it absolutely *broke* when he whitened those tuners.

    • @ATRestoration
      @ATRestoration  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They whitened 10% maybe.

    • @AndrewSmith-ir1ui
      @AndrewSmith-ir1ui 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      No need to fret.
      (bah-dum tish!) 🙂

    • @kristinbrooks1
      @kristinbrooks1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Piano technicians whiten ivories all the time. When we have missing ivories, it’s nearly impossible to match them in color, shape, and size. Sometimes we end up sanding and filing them and yes, even bleaching them. We don’t use lemon juice, though. Baking soda and peroxide is much safer, and I just leave them out in the sun.

    • @FLAMINGBABYHEAD
      @FLAMINGBABYHEAD ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kristinbrooks1 I hear what you're saying, but it's not a piano. What's acceptable for piano restoration isn't necessarily the same for guitars. I wouldn't whiten aged tuners and I wouldn't fix finish checking. You'd probably fix cracked finish in a piano as well, yeah? That's all I'm saying.

    • @samlee2562
      @samlee2562 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's a tough world out there...
      On any given day on any given street, guys in sheds with video cameras, can be, ... , .. whitening guitar tuners!?!?! willy nilly...! No questions asked!! it beggers belief... stay strong out there. Chin up folks. Rock on.

  • @NeedsMoreBirds
    @NeedsMoreBirds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The pattern of the grain on the back looks incredible!

  • @thepagan5432
    @thepagan5432 ปีที่แล้ว

    OK I'm 1 year late I know. Just wanted to say, I think you done a fantastic job on this guitar. You treated it with care and compassion which is great. Thank you for posting ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @rhianjones1319
    @rhianjones1319 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely amazing transformation on old guitar well done you i am very impressed with your beautiful work.

  • @maestromecanico597
    @maestromecanico597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm not a luthier nor a woodworker but the outcome looks and sounds fine. If the owner is pleased then it is a success.

  • @karaszeoke
    @karaszeoke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I liked the video, the restoration process and the result. It was a good idea to keep the guitar's face with the scratches. It preserves the original look.

  • @carmabirch8451
    @carmabirch8451 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a gentle, delicate and considered touch. I like the way you work.

  • @leekro1
    @leekro1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reading many of the comments it is refreshing that this "restoration" is a labor of love by a very talented woodworker. Love takes on many forms. The title was not "watch me build a better guitar." many of the techniques were irreversible and so it is with love. The guitar is better off having received the love and attention.

  • @edmorris7100
    @edmorris7100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful craftsmanship. Thanks for saving that beautiful instrument.

  • @regtower
    @regtower 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The figuring on that back is amazing!

  • @jasonkadhim
    @jasonkadhim ปีที่แล้ว

    When I first read the title I was like “he’s gonna rune this beautiful patina” fast forwarded to the end, I was happy, solid work ! Thank you

  • @carolemcallaster1947
    @carolemcallaster1947 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was SO interesting and inspiring to watch. Thank you! Your skill is admirable!

  • @docdoc
    @docdoc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2109

    And that's why you take guitars to luthiers, not furniture people

    • @VictorRochaGaming
      @VictorRochaGaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +162

      He's sawing the back in half? WTF?

    • @helenhill9482
      @helenhill9482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      My thoughts exactly!!!

    • @CrimsonCustomGuitars
      @CrimsonCustomGuitars 2 ปีที่แล้ว +254

      Ouch. The end result was OK, and better than I have seen from some 'luthiers' to be fair.. but still. That poor poor guitar is no more. B

    • @docdoc
      @docdoc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@CrimsonCustomGuitars nice to see you here Ben!

    • @rg2250e
      @rg2250e 2 ปีที่แล้ว +204

      @@VictorRochaGaming the back was already in 2 half's he just trimmed a little off to make a spine as the 2 half's have shrunk with age so wont fit the body ,adding a spine allows him to glue the back on and it fit .

  • @delamar6199
    @delamar6199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I would have never thought to encounter the most beautiful figured wood in a random guitar restoration video. This thick and symmetrical flame is out of this world!

  • @rogbow69
    @rogbow69 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The wood grain on the back of the guitar is gorgeous

  • @texanasimmons1761
    @texanasimmons1761 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful restoration! Im so happy you left the top virtually untouched! It shows all the history of the life of the guitar.

  • @user-tz9ho3nx9r
    @user-tz9ho3nx9r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Браво, Мастер! Ваша работа вызывает восхищение. На Вашу работу интересно смотреть даже тем, кто в этом ничего не понимает.

  • @capers72424
    @capers72424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I really love the fact that you left the witness marks on the face of the guitar. This instrument has seen many things, and that should not be forgotten!

    • @carolyncrider8217
      @carolyncrider8217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, my thoughts exactly. I am an old truama nurse and love the stories of scars, they tell a life's story. Her face is more beautiful with scars.

    • @Yosser70
      @Yosser70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@carolyncrider8217 it was until he slapped a load of shiny makeup all over it! Utterly killed any character the poor old thing had 😕

    • @rodgarcia3214
      @rodgarcia3214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree although I would have loved to see the back of the neck stay as it was too, so much character and also would have had a nice played in feel.

    • @jdsimons3222
      @jdsimons3222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carolyncrider8217 (tears welling up)

    • @dennispickard7743
      @dennispickard7743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Carolyn Crider I think it’s more of ornamental than instrumental - a nice wall adornment

  • @genewinstead7076
    @genewinstead7076 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful! I enjoyed watching this video. You are a true craftsman, sir.

  • @johnalbert1460
    @johnalbert1460 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keeping the body face with its history was a good thing . Beautiful restoration and sound .
    Nice .

  • @harley9058
    @harley9058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such an amazing video seeing a old Relic brought back to life awesome video thank you

  • @RowlandGosling
    @RowlandGosling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    I think this showed a good, practical restoration. Not exactly high art, but done lovingly. Leaving the witness marks shows respect for what this little guitar has lived through. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

    • @Adamfront
      @Adamfront 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It's a catastrophe.

    • @kenz2756
      @kenz2756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In the culture of guitarists, it's got too much work done apparently.

    • @Adamfront
      @Adamfront 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@kenz2756 It's more about the culture of restoration. The idea is to preserve as much as possible. This instrument told a story of how the original craftsmen worked, the tools and materials they used. That story is gone now.

    • @kenz2756
      @kenz2756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Adamfront Restoring what? It depends, doesn't it?

    • @Adamfront
      @Adamfront 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@kenz2756 Not really. The basic principles are the same whether you are restoring an instrument, a painting, antique furniture or any other kind of art. Restoration should not damage the object you are trying to restore and everything you do should be reversible.
      Perhaps in a few years the market will decide that this instrument is worth a massive amount of money in original condition. In that case the owner just lost a massive amount of money, and paid for the privilege. It would not be the first time this has happened.

  • @Flymochairman1
    @Flymochairman1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic video, lovely old guitar, excellent workmanship and a 'belly laugh' too. Thank you for posting this video. Cheers!

    • @odissey2
      @odissey2 ปีที่แล้ว

      У этой гитары был изначально ужасный деревянный звук. Её практически невозможно было улучшить без переделки верхней деки. Поэтому он просто восстановил её как мебель. Лучше звучать она не стала.

    • @Flymochairman1
      @Flymochairman1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@odissey2 Я думаю, что это могло звучать только лучше, чем когда он начинал. Без натяжного стержня в грифе гитара никогда не будет звучать наилучшим образом.

  • @judithmoore6564
    @judithmoore6564 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Wow! Can’t believe that I stumbled on this video. I sold this guitar quite a few years ago, I think on eB. My wife and I had a guitar business in Michigan. I found it in a 2nd hand shop and thought it would make a good wall hanger. It hung on a wall in our house for a few years until we moved and no longer had a place for it. I think that it’s great that someone took the time to bring this old girl back to life.

    • @johncrane2423
      @johncrane2423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really good craftsmanship !

    • @anneowen2416
      @anneowen2416 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wish it were my guitar I play

    • @anneowen2416
      @anneowen2416 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's really beautiful

    • @MakeAllThingsBeautiful
      @MakeAllThingsBeautiful ปีที่แล้ว

      This could be a guitar that was played every day by maybe 1 person for all there life, would be interesting to find out, maybe someone back in the 40's, 50's, 60's maybe had no TV, also seems it's 7 string which rare. I'm considering a new guitar but honestly, the reality is most guitars do not get played sometimes for years. But this old beauty has a lot of stories to tell.

  • @ricardoslhenriques
    @ricardoslhenriques 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The kind of thing kids should learn at school. Builds patience, respect, wisdom and self-reliance. Excellent job, mate.

  • @beyondlimitsproductions1468
    @beyondlimitsproductions1468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The patience this requires is amazing ! Absolutely loved the transformation...great talent indeed !

    • @elbowache
      @elbowache 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now, imagine if he'd done it right!

    • @whodatbitch
      @whodatbitch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@elbowache Let's see you do it then.

    • @elbowache
      @elbowache 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@whodatbitch you don't need to be a plastic surgeon to spot the shoddy work of a plastic surgeon. I do a bit of this work, enough to know I wouldn't have taken their this job on. Or, if I had, I would have taken a good loong time to find the best approach for each step. I wouldn't have just dove in head first and wound up doing more harm than good. I know it was a charming production to watch for the uninitiated, like a Hollywood gun fight, but facts are facts. This was shoddy work, and it's a little sad. But it's just wood at the end of the day.

    • @DriftinDoug
      @DriftinDoug 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@elbowache Go to your room!

    • @elbowache
      @elbowache 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DriftinDoug you first

  • @davidevans9992
    @davidevans9992 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was great, actually. I really enjoyed it. So wholesome! And it looked really nice at the end. Job well done! 👍

  • @jeffrichter6338
    @jeffrichter6338 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I just have to say, this is too cool. Well done! I’m no restorer, but this just sparked my interest to possibly restore a guitar.

  • @jdsimons3222
    @jdsimons3222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I fix up neglected student fiddles and violins as a hobby. It made my heart sing to see that quilted maple back...and I really like the way you think about your work. I learned a lot.

    • @youtukang
      @youtukang 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🤝

  • @georgeroberts442
    @georgeroberts442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I like the way you fixed the damage, and cleaned up the guitar without wiping out all of its history. That instrument earned its battle scars, and it's nice to see them honored and preserved that way. Anyone can pull down a brand new guitar without a scratch on it. It's rare to see a time honored instrument like this in such good overall shape. Nice video! Oh, and that was a two piece, book matched back to begin with. That's why it cracked straight down the middle the way it did. The repair was perfect.

    • @roseleealmeida1063
      @roseleealmeida1063 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesssss

    • @grarglejobber7941
      @grarglejobber7941 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey stop drinking, my friend. Your face is so red.

    • @DriftinDoug
      @DriftinDoug 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grarglejobber7941 Beg Jesus to forgive you.

  • @johnhudak3829
    @johnhudak3829 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    BRILLIANT! Love how there are so many crossover skill between luthiers and furniture makers. What a cool video. Nice job!!

  • @StuartwasDrinkell
    @StuartwasDrinkell 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's a thing of beauty... thanks for what you do! Loved the tone on the studio recording.

  • @kevinobermeyer3606
    @kevinobermeyer3606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    My blood pressure was severely elevated throughout this entire deal

    • @johancloete9721
      @johancloete9721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You should see a doctor then

    • @guitarentries8180
      @guitarentries8180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I usually find those kind of video capable of elevating my blood pressure, in pornhub.

    • @daveawb
      @daveawb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@diannathompson5983 This

  • @PaulMcCaffreyfmac
    @PaulMcCaffreyfmac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What we really need are reaction videos of luthiers watching this. That'd be fun.

    • @FLAMINGBABYHEAD
      @FLAMINGBABYHEAD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *cries in Ted Woodford*

    • @elbowache
      @elbowache 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wildwood guitars seem into this kind of thing. I don't think woodford could/ would be bothered.

  • @phatbass81
    @phatbass81 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm really impressed, whatever you touch, you change it to a treasure :)

  • @dougalexander7204
    @dougalexander7204 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A lot of people saying what you should or should not do… Looks to me like you did an excellent job and saved a nice guitar for another few generations of players. Much respect.

  • @g.k.dickenson9259
    @g.k.dickenson9259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I worked in both fields, Luthiery AND Furniture. Saw the comments. This guitar was old, but not valuable. I saw nothing wrong in his treatment of the piece. Good Job!

  • @lottatroublemaker6130
    @lottatroublemaker6130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a beauty. When I was a kid and teen, I used to play. I have wanted to try again and a model similar to this would be perfect for my EDS and arthritic fingers and small hands! Looks so comfortable to play! 👏👏👏🤗

    • @DriftinDoug
      @DriftinDoug 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Save the Ukraine.

    • @TheRobe-
      @TheRobe- ปีที่แล้ว

      I support the current thing!

  • @eagle49
    @eagle49 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was so cool to watch. I don't have any of the great tools you have but I'm a 50 yr player and pick some oldies up to work on and resell. I got a few tips I can use, Thanks. Love your patience.

  • @petezzzz
    @petezzzz ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I like how you left the scuffs and scratches on the front. This retained its history and character. Nice work!

  • @samuelhatman8995
    @samuelhatman8995 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I will go to your music channel next. Excellent restoration! Reading below...I see the luthier comments. You did way better! I own my Father's and my Grandfathers guitars. Having played for over 60 years, I understand the older instrument. Enjoy your playing! I play mine everyday. My Dad got it for me for my 9th Birthday. Yes, I'm 68. Wonderful video Sir!!!

  • @damianmaynard2592
    @damianmaynard2592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Im a woodworker, and i found a similar guitar thrown away. I tried to restore it, and after watching this I am ashamed. Great work , nice workshop, top skills, and lovely guitar.

    • @rb032682
      @rb032682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @damian - There are many videos available on TH-cam which show guitar restorations performed by trained/experienced luthiers.

    • @damianmaynard2592
      @damianmaynard2592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rb032682 Thanks. I will do a little more research next time before butchering another old guitar.

    • @rb032682
      @rb032682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@damianmaynard2592 - If I owned the guitar in this video, I would hang it with its back exposed. That wood is just too darned beautiful to hide it on the backside.

    • @antoniofaria3384
      @antoniofaria3384 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I suggest you look through youtube professional luthiers doing these restaurations, this is a actually a pretty good job but a had seen a lot of better works in comparison to this.

    • @DriftinDoug
      @DriftinDoug 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@antoniofaria3384 What can YOU do? Put your money where your mouth is for once.

  • @toineleuverink9905
    @toineleuverink9905 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The way it sounds before and after is what it's all about. All the rest...I can't tell if you did it right. But surely you put in a lot of effort and you did the best you could. Respect...🙏🏼

    • @catie1305
      @catie1305 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought the look and off tones from before the restoration were unique

  • @eldorado111
    @eldorado111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "There you go! Good as new!..."
    '....yeah Viktor, about that...'

  • @void3923
    @void3923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    honestly i was expecting him to turn it into a sofa or a chair by the title

  • @dt9094
    @dt9094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s a great job of refurbishing . Thank you

    • @RockStarOscarStern634
      @RockStarOscarStern634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a 7 String Parlor Guitar, tuned like a Standard 6 String Plus a Low B.

  • @zeroceiling
    @zeroceiling ปีที่แล้ว

    The years of building up that awesome irreplaceable patina finish!!… well you did prove that it can indeed be replaced!

  • @davehernandez4177
    @davehernandez4177 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s funny how in the video. You put the beauty is “starting” to come out. Bro this is amazing.

  • @kathyohara6658
    @kathyohara6658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful! You left as much as possible intact. I love it.

  • @ekaterinagorodnenko6013
    @ekaterinagorodnenko6013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    "А ну давай наяривай, гитара семиструнная..."©
    Вы её возродили просто, браво👏👏👏

    • @bigwens21
      @bigwens21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Да её только на стену повесить для антуража!Звук вообще никакой!

    • @if_12
      @if_12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bigwens21 ну, от этого гроба хорошего звука вряд ли получится добиться в принципе. Но и по восстановлению главный косяк - с грифом почти ничего не сделал, накладку не выровнял, лады оставил древние, и даже их в одну плоскость не вывел, чего тут ждать?

    • @jakobengelhardt3034
      @jakobengelhardt3034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Чего сидеть и горевать, ведь ночь , такая лунная . По молодости хотел научится на 7- ми струнке научится, но научился брякать на 6 -ти струнке .

    • @maxxsrostov5759
      @maxxsrostov5759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      привет всем русским!

    • @jakobengelhardt3034
      @jakobengelhardt3034 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maxxsrostov5759 Или русскоговорящим ?

  • @mousiebrown1747
    @mousiebrown1747 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    EXCELLENT !
    Your love & understanding show thru everything you did.

  • @arthurrose6473
    @arthurrose6473 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was a labor of love, and in truth, the back and sides are beautiful, the DELICATE, thin Spruce top is soft and you cannot remove much of surface damage, but you handled it nicely, and the character and sound has been rebuilt and renewed! A rare instrument given new life is special!

  • @welchtemplarmotorcycles2933
    @welchtemplarmotorcycles2933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I liked and enjoyed it !!
    Lord there are some keyboard experts on here. 🧐🥴🤪🤣

  • @jimjeffreymusic
    @jimjeffreymusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for this video! I’m restoring a very similar Russian guitar but mine has 4 extra bass strings. There are no markings on the inside to say who the maker is but other than the extra strings it’s identical inside. Even the tuners are the same. Very cool!

  • @VitalityMassage
    @VitalityMassage 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I used to build guitars. I think you did a decent job for just a quickie without luthier tools.

  • @firststep7750
    @firststep7750 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now this is a resto video! No jabbering and no music.
    Edit: I would've replaced the frets and in the process cleaned the entire fingerboard of paint. But, nice job with this; way better than most could do.

  • @stanleycarlock5624
    @stanleycarlock5624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Excellent restoration! You're craftsman-style attention-to-detail is very apparent. Very well done!

  • @1337million
    @1337million 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The wood on the back and sides is gorgeous! And keeping the scarred front was a good choice.

    • @asmongoldsmouth9839
      @asmongoldsmouth9839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Flame mahogany. It is absolutely gorgeous and a lot of high-end guitars end up using that for the back and sides because of his gorgeous design. It's just too bad that The Binding that he used down the centre strip of the back was just regular mahogany. Because it takes away from the beauty.
      Another beautiful wood is flame maple. Birdseye maple is another gorgeous wood.

  • @diserdiser2216
    @diserdiser2216 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hands & soul together makes a masterpiece !

  • @Mike-zj5ww
    @Mike-zj5ww ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If at the end of the day it doesn't play as it should you can always put a cushion on it and use it for a stool. Great video!

  • @shashimenon1000
    @shashimenon1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing work. Sheer respect for you.

  • @matneyx
    @matneyx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel like the body restoration was top notch, but the neck and bridge still need to be seen by a luthier for a proper bone nut and saddle, and a refret. Right now, it's just pretty furniture that happens to play music, but it could be brought back to being a mighty fine instrument.

  • @danielneave6748
    @danielneave6748 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really enjoyed the restore, would love to see you restore an old electric in the future!

  • @jimepley1210
    @jimepley1210 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    beautiful restoration; superb looking guitar in the folk tradition.

  • @esino6667
    @esino6667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Greetings from Tallinn! I live 5 minutes from Hermanni street, though no such place exists anymore. Great work on the instrument, thank you for bringing it back to life.

    • @isetta4083
      @isetta4083 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beautiful City, but Expensive city. I love Estonia and It's people

  • @decomodus
    @decomodus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    Next: Watch how a Luthier restores an old wardrobe by turning it into an oversized Cajón

    • @elierfernandezguerra
      @elierfernandezguerra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice 😂🤣

    • @stargazer6675
      @stargazer6675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      This is painful to watch. 😬

    • @Vinnygret
      @Vinnygret 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TOO funny

    • @taylormartin2829
      @taylormartin2829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@stargazer6675 Yeah when he started in with the scraper and no heat to pull the top and back off, I knew this was going to be really rough. I turned it off about the time he cut the back in half with a table saw lol

    • @basaltplainscreationsaustr1194
      @basaltplainscreationsaustr1194 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@taylormartin2829 I was cringing the whole way through. We only use power tools for rough work, never for restoration.

  • @hanovergreen4091
    @hanovergreen4091 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful Sir! Tastefully executed. Thank You for letting us look over your shoulder. Best Regards and Best Wishes!