Nice work Gary. Working through the sound hole Re glueing all braces is challenging no doubt. --35 years ago I had a early 1950s Martin 0018G mahogany classical that was a friends-was fairly rough project. It had a hole about 3”x3” on lower side bout Butt area. I decided to turn the old Guitar into a Steel string. -I did the work through the sound hole and the Side damage hole. I Removed the fan braces and X-braced it. Turned out amazing. My friend was blown away. I thought about offering to buy it from him-but I could tell he wasn’t gonna let it go
Very nice work. Thanks for sharing. That old war horse is ready for more service. I use cake decorating knives for loosening bridges, but now I will bend one to mimic your clever butter knife trick to grab the bridge plate. Always something to learn from smart folks! P.S. You might try some 3M 7448 grey pads instead of the steel wool. They work very well, and do not shed any steel, which is very nice for electric guitars. Just a thought.
Fine work and excellent video...I have a mid-fifties LG, with the hourglass shape. I have two cracks to repair, and tuning knobs to replace. Then I will see about the neck angle once restrung. Thanks!
Fine work Gary! I really enjoyed the fast moving pace of the restoration. I can't imagine how much time was actually spent. Is this your instrument or a clients?
@@Kanamet That is awesome! Since you have the skills, it is great to put these basket cases back into service.....especially when they have "good bones" 👍
@@Kanamet right on. My family is from Wpg. I lived there from 1965 - 1975. I still have family there. My first guitar was a Norman from L & M on Corydon Ave
Great work. I really like the jig for shaving the heel for neck resets. I'll have to make one!
Wow, excellent job!!
Great work. A lot of patience.
Thanks for bring it back to life.
Great Job Gary.
That's an ace cardigan in use at the end! Lovely guitar, top job!
Wow what a beauty! This episode was amazing. Very well done. Please keep them coming!
Wow, unbelievable! So much respect for your craftsmanship!
Very good job and nice tips for us amateur luthiers, thanks.
Superb work!
I really liked this video. You were able to communicate a very tough job in just 9 minutes or so
Nice work Gary. Working through the sound hole Re glueing all braces is challenging no doubt. --35 years ago I had a early 1950s Martin 0018G mahogany classical that was a friends-was fairly rough project. It had a hole about 3”x3” on lower side bout Butt area. I decided to turn the old Guitar into a Steel string. -I did the work through the sound hole and the Side damage hole. I Removed the fan braces and X-braced it. Turned out amazing. My friend was blown away. I thought about offering to buy it from him-but I could tell he wasn’t gonna let it go
Very nice work. Thanks for sharing. That old war horse is ready for more service.
I use cake decorating knives for loosening bridges, but now I will bend one to mimic your clever butter knife trick to grab the bridge plate. Always something to learn from smart folks!
P.S. You might try some 3M 7448 grey pads instead of the steel wool. They work very well, and do not shed any steel, which is very nice for electric guitars. Just a thought.
Fine work and excellent video...I have a mid-fifties LG, with the hourglass shape. I have two cracks to repair, and tuning knobs to replace. Then I will see about the neck angle once restrung. Thanks!
That was neato, nice little ditty at the end too
Lovely resonance
Superb Job! Great guitar
I’ve got this exact guitar. Way too scared for all this lol. But awesome video
Love the weight Sheffield England my home town 👍👍👍
Sensational stuff Gary.
Very interesting. Thanks!
More Please
Fine work Gary! I really enjoyed the fast moving pace of the restoration. I can't imagine how much time was actually spent. Is this your instrument or a clients?
Thanks! Yes, this is for sure a condensed version. It is one of my Ebay "project" purchases, so I am not constrained by labor cost.
@@Kanamet That is awesome! Since you have the skills, it is great to put these basket cases back into service.....especially when they have "good bones" 👍
do you still work on acoustic guitars??
Loved watching. What did you do about the crack?
Thanks! I glued a large diamond shape cleat on the bottom and the filled the crack with hide glue.
I really enjoyed your video. I saw the Cdn flag on your sleeve. Where are you? I live outside SJ NB
Thanks! I'm in sunny, but cold Manitoba.
@@Kanamet right on. My family is from Wpg. I lived there from 1965 - 1975. I still have family there. My first guitar was a Norman from L & M on Corydon Ave
I owned a '53 LG2, but sold it. Compared to Martin's, it just felt a little "cheap".
Awesome! What kind of strings did you put on it? Stay Safe!
Thanks!, strings are D'Addario EJ16 (light).
Great work. I really like the jig for shaving the heel for neck resets. I'll have to make one!