Those are great; I have a ‘47 J-50 just like Bob Dylan’s guitar on his first album (with the script logo; went to the modern logo in 1948). They are like cannons with a warmer sound as compared to Martin rosewood dreadnaughts. I might be mistaken but that bridge you were working in might be a replacement. The older originals were smaller and rectangular without a belly; just like the one on the ‘45.
Another great job, Scotty, thanks! QUICK QUESTION: What was the marker you used to yellow up (or darken) the new saddle? I have a beautiful smokehouse burst Gibson LP that has “cream colored binding,” and originally had cream colored plastics (guard, pup rings, back plates and poker chip). I swapped everything out for black Gibson parts, but the pickguard I bought is 3-ply b/w/b. That white stripe in the guard, really sticks out. I tried using furniture pouch up markers to darken, but it whipped off, rather quickly. I took it off for now and kind of dig the no-guard look, but Gibson got sloppy when they drilled the top screw hole and the finish is somewhat chipped-out around the hole. It’s not that noticeable, now that I touched up that chip with a black marker, but think the thing would look better with the guard back in place. Anyhow, you’re the master at this stuff, so I’m hoping the pen you used would make the edge of the guard closely match the cream binding and in the zebra humbuckers. Thanks!!
@@harpethguitar thanks! I really like those Mohawk pens. Was actually thinking about either their vintage amber or parchment colors. I appreciate your reply!
It is really peculiar how relatively rare instruments come into the shop in pairs like that. It is an occurence that just doesn't seem to have a logical cause, or even a relevance. I have a J45 banner like the one shown here. But there is one difference... the sound hole rosette is composed of seven really thin laminations instead of three..they are white, black, white, black, white, black, white. It doesn't have any numbers inside the box at all..I have looked closely in strong light and there just isn't a trace. I knew the orignal owner. Got the guitar from the family after the gentleman passed..
Great video thanks, i like the sound of the 48 it seemed s bit more mellow to my ears
Such great content, humour, camera work and editing. !!
@@TroubadourJuggernaut Thank You so much 😊
ART Class 👍
Very nice work Scott. Good sounding guitars.
Awesome Work Scott
Fun fact CA Excelerator is called activator in the UK
❤ from England
@@savedaz ❤️❤️❤️
Great video, I dug your song to
excellent work
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice work as always
@@gorgiasxx Thank You kindly 😊
Whoever put that belly down bridge on the 1948 should be locked up. Nice finish repair Scott
I believe that’s actually factory. It was a quick transitional period where those were used. Usually seen on southern jumbos.
They’re probably dead by now ⚰️
Two 1940s J45s -- I bet you did enjoy yourself. You are a lucky guy. Nice work on both of them. I like the new Friday posting schedule.
Good Morning,
from S.E. Michigan
Great job. The detail is amazing.
Those are great; I have a ‘47 J-50 just like Bob Dylan’s guitar on his first album (with the script logo; went to the modern logo in 1948). They are like cannons with a warmer sound as compared to Martin rosewood dreadnaughts. I might be mistaken but that bridge you were working in might be a replacement. The older originals were smaller and rectangular without a belly; just like the one on the ‘45.
@@vayabroder729 Cool! 🤘😎🤘
Man, I like that t shirt!
Viva feva!
Detroit Rock Opacity
@@thefrostedorange You wanted the best and you got the best! 😃
Another great job, Scotty, thanks!
QUICK QUESTION: What was the marker you used to yellow up (or darken) the new saddle?
I have a beautiful smokehouse burst Gibson LP that has “cream colored binding,” and originally had cream colored plastics (guard, pup rings, back plates and poker chip). I swapped everything out for black Gibson parts, but the pickguard I bought is 3-ply b/w/b. That white stripe in the guard, really sticks out. I tried using furniture pouch up markers to darken, but it whipped off, rather quickly.
I took it off for now and kind of dig the no-guard look, but Gibson got sloppy when they drilled the top screw hole and the finish is somewhat chipped-out around the hole. It’s not that noticeable, now that I touched up that chip with a black marker, but think the thing would look better with the guard back in place.
Anyhow, you’re the master at this stuff, so I’m hoping the pen you used would make the edge of the guard closely match the cream binding and in the zebra humbuckers. Thanks!!
@@bldallas Thank You 😊 the marker is a Mohawk brush tip “light oak”
@@bldallas did you sand the edge of the pickguard?
Try 220 for a darker stain and 320 -400 grit for a lighter more subtle effect
@ doh! No I didn’t even think of that. Thank you so much!
@@harpethguitar thanks! I really like those Mohawk pens. Was actually thinking about either their vintage amber or parchment colors. I appreciate your reply!
The 45 sounds better! 🙃
It is really peculiar how relatively rare instruments come into the shop in pairs like that. It is an occurence that just doesn't seem to have a logical cause, or even a relevance. I have a J45 banner like the one shown here. But there is one difference... the sound hole rosette is composed of seven really thin laminations instead of three..they are white, black, white, black, white, black, white. It doesn't have any numbers inside the box at all..I have looked closely in strong light and there just isn't a trace. I knew the orignal owner. Got the guitar from the family after the gentleman passed..
Is that your music playing around the 12 min section?
@@stealingtomorrowband Yessir
Scott, does accelerator leave any residue? If so, how is it cleaned/removed?
@@jbrobertson2758 maybe a little oily residue. No more than your skin would leave behind