These videos are like a movie version of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

"You could throw a dog under those strings!" That was hilarious, Jerry!

Jerry, thank you for demonstrating once again the difference between a luthier and a master luthier. Also, all of my thanks for taking the time to share your craft with us. I am looking forward to see how you finish the redesign and reconstruction.

Having watched all of your repair videos, it looks to me that this repair had the most potential for catastrophe of any repair I have ever seen you do. Your slow approach and patience really paid off. Looking forward to the completed project.

A man that knows the sound of a file sandpaper or scarper is only music to the operator of said tools, Thank you for saving us with the sound editing on this!

'You don't go Hercules on that'...love the phrase! What's amazing is that you tell us what you see, and what you're thinking on a problem to correct. Thanks my friend.

I liked the excitement in your voice when that baby started to come out. “Oh, yeah! Oh! Yeah!” Awesome. Don’t make us wait too long for the next episode. HaHa

"You could probably throw a dog under it" = favorite new expression from Jerry lol so funny

Anyone with a Yorkshire terrier within a mile of the Rosa string works ,had better keep walking ,,fast

Now THAT was my kind of episode. A good chunky one showing how Jerry solves problems. I didn’t want it to end. Fabulous. I can’t wait for part 2. Nice job.

sitting here with my coffee on a miserable Sunday morning in the UK. Thinking to myself you’ve got a humdinger there sir.

Simply love the way you work.

Now that was a lot of work. Great job!!!

Can’t wait for episode 2!! That thing was a MESS

Enjoyed this video. Look forward to part 2. Thanks Jerry.

Very nice job!!! I'm glad you went as far as you did!

Absolutely fascinating video. Thanks for sharing it with us all.

Well, I’m hooked for sure on this repair! Can’t wait to see the next installment!!

WOW! great work Jerry. I'm always amazed at how fearless you are in jumping into the deep end on these repairs. This was a great video.

It was my nose that allowed me to be the chef that i was. I can taste each seasoning that is added to a dish. My nose is good enough that i can tell when pasta is done by smell alone. My wife thinks i'm a mutant of some kind because of it. So i understand completely about having a good nose and sense of taste.

Great work Gerry!

I wish I could press the like button many more times to express how much I like this video! Of course I can do that, but the thumbs up goes only on and off. This repair job may be a pain in the *** for you, but it does make a very entertaining video. Can’t wait for the next part.

Jerry your problem solving skills are on point

I can’t wait to see the next installment!!

Brilliant video Jerry Thanks for making it 🇬🇧

Fantastic video! Your problem solving is just amazing to watch! Brilliant!!! :-)

Thank you so much for making this documentary. I am enjoying it very much!

What a job, you are right on track!

Absolutely love this video. You, sir, are a skilled man of heroic proportions

Love watching an artisan at work. This is great stuff.

fascinating stuff Jerry thanks for sharing

This one more compelling than anything TV tonight ! Impressive work.

One of your best videos in my opinion.

Fasenating video - enjoying it so much!

Great job Jerry! Tough job

There is no substitute for experience, and it shows in your work. What a great environment for Kaleb to learn in and be associated with. Never a dull moment at Rosa String Works. Keep the great content coming, and my best to Kaleb as well.... Joe

This is the first video I’ve saw on your channel. I hope to build my first electric guitar and many guitars afterwards very soon. Thank you for making these videos.

Thanks for the great video! I love watching you solve problems. Seeing how each challenge is overcome is interesting to me, most people would have just given up!

Cant wait for the next vid on this fix...really got into this one..

It was worth it, Jerry. This was a very enjoyable video.

You sir, have more patients and guts - very brave indeed!!! Great job!!!

You sure used ingenuity to remove that truss rod Jerry! Good work!

I can see the twist very clearly. Thank you! Nobody else takes the time and effort to show these things.

Two of the most wonderful uploaders begin their videos in much the same way . . . "Hello my good and faithful friends" and "Hi there, gang". That says all we need to know about them as people. (Just hope Jerry doesn't start throwing dogs around, though!)

How to make a Saturday night a Great one: Playing music at the Square in Mt View Ar. then coming home to see my favorite channel has a new Post! - thanks Jerry!

total entertainment, absolutely brilliant one of your best so far

I was hoping at the beginning of the video that you would come to replacing the rod in the neck.Great job. can't wait to see the next video.

Wow Jerry, you certainly get all the challenging ones! I'm looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

Jerry no matter what problems you run in to , you have them solved immediately, love your videos.

10 out of 10 for perseverence..!! Well done..!! 👍

You're the MAN Jerry 👍💯

Amazing Jerry 😎

That was a tester Jerry, well done👏👏👏👏👍🇬🇧😊

I just love your work, you are a master crafter luthier, I learn so I hope from you friend.

Crikey - that is some sort of twist! Love your straightedge by the way.

Good evening Jerry you no I've been watching you for a long time and this was by far one of your best God bless you and your family and Caleb

you finally found the right (but unusual ) way to pull off the rod ,Genius Jerry ,congratulation

I have to hand it to you on this one Jerry, it was a difficult repair, yes, but your presentation on this one was excellent. Every time I started thinking "why on earth is he doing it that way?" you gave us the answer.

I love watching the problem solving. This is good stuff for us amateur luthiers. Thanks!

Can’t wait for Part II!

In all the years of being a subscriber to your channel, never have i heard such uncertainty in your voice about a project.But when i have heard trepadation in your tone i always know you'll get the job done. I have learnt lots of techniques from you Jerry determination and passion are qualities you exude in buckets. An instrument which has had treatment at the RSW is a very lucky instrument indeed and without watching through to the videos conclusion i have every confidence you'll fix it. You always do.You fixed more Gibsons than soft Mick they aught to be ashamed of themselves lol. Thanks Jerry. DLTBGYD.

great job, well done

Sure liked this one, especially you commenting/criticizing your choices and work (and others 'work'). Nice job, can't wait to see the next vid on this. Thank you ever so much for the joy your videos give me!

I can see that bow all the way from Niagara Falls. Thank you for sharing.!

You're on the right track for sure. I was amazed that the truss rod was upside down! What you're doing looks pretty destructive, but as you know, you can repair any damage caused by pulling the rod. The "damage" is in an area that will never be seen. Good work. Looking forward to part 2.

Bravo Jerry!!! I just watched the part where you pulled that truss rod out 1 hour into the video! I enjoyed watching you figure this out and especially the bent screwdriver to pry it out. I was shaking my head all along wondering what you'd do.

Jerry you are not alone with the taste and smells. I have the same problem.

Look forward to part 2, and also the next episode of the 12 string

You are great!! Great job!! Thank you..

I have a Sam Bush mandolin and this video hurts my heart. I can't believe anyone would beat up an instrument that retailed for almost $10k. Furthermore, the wide neck is a feature on that model. Carving it down to 1 1/16th is the likely reason that neck has problems. Considering how many nice mandolins that are out there that already have a traditional neck I can't believe shaving the neck was best means to an end. I'm only 25 minutes in so I hope this has a happy ending.

I would pay that eyes closed and hands down man... you know what you're doing!

Nice work, will be interesting to see how you straighten the headstock.

Good video Jerry. Having watched the truss rod shop talk, and you showing that particular truss road, really highlighted the issues surrounding the rods. I would imagine it would have taken a lot of force to pull the rod the 1/4" or so thru the wood (Maple at that), despite the fact that it was installed (presumed) incorrectly. It definitely looked like Ker Ap. :-). Will wait patiently for the fix. Thanks for the content.

Loved that.

Nice work Jerry... You were right...

Wow, cool video. I actually learned something!

It is no wonder three other shops couldn't fix this mandolin with that truss rod in upside down. Trust Jerry to Work through all the problems and find the underlying cause.

and That Folks is why you send your instruments to Mr Rosa. Another great video, roll on episode 2. Miss your music though. If I could have my way I would have a Best of Jerry playing and singing video and a Metal detector Video ( Jerry touched on his love for metal detecting a while back) Thanks as always . Danny

Hey Jerry,hey Caleb,Sam,bush mandolin,wow,soul eating my nerves.But great job,very interesting.Greatings from Rolf,southgermany,town Heilbronn

I'm just glad this mandolin came to your shop instead of mine lol had it came here = BIG money! strange they put the truss exactly backwards from how it should have been. great work here as always my friend! good luck with this one!

Experience meets tenacity. !!

Growing that second set of hands looks really useful.

I can't imagine anyone with a nut-driver, able to cause the end of that truss rod to move that much through solid wood unless they used a torque wrench driver to do it. I mean that is unreal and it took far more strength than I could impart to it. The truss rod being upside down is another mystery as well. I just don't think it was anybody with any experience in such things could make such a mistake. The CA glue may have been an effort to anchor the end of the truss rod in place. I remember you showing the truss rod during a shop talk but it just didn't register, how serious a problem it had been. Great video, Jerry. Thanks alot!!!

Youare absolutly mazing thankyou Thanks!

Very interesting neck truss rod situation! About 20 years ago a came across a Gibson Mastertone plectrum banjo with just the same troubles. I wish I'd had the skills to repair it even half as well as you have this mandolin.

wOw,,,,,,,,,,,that was a lot of work,,,,,,,,,,my hats off to you..........!!!!!!!!!

Watched the entire vid..you had so many issues with this one! Love your mindset and your spirit. I know it is none of my business but knowing what you did on and off camera I would love to see the bill $$$ Throw dog under the strings...love it

Trying to understand the physics of the rod and how it does affects the fret board, very good explanation!!!

I saw the twist when you first showed us , but thought maybe it was the camera . Boy was I surprised that you saw it too. That baby looks like a banana neck mando.Hahaha .Keep at it,it will be fine . You always make fine videos on your craft . Thanks🎸

This mandolin finally met the master.

I have done a few old mandolins that didn't have truss rods and had to remove the fretboard and level the neck itself with a leveling beam. Mandolins, because of the double course strings, have SOOO much string tension, the necks take punishment. The fretboards need a bit of sanding to blend them back to the new neck shape, but it makes the instrument playable again, which is the important thing. Love your videos, Jerry. Great work.

these are the type of jobs that give the greatest job satisfaction , not usually the best paying but so good when the end result is the correct fix. great work Jerry

The twist is visible. I actually thought I saw it when you were showing the underbow, and I wondered what was wrong with me when you were talking underbow, and I was seeing a twist! 😊 Actually, you're not alone with your reaction to CA glue. Quite a few people (number wise - percentage is pretty low) have the same issue. Your heightened senses could mean your reaction is more than others with the same issue. Have you ever thought about being a professional wine taster? Sharp sticks notwithstanding, remind yourself that it takes a special person to handle a "problem child" 😊

Neck relief. You covered that in first few seconds. Moving along......

Thats CA in a nut shell!

With all the "things" we've seen, from Gibson, over the years, I have little doubt, this was done at the factory.

This must have been installed on a late friday afternoon.........upside down. can't wait for the next episode jerry! a cliffhanger

The owner had the neck narrowed down in the past. That’s a clue. Here’s my hypothesis... Whomever did the neck narrowing work, removed both the fingerboard and truss rod in the process. No idea how he got the truss rod out, but I feel pretty sure Gibson doesn’t use CA glue in their mandolin building process. So the presence of CA glue in the truss rod “plug” and under the fingerboard, supports that assumption. Somehow, when he put everything back together, he mistakenly reinstalled truss rod backwards. From there on, the owner and multiple luthiers have been cranking on that truss rod, trying to correct the underbow. However, tightening the backwards truss rod only made things worse. Given how hard they must have tightened that to pull the rod forward, the rod also likely put a twisting stress on the neck, which over time, caused a permanent twist in the neck. Another example of a simple error during an repair/assembly process, that resulted in major damage and expensive repairs. My $0.02...

You're a musician/magician (both?) so you improvise good stuff !! (Jerry knows best) 👍👍👍

Id bet Forthwith Tx is right that one shop or another (or the owner) torqued the nut so hard that the truss rod not only pulled through the neck material ,but also spun the rod over, and since the anchor was round , it just spun the whole assembly (once the anchor ran out of threads) just happening to end up at about 180 degrees backward. The anchor had a round collar because it was inserted through a drilled hole from the neck block or neck joint. Then , of course, they had to cut off the extra truss rod exposed at the headstock. Then they took the $$$ and ran away. The original design was faulty, and someone else made things worse. Your patience and intuitive analysis is saving the day. you have mentioned before that one job or another was the weirdest ,or your best, but this one is my favorite and I take my hat off to you...I hope the customer appreciates you talent , skill , and determination as much as I do. Thanks