The owner was SHOCKED I did this to his Martin!

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Күн бұрын

This Martin acoustic guitar is in desperate need of some repair. It's been covered in duct tape, has a cracked side, loose binding, bad electronics, and to top things off, it's go the beginnings of a Willie Nelson style "TRIGGER HOLE" in the top. Also the sound hole has broken away in places. In this video, we'll fix the crack and stabilize the soundboard by filling the Trigger Hole and repairing the broken sound hole. We'll also overspray lacquer to help seal in all the repairs.
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0:00 Introduction & Inspection
2:50 Pulling Frets
5:09 Installing New Frets
7:09 Nipping Fret Tangs
11:52 Finishing Fret Ends, Filing, Polishing
14:43 Reinforcing Sound Hole
15:13 Removing Duct Tape & Repairing Sides
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@NoCantsAllowed Жыл бұрын

At 1st I wasn't sure I agreed with the method used on the fill-job; however, and in-spite of the customer's disposition toward its appearance, outside of tediously and cost-prohibitively hand-carving an exacting, intricate and delicate shape of Sitka to mind the voids... if his tendency is to merely recreate the damage with his heavy and flailing picking-hand, then yours is the ONLY way to go about it in an efficient and effective way. Smartly considered and executed, Brad!

@TheGuitologist Жыл бұрын

Exactly. If I sat there for 8 hours perfecting the fit and finish of a piece of solid wood to plug the holes, it would just be destroyed again. The whole point is to give him a sacrificial layer of material to defend against the relentless pick attack. Some people think every repair on KZfaq is supposed to look like Dan Erlywine did it. That’s just not always a smart, practical, or economical approach for the working musician who just needs a reliable tool with which to ply his craft.

@timscarrow9151 Жыл бұрын

@@TheGuitologist Yup , Beef it up, he's just gonna do it again, I concur.

@mojoxide Жыл бұрын

@@TheGuitologist Completely agree - you have given that guitar years more life. Besides, I can’t imagine he was too worried about looks to begin with considering the state it was in!!

@pmscalisi Жыл бұрын

@@mojoxide beats artificial aging! 😂 This guitar is reliced out.

@WMACPT Жыл бұрын

Yep. That's his tool of trade that makes his wages. He's a journeyman til the end. And that tool shows he's a craftsman of his trade. Well done!

@eo151 Жыл бұрын

This is the kind of content I've missed and truly enjoy. Thanks Brad!

@Michael-Ray Жыл бұрын

The owner evidently doesn't treat his Martin like a piece or art or museum piece but as a working man's tool, so it's good to see just the right amount of patch-up work required to put it back into a working condition.

@TheGuitologist Жыл бұрын

Yep. You get it.

@rodneykroetsch2924 Жыл бұрын

Great job Brad. I am impressed 👍 I had to chuckle when the owner stated the obvious..."I never did give a shit what my guitar looked like" 😆 I have known several very talented musicians with that mind set.

@songman68 Жыл бұрын

I also liked how he said he didn't care how his cars looked either as long as they get him from place to place. I feel the same way about my guitars and my cars. A car is simply a mode of transportation and as long as it functions properly and gets you from place to place, that is all you need. With that philosophy in life all my guitars and cars are paid for in full.

@vikingbeard Жыл бұрын

The guitar sounds really nice when you play it. I first thought you had used a random acoustic guitar cd as background music, but then recognized your playing style (a bit more creative than the average guitarist).

@jcwear89 Жыл бұрын

That was an excellent and very sympathetic restoration for the owner. Nice work Brad!

@darrellkelly7614 Жыл бұрын

I was so inspired by this video that I went and joined a local rock band. Thanks buddy for getting me to rejoin the rock n roll life..😮

@andrewgillis8572 Жыл бұрын

If there were a guy named Brad who fixed anything broken - no matter what - I would send him our broken society and hope it came out like this guitar

@RHR-221b Жыл бұрын

Agreed, Andrew. Stay free. Rab ⏳🕊 🍻 😎

@VincentLangevinMusic Жыл бұрын

Brad you are one of my favorite youtubers. For years your content would spark conversation between me and my dad as we watch your channel on the regular. We often ask each other "Is there any new videos from Brad" or "Did you watch any Brad lately" lol. I like most of your content even S**t post Friday to see if you get goodies from fans in the mail. I love how some of the stuff you get from companies can help improve the channel such as mics or cameras and so on. Literally your videos make me feel better because they make you feel like you accomplished something. Thank you Brad we appreciate you more than you know!

@TheGuitologist Жыл бұрын

That’s kind. Thanks.

@stratonut Жыл бұрын

The man pours his blood sweat and tears into what he does

@theofficialdiamondlou2418 Жыл бұрын

Brad !!! You are so awesome brother !!! My #1 ESP looks almost the same. And for two years I’ve been trying to find ANYONE to do a fret job on it. Nope !! But YOU just made me realize I can do it myself !! THANK YOU SO MUCH !! 🙏🤙

@TheGuitologist Жыл бұрын

Cool man. Hope it inspires you to try it. Biggest obstacle is the tools, but Stew Mac sells a package tool deal to get you started.

@TheRobman Жыл бұрын

There must surely be some luthier/repair guys in Houston that can do a fret job?

@theofficialdiamondlou2418 Жыл бұрын

@@TheRobman you’d think so .. but none I could find. I called about 10 different people. Finally gave up. And just keep playing with worn out frets.

@Paulie1974 Жыл бұрын

Never been so invested in guitar repair video outstanding work

@danw1955 Жыл бұрын

Nice job saving this old battle-axe Brad! It was definitely used hard and put up wet!! I think the guy really appreciates what you've done to bring it back to life, and the sound is consistent with a good Martin of that vintage.😉👍

@TheGorillafoot Жыл бұрын

This is the one project I have not done yet. I do plan on it though. Refretting that is.

@ringostarr4520 Жыл бұрын

Brad you always have a way to find your inner zen. Zen and the art of guitar maintenance. That guitar needed some TLC. Nice video. Well done my friend 👍.

@adamwheeler-kq5ov Жыл бұрын

I knew the customer looked familiar. I saw the boot scoots play in jeffersonville back in january. Very enjoyable band. Glad you were able to keep him going!

@davidandhisguitar Жыл бұрын

I have a guitar that was trying to go all Willie Nelson on me but then it kinda went Jimi Hendrix.

@AudreySmilley Жыл бұрын

I've always favored my jumbo Guild over any guitar I've played or heard, but this video has me thinking I need to save up for a Martin. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing this one.

@TheGuitologist Жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with Martin or Guild either one.

@nikolaiputinsguitarama9381 Жыл бұрын

Watching and listening to a craftsman at work is both educational and enjoyable. Thanks for posting.

@robertpeterson8640 4 ай бұрын

Really interesting project. I’m still a little unclear as to what kind of playing leads to this damage but you did a great job getting your client back in the game. Hats off!

@framusburns-hagstromiii808 Жыл бұрын

Great job..sounds great! The only thing that threw me was using shavings and wood glue to fill that hole....my go-to would usually be sanding dust and super glue but that would have been harder to level and the finish lacquer may not have matched as well...would probably have had too much 'sheen'. So good on you!! Good to know that guitar will continue in service for years to come. Cheers!!

@howabouthetruth2157 Жыл бұрын

Paused at the beginning of this video to say: Wow. After a lifetime of playing & decades of performing, I can't honestly recall ever seeing such a decent acoustic needing so much work, particularly those frets. I'm sure you're going to do ( or already did by now ) an outstanding job, and the owner is very pleased. Now, on with the show.

@stunix_uk Жыл бұрын

I know how hard it mus be to continue to create this content, but i think its clear from the comments that they are very much loved by your community..... and lil ole me.

@DavidHBurkart Жыл бұрын

This was an awesome video! I respect this man. He is a real player. Good on ya Brad, excellent work and for taking care of this working Troubadour!

@McSynth Жыл бұрын

Excellent job and a beautiful sounding guitar, although someone needs to tell your client to aim for the strings

@Heysupdan Жыл бұрын

God bless this musician for working this beautiful well loved Guitar

@k.d.mccarty7194 Жыл бұрын

You have an incredible talent for guitar repair. I admire that besides your knowledge of amps. 👍

@TheGuitologist Жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's kind of you to say.

@fivehead6675 Жыл бұрын

Wow that guitar has been piss whipped. Turned out looking pretty decent! I’m always impressed with your handy work.

@redbud815 Жыл бұрын

You're a true genius to your craft! I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing it with us.

@paul2602 Жыл бұрын

Really nice work! You put a lot of effort into this project, and the result shows it. Sounds great, too. 👍👍

@iamjezuzchrist Жыл бұрын

Brad, you the man. I think you should do more videos like this and play more acoustic. Good pickin!

@geezberry8889 Жыл бұрын

definitely would go stainless with those divots

@shyfire5150 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video dude. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us. We all appreciate it more then you know. Keep it up, much love from Canada 🇨🇦.

@TheGuitologist Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Жыл бұрын

Wow, there's so much DNA on that fingerboard.

@fretkillrlives Жыл бұрын

My favorite is the nutwork and restring while hearing the finished guitar sounding like a Martin dreadnought should. It's also very satisfying to see it presented to the owner. 🤘🎸🤓

@Damaraja Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another good’n, B. I dig the time lapse, soundtrack (using finished axe) and customer delivery/reaction. Rock on 🤘🤙

@Ibaneddie76 Жыл бұрын

Great job Brad that's a really cool guitar! I noticed he sunk the pearl fret markers into the ebony as well, that guy loves his guitar! I recently had to re-fret a 76 Strat that had the same issues as that Martin, makes you wonder how they can still produce proper chords and notes but I bet if you saw them live they would sound great, musicians find a way!

@ralfhedstrom Жыл бұрын

There is one way to prolong life and increase the usability and another to completely restore the whole guitar back to its old glory days. Excellent job on the first goal, Brad 😀

@Bassman1999 Жыл бұрын

That was a great video. Really good solid work, the guitar sounded great and there was some nice playing as well. Great job! 👍

@mordokch Жыл бұрын

Not sure I really want to know about Willie Nelson's 'trigger hole' lol

@stuco 6 ай бұрын

That guitar has been loved, wow. I wouldn't want the wood chip filler on my guitar but this owner is going to wear that down anyway and the appearance will improve as he does. Plus it's stable and sealed now like you said. A guitar that's been played this much is what it's all about and I love that.

@jamesschupbach5166 Жыл бұрын

Good to see any content, for sure! Actually its good to take the time and have some reflection on days gone by, and lessons learned. Hope all is well with you, brother. I look forward to anything you have coming up.

@scottsagor674 Жыл бұрын

Great Video - concise - goes over the full process - How deep do i want to go into this repair / etc + great techniques Way to go Brad!!!

@ShadeHope1969 Жыл бұрын

# yrs ago You did the 50 dollar vintage little guitar you picked up, You cut a new nut for it but man you knocked this out of the park,I know he was tickled, Good stuff, Thanx Brad

@Islander2112 Жыл бұрын

Certainly not a shit post, but it is Friday. Thanks Brad, this is one of your best!

@TheUffeess Жыл бұрын

That guy must play a lot, and hard! Good work! Greetings from Sweden!👍

@davidmolina3520 Жыл бұрын

Love your face in the click bait. How refreshing.😲... By the way, beautiful sounding guitar.

@conanthedestroyer7123 Жыл бұрын

That guitar is well used like a 100,000 mile tire. The owner is going to LOOOOVVVVE the fret job.

@sciencemansandera Жыл бұрын

You are a true professional and friend, to turn around and do that so quickly, do it right and care he needed it for work. This Country needs more people like you that appreciate the instrument and have pride in doing a nice job. These big corporations are literally destroying us there is no more service. I tell everyone and encourage others to tell everyone patronize and fo business with the little man. They have affection for the work often times cut deals to regular customers and seem to always try their best that the customer comes first. A persons name should stand for something like a testament to their good work.I enjoyed your video, that Martin sounds sweet. I enjoy seeing more options out their then just Taylor. You cant beat a nicely aged guitar. That one will probably only improve some more now.

@Marceloriighiii Жыл бұрын

Nice job Brad, thanks for the video, very cool repair !!

@kg2nc Жыл бұрын

Wow you did a great job on that guitar you gave it life for the after life.

@howabouthetruth2157 Жыл бұрын

See my previous comment. I posted it very early in the video. Come to find out, I'm not the only one to mention how this must be the most severely worn frets on an acoustic I ever recall seeing. But I really wanna say here: the fact that you went ahead and re-fretted the uppermost frets that were not worn, goes to show the extra lengths you take to achieve a job well done. I'm impressed !!! A lot of luthiers wouldn't bother replacing those. Way to go!!!

@Freempg Жыл бұрын

A job well done and well documented. Nice touch on the outro.

@jamiekincaid6355 Жыл бұрын

Great job! This was an awesome video. Thanks!

@JKSawShop Жыл бұрын

As always amazing job you done on that Martin.

@alexkennedy7671 Жыл бұрын

That's quite a job you did for the guy Brad, he must be as pleased as punch, not to mention completely surprised you did so much to remedy all the ills the guitar had. Very impressive work Sir, you have my complete appreciation and respect. I wish you were over here as I have a few guitars that could do with similar TLC! All the best from Alex in Scotland.

@NickLoopsGuitar Жыл бұрын

Nice job Brad, I don't always agree with your views from time to time. But your passion for gear and knowledge about stuff like this keeps me subscribed :) Also SPF always brings a grin to my face. Keep up the good work!

@Libra1059 Жыл бұрын

Turned out very nice. The frets look great!

@sski Жыл бұрын

Excellent work and nice flow to the video. Thanks, Brother!

@TheGuitologist Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@sski Жыл бұрын

@@TheGuitologist I do. I always like to learn new things. And this video is also an example of classic Guitologist (for the normies). Keeps em calm and docile while we all have a blast over at Locals doing the real stuff. They should join, but oh well.

@rustyrobinson8027 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Brad

@letzrockitrite8469 Жыл бұрын

Well done indeed sir !! .... nice pickin' too ! thanks for the share bud.

@SteveL628 10 ай бұрын

Serious lutherie skills. Really fun to watch. Thx for sharing.

@usererror1969 Жыл бұрын

Nice job. Thanks for keeping the old guitars.

@bryancruthers5641 Жыл бұрын

Love this and your skills. Great channel brad.

@LesPeterGuitarJam Жыл бұрын

those frets 👀

@sidneysnottley6414 Жыл бұрын

Job well done- Nice playing as well.👍

@rickwiggins283 Жыл бұрын

As always I enjoyed your video and attention to detail. The bottom line is the customer liked the work, but I will offer one remark. I respect the 'function over form' outlook, but there's a fine line where that crosses into poor general upkeep and deterioration of the guitar, car, etc. My two cents.

@TheGuitologist Жыл бұрын

A routine clean and polish of the top would have helped keep the wood from chipping too, because sometimes, depending on the chemistry of the particular person's sweat, the lacquer can tend to coagulate and rub off the guitar when not routinely cleaned. After the lacquer is gone, the wood then starts to chip. People don't realize lacquer is almost like a liquid or slow moving gelatin, more than it is like a solid. When you polish an instrument with nitro lacquer or shellac, the old lacquer sort of melts in the neighboring molecules and reforms the barrier.

@firefly5783 Жыл бұрын

@The Guitologist hello I have a question I was hoping you could help me with if I hooked up too many speakers to my dsl 40c bad idea I know this now. So what is the chances that I only blew a tube and not fried something else it was one extra speaker I believe it was an 8 ohm that was added

@RHR-221b Жыл бұрын

@@firefly5783 I'm sure you checked the final ohmage, with regard to series and parallel configuration, f? Whatever, Brad will guide you. Stay free. Rab 🍻😎

@timscarrow9151 Жыл бұрын

But Still Hard Miles wear things down you can't clean off wear dude. Trigger got that way from use not abuse.

@TheGuitologist Жыл бұрын

@@timscarrow9151 It was abuse in a way if you consider a classical nylon isn't meant to be played with a pick. Willie really should have gone with a Flamenco style with a clear pickguard on the top.

@Good-Enuff-Garage Жыл бұрын

the smile with dimples on his silly face is thanks enough

@trillrifaxegrindor4411 Жыл бұрын

damn,that was a hell of a sweet recovery of and obviously loved and high mileage guitar....sounds killer and will play on for another few decades

@David-ei5lq Жыл бұрын

Loved? Are you serious? I hope he has no significant other that he “loves” in that fashion.

@theflatulentfreddy1 Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic job given the context!🤠👍

@COLDMKULTRA Жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff Brad ... Thank You Man ! 👍👍👍

@cantyouhearmeknocking1961 Жыл бұрын

Heavy on that B string man! I have never seen frets that worn into 'notches' like that. It looks like he never bends the E or B strings. I don't think you could with them like that! I bet he gives it hell on stage. Hook him up, Guitologist!

@TheGuitologist Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I couldn't play it if I couldn't bend my B string! I'd have to re-learn how to play guitar at that point! :D

@Gidrapony Жыл бұрын

Great video! Really like guitar maintenance videos from you

@MrJOHNMICHAELVEGA 7 ай бұрын

Nice job. Well done ! I wish you were my neighbour when I lived in East Tennessee. Merci ❤️🎶

@monkeyisland819 Жыл бұрын

very nice playing and a great makeover

@Maxreverse Жыл бұрын

Excellent work. Great video

@dwightburns6699 Жыл бұрын

great job dude and great picking!

@ar15gator Жыл бұрын

Excellent Workmanship once again! 👏🏻💯

@bebop425 Жыл бұрын

Nice video and format. Cheers

@aericson21 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that Brad. Thanks!

@TheGuitologist Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Rockriverboarder Жыл бұрын

Great video, Brad. Nice job reading the customers needs and getting that poor guitar back to work. The duct tape was painful to see. Lol

@bobsaturday4273 Жыл бұрын

I was SHOCKED HE did this to his Martin! whats with this guy ? severe case of strumbola ? you deserve some sorta award for that good work on what was a big BIG job

@brianwatson1965 Жыл бұрын

Top job Brad!!

@thehandseesall Жыл бұрын

Good job, I think you're right about Willy Nelson's guitar

@TheBladepolisher 2 ай бұрын

Great work. Excellent playing ! ! This page has it all ! !.

@TheGuitologist 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@RickRomanelli Жыл бұрын

Nice job, Brad.

@orionwarren4244 Жыл бұрын

Nice work, Brad!

@ovinesongs Жыл бұрын

Great job Brad. I like the trick of using feeler gauges on the first fret to cut the the nut. Going to try that. I like a real low action and I've f*cked so many nuts ;-) in the past going just that little too far. It's a f*cknut. Cheers from sunny Derbyshire England.

@jonathanstrand2474 Жыл бұрын

And we get to hear it and you! Ya gotta make sure it plays on every Fret for him🙂

@xa9590 Жыл бұрын

Did a nice job gluing the binding, was surprised not to see any that had oozed out after the painters tape was removed.

@diarrhea_splatter Жыл бұрын

Great job and she sounds wonderful 👍

@Hartlor_Tayley Жыл бұрын

You puttied the Martin 😮. Great video. Meticulous work. Thanks.

@8wheeledassassins. Жыл бұрын

I did not know you did this type and level of work. Thanks Brad. Nice change from the electrical work.

@Curtislow2 Жыл бұрын

Check his playlist. Plenty of OBG's of this type.

@codpug Жыл бұрын

He is a jack of all trades. And pretty good at all of it .

@blkjckgtr3075 Жыл бұрын

Good job Brad on the refret and filling ,maybe sugest left hand pick guard for the base side if he strums that hard!Lol,Cheers!

@TheGuitologist Жыл бұрын

That's not a bad idea.

@R3TR0R4V3 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job dude! 👍👍

@wheninroamful Жыл бұрын

Damn fine job you are doing! and im listening to you play this at the end and that guitar does sound mighty fine. I think that one has some nice, clear, ringing, bassy tones.

@radaryoder6058 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! Loved it!

@alternatune Жыл бұрын

Around the 15-minute mark, he uses a popsicle stick to outline the damaged part of the sound hole. I think that's a smart way to make a template for cutting the piece of spruce needed to repair that damage. I can't wait to see how he blends in that spruce piece to match that beautiful patina around the sound hole!