Repairing a Seriously Broken Acoustic Guitar-Cracked back, Neck Reset, Broken Truss Rod...

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Repairing a Seriously Broken Acoustic Guitar-Cracked back, Neck Reset, Broken Truss Rod...

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Күн бұрын

My friend asked me to take a look at her guitar and I noticed it had a broken truss rod and needed a neck reset, I didn't have time to fix that so I sent it home with some lighter strings on, however sometime in the last couple of months I think she either dropped it or dropped something on it and seriously damaged the back of the guitar which came free from the sides of the guitar. This video shows how I approached repairing it. I am not a professional instrument repairer so this isn't intended as a tutorial, but I thought it would be interesting to see it brought back to life.
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@slapitman 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work David, I'm doing the identical job now. I have worked as maker for many years on my own instruments but always nerve wracking working on somebody else's build. Anyway, as a refresher this video helped me and I actually learned a few extra tricks that I don't normally do. Thanks. One thing that is often overlooked is that with a reset you need to make a new bridge saddle as the up tilt changes the intonation so it needs to move accordingly.

@terryreaves6529 Жыл бұрын

Damn dude you are fricking in credible. wish I could hire you for repairs. you are more than worth whatever you charge.

@frogfishfoot 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting to see what happened to my iron. This was a lot of work, well done!

@btlmania64 Жыл бұрын

This is your first neck reset ? Well done !! All your hard work paid off . Love the Golden Syrup screwdriver holders .

@zv1564 4 жыл бұрын

Damn. You're not a professional? This makes me realize that I am not nearly as good at many things as I thought I was. I'll definitely be more careful before I call myself a professional at anything else in my life ._. Great job on the guitar, my friend!

@garcdonald Жыл бұрын

Dave: Really incredible job. One suggestion: put a sheet of Millar on the top before removing neck or bridge (although it looks like you didn't need it).

@delldavis6222 4 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine the guitar was worth the amount of work you put into it. Hope the customer appreaciates all you did. Good Job!

@joelhill4107 3 жыл бұрын

A labour of love! Hope your girlfriend gives you as much loving as you put into her guitar! Fantastic job. Better than most do called luthiers that would tell you it is unrepairable. Very patient and talented man you are!

@DavidParker 3 жыл бұрын

Haha not my girlfriend and she paid me in money but thank you! I enjoy a challenge!

@CaptainRon1913 3 жыл бұрын

Most "so called luthiers" as you say, wouldn't say it's un-repairable", rather, not worth the money to repair this cheap guitar. Although, repairing cheap guitars are a great way to hone your skills as a budding luthier

@joq702 9 ай бұрын

Inspired by practical effort. Great effort and helpful to my next home restoration of a 1920s Oahu

@DavidParker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks and good luck!

@bobnancymiller4931 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Just one little thing. When glueing up the neck / body joint, it's the notice and tenion that have the glue applied. The heel itself is not glued. It can be a real nightmare getting the neck off again otherwise.

@conartist267 11 ай бұрын

I think with my first neck reset I’ll do it your way. I was going to just cut through the finger board at the 12th fret. Well done 👍🏼 Very neat and tidy!!

@DavidParker 11 ай бұрын

I only took the fretboard off to repair the truss rod, I don’t know if I’d recommend it for a neck reset. I’d recommend checking out some of Ted Woodfords videos.

@markzim8295 5 ай бұрын

One of the most informative of "MANY" video's I have watched. Thanks

@redbed1604 3 жыл бұрын

I would suggest that you cover the threads on those body clamps with plastic soda straws to keep from scarring the finish.

@MinimGuitars 4 жыл бұрын

I like your bridge clamp! Nice one.

@aliceroloff3641 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work your homemade neck puller worked great

@stevesstrings5243 4 ай бұрын

Well done!

@DavidParker 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@julanesutton9626 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job David, and interesting to watch. Your client must be delighted.

@alext8828 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing for a first-timer.

@malcolmmacmillanmacmillan2050 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like a very good professional job. This guitar sounds beautiful and looks like a brand new now. Keep on doing it because you are ready for it

@frankhughes172 Жыл бұрын

i have simular on a Fender acoustic bass, truss rod and neck work

@davidsims1329 Жыл бұрын

Great job mate

@mikeblake1000 4 жыл бұрын

Very good work, but why do you refer to the utility kife blade as a 'razor blade'?

@mcween18 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job! Is this how you make your living? Or do you do other woodwork too?

@DavidParker 4 жыл бұрын

Josh Cook thanks, my day job is working for a musical instrument wholesaler, I got into woodwork building guitars and have built a few for friends and take on the occasional repair in my spare time, so this is kind of a hobby as well as other woodwork/making!

@brittanymcnamara83 3 жыл бұрын

can you make one of these were if the whole neak breaks off the main part. i need the help pls

@jthonn 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice Job!

@penguinofphoenix 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done!

@lizenwen 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video, nice job, thanks for sharing and best regards

@RonnieIsGrumpy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your process! I find this sort of videos very satisfying to watch :^)

@liamm9400 2 жыл бұрын

Great video with very clear information. I have a question: I have acquired a Maton EM225c with a broken truss rod (the adjusting nut has been over tightened and snapped the rod at the nut). Do you have any experience with Maton truss rods ie what type are they? and can I get around removing the fret board? Thanks in advance mate. Always enjoyed woodwork and just been getting into some luthier work and have found your videos invaluable.

@DavidParker 2 жыл бұрын

You could look into the stewmac truss rod rescue kit but it’s impossible to tell without seeing it

@luisgonzales7730 3 жыл бұрын

A have a classical guitar nylon expensive. The back of the body sound is made out of 3 part, I didn't put humidity and the joints split What would you subjest.

@DavidParker 3 жыл бұрын

I would suggest taking it to a qualified luthier

@kingiburu2778 2 жыл бұрын

What size but are you using to drill

@larrywob5611 4 жыл бұрын

How can I get my acoustic to you?

@granddad1954 4 жыл бұрын

nice job well done

@olegbaskin6408 2 ай бұрын

intonation ?

@neilthomas9244 3 жыл бұрын

Few years late to the party, but nice work.

@ezequieldiazbaruj491 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing job!

@Danoofaz 3 жыл бұрын

high speed glue removal sounds give me the heeby jeebies

@bboyging 2 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍 work man~~really great recording documentary, i love it. Hellow from Taiwan.

@koeshizuka9521 4 жыл бұрын

What glue did you use?

@DavidParker 4 жыл бұрын

Titebond original

@koeshizuka9521 4 жыл бұрын

@@DavidParker thank you !!!

@InsidetheBoothTV 3 жыл бұрын

wow great job! can you do mine? .. lol if not ill try on my own.. lol

@honeyrunguitars Жыл бұрын

What brand guitar is it? Any info about the wood?

@joq702 9 ай бұрын

Yes, would like to know this also. Looks like a very nice guitar. Has kind of a Taylor headstock.

@DavidParker 5 ай бұрын

It was built by a friend of the owner, can’t remember what the woods were!

@mauronaviglio 4 жыл бұрын

Great job. How much it cost this kind of repair?

@DavidParker 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t remember how much I charged but they were a friend so got a very reasonable price for the work I had to put in

@mauronaviglio 4 жыл бұрын

@@DavidParker i see. The point is that a client of mine asked for the same kind of repair and it's the first time for me, so I don't know how much money ask for it. Thank you