The little luthier that could! You are the best, Jerry!

That guy had a smile a mile wide and was so happy to get his instrument back

I'm always amazed at how some of the repairs you get are like adventures that most people could not hack. They would quit, take shortcuts, fail or just die. But your skills, resourcefulness, intelligence and just plain stubbornness puts you in the hero's shoes on jobs like this. Much respect and admiration. I want to be like that. Thanks.

No substitute for craftsmanship.

When I was 14 I had the privilege of working alongside Sam Bush for a week or so. He was employed by my brother in law at Tennessee musical instruments and one project was building open back mountain banjos. One particular one was done in a sunburst finish and it was given to me for helping out. It was incredible to be surrounded by musicians who would jam in the old post office on breaks or when a client came in and wanted to demo one of the many instruments. Amazing to watch people just exude talent. It looked effortless but years of playing were manifested before my eyes. I still have the banjo but have never really mastered it. It is a one of a kind with a serial number of 001. I have always appreciated the experience and the music from the many talents I was able to meet.

Wow, thanks for taking us along on this one.

I'm not sure why this showed up in my recommended, but I absolutely love it! You are a true craftsman, and it's an honor to be able to watch you work and learn something!

Watched it again. Still amazed at the job you did. 👌

great workmanship. first class.

I can see why no one could fix that thing before you did! Kudos on that my friend!

Well Jerry, you did it again, you turned a sow's ear into a silk purse! That mandolin looks and sounds great, and the customer seemed really happy, great work!

Those tough ones make great videos!

Love the way you problem solve, Jerry.

Applause and salute. Craftsmanship through skill and experience. A wonderful thing when you come across it.

Jerry you are the Hellen Keller of mandolin repair. The miracle worker! No wonder you are busy, you never back down! Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz

I am amazed by the quality of the work you do with such love.

Well I gotta say, that was amazing.

And I thought all he real craftsmen-artist were gone….you rock, Jerry..😎

Time for a celebratory shot of whiskey. Great video and such a fine repair.✌️👌✌️🙂

This series was one of my favorites although many other series were also.

Great outcome on that poor instrument. The owner’s demo at the end was a nice touch.

"I wouldn't sleep good, if I left it like it is." That is one of the things which make it difficult to be you and one of the things which make you a great craftsman and repair person. You have a love for every instrument you touch. Go Jerry!

Stellar work Jerry!

Master Craftsman have many common traits...I sense (as the second video watched) you are a master craftsman! Thank you for sharing your skills, plus I have no intention of opening a business next door to you!

Greg and Jerry need to do Dueling Mandolins! When Greg first started just plucking, I really wasn't too impressed! Didn't take very long to change that mindset! *WoW!* Greg, I hope you read this.

*blows off and snaps on glasses - “I only need these to see. I don’t need them for anything else” You’re killing me Jerry! I’m still laughing!! 😂

Nice work Jerry. Love the customer video as well, great tune!

I am recovering from surgery, enjoying your work, your passion and honesty! God bless!

One happy customer. Great job Jerry as always.

I was privileged to see the finished Sam Bush Mandolin in your shop during my visit. It's really great to see what went into the repair of this instrument.

Fantastic work absolute jealous and great to see how happy the customer was .. brilliant john scotland

Its all about the details and you nailed it on this one! Superb workmanship and assessment of this mandolin, it was saved from becoming firewood!

Brilliant! You just cant argue with a happy customer. You certainly went above and beyond the call of duty with this one.

Nice work. A true craftsman in action. Loved to see the results, and the happy customer. Kudos to you and your perseverance.

Thanks for sharing this! Facistating insight into your challenging work. I learned a lot ...

I can see from his happy video he sent at the end, he needed a thin neck on his mandolin. He has short fingers. He can sure play it well.

Just watching and commenting as I go along. With routing that truss rod slot, it might be a perfect job for a router plane.

You're making me want to work on my thrift store mandolin. I'm learning so much. ❤

thanks Greg for showing us your mandolin. thanks Jerry for making it right.

as always....AWESOME

Don’t think I’ve enjoyed a video as much as this one. Great job Jerry!

I don't do mandolins, but I sure like to see you do them.

Jerry I love the way your mind works, you analyse the fault then using your vast bank of practiced and proved solutions apply the right medicine and you an only do it right no other option. I also love the fact if your not sure you will think and think again, if your still stumped you will sleep on it and do one step at a time. A pleasure to watch.

Did my 1st Mandolin fingerboard level and refret this week Jerry, THANKS TO YOU! You are tha master Jerry!

you did an incredible piece of work there...It was a pleasure being able to look "over your shoulder"...CHAPEAU.

Jerry you truly are a miracle worker. That was one tough job. Thanks for sharing.

I am so stunned that truss rod was installed upside down. Good find.

Great job again.

You are simply the best, always love watching you and learning bravo!!!

Roto Zip Bit ! Use them all the Time.👍😎 I use cardboard when I can't find my profile gauge

That's one happy customer !!!

Humble, honest,to a fault ! Thanks for sharing your rambling perfection ! ♥️

Excellent repair work. When that mandolin came in I thought it was a goner.

Learned so much from the first video. A novice luthier myself learning from the masters

:D As a machinist myself I totally know about precision tools and especially pens and pencils, growing legs and walking off.

You are the Master Engineer, Problem Solver, Instrument Surgeon and all around good guy!! Love to see you analyze and solve problems based on your years of experience! 'Rosa String Works...Repairs with Integrity! ' You flat out do things RIGHT, the first time!!

2 Thumbs up, Jerry! I really enjoyed the customer's response video, too!

love it.. it looks soo good with the new fretboard with no inlay it looks so more classy with the rounded end. amother time beautiful work love your videos

Another unbelievable save Jerry. YOU DA MAN.

Another one saved from the toothpick factory. Awesome job Mr Jerry. Tell your ol lady stay out the creek bottoms you got work to get done 😆

I have been subscribed for a while, what's your excuse? COME ON Jerry deserves more subscribers after this difficult repair, another win for Jerry

Owner is stoked, nice work man!

wow great to see it back in the owners hands, that’s one happy dude. another great series Jerry.

As an amateur refurbisher all I can say is WOW!

Exceptional job!!

That is a good-looking truss rod you make nice job

Well done.(the usual, of course).This video brought a smile to my face.

Jerry, you are one awesome luthier!! I love your videos and your repair magic!!

iv never watched anything like this in my life but i just found it fascinating

That was a great two-part mandolin fix, enjoyed the beginning the middle and the end, what a great video thanks

Love your work!

hey jerry huge fan! this is a very intresting job! excellent work as always

Awesome job, you are the best!

That was your best video yet Jerry. Thanks for sharing with us.

Jerry, you never cease to amaze me with the "outta the box" thinking you do to make repairs on these poor souls of instruments. Great job.

Cal-Leaper... love it :) - Awesome work...

Enjoyed the superb craftsmanship on display on another less than perfection job but very well done job. Looks and sounds soooooo good! I don't think you need anyone you can't replace. Just find more people and keep doing what you do!

Great job Jerry, and a great response from a happy customer too 😎

I've learned a lot from Jerry.... I had a Kentucky with a broken neck .. it came apart at the scarfing joint.. I fixed it myself after not being able to find a luthier in the area... you can't hardly tell it was broken. I have also built deer antler saddles for both my Kentucky mandolin and Martin guitar... and I have done a neck reset on that Martin... That Martin was risky I know... I should have practiced on a cheaper guitar first.... but the action was .140 high.. it is now only its .87 ... Saved myself a ton of $$$$ and with the deer antler saddle this thing is now a flat picking machine .

Mr. Jerry can get a ten foot wagon through an eight foot barn door!

I hate changing truss rods, it almost seems thankless other than in many cases saving the instrument. Good Fix Jerry...

Jerry, I believe you could fix/build an instrument with a rock and a flint! Awesome work!

A fantastic job, a pleasure watching you at work, a true craftsman .

I love seeing the customers playing their instruments its awesome nice playing Greg. Really nice job Jerry.

The guy at the end playing it is the same guy who sent it back because of under bow. He didn't seem to mind or notice it here until he watched your video and heard you say that. What a complete tool

Caleb is a lucky guy to apprentice with you Jerry. 👍

Jerry fantastic repair, every problem you ran into, you solved immediately, the owner should be pleased.

Truly wonderful to see a master at work! You are realy the "go-to" man"

such a cool channel. I love watching your thought process while troubleshooting!

A very nice story with a beautiful ending what else ! good job Jerry

when I watch your mandolin videos I think of trying one..

really nice video. nice to see a true craftsman work to make it right

Good luck on hitting 10 thousand subscriber record. May you get it. Beautiful job on the mandoline. I love it's sound. I'd like to learn to play one❤❤❤

Absolutely loved this video short series. True craftsman.

THAT was a project!

Fabulous!

Great customer feedback.

Jerry, I use the table saw to cut an arced trough for the truss rod. On a guitar neck I double stick tape some long door shims to the flat face of the neck blank and I glue some half round dowel stock each side of the dado blades. The shims and neck ride over the dowel stock and the end result is an arced trough.

Jerry stop saying I don't know if I do this your Killin me. Your the best I've seen and we all know it's going to be fixed when you work on it for Pete's sake your the most confident there is. Great and good job. PS JERRY I would trust your guesses over a lot of people's measurements.

Great job 👍