Total restoration of a broken guitar | Martin Classical Guitar (Part 1)

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This is the first part of my deep dive into the restoration and reconstruction of this rare classicall Martin C-1R Thomas Humphrey guitar. It was almost completely smashed and shattered, but that doesn't stop me!
Watch to the very end to find out what I will do in the next part ❤️
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00:00 Intro and dissasembling
02:57 Gluing begins :)
05:10 Endblock modification
08:07 Damaged lining replacing
09:19 Keep gluing soundboard
15:00 Part where I messed up :)
16:01 Reinforcing bad place and keep gluing
18:59 Restore missing pieces of soundboard
24:40 Gluing soundoard at the endblock and sides
29:17 Removing finish
30:14 Epoxy fill
31:13 Sanding
32:46 Shellac primer and frernchpolish
37:33 Cliffhanger :)
37:51 Thank you!

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@TanyaShpachuk Ай бұрын

What your thoughs? ☺ I'm excited for the time it will be able to sound again 🙃

@FlameFlickers Ай бұрын

Wow, that was impressive. There have been a couple of times you've worked on guitars that I thought could not be rescued and this was one of them! It's amazing to watch you bringing it back to life. Sorry you have to work through blackouts at the moment. I hope things improve. Stay safe and thanks for sharing your talent.

@johnwhitaker545 Ай бұрын

At the beginning it looked like someone stomped it like a cockroach. You do great work.

@hessex1899 Ай бұрын

It's pretty crazy to see a guitar like that in this state. It's a blessing that Tom Humphrey didn't live to see it in this state.

@ElKataplun Ай бұрын

I hope you can provide video of it played

@hellomynameisbenjaminupton Ай бұрын

The best lutherie channel on KZfaq.

@KennethNicholson1972 Ай бұрын

an impossible rebuild made possible. truly amazing

@hilariohernandezandaverde3077 23 күн бұрын

una reconstrucción imposible hecha posible verdaderamente sorprendente

@jritechnology Ай бұрын

So glad you are ok Tanya. It is terrible what is going on there with the power grid.....simply ignorant goings on in the world. I hope it gets better for Ukraine. Edit: Yay! No "booger" nails!

@Vander0808 Ай бұрын

Thank You) вітання з Києва)

@TanyaShpachuk Ай бұрын

Thank you! Yep, and only hope it'll end someday

@CanadianDivergent Ай бұрын

@@TanyaShpachuk I liked your other nails... keep em coming!

@alibaba4063 Ай бұрын

I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought her nails look like boogers! You are amazing Tanya!

@jritechnology Ай бұрын

@@TanyaShpachuk And Tilda is so cute! If only people could see that face, the war would end.

@craigstrickland1572 Ай бұрын

Excellent to see this guitar being revived instead of trashed. You do awesome work!

@nbmike65 Ай бұрын

7:22 Gesundheit 🤧

@josebegui 28 күн бұрын

I am just blown away by how she brought that destroyed top back to life with the original pieces.

@5roundsrapid263 23 күн бұрын

It can be done, but it’s incredibly tedious. Bill Monroe’s mandolins were shattered into hundreds of pieces, and were rebuilt into one. I’ve seen it.

@MarkMcCluney Ай бұрын

Gosh, that's the strangest neck mod I've ever seen! Looking forward to the next part Tanya.

@TanyaShpachuk Ай бұрын

I have a plan for it :)

@jeremylambden2284 28 күн бұрын

Builders bog❤

@scottketterer1672 26 күн бұрын

This.

@sevenstreams Күн бұрын

I have been watching all your videos over the past few days. I love watching people practicing their craft without talking. The little noises you make from time to time are adorable. Thank you for all the wonderful content. It really helps me to relax.

@gcarson19 Ай бұрын

"...something old and broken down..." Thanks for the shoutout! A true craftsman still makes mistakes, but knows how to fix them.

@idus315 23 күн бұрын

I’m not normally a KZfaq commenter, but DUDE! I learned at least 4 new tricks/techniques in the first 10 minutes of this vid. Props to the pro!

@TanyaShpachuk 23 күн бұрын

❤️

@carlnietoweise4653 Ай бұрын

It not only takes a fair amount of skill and, certainly a lot of imagination to think up solutions to difficult problems, but it takes a love of musical instruments, no matter the make or value to devote all the dedication and time you spend to bring them back to life.Well done, Miss Tanya!, I have so much respect and admiration for you!

@pitkon6147 Ай бұрын

Only a great professional could get involved in such an adventure with a guitar in this condition. Tatyana, you are a great professional. Well done! I'm looking forward to the continuation.

@charlessutherland5572 Ай бұрын

Love this content. Let's try and get the subscriber count up to 250k and then 500k and ...... So much better than the inane TikTok challenges and shows an actual skill and craftsmanship. Well done Tanya. You and your colleagues please stay safe, keep your spirits up and never give in. All wars end and the flowers will bloom again.

@walther9161 29 күн бұрын

Wow!!! Another one “Shpachuked” 😊 beautiful work saving this instrument… they all deserve to be live on. Stay safe and than you for posting!!!

@zapa1pnt 29 күн бұрын

Absolutely! Any instrument can be repaired. It just depends on how much work/money you want to put into it. 😁✌🖖

@scottbrown4534 Ай бұрын

What an absolutely heroic restoration!!! There were tears in my eyes the whole video.

@rustydomino 28 күн бұрын

I've been binging a lot of KZfaq luithery videos of late and this repair is every bit as impressive as big name lutihers like Dan Erlenwine, Tom Woodford, Jerry Rosa, etc. Amazing work!

@pjchris90 11 күн бұрын

You have the patience of a saint, I think. I hope it ends up with no sound defects related to your beautiful repair! Saying it is a nice job is a gross understatement for sure.

@chrise8986 Ай бұрын

Outstanding work T. Thumbs up back to ya and that magnet trick brilliant. I look forward to the next part. Cheers to you and yours and Tilda🐾 too🤘🌞😘

@drgdieselfrenzy7707 17 күн бұрын

I never knew Pete Townsend played classical guitar. 😁

@edbertoli1 Күн бұрын

I think it was Bluto from Animal House... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bryPm6aitJy5gac.htmlsi=rK-DlyJ15i5m-FO5

@frank1623 Ай бұрын

Reborn of a iconic guitar. So wonderful to see you work with so much craftsmanship en love for the instrument. Thank you Tanya.

@nv1493 Ай бұрын

That top has so much character, shows its story, so beautiful. Much better than a new top installed.

@swishswish386 Ай бұрын

That vid was outstanding 👍👍👍The transformation from trashed "write off" back into a beautiful guitar was amazing. You are certainly very gifted with your skill and talent

@myto8871 Ай бұрын

such fantastic work. I have learned a lot just from watching your videos, thank you!

@roncakes Ай бұрын

Excellent work. When your video started, I would have not believed that you could get back to this condition. Can't wait to see part 2!

@johnkoutsoupakis 20 күн бұрын

i am beating my temples with my palms with the disbelief of the amount of patience you have. i would have just looked at this and cried.

@JohnBuoey 29 күн бұрын

Best guitar repair I've ever seen well done you should be very proud of yourself 👍 John

@briand7381 Ай бұрын

The ending… what the hell! Great rebuild on the body! The neck…. Uh.. 🎉

@RByrne Ай бұрын

Yeah, that was a shocker! I'd like to see what happens with that.

@jeffhansman2829 7 сағат бұрын

Love the use of magnets to apply just enough pressure to aid the bond. Excellent work!

@andydyas5384 Ай бұрын

This has to be one of the most amazing restorations ive ever seen done on a guitar. Amazing work as always and so much talent

@RAkers-tu1ey Ай бұрын

I am so glad you have your power back! You don't look old enough to have the experience necessary to work out the steps of this order of repair, and execute the order so confidently. Brava! . Good Job!.

@TanyaShpachuk Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@2old4u Ай бұрын

The art of skill and craftsmanship. Most excellent.

@hugovandermeer1566 2 күн бұрын

Everything is so straightforward when you know what you're doing.

@terrybeaud9348 21 күн бұрын

Hi Tanya ! I am a cabinet maker and a musician. It is wonderful to see such a beautiful and precious guitar restored. You did a fabulous job on the guitar body !! :)) I must say, you look so young to have such talent. :)

@jeffrix27 Ай бұрын

Can't wait for part 2

@johncoleman6908 Ай бұрын

It’s too bad that there isn’t a Nobel Prize for instrument repair, you and Tilda would certainly win it!❤

@Julius-cf9vn 29 күн бұрын

Who is tilda? Is it an other channel of restore old Instruments? I would like to see it too

@geloreynales3681 28 күн бұрын

It's the dog 12:10 @@Julius-cf9vn

@Jakenstein9 28 күн бұрын

@@Julius-cf9vn Tilda is the dog around 12:11. She looks very sweet

@slimjim3229 Ай бұрын

Excellent work! You are very talented. Cannot wait to see the rest of this story. Many of those repairs looked very tricky and you pulled it off like it was no big deal. Bravo.

@deltadeltan Ай бұрын

Wonderful skill and application to fixing such a broken up guitar. And, some of the best You Tube out there, its not a video to skip or leave half way, its enthralling. Thanks so much,

@sosugarplumfairy Ай бұрын

I haven't seen part 1 yet and I'm already looking forward to part 2.

@johnnygrind77 Ай бұрын

Every time I hear Tanya sneeze, I say, "Bless You." Great work as always!

@Bobswann6723 9 күн бұрын

Love it...much better to see an honest quality repair rather than something disguised

@user-eg9ov1zl9p 18 күн бұрын

Everyone admires the skills Tanya has and shares with us. Sharp tools, plenty of a variety of clamps, great finishing techniques. It was like watching a skillful art restoration of a valuable painting. She should come to America and open a school for stringed instrument repairs. She has a lot of knowledge to teach. High marks for Tanya, we look forward to part 2. ❤

@robbedontuesday Ай бұрын

Only Tanya can fix the unfixable.

@TanyaShpachuk Ай бұрын

💪

@LostSoulAscension Ай бұрын

It's hard not to fall in love with someone who puts this kind of love into guitars, amazing work!

@kevinrenfro2254 Ай бұрын

Repairs like this are so satisfying to watch! Nice work, Doc!!

@theglitch_713 Ай бұрын

TAAAANNNYAAAAAAAA SHPACHUK!!!!!! You're amazing. I love your content. I like that it gives me courage to work on my guitars! Ive successfully avoided Guitar Center because of you. THANK YOU!

@jakobholmbisgaard5350 Ай бұрын

That´s so impressive. Amazing work. Back from the dead. Can´t wait for part 2.

@manoharbelur1436 25 күн бұрын

I appreciate your skill and patience

@rockstarmonsteer Ай бұрын

Just incredible, I love the patience you have and the creativity to solve. I have an old guitar in storage that is cracked, and you already inspired me to repair it. Thank you so much! Cheers from mexico

@richweinstock2069 21 күн бұрын

Tanya you are amazing! Glad to see you are safe and up and running! Also really cool to see the face behind your masterful hands!

@joelosacco Ай бұрын

Amazing work! I would never think that could be put back together but you did it! That neck is a whole other disaster. Can't wait to see how you tackle that mess.

@GNJ1118 28 күн бұрын

Your work was beyond measure. Never thought something like that could be repaired, but im glad it got another chance. 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

@JohnMathews-vr7lq Ай бұрын

I love seeing this come back to life. Can't wait for part 2.

@whatsmyageagain91 29 күн бұрын

This guitar looked so destroyed, I never would've imagined that an instrument in that condition could be restored! It completely blew my mind-fantastic work. Can't wait for part 2!

@mikemorrisonmusic 29 күн бұрын

This was one of the most incredible rebuilds I’ve seen. Most luthiers would’ve passed on this, but you dove in headfirst. Amazing work!

@RealityBombDrummer 29 күн бұрын

That transformation is unbelievable. Amazing, it looks like nothing ever happened. Can't wait to see the next part.

@matthewmargetts8516 28 күн бұрын

Remarkable patience and tenacity. I think perhaps most people would have tried just to replace the whole top, but you've proved what a beautiful result you can get if you put your mind to it. Well done. Can't wait for part two.

@jcwoodstl Ай бұрын

Thank you for always providing excellent content and sharing your skill

@ToloFest Ай бұрын

I like the fact you still see where it broke. Hoping you and your loved ones are ok.

@omnaraiya Ай бұрын

Its great to see these instruments being saved and put back into service.

@czzham 14 күн бұрын

I have nothing but respect for your labor of love. Blessed Be!

@stevemercure902 25 күн бұрын

Very impressive on how you have this guitar looking to the point. The remaining cracks and repairs that can still be seen give the guitar its own character. Now I'm also excited to hear it being played again.

@larrymacaluso9051 26 күн бұрын

You have a rare talent and the patients of a stone, watching you bring that Martin back from so much damage, is amazing.

@kevinrenfro2254 Ай бұрын

Done! Thank you, Tilda!!

@Julius-cf9vn 29 күн бұрын

Your videos giving me inspiration and problemssolution when i have found some old defect guitars what i want to repair. Thank you

@malcolmmacmillanmacmillan2050 25 күн бұрын

I love your work! I'm learning so much from you. The best guitar restoration videos ever! And you have no fear to take on such a wreck... 99% of the luthiers would just replace the top... what a patience and skills! Thank you and I'll be waiting for more such amazing resurrections because that's what it is- a resurrection

@garymucher4082 20 күн бұрын

Absolutely amazing work. Can easily see this isn't your first repair. Ideas and techniques make the difference... Thumbs Up!

@rojimowi 29 күн бұрын

I love what you do! You are a true surgeon. Thank you for sharing. Roji

@diamondbrown7285 21 күн бұрын

There's a gift for making people smile. Thank you for sharing it.

@rallereloaded2180 Ай бұрын

Highly impressive job done here! Always a pleasure to watch you work!

@tommurrayGTR 28 күн бұрын

I haven't seen a rebuild from this level of destruction before, really incredible work. I'm watching thinking this can't be done and then it's done. I think anyone's guitar would be safe in your hands after watching this and all the other repair videos.

@toddtyler Ай бұрын

Amazing work, can’t wait for the next part. Thanks for sharing!

@TanyaShpachuk Ай бұрын

☺️

@Markleford 29 күн бұрын

Amazing! I look forward to the next part!

@idhamafif 27 күн бұрын

I'm really amazed that with a guitar like that, you can still fix it up so well. Keep making content like this, I'm so interested in watching it. See you in part 2 of this video 👌🏻

@mrmusic248 11 күн бұрын

I think the main question here is: "What the hell happened to that guitar in the first place" ??? A standing ovation to Tanya & her talent for bringing the dead back to life.

@mchurch3905 16 күн бұрын

You are an amazing luthier. These skills were undoubtedly taught by someone who saw in you a reflection of hundreds of years of the love of these musical instruments. Admiration is an understatement….

@dtdyvr 3 күн бұрын

this video came up randomly in my YT feed. I just thought I'll have a quick peek, and ended up watching the entire video. And I wasn't intending on subscribing, but because of how persuasive Tilda was, I could not resist - liked and subscribed! . You do amazing work Tanya, and am definitely looking forward to part 2. Stay safe - hoping for a free and independent Ukraine soon and forever. Lots of love from Canada.

@jatco84 16 күн бұрын

Fantastic workmanship I must say. I was curious to see how this was going to turn out and I was amazed. My hat's off to you. Excellent...!

@mikefellows3901 Ай бұрын

You are incredible ! True master craftsmanship at its very best ! Many thanks for sharing and best wishes from the UK 🙂

@musicmansandiego Ай бұрын

Your level of confidence is off the charts with this repair..im amazed at your skills and knowledge this repair I thought at first not possible, but seeing its a Martin ok..great job and excellent video

@TanyaShpachuk Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Speedboar Ай бұрын

Thanks for showing this restoration. Looking forward to the next part 👍🏼

@gurugrandad 27 күн бұрын

Absolutely beautiful restoration that still tells the tale of the instrument’s history..brilliant

@gabrieltobias 16 күн бұрын

What an amazing job!!! I thought that it would not be possible to recover this guitar 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@RLM575 14 күн бұрын

Awesome work! I can't wait to see Part 2

@CarlWinter-oy8uf 11 күн бұрын

Well done --you have great fortitude --I never would have attempted this daunting challenge!

@MrOccamRazor Ай бұрын

Nice, looks great, I can't wait to see part two!

@bjorn47140 27 күн бұрын

The work that you are doing is so incredibly amazing and awesome and i am loving your channel so much

@ryanmattson9997 15 күн бұрын

Truly amazing. I've never seen such skill. Tanya, you are a national treasure.

@davidf9494 21 күн бұрын

An amazing restoration so far - what a belief that this guitar can be saved! You've got a new subscriber. Looking forward to part 2!

@Andreas_Straub Ай бұрын

What an impressive labour of love! Wow - just wow!

@jackjohnson1666 28 күн бұрын

These videos relax my anxiety. Which is extremely valuable to me, thank you

@danielespitia9975 11 күн бұрын

Amazing! Can’t wait for part 2!

@jeffreyeagen4896 Ай бұрын

Fantastic job, Tanya! Most people wouldn't even bother trying to repair it.

@mickbarker4931 25 күн бұрын

Glad to see you back

@CB-68-westcreations 3 күн бұрын

Impressive work so far. Im looking forward to seeing the next part.

@russellalfonso2962 25 күн бұрын

Amazing work

@joanarling 28 күн бұрын

Jeez... what a beautiful piece of work! I think, even Jerry Rosa would clap his hands!

@jesseramirez8418 6 күн бұрын

Nothing short of pure Master craftsman or womanship. Awesome Job. You are super.

@TheASMRGuitarist 29 күн бұрын

That is absolutely astounding! Wouldn't have thought it possible. The finger grooves... 😳Amazing job. 👍

@TheOneAndOnlyHotse 10 күн бұрын

absolutely great job - amazing

@dangerousXS Ай бұрын

Very few would have the heart and inspiration to take on project like this. Amazing. Again, thank you - I have learned so much ! I think we agree - you can never have too many clamps ! Tilda@12:10 -❤!