Jim Kozel

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@ricknorris1466 5 күн бұрын

Have you considered the Emerald Amicus? It’s basically a mini 12 String minus the octave strings. Kind of like a cross between a Mandolin/Autoharp in sound. Nice wide neck too. Amazing Guitar. I also have a Emerald Doubleneck 6/12 Acoustic. The only downside is that I need to mute the neck that I am not playing with a terry cloth hair band to keep it from sympathetically ringing.

@mikeweir9218 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for entertaining me this evening. I loved seeing your loving relationship beaming though while you were making music :) We all strive to achieve what you have. As a guitar player, I loved you using the X30 Jim. Again, thank you as you touched something in me this evening when I really needed it.

@JimKozel 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments, Mike. Kathy and I appreciate it very much.

@rayclark9643 3 ай бұрын

I'd love one if I had an extra 3 grand to spend on it...unfortunately I'm stuck in the 500 dollar Guild range😐

@JimKozel 3 ай бұрын

The good news is that the sub $1k Guild 12-strings are very very good. Check out the one I'm playing in my Don't Choke Your 12-string video.

@joe5834 3 ай бұрын

If you reach in through the hole in my guitar there is a piece of wood that is falling down inside of the guitar. It is right next to the hole towards the bridge side. It vibrates a lot when you play specifically when you rest your hand for palm mute etc. I was going to just squirt some glue in there and clamp it back to the inside of the body. Do you think this will be okay or will I f*** it up I love this guitar

@JimKozel 3 ай бұрын

Hi Joe - As described you're likely to screw things up. Step one is get a light and mirror inside the guitar to see what braces are loose. It could just be the small one near the soundhole or many more. Alvarez guitars don't just fall apart so I'd want to figure out what may have caused that brace to come loose. As for glue in order of preference - titebond liquid hide glue, fish glue, titebond wood glue. DO NOT use super glue or Gorilla Glue. I'd take it to someone qualified to troubleshoot that loose brace.

@suziekew8619 3 ай бұрын

Does the partial capo need to be specifically for a 12-string guitar? Maybe not, as I'm struggling to find one

@JimKozel 3 ай бұрын

Most partial capos will work on a 12-string provided the spring is strong enough. Placement is a bit more important because you're capoing 3 strings + the octave strings. Try a Kyser partial capo. I use either a Kyser or my preferred capo a G7th brand partial capo.

@suziekew8619 3 ай бұрын

@@JimKozel Thanks for responding - I’ll look for one of those options

@Cacophonous_Cat 2 ай бұрын

@@JimKozel I normally use Kyser capos, but I to will try this G7th brand you mention. Ty for the suggestion!

@DaveByers 4 ай бұрын

Cool, I just picked one up also.

@kingrobert1st 4 ай бұрын

I like the headstone, bridge and sound port but not the carbon fibre body.

@toddcwalker4208 4 ай бұрын

Well done Jim. You are dead on.

@JimKozel 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@tone9930 4 ай бұрын

Nice video, thx :)

@JimKozel 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@sfgylk34u_57 6 ай бұрын

So clever! 😮

@NikosKatsikanis 7 ай бұрын

thx🎉🎉🎉

@jwandhistools 7 ай бұрын

I have a 61 Hollywood with the same wounds.

@tientienyao 9 ай бұрын

How do you solve wire rattles ? The sound hole is too small for hand to reach the wires…

@JimKozel 8 ай бұрын

When dealing with small sound holes, a variety of hemostats are useful for positioning cable clamps to the back of the instrument. Search for "hemostat" on Amazon. They will go where your hand cannot,

@sunnyray7819 10 ай бұрын

Nice! I just picked up one of these!

@marshawerman8308 11 ай бұрын

Jim, your In and Out song brought tears to my eyes!

@JimKozel 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Marsha. It's a "heart" song for Kathy and me.

@bigmac51290 Жыл бұрын

Its interesting that they chose to name the one that has less traditional bluegrass specs the "bluegrass." That unidirectional top is definitely a breakthrough in carbon fiber acoustics and it makes you wonder why they didnt catch on

@timwhite5562 Жыл бұрын

Are all 4 stripped? If there were just two that were stripped, would you just do those? I have two that are, and one in the body.

@grahamharris9657 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I had the exact same issue with an Alvarez bridge for the same reason. It had warped and lifted behind the bridge pins. I had local luthier remove it and he repaired it exactly the same way. I was a bit concerned that to flatten it out, he had to sand the base pretty significantly, but worked out great. Appears to still have enough strength. Thanks.

@tiptonbrett Жыл бұрын

Did you need to do anything to the wires to keep them from moving around inside?

@JimKozel 8 ай бұрын

In this particular case, turning the endpin jack just enough to "brace" the wires against the back of the uke was sufficient. I typically use a cable anchor stuck to the back of the uke with a hemostat.

@malcolmwilcox8921 Жыл бұрын

That's a really useful video, thanks. What type of tape did you use on the Uke?

@JimKozel 8 ай бұрын

If you're referring to the blue tape. It's low tack painters tape you can get at any home supply store.

@rappel28 Жыл бұрын

I recently traded an amp for one of these. Do you know if this same swap would be possible for the American professional jazzmaster bridge by any chance?

@jameshill2015 Жыл бұрын

Great job.. especially using all the same string, so many comparison videos just use different guitars using most likely different strings, strings can make the most notable tone difference, really more so than anything else short of comparing a parlor to a jumbo..very well done!

@williamwoolcock Жыл бұрын

I have 1964 LG1 #235748. Originally the plastic bridge pulled up in the back end, warping the top. Was replaced by a bridge like yours (are they a standard bridge?). Also replaced the bridge plate with a koa one. More beat up than yours as leaving out in freezing weather caused the top and sides to crinkle, great patina. Also, no sticker under the sound hole, like mine.

@pablo6305 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job. Im restoring a 1934 kalamazoo. Im new to it but taking my time and i dont care how looks just want to play old girl and hope sounds good. What did you use to get so shiney. I didnt hear or you didnt say. Sorry if it me not listening.

@einarlodin4352 Жыл бұрын

I think of using European Beech wood 3mm! Because I have it here in my flat! And it is difficult to break! But European Beech is light in coulor! Nearly white! It looks like you use mahogany? I guy I knew used icecream pins! Icecream pinns looks like European Beech! I have also collected some icecream pins! I am not neccessarilly talking about a butterfly shape with European Beech! a darker wood for this type of repairing looks more professional! Ebony breaks easily! what about rosewood?

@einarlodin4352 Жыл бұрын

What kind of WOOD did you use in the "BUTTERFLY"?

@BurninSven1 Жыл бұрын

I have done a repair like that years ago but now I am certain that routing on the backside and put in two wooden strips or what ever you guys call them preferably high quality plywood is way stronger. Why cause it is not round pieces and deeper/wider than those rods so it can withstand forces coming from pretty much any direction. It sure is way easier to do it like this though and if it holds up go for it.

@JimKozel Жыл бұрын

There's a number of decent ways to do a vertical headstock break. This approach held up fine. It's one of a number that can work. The routed slots approach with splines is also a solid way to do the repair although unsightly unless a refinish is added to the cost of the repair. Installing rods is similar to putting pins into a broken bone to reinforce the break.

@franckdelamarasse5129 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Cristal clear explanations that make so much sense. thank you mister

@JimKozel Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Franck.

@bradleymonroe6443 Жыл бұрын

Very amazing 12 string. Especially not only with a zero fret but also when tuned down a step.

@martincoward9671 Жыл бұрын

Please could you tell me what gauge silk and steel strings you used. Sounds great 👍

@JimKozel Жыл бұрын

D'Addario silk n steel 11-47 EJ40

@martincoward9671 Жыл бұрын

@@JimKozel many thanks, brilliant job and demo on the guitar restoration.

@ChristopheLeveque-td5wl Жыл бұрын

How'd you make it fit into the soundhole?

@leobender2910 Жыл бұрын

Do these Silvertones have a solid top or is it made off plywood?

@JimKozel Жыл бұрын

I think this one was laminate ply.

@nelsonhik Жыл бұрын

How did you remove the original ferrules so you could drill them out?

@Gelon01 Жыл бұрын

I had one of those back in 1962. It was almost impossible to play, but only cost $10 and came in a box. It was so hard to play, I almost gave up on playing guitar.

@glynnphillips9703 Жыл бұрын

Wish I could have you repair my 64LG1

@loloschool Жыл бұрын

I can't even tell you how disappointed I am in the new Gibson acoustics. They are frail and the wood is so young, cheap and weak, that a heated argument will make the top bow and the saddle lean forward. One single bump and the thin balsa wood top or sides just snap or bow. Bracing detaches due to excessive expansion and contraction cycles. At least the warranty work responded in two cases by Gibson. Tip: If you buy a Gibson acoustic, pay the extra for extended replacement warranty. And if you want to use a J-45 for commercial work, get an older one, maybe like 5 years old, to be sure it's acclimated.

@RTMvideos Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing video! What brand or type of bridge did you use? I'm wondering if this approach would work with the American Professional JM / Jaguar bridge?

@nelsonhik Жыл бұрын

Was there a reason that you didn't try a Mastery Bridge?

@JimKozel Жыл бұрын

While the Mastery Bridge is certainly a fine piece, it was unnecessary. Think of the Fender Jazzmaster as a solid body arch top. Now the way it's built makes more sense. A fair amount of break angle is needed at the bridge to prevent strings slipping off the saddles. Installing a thin wedge shim in the neck pocket will cant the neck back just enough to create sufficient break angle.

@nelsonhik Жыл бұрын

@@JimKozel Thanks. I have a MIM - 2012 - JazzMaster Classic Player with the Tune-o-matic type bridge. The strings definitely don't slip out, but I have to wonder why the Fender folk would have put a bridge on a guitar that doesn't match the neck radius. I am tempted to put on the Mastery, but it's pricey!