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Kay K-150 Archtop Guitar Repair: Final Details
A dried out old dried Kay K-150 archtop guitar makes sounds for the first time in years.
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Strategizing Structural Repairs
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Five tore up from the floor up instrument fixes that require you to do half of the repair to start it. Keep up with Ken on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com 1954 Gretsch Electromatic, 1918 Gibson L4, Gretsch Electomatic, 1918 Gibson, Gibson L 4,
Harmony Model 1327: Repairing Internal Structure
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Cracks, splits, kerfing and binding all need attention in the repair of this 1040's Harmony Monterey Keep up on Instagram: paulme,rojunkpileguitars/ Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Harmony Model 1327: Dismantling a Mangled Monterey
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A late 1940's Harmony Monterey Archtop stops by the shop to be junkpiled and hot rodded up. Keep up on Instagram: paulme,rojunkpileguitars/ Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
When It Pays to Fix a Broken Guitar Neck
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A one of a kind semi-hollowbody, with a special signature makes it worth the fix. Keep up on Instagram: paulme,rojunkpileguitars/ Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Kay K-150 Archtop Guitar Repair: Binding and Neck Reset
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Part IV in a series on the fix of a dried out Kay K-150 archtop guitar. In this episode we finish the binding and re-attach the neck. Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Memories of TamTam: Nat Myers
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Let's spend a few minutes with Nat Myers as he remembers TamTam and graces us with a few songs on her own steel body resonator guitar. Check out: @natmyers Tami Pfalzgraf Memorial Fund page: www.gofundme.com/f/support-tami-pfalzgrafs-memorial-fund?qid=259836def740c71c1c9fac744031aea6 Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation: www.cdlsusa.org Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguita...
Memories of TamTam: Kody Harrell
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Each Paul Mero Junkpile guitar was sent out with Tami's signature. We lost Tami on November 6th, 2024. Kody Harrell sends Tami home with an instrumental played on the Paul Mero Junkpile Guitars '61 Junkpile. Tami loved feedback on an archtop guitar)) We miss you TamTam. Turns out our guitars were really ok after afterall OOOPTY@KodyHarrell Check out: How the '61 Junkpile was made: ua-cam.com/vi...
Kay K-150 Archtop Guitar Repair: Binding and Body Work
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Part III in a series on the fix of a dried out Kay K-150 archtop guitar. This episode details on binding and finish touch ups to make this thang look like something more than it really is. Check out: Curtis Novak Pickups: www.curtisnovak.com/product-category/guitar/ Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpc...
How to Master Blues Guitar in 20 Minutes or Less
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How do you build guitars without being able to play one? Let's finally put this rumor to rest. @rjmischo1156 @restavrant1784 Check out: Bob Log III: ua-cam.com/video/qA3YJjRikkA/v-deo.html R.J. Mischo: p/RJ-Mischo-100078639560738/?_rdr Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Kay K-150 Archtop Guitar Repair: Internal Surgery
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Part II in a series on the fix of a dried out Kay K-150 archtop guitar. This episode includes removal of the back, kerfing and binding repair and putting the body back in one piece. Check out: Curtis Novak Pickups: www.curtisnovak.com/product-category/guitar/ Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gma...
Kay K-150 Archtop Guitar Repair: Put it Together to Take it Apart
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Part I in a series on the fix of a dried out Kay K-150 archtop guitar. Check out: Crushed Out: ua-cam.com/video/1qv7pqBPU0A/v-deo.htmlsi=kWtR47FgarokICV1 Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Bajo Quinto: First Time Out
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Let's hear this thing))) Check out: Guitar 48: guitar48.com Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Bajo Quinto: Junkpiling It Up
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It's DUN done. Let's visit the junkshops to hide all of the surgery scars. Check out: Guitar 48: guitar48.com Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Bajo Quinto: Protecting a Battered Guitar With a Fine Finish
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Let's cut, shape, brace and fit a new back for a trashed guitar. Check out: @lafrantzmusic Rattlesnake: ua-cam.com/video/04Ng2yd7gfk/v-deo.htmlsi=FktGt_ogW3e6aqpQ Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Bajo Quinto: Wiring for Sound
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Bajo Quinto: Wiring for Sound
Bajo Quinto: Refretting a Guitar Neck
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Bajo Quinto: Refretting a Guitar Neck
Bajo Quinto: Rebuilding a Guitar Back
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Bajo Quinto: Rebuilding a Guitar Back
Bajo Quinto: Preparing a Guitar for Replacing the Back
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Bajo Quinto: Preparing a Guitar for Replacing the Back
Don’t Be That Guy: A Laborsome Guitar Repair Estimate
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Don’t Be That Guy: A Laborsome Guitar Repair Estimate
Bajo Quinto: Rebuilding Guitar Fan Bracing
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Bajo Quinto: Rebuilding Guitar Fan Bracing
Bajo Quinto: Reenforcing a Weakened/Damaged Guitar Body
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Bajo Quinto: Reenforcing a Weakened/Damaged Guitar Body
Bajo Quinto: Repairing Blown Out Guitar Sides
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Bajo Quinto: Repairing Blown Out Guitar Sides
Bajo Quinto: Steaming a Guitar Top Flat
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Bajo Quinto: Steaming a Guitar Top Flat
Bajo Quinto: Restoring a Sunken Guitar Top
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Bajo Quinto: Restoring a Sunken Guitar Top
Bajo Quinto Repair: Demolition
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Bajo Quinto Repair: Demolition
Straight Outta the Norteño: All Things Bajo Quinto
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Straight Outta the Norteño: All Things Bajo Quinto
Vintage Gibson Mandobass: Body Work
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Vintage Gibson Mandobass: Body Work
All Jacked Up
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All Jacked Up
Bajo Qunito Repair: Materials and Methods
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Bajo Qunito Repair: Materials and Methods

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 День тому

    make $$ by taking things off; that's on _old_ profession

  • @fragslap5229
    @fragslap5229 4 дні тому

    Hmmmm...VERY interesting sound.

    • @paulmerojunkpileguitars
      @paulmerojunkpileguitars 3 дні тому

      @@fragslap5229 the pickup is coming back. Thanks for watching

    • @fragslap5229
      @fragslap5229 3 дні тому

      @@paulmerojunkpileguitars I dunno, I thought it sounded remarkably "cool" without the pickup.

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 5 днів тому

    when i "flipped" my first Instrument to a Lefty, i did'nt know the Gears went below the Keys, but worse, i thought They tightened clockwise 🙃

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 6 днів тому

    Hello Ken, sorry to hear about the 6 week anniversary, thank you for helping to keep us grounded...

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 6 днів тому

    Thanks Ken , I really enjoyed all the Kay - 150 episides

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 6 днів тому

    looks the that Neck-holding _Appliance_ is pretty handy

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 6 днів тому

    Are those a laminate top and sides or do they actually have solid wood? I never knew that about acetone- that means model airplane glue would probably work the same. Meaning the thin stuff that actually welds the polystyrene together.

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 6 днів тому

    Thanks Ken.

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 12 днів тому

    i love looking at These _preWar_ and earlier Beauties; esp. when the Back comes off Butyl Bands : for Those whom like to use what They have before buying something, i got 28' out of *one* skinny "10 speed" Tube measuring about 5/8">>3/4" wide

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 12 днів тому

    Thank you Ken , I'm excited about all the upcoming projects.

  • @dgperforms1
    @dgperforms1 12 днів тому

    Simply use a preamp with the piezo. You wouldnt need 2 output jacks. Simply a selector switch. You can also get preams with 3 band EQ's, which are what i use

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 12 днів тому

    Hello Ken, thanks for another thought provoking video. Always great to plan such work.

  • @Peter-ic7vj
    @Peter-ic7vj 13 днів тому

    J. U. N. K

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 13 днів тому

    Happy holidays Ken!!

  • @allendesomer
    @allendesomer 15 днів тому

    Another installment worth watching carefully from beginning to end. 👍

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 15 днів тому

    the nicer Blocks had the Letters carved, not just painted

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 18 днів тому

    ?! so replicating an 80 year-old Fretboard takes some Gall

    • @slo5283
      @slo5283 18 днів тому

      . .i've seen 'real' Luthiers radius each Fretwire individually but obviously there's no reason for that since They all share the same radius; "lightbulb" moment ;)

    • @slo5283
      @slo5283 18 днів тому

      last addendum; Alligator MS is not far from the notorious Parchman MS

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 19 днів тому

    . . looking-forward to the debunkage because i use Hide glue too

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 19 днів тому

    I always enjoy your work , thank you Ken.

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 19 днів тому

    Ken, always great to watch your videos. Thanks for some great ideas for future projects.

  • @tonybaloney6656
    @tonybaloney6656 20 днів тому

    Thanks man , looks so much like my Harmony 1310 that I’m resurrecting. Same cracks , same finish , same sounds as you move it around. I still have no idea what I’m doing but I can feel the guitar getting stronger as the splits get repaired . This old girl will sing again . Thanks again 👍

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 22 дні тому

    ?! Ken do You ever clean Paper with Water or Naphtha before the treating aspect

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 26 днів тому

    Granny's Iron needs more facetime

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 26 днів тому

    ?! is that a Charlie Chaplin, or Ron Mael Bust?!?

  • @JohnnyHurbonConnections
    @JohnnyHurbonConnections 26 днів тому

    Any ideas about piezo pickup installation to subdue the percussive nature of ordinary 1” piezo with a jack.

  • @JohnnyHurbonConnections
    @JohnnyHurbonConnections 26 днів тому

    I really get your humor and it’s refreshing enjoyable seeing your energy and abundant nature. Thanks for tips about artists that need to get heard !!! Long Live The Queen !

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 26 днів тому

    Thanks Ken

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 27 днів тому

    Ken, nice overview and reminder of the various challenges with these great projects.

  • @tonybaloney6656
    @tonybaloney6656 27 днів тому

    Oh man, this could not have come at a better time . I’m pulling apart a H1310 in about the same condition or a little worse and I have absolutely no idea what I’m going.

    • @paulmerojunkpileguitars
      @paulmerojunkpileguitars 26 днів тому

      That makes two of us))) It gets better in the next episode Thanks for watching

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

    Sorry I seriously over used the word episode, but I'm from Johnson City Tn cultural capital of the world

    • @paulmerojunkpileguitars
      @paulmerojunkpileguitars Місяць тому

      @@rogertinker1813 birthplace of Mississippi Fred McDowell. I have a cap from the cereal factory there

    • @rogertinker1813
      @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

      The have since restored the old general mills factory, it looks great, and I did not know Mississippi Fred was from here small world

    • @rogertinker1813
      @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

      I will try to post a picture for you

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

    Ken, I always enjoy your episodes, but episodes like this one is why I never miss a episode. Thank you

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 Місяць тому

    Ken, this was a very interesting video, thanks for sharing these unique insights.

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 Місяць тому

    i heard the Lap Steel can be mastered in 20 minutes 😁

    • @paulmerojunkpileguitars
      @paulmerojunkpileguitars Місяць тому

      @@slo5283 I heard that if sh:% was food, no one would be hungry

    • @slo5283
      @slo5283 Місяць тому

      @@paulmerojunkpileguitars there'd be a rabbit change in diet right

  • @ithomas5576
    @ithomas5576 Місяць тому

    Fantastic video man!

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 Місяць тому

    ?! i know It's going to get covered, but why Mahogany Dowel instead of Spruce

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

    Thank you Ken.

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 Місяць тому

    Ken, thank you for sharing these insights on binding and French polishing.

  • @Kevenruf
    @Kevenruf Місяць тому

    So sad to lose a loved one. I am sorry.

  • @jeffbliler9430
    @jeffbliler9430 Місяць тому

    Great to see you back in the workshop my friend

  • @danbrown3047
    @danbrown3047 Місяць тому

    Thanks! The exact video I needed before attempting my first cbg bone nut. Good teachin'!

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

    Beautiful Ken , thank you for including me.

  • @hurdygurdyguy1
    @hurdygurdyguy1 Місяць тому

    Dude, so sorry! I enjoyed every video Tami was in! ❤

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 Місяць тому

    ! i never thought of Them as the "Dirtbags", just the 49ers, until Dave Snow took over -- but really nobody had heard of the Team before that

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 Місяць тому

    Ken, Thank you for the introduction, I am so sorry for your loss, but love the fact that you will be working to help others. Beautiful memorial, thanks again.

  • @Crosshatch1212
    @Crosshatch1212 Місяць тому

    So sorry to hear about youre loss .scotland uk , rip tamtam

  • @Jackman_NC
    @Jackman_NC Місяць тому

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  • @bradrehn1007
    @bradrehn1007 Місяць тому

    Hambones & Catfurr the Ladels Dripping the Gravy

  • @hotsauceguitarkitchen
    @hotsauceguitarkitchen Місяць тому

    "Party A Jig With TamTam"

  • @horizonsedgepromotions6588
    @horizonsedgepromotions6588 Місяць тому

    How different or better/worse is this going to be compared to a $120 K&K mini?.. is it rougher, or less refined sounding or is the K&K just an overpriced same deal piezo system? this seems low budget dyi which i appreciate . Do these large diameter piezo's have more sensitivity than K&K mini types piezo's?

  • @allendesomer
    @allendesomer Місяць тому

    ❤🙏