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Harmony Model 1327: Binding and Body Details
The 1940's model Harmony Monterey has survived enough to get attention to binding, neck and body details.
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Harmony Model 1327: Back and Binding
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Back back on and binding put this mangled 1940's model Harmony Monterey one step closure to making noise again. Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Harmony Model 1327: Reassembly
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The reconstruction of a 1940's Harmony Monterey requires getting the neck angle right and beefing up the body for sound components. Are neck stands your worst enemy? Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Harmony Model 1327: Wiring in a Pickup
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Our decrepit 1940's Harmony Monterey gets an electric pickup: here's a step-by-step tutorial. Fume Extractor product links: Product link: www.amazon.com/dp/B08PP74DCJ Brand store link: www.amazon.com/noevsbig Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Harmony Model 1327: Bridges and Neck Resets
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What does the bridge have to do with the neck reset? Everything. Keep up on Instagram: paulme,rojunkpileguitars/ Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Harmony Model 1327: Frets and Finish
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The Mangled Monterey gets some fretboard work and a makeup job that would make a botox party host blush. Artist Spotlight: restavrant.com/merchandise Keep up on Instagram: paulme,rojunkpileguitars/ Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Kay K-150 Archtop Guitar Repair: Final Details
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A dried out old dried Kay K-150 archtop guitar makes sounds for the first time in years. Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
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 to Master Blues Guitar in 20 Minutes or Less
Kay K-150 Archtop Guitar Repair: Internal Surgery
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Kay K-150 Archtop Guitar Repair: Internal Surgery
Kay K-150 Archtop Guitar Repair: Put it Together to Take it Apart
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Kay K-150 Archtop Guitar Repair: Put it Together to Take it Apart
Bajo Quinto: First Time Out
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Bajo Quinto: First Time Out
Bajo Quinto: Junkpiling It Up
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Bajo Quinto: Junkpiling It Up
Bajo Quinto: Protecting a Battered Guitar With a Fine Finish
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Bajo Quinto: Protecting a Battered Guitar With a Fine Finish
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

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  • @Kevenruf
    @Kevenruf День тому

    Success indeed! Awesome!

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 3 дні тому

    Thanks Ken

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 3 дні тому

    Ken, what a great overview of binding and headstock repair, thanks again

  • @paulmerojunkpileguitars
    @paulmerojunkpileguitars 5 днів тому

    Awesome

  • @crocutus
    @crocutus 10 днів тому

    From the 1040's? Never seen a pre-battle of hastings guitar before. Thanks for the binding tips. Definitely my least favorite aspect of guitar work. Appreciate your deliberate approach.

    • @paulmerojunkpileguitars
      @paulmerojunkpileguitars 10 днів тому

      @@crocutus help me find an arpeggione

    • @crocutus
      @crocutus 6 днів тому

      @@paulmerojunkpileguitars Although I know what an arpeggione is, I've never actually seen one. If I do, you'll be the first to know.

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 11 днів тому

    Ken, thanks again for highlighting the need for patience

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 17 днів тому

    Ken, interesting video, always a fun intro...

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 17 днів тому

    Thanks Ken.

  • @Kevenruf
    @Kevenruf 18 днів тому

    Thanks spending time with us!

  • @rudymartinez2681
    @rudymartinez2681 19 днів тому

    👍

  • @danhurst4100
    @danhurst4100 20 днів тому

    Ken, I am so sorry for your loss.

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 23 дні тому

    Thanks Ken, stay safe.

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 24 дні тому

    That thing looks like a little geetar amp! I do all my soldering at a desk workbench in my bedroom so I just have a small clip-on fan I run sometimes to blow the fumes away from my immediate facial vicinity. Not entirely effective, especially when I cant be bothered to turn it on but it is something.

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 25 днів тому

    Ken, another interesting refresher on wiring...always great to plan before starting any wiring project

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 25 днів тому

    ?! why solder to the back of a Potentiometer when there's already a Tab for ground?!?

  • @erickgebsen1697
    @erickgebsen1697 25 днів тому

    The greatest Luthier you've never heard of

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 26 днів тому

    You did a great job fixing that Guitar.

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 29 днів тому

    the Bottle is from Slab City ᵐᵃʸᵇᵉ

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

    A 1958 blonde Silvertone

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

    Thanks Ken I understand, that's why I have only 1 vintage archtop, I have not messed it up and I do have it good enough to play slide and some first position chords ,

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 Місяць тому

    Thank You Ken, i enjoy the tips and tricks on UA-cam, and the 'sneak peeks' on Instagram . . .love the shot of those gorgeous Tuners at 36:36 -- bet they almost work adequately

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 Місяць тому

    I had a guitar damn near exactly like this one when I was a young idiot it was a Kay- I threw it into a lake at a party. My buddies girlfriend swam out and got it back for me the next morning and I still played it for awhile Afta!

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 Місяць тому

    Its great to see ya Ken! Im always inspired to get up and do something when I watch your vids. I got effect pedal circuits I want to build, two different guitar-basses somewhere in the early stages just past the planning ones out in the shop but I have such a damn hard time finding the motivation or energy to get up and out and just starting on something! Maybe its the season I dont know but I just wanted to tell you I appreciate your vids! Thanks for the free semi-instructional entertainment! P.S.: B4 and Afta absolutely Never gets old!

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 Місяць тому

    Ken, great info on bridges, thanks again

  • @Kevenruf
    @Kevenruf Місяць тому

    I was reaching into my phone helping you clamp up that neck. You're welcome!

  • @georgesedeno7891
    @georgesedeno7891 Місяць тому

    So...with all the work that you did, you may have gotten jazz guitar players to play the guitar to match your skill. The guitar was played too rough in my opinion. You did excellent work...the guitar could have been played with more finesse.

  • @jimsullins9162
    @jimsullins9162 Місяць тому

    I use to work for Fred as an apprentice luthier in '84. He's a very large library of knowledge on instruments and a great friend :) I love you Fred !

  • @scottschmittmusic
    @scottschmittmusic Місяць тому

    Ps i cant see the link

  • @scottschmittmusic
    @scottschmittmusic Місяць тому

    A guy has a local barclay 60s with a pickup for $150;should i buy it

  • @georgekiapos1
    @georgekiapos1 Місяць тому

    Nice, thanks.

  • @rickkutzer1981
    @rickkutzer1981 Місяць тому

    What size frets did you put on these Harmony guitars? Also where do you purchase them? Thanks!

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 Місяць тому

    Ken, this was a great refresher, thanks again

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

    Been waiting on this one, thanks Ken

  • @Kevenruf
    @Kevenruf Місяць тому

    Thanks for another wonderful video. Did you purchase the radiused block or make it? If you made it, how and what is the radius? I really enjoy spending time in your work shop via youtube!

  • @jeffbliler9430
    @jeffbliler9430 Місяць тому

    That finish is beautiful! Love that you preaerve the heritage and patina and thus the history and the soul of those old guitars you work on..

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 Місяць тому

    ! Chick Flick teal Pointer seems to be making a fashion statement 😁

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 Місяць тому

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

  • @fragslap5229
    @fragslap5229 Місяць тому

    Hmmmm...VERY interesting sound.

    • @paulmerojunkpileguitars
      @paulmerojunkpileguitars Місяць тому

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

    • @fragslap5229
      @fragslap5229 Місяць тому

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

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 Місяць 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 Місяць тому

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

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

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

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 Місяць тому

    looks the that Neck-holding _Appliance_ is pretty handy

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 Місяць 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 Місяць тому

    Thanks Ken.

  • @slo5283
    @slo5283 Місяць 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 Місяць тому

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

  • @dgperforms1
    @dgperforms1 Місяць 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 Місяць тому

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

  • @Peter-ic7vj
    @Peter-ic7vj Місяць тому

    J. U. N. K

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 Місяць тому

    Happy holidays Ken!!