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Paul Mero Junkpile Guitars
United States
Приєднався 3 вер 2017
Welcome to the world of a fake luthier that makes guitars out cigar boxes, coffee cans, license plates and decrepit econo archtops. You've found the worst of the worst. Be prepared to be completely and udderly disamazed.
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: 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
Straight Outta the Norteño: All Things Bajo Quinto
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Straight Outta the Norteño: All Things Bajo Quinto
Bajo Qunito Repair: Materials and Methods
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Bajo Qunito Repair: Materials and Methods
make $$ by taking things off; that's on _old_ profession
Hmmmm...VERY interesting sound.
@@fragslap5229 the pickup is coming back. Thanks for watching
@@paulmerojunkpileguitars I dunno, I thought it sounded remarkably "cool" without the pickup.
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 🙃
Hello Ken, sorry to hear about the 6 week anniversary, thank you for helping to keep us grounded...
Thanks Ken , I really enjoyed all the Kay - 150 episides
looks the that Neck-holding _Appliance_ is pretty handy
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.
Thanks Ken.
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
Thank you Ken , I'm excited about all the upcoming projects.
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
Hello Ken, thanks for another thought provoking video. Always great to plan such work.
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@@Peter-ic7vj Z.A.C.K.L.Y
Happy holidays Ken!!
@@codelicious6590 same to you my friend
Another installment worth watching carefully from beginning to end. 👍
@@allendesomer thanks for watching )))
the nicer Blocks had the Letters carved, not just painted
?! so replicating an 80 year-old Fretboard takes some Gall
. .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 ;)
last addendum; Alligator MS is not far from the notorious Parchman MS
. . looking-forward to the debunkage because i use Hide glue too
I always enjoy your work , thank you Ken.
Ken, always great to watch your videos. Thanks for some great ideas for future projects.
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 👍
?! Ken do You ever clean Paper with Water or Naphtha before the treating aspect
@@slo5283 dude this is so old. Never thought of it back then
Granny's Iron needs more facetime
?! is that a Charlie Chaplin, or Ron Mael Bust?!?
Any ideas about piezo pickup installation to subdue the percussive nature of ordinary 1” piezo with a jack.
@@JohnnyHurbonConnections stay off the bass side))) Thanks for watching
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 !
Thanks Ken
Ken, nice overview and reminder of the various challenges with these great projects.
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.
That makes two of us))) It gets better in the next episode Thanks for watching
Sorry I seriously over used the word episode, but I'm from Johnson City Tn cultural capital of the world
@@rogertinker1813 birthplace of Mississippi Fred McDowell. I have a cap from the cereal factory there
The have since restored the old general mills factory, it looks great, and I did not know Mississippi Fred was from here small world
I will try to post a picture for you
Ken, I always enjoy your episodes, but episodes like this one is why I never miss a episode. Thank you
Ken, this was a very interesting video, thanks for sharing these unique insights.
i heard the Lap Steel can be mastered in 20 minutes 😁
@@slo5283 I heard that if sh:% was food, no one would be hungry
@@paulmerojunkpileguitars there'd be a rabbit change in diet right
Fantastic video man!
?! i know It's going to get covered, but why Mahogany Dowel instead of Spruce
Because I am a fake luthier
Thank you Ken.
Ken, thank you for sharing these insights on binding and French polishing.
So sad to lose a loved one. I am sorry.
Great to see you back in the workshop my friend
@@jeffbliler9430 thanks for the checks)))
Thanks! The exact video I needed before attempting my first cbg bone nut. Good teachin'!
Beautiful Ken , thank you for including me.
Dude, so sorry! I enjoyed every video Tami was in! ❤
! 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
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.
So sorry to hear about youre loss .scotland uk , rip tamtam
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Hambones & Catfurr the Ladels Dripping the Gravy
"Party A Jig With TamTam"
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?
❤🙏