Paul Mero Junkpile Guitars
Paul Mero Junkpile Guitars
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Bajo Quinto: First Time Out
Let's hear this thing)))
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Guitar 48: guitar48.com
Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars
Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/
Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
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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
Переглядів 117День тому
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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While the back of the guitar is off, we wire in a pickup that is installed into the fingerboard and solve the mystery of grounding strings off of a wooden bridge. Help a family dealing with a terrible loss while getting yourself an awesome gift: www.americannomadapparel.com/collections/nomadsforjordan Cool cowboy cap: www.americannomadapparel.com/collections/nomadsforjordan/products/cowboy-skul...
Bajo Quinto: Refretting a Guitar Neck
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Time to replace the frets and embed an oddity in the fingerboard. StewMac Jaws Fret Press tool: www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-fretting/pressing/jaws-fret-press/ Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Bajo Quinto: Rebuilding a Guitar Back
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Let's cut, shape, brace and fit a new back for a trashed guitar. Help Jordan's family out while getting yourself an awesome gift: www.americannomadapparel.com/collections/nomadsforjordan Cool cowboy cap: www.americannomadapparel.com/collections/nomadsforjordan/products/cowboy-skull-hat-nomads4jordan Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: k...
Bajo Quinto: Preparing a Guitar for Replacing the Back
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With the top braced and set to go, it's time to focus on the sides and replacement back. Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Don’t Be That Guy: A Laborsome Guitar Repair Estimate
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Happy Labor Day. Kick back and watch the Restaurant Kay 6535 rear its ugly head in a phoney repair appraisal. Spotilight on: World Famous Repairland-Indio California: worldfamousrepairland Music by Restaurant: restavrant.com The guitar in this episode: ua-cam.com/video/9gwerNvAvuo/v-deo.htmlsi=5n8DICtLX12QRnMM Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Fac...
Bajo Quinto: Rebuilding Guitar Fan Bracing
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With the guitar's sagging soundboard (top) steamed back in place, it's time to add reinforcement, a bridge plate and new bracing. Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Bajo Quinto: Reenforcing a Weakened/Damaged Guitar Body
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At the expense of tonal quality, the next step in the repair of a dalapitated Bajo Quinto guitar is to install veneer reinforcement panels. Do not try this at home))). Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Bajo Quinto: Repairing Blown Out Guitar Sides
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Work on the Bajo Quinto guitar top exacerbated the side cracks. In this episode we learn the importance of dry clamping before gluing up cracks. Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Bajo Quinto: Steaming a Guitar Top Flat
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Work on the Bajo Quinto guitar continues with some DIY scraparatus mixed with steam to restore the sunken soundboard. Something has to give. Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Bajo Quinto: Restoring a Sunken Guitar Top
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Let's employ steam and brute force to pull a sunken top back up from the depths. Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Bajo Quinto Repair: Demolition
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In this episode, we gut this guitar in preparation for the repair of its sagging top. Keep up on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com
Straight Outta the Norteño: All Things Bajo Quinto
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In part three of a Bajo Quinto playlist, we learn more about the instrument, its origins, and the builders and artists that have made it what it is today. Guest Spotlight: Manuel Ayala: elcoyote_musicstore Friend of the channel: Guitar 48: www.guitar48.com Keep up with Ken on Instagram: paulmerojunkpileguitars Ken's Facebook page: kpcigarboxguitars/ Co...
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
Busted Up Bajo Quinto
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Busted Up Bajo Quinto
Splicing a Cracked Guitar Body
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Splicing a Cracked Guitar Body
1950's Magnatone Varsity Lap Steel
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1950's Magnatone Varsity Lap Steel
Archtop Crack Cleating 101
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Archtop Crack Cleating 101
Wood Body Resonator Guitar Primer
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Wood Body Resonator Guitar Primer
Gibson B-25 Bridge Replacement: Part 3-Fine Details
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Gibson B-25 Bridge Replacement: Part 3-Fine Details
Gibson B-25 Bridge Replacement: Part 2-Prep Work
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Gibson B-25 Bridge Replacement: Part 2-Prep Work
Gibson B-25 Bridge Replacement: A Plastic Nightmare
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Gibson B-25 Bridge Replacement: A Plastic Nightmare
Fighting Feedback on Your Next Archtop Build
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Fighting Feedback on Your Next Archtop Build
Old Guitar Finish Cleaning-How Much is Too Much?
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Old Guitar Finish Cleaning-How Much is Too Much?
A Minute With Fred Walecki: Guitar Finish Repairs
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A Minute With Fred Walecki: Guitar Finish Repairs
Easy Come, Easy Go: 1930's Regal Wood Body Resonator
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Easy Come, Easy Go: 1930's Regal Wood Body Resonator

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @allendesomer
    @allendesomer День тому

    🎉👍

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 3 дні тому

    Great episode Ken , by far the most metal work with binding I have ever seen. Thank you

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 4 дні тому

    Ken, great intro, great to see this one come together

  • @cesariushervelazco8
    @cesariushervelazco8 4 дні тому

    Amazing job. Do more folk instruments!

  • @garyvosburg1819
    @garyvosburg1819 4 дні тому

    Ken you nailed it👍

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 4 дні тому

    18:31 That's interesting. It's a Bajo Quinto made from the ground up, but what happened here was that back then they didn't have Bajo Quinto Tuners. So they just used Bajo Sexto Tuners & used only 10 of them that were needed.

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 4 дні тому

    Bajo Quinto is a great instrument for playing Obekrainer Music

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 4 дні тому

    You did a great job bringing this Guitar back to life

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 4 дні тому

    Finally this Guitar is ready to play again

  • @geckobaldy
    @geckobaldy 7 днів тому

    A lot of old European archtops had their pickguard brackets made from the same pickguard material, bent into shape (very retro!). There would be plenty of spare from your sheet.

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 8 днів тому

    This Guitar needs a new back

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 10 днів тому

    I sure wish we could have seen the inside of that thing man its really super interesting.

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 10 днів тому

    Great one.

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 10 днів тому

    Thanks Ken.

  • @Crosshatch1212
    @Crosshatch1212 14 днів тому

    Hi bro .Do you have a vid on wiring a peizio on of to humbucker pick-up ,cheers ,

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 17 днів тому

    I'm patiently watching , and waiting to hear it

  • @jamesbranzei9143
    @jamesbranzei9143 18 днів тому

    Great Stuff,!Thankyou .Ya 475.00 is what I spent on my mint 1944 Patricia.Harmony

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 18 днів тому

    Wow, it has certainly been a lot of work. It looks great

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 19 днів тому

    Way back in the day, my parents were on their way to Mexico for vacation and I told my mom please please get me one of those super big fat guitar-looking things that have like 10 or more strings that the Mariachi bands have god I was enamoured with the acoustic bass kind of thing I thought it was, it was before Google so I couldnt just instantly find out what it was, or unfortunately how much they tended to go for; far too many pesos senior. So, I never did get my hands on one of those, I imagine they are related somehow to this Bajo Quinto, but the ones Im thinking of are bigger and have like a sloped back- my mom said they were called, "guitarino" but I thought that sounded like a "little guitar" like, "nino" .....Ya know? Good to see ya again Ken! Ive done three refrets on my own guitars now and I feel like Ive done a pretty good job of it, thank goodness for youtube of course!!

  • @Grindstaff09
    @Grindstaff09 22 дні тому

    What do these Kay 50s archtops sound like Thanks for your video.

    • @paulmerojunkpileguitars
      @paulmerojunkpileguitars 22 дні тому

      This is pretty typical: instagram.com/reel/C3DOuOZL7l6/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== #californiajunkpile

  • @GEYSERFILMS2024
    @GEYSERFILMS2024 23 дні тому

    Thanks for this video, always like seeing others at work. I uploaded a video recently with Michael Hornick maker of Shanti Custom Guitars, he gives a tour of his home shop. I think you might enjoy it. Its at my Geyser Films Channel. Anyway, thanks for sharing your insight, you are a great instructor. Best wishes. Stay Wild.

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 24 дні тому

    Great episode, thanks again Ken

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 25 днів тому

    Ken, thanks for the great humor, it's always a pleasure to partake your insights

  • @alwayslearning8365
    @alwayslearning8365 25 днів тому

    Your project is coming along nicely. 👍👍👍🎸

  • @jannekotisalo
    @jannekotisalo Місяць тому

    I'm just starting to build Cigar Box guitars and everything is new to me. The only thing that is familiar is the electricity of the guitars and the things related to it. Thanks for the good and educational videos. These have helped me get started really well.👍😊

    • @paulmerojunkpileguitars
      @paulmerojunkpileguitars Місяць тому

      @@jannekotisalo if you’ve got the electricity park down the rest of it’s easy thanks for watching)))

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 Місяць тому

    Ken, thank you for another great video, love the comments about clamps

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

    Thanks Ken, the Baja gets closer.

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

    Time well spent, thank you Ken.

  • @deacondoings
    @deacondoings Місяць тому

    I feel like I'm watching Flash Gordon and I desperately await the next episode!😆

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 Місяць тому

    Ken, it is amazing how quickly the time adds up

  • @FIGGY65
    @FIGGY65 Місяць тому

    I’m a year late to your grand finale Ken! The derelict Galiano is looking and sounding fine !!! Frank is awesome!! Great work my friend! ShawnMannDude 👏🏼🤙🏼😎

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 Місяць тому

    Ken, what a pleasant surprise

  • @scillyautomatic
    @scillyautomatic Місяць тому

    Funny to hear you mention MGB Guitars. Event five years ago (watching this in 2024) Mike was all about customer service! Even more so now.

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

    Love it and good point

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

    Impressive work, I can't wait to hear the Baja sing

  • @BurninSven1
    @BurninSven1 Місяць тому

    Why there is a ton of work is cause you forgot to remove the two pieces of tape.

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 Місяць тому

    Ken, this was a great introduction into fan bracing. Thanks for sharing these great tips

  • @alwayslearning8365
    @alwayslearning8365 Місяць тому

    Thanks Ken 👍👍👍

  • @GucciPonderosa
    @GucciPonderosa Місяць тому

    Great video! 😊 What’s the best way to install the grounding wire correctly? Especially if you’re making all new holes/

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

    The Baja journey is real, thanks Ken.

  • @cesariushervelazco8
    @cesariushervelazco8 Місяць тому

    Paul Mero!!! This is the channel to watch, more variety, more interesting instruments. Already tired of expensive Gibson and Martin guitars, there are other brands (and instruments for that matter) out there people!!!

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 Місяць тому

    Ken, very interesting video, we are forewarned

  • @QueTimporta420
    @QueTimporta420 Місяць тому

    That’s a good friend of mine !! What’s up Meño!! Ya boy bobb

  • @deacondoings
    @deacondoings Місяць тому

    I LOVED the tape trick...Awwsome (No I mean Awesome LOL)

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

    You are moving right along on the Baja

  • @rogertinker1813
    @rogertinker1813 Місяць тому

    Thanks Ken, i always enjoy watching your skill

  • @peterott7088
    @peterott7088 2 місяці тому

    Ken, thanks for sharing the great details for this labor of love.

  • @cesariushervelazco8
    @cesariushervelazco8 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the video, very informative :)

  • @cesariushervelazco8
    @cesariushervelazco8 2 місяці тому

    It's pronounced keentoh not kweentoh. Great video though!