The irony how so many people spend hours trying to make shiny guitars look old and dirty and here we have somebody making an old dirty guitar shiny is not lost on me.
It is quite ironic however things like a custom shop stratocaster that come with cosmetic aging do not render playing ability while something like and old guitar with genuinely dirty, rusted, aged, and mistreated components and hardware will affect your playing ability and repairing them will make the guitar most likely sound and feel better
I am looking in the comments looking for the .. "You took away it's MOJO!" ... Comment I can appreciate a well aged piece but I also prefer my stuff to be clean and "nice"
Wow, for once a Gibson restoration/overhaul where all the gunk, rust and oxidation isn't left on all the parts, nor also added to any replacements so that "it keeps its history"... Looks lovely!
You have a wonderful gift of patience, dexterity, attention to detail and knowledge of the instrument. I can really appreciate all the work and dedication you put into your work and turn it into a labor of love. Congratulations
Nachdem ich heute schon das Video mit der 70er Strat gesehen habe, habe ich mir dieses jetzt auch angeschaut. Dir könnte man echt stundenlang zuschauen! SUPER!
As an owner of two older well worn in LPs, while I never plan on “prettying up” my guitars, I can say I appreciated your work and attention to detail. Great video
The whole guitar refinish was just stunning, right down to the screws. But I think my favorite part was the fret job. Just perfection. I know some "purist" probably gave you grief for removing the binding tabs or whatever the proper term is. But there's no way to get the frets like that level of perfection without getting rid of them. Just amazing work. I am a woodworker by hobby and consider my skills in woodworking probably just below where you are, but your patients and attention to detail leave me in the dust. Like buffing out those tuning machines. I just don't have the stones to go to that level. You do. Bravo.
Check out some videos of other luthiers performing a refret while keeping the nibs. Not only the operation takes probably twice as long, but at least one is probably already broken and they're too worn down from successive leveling jobs that they need to get remade using dissolved binding and acetone. By that point you're not really preserving anything and, despite the cost of a guitar like this, I suppose their owners don't have an endless cash flow, either.
If you do not have the patience and the ability to put the frets without removing the binding, it is better that you leave that work to others instead of leaving it. All his great work is tarnished by doing that. I personally did not pay him for that and would have asked him to re-bind it, or else he would take it to someone who can do it without having to remove them
@@violinesko5841 Such refret job would be more expensive than your Schecter (or any of mine, either, for the matter). Maybe someone who can afford a guitar like this would only do right by preserving essentially a piece of history but, in the end of the day, the owner has the last word on his property.
Beautiful work. Inspirational. I doubt that most commercial '"luthiers" running a shop would take nearly that much time or pay that much attention to detail. The frets would just get yanked out, any splintered fingerboard pieces damaged in the process would get hastily repaired with a mix of dark sawdust and crazy glue, and hammer in the new ones. I have a G0 1960 custom shop historic reissue, plain top. Fantastic Les Paul in every way. Other than the differences in the wood grain, it is literally identical to that one. Burst color and fade are identical. Your video has inspired me to pull it out of its case and give it a play.
Absolute first rate work! Great video style as well, no talking, just the sounds of the work being done. It would be great to see more vintage guitar restorations in this style video.
Hello my friend, I really enjoyed watching your work. I also do restore work on every thing. I know what it takes. I am in my 60s and retired. But I still do a little. I just cant put in down. I stay busy on just doing things for my family. My Dad didn't stop Carving till he was almost 80. Thank you for posting your work. Be Proud! You are the Best. I learned alot just watching this post. Thanks again!!!
I’ve got to tell you it’s very relaxing watching you work. Of course I play guitar and I love working with my hands. There is something special about “things” hand built/repaired. It’s art.
Wow, it's the fret work that I am learning, so at 14.20 he uses a feeler gauge to make sure there are no gaps between the new frets and the fingerboard, fantastic idea,if you have no gaps and the frerboard is level and radiused perfectly you will have very little level and crowning to do which is the goal, loved this video !
Thanks for the comment. You're right about leveling the frets, but that's an ideal and a task that doesn't take into account precision. There is also the matter of fret height error. Fret leveling is always necessary for fret replacement. Especially on a Fender type fingerboard, it is also necessary to deliberately cut down the ideal fret radius.
@@Andybassguitar thanks Andy,,most important for me mate, what is that tool you use at 16 min 40 to 16,47 ,( and again at 17.05 ),after you used the sanding block .is it to round the fret tops over,I've never seen a tool like this before ,,did you make it yourself ! Can i buy one from you ?Thanks George.
@@gw2934 If it's the same as mine it's basicaly a block of wood and some indoor/outdoor carpet wrappped around it for cushoining and then sandpaper in various grits to get the file marks out of the tops of the frets and restore a bit of the crown. Some do just this and no recrowning file I do both. Also works good for a fret dress to get divots out.
Always love your videos..shown in real time ..let's me learn a lot from you Andy ..you are the Master..hope you are good through these hard times with Covid19 going on..much respect for yourself and the work you do..peace from New Zealand
On some occasion, I have stopped to think that purists of vintage guitars and "Relics" would think of the work of this gentleman, in my opinion it is to praise the care and affection for detail that he shows in his work, a true work of crafts. What do you think? All the best.
I want to do this fretwork on a vintage guitar. Someday. I think it would be the coolest thing to have a beautiful fret and nut on a beautiful fingerboard on a dirty looking guitar. (I think) Thanks for your very happy comment!
I have to admit, my heart broke just a little bit seeing those binding nibs get cut off from the fretboard. Your fretwork was absolutely stunning though once finished. Amazing end product. Looks like a brand new guitar!
Thank you. I used to be reluctant to cut the nibs off the binding, but now I'm not so reluctant anymore because the nibs prevent me from doing the fretwork I want. If you leave the nibs in, it is very difficult and expensive. It's a difficult thing to do. If you have nibs, it is hard to play, so I recommend you to remove them.
@@melodica5407 I've never heard of people bringing their guitars back to Gibson for a refret unless they're some sort of high profile musician or they live in the area of their factory. Plenty of luthiers can do a refret it just takes more time and a pain in the butt.
I’d love to have my bench next to yours so I could e thoroughly enjoy the vibe every day and learn a ton while we work. I love everything except cleaning off the patina on the hardware. To me that kind of aging is perfect. But the fine approach to everything else is lovely.
Great work with very nice detail. Your picture quality is superb, keep up the good work. You're "μερακλής" as we say in Greece. This means a professional or hobbyist that loves what he does and gives his best self on every job. Cheers!
Pro level craftsmanship. Sad the fret "nibs" had to go, but I suppose a re-fret would be extremely difficult if you tried to work around them in order to save them.
Wow that makes me cringe i have a 95 custom 24 thats steinway black shines a mirror in all the years its been around the world with me it looks like new it cost me a lot of hard earned money and i cant think why people like the relic look good luck hope you can return it to its past glory j watt axehammer
@@mariannwatt2678 I wish you could see this. The guy even ripped out the pickups and put in Chinese micro pots. It used to be shiny black like yours. I’m about to strip the ugly metallic blue spray can finish (no clear coat). It’s a great guitar. It plays great and sounds great.
That was amazing I work on my own guitars fret polishing wiring pickup swaps fitting hardware making bone nuts and I’ve amassed quite a few decent tools so I was with you all the way…..BUT your level of craftsmanship is light years ahead of me so it was pure guitar porn.
You do fantastic work! I especially like the work you did on the nut. That is one of the better ones I have ever seen made live on UA-cam! The overall appearance is superb!!
It’s never even occurred to me to hold the fret upside down in the vise while filing the remnant of the tang down to the bead. I’ve always just held it the best I can upside down on a piece of rubber while I filed it. The vise method will be a game changer for me
Fala meu amigo !!!!! Sou do Brasil e fiquei impressionado com seu trabalho….. onde você compra suas ferramentas e seus kit para reparo para guitarras? Parabéns pelo seu trabalho
Truly amazing, you’re workmanship is impeccable and immaculate. I like that this is a refurbish and not a full restoration, it keeps all the original parts and makes it look and play better than it used to be. I have tried to do many of these things on guitars but there’s only so much you can do on black hardware before having to paint it or replace it since my cousin seems to sweat acid that would make any luthier replace everything but the husk.
Wow, so glad to know there are such craftsman in the world. One comment though, with all the solvents,cleaners,chemicals,etc. I would think some type of gloves would be helpful even if impractical. But I know he would never wear them.
Amazing work as always. But I cannot figure out why anyone would want to restore a honest well aged finish. Frets, nut sure. But getting everything looking new and shiny again? Most Les Paul players would love to have a honest "relic" finish like that guitar had, and many pay a ton of money to have their guitars relic'ed/faux aged.
Thank you very much. I also believe that it's okay for a guitar to look like a wreck. I think it's okay for guitars to look like crap, but only in appearance. All the parts should work properly and be able to move. The frets and nut should work precisely and produce a decent sound. No matter how great the vintage guitar is, if the frets, nut, and strings are rusty, it won't sound good (maybe). If the entire screw is rusted, that screw will be useless. If the entire screw is rusted, it is no longer usable. Relic, such as rusting only the top of the screw, is a correct relic. If you polish a part, it will rust again in a few years. There is a beautiful way of rusting. Most relics, or aging, just beat the body and rust the whole metal. I think the most beautiful rusting is when the body is regularly cared for and the screws and parts have stains that cannot be removed by polishing. Our overhaul is a kind of relic. It is not a new product. We just polish the dull parts to a state where the stains cannot be removed. As a result, the less rusty parts will shine. I hope everyone can feel the goodness of it.
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installing fret wire doesn't look fun at all.
i wish you lived in Maine. I need a good Luthier.
Repairing other people's guitars is not all that fun.
Thank you.
I live in Japan.
What is that amazing tool at 16.40 that rounds the fret tops over, ,please can you help me find out thanks George from Scotland.
The irony how so many people spend hours trying to make shiny guitars look old and dirty and here we have somebody making an old dirty guitar shiny is not lost on me.
It is quite ironic however things like a custom shop stratocaster that come with cosmetic aging do not render playing ability while something like and old guitar with genuinely dirty, rusted, aged, and mistreated components and hardware will affect your playing ability and repairing them will make the guitar most likely sound and feel better
I am looking in the comments looking for the ..
"You took away it's MOJO!" ... Comment
I can appreciate a well aged piece but I also prefer my stuff to be clean and "nice"
Wow, for once a Gibson restoration/overhaul where all the gunk, rust and oxidation isn't left on all the parts, nor also added to any replacements so that "it keeps its history"... Looks lovely!
Thank you!
not it wasn't what are talking about? Everything looks shiny and new.
@@HashiAkitaPuppy exactly. And good thing it does. EDIT: oh wow, myself to blame for poor phrasing. Actually meant the opposite on my OP.
Nooo nibs are gone 😢
Once I started watching, my eyes were glued to the screen. You sir, are truly amazing. Rock on
Thank you!
You have a wonderful gift of patience, dexterity, attention to detail and knowledge of the instrument. I can really appreciate all the work and dedication you put into your work and turn it into a labor of love. Congratulations
Thank you!
Your craftsmanship and attention to detail are stunning, Andy! Thank you for posting these videos!
Nachdem ich heute schon das Video mit der 70er Strat gesehen habe, habe ich mir dieses jetzt auch angeschaut. Dir könnte man echt stundenlang zuschauen! SUPER!
LOVE this. Especially love that the ONLY sounds are of your tools and the work that they are doing.
Absolutely stunning work. The quality and attention to detail was first class. Respect to you.
Thank you very much.
I can't get over how clean & new the tuners, tail piece, pickups & all the screws looked!! Awesome job.
As an owner of two older well worn in LPs, while I never plan on “prettying up” my guitars, I can say I appreciated your work and attention to detail. Great video
ありがとうございます。
The whole guitar refinish was just stunning, right down to the screws. But I think my favorite part was the fret job. Just perfection. I know some "purist" probably gave you grief for removing the binding tabs or whatever the proper term is. But there's no way to get the frets like that level of perfection without getting rid of them. Just amazing work. I am a woodworker by hobby and consider my skills in woodworking probably just below where you are, but your patients and attention to detail leave me in the dust. Like buffing out those tuning machines. I just don't have the stones to go to that level. You do. Bravo.
Thanks for your appreciative comments!
"Nibs"
Check out some videos of other luthiers performing a refret while keeping the nibs. Not only the operation takes probably twice as long, but at least one is probably already broken and they're too worn down from successive leveling jobs that they need to get remade using dissolved binding and acetone. By that point you're not really preserving anything and, despite the cost of a guitar like this, I suppose their owners don't have an endless cash flow, either.
If you do not have the patience and the ability to put the frets without removing the binding, it is better that you leave that work to others instead of leaving it. All his great work is tarnished by doing that. I personally did not pay him for that and would have asked him to re-bind it, or else he would take it to someone who can do it without having to remove them
@@violinesko5841 Such refret job would be more expensive than your Schecter (or any of mine, either, for the matter). Maybe someone who can afford a guitar like this would only do right by preserving essentially a piece of history but, in the end of the day, the owner has the last word on his property.
Man, this is some fantastic work. Really enjoyed watching the video. Thanks for sharing with us!
ありがとうございます。
This is a master class in attention to detail and craftsmanship. Absolutely beautiful work.
Beautiful work. Inspirational. I doubt that most commercial '"luthiers" running a shop would take nearly that much time or pay that much attention to detail. The frets would just get yanked out, any splintered fingerboard pieces damaged in the process would get hastily repaired with a mix of dark sawdust and crazy glue, and hammer in the new ones.
I have a G0 1960 custom shop historic reissue, plain top. Fantastic Les Paul in every way. Other than the differences in the wood grain, it is literally identical to that one. Burst color and fade are identical. Your video has inspired me to pull it out of its case and give it a play.
Amazing work done on this guitar ! From the beginning until the end I was hypnotised watching details. Wow
Thank you!
Absolute first rate work! Great video style as well, no talking, just the sounds of the work being done.
It would be great to see more vintage guitar restorations in this style video.
Hello my friend, I really enjoyed watching your work. I also do restore work on every thing. I know what it takes. I am in my 60s and retired. But I still do a little. I just cant put in down. I stay busy on just doing things for my family. My Dad didn't stop Carving till he was almost 80. Thank you for posting your work. Be Proud! You are the Best. I learned alot just watching this post. Thanks again!!!
I’ve got to tell you it’s very relaxing watching you work. Of course I play guitar and I love working with my hands. There is something special about “things” hand built/repaired. It’s art.
Amazing. I love watching this kind of video over most of everything else out there. Wonderful work.
A true master piece. You work is simply an art.
Awesome I enjoyed every minute of that video I enjoy working on guitars It is a spiritual undertaking and seeing the results of your work fantastic
dude you are an artist when it comes to cleaning up guitars all I can say is WOW
That was absolutely brilliant. Your attention to detail is quite something. That LP is perfect now.
I'm speechless. This is brilliant!
Absolutely amazing work! Your patience and dedication is second to none. Great job!
Thank you!
Wow, it's the fret work that I am learning, so at 14.20 he uses a feeler gauge to make sure there are no gaps between the new frets and the fingerboard, fantastic idea,if you have no gaps and the frerboard is level and radiused perfectly you will have very little level and crowning to do which is the goal, loved this video !
Thanks for the comment.
You're right about leveling the frets, but that's an ideal and a task that doesn't take into account precision.
There is also the matter of fret height error.
Fret leveling is always necessary for fret replacement.
Especially on a Fender type fingerboard, it is also necessary to deliberately cut down the ideal fret radius.
@@Andybassguitar thanks Andy,,most important for me mate, what is that tool you use at 16 min 40 to 16,47 ,( and again at 17.05 ),after you used the sanding block .is it to round the fret tops over,I've never seen a tool like this before ,,did you make it yourself ! Can i buy one from you ?Thanks George.
@@gw2934 If it's the same as mine it's basicaly a block of wood and some indoor/outdoor carpet wrappped around it for cushoining and then sandpaper in various grits to get the file marks out of the tops of the frets and restore a bit of the crown. Some do just this and no recrowning file I do both. Also works good for a fret dress to get divots out.
Great work, really fantastic; and the quality of your video and sound shows your approach to everything you do, top quality.
ありがとうございます。
Andy, such amazing work with attention to detail, I'm privileged to see you work, your simply awesome
Glad I stumbled upon this. That was so soothing.
It was good.
its incredible how unreal good it looks after all that work ...insane skills sir.
Always love your videos..shown in real time ..let's me learn a lot from you Andy ..you are the Master..hope you are good through these hard times with Covid19 going on..much respect for yourself and the work you do..peace from New Zealand
Thank you!
@@Andybassguitar most welcome my friend
I own a 2003 Les Paul Classic 1960 in Honeyburst so this hits home ...love it
This is my favorite ASMR video EVER. Thank you and very nice job kind sir! 🙏
Thank you!
한국에도 이런분이 계셨군요. 힐링하고 갑니다. 꼭 한번 찾아뵙겠습니다.
Your attention to detail is astounding. Extremely soothing to watch and what a fantastic result.
Thank you!
On some occasion, I have stopped to think that purists of vintage guitars and "Relics" would think of the work of this gentleman, in my opinion it is to praise the care and affection for detail that he shows in his work, a true work of crafts.
What do you think?
All the best.
I want to do this fretwork on a vintage guitar. Someday.
I think it would be the coolest thing to have a beautiful fret and nut on a beautiful fingerboard on a dirty looking guitar. (I think)
Thanks for your very happy comment!
I have to admit, my heart broke just a little bit seeing those binding nibs get cut off from the fretboard. Your fretwork was absolutely stunning though once finished. Amazing end product. Looks like a brand new guitar!
Thank you.
I used to be reluctant to cut the nibs off the binding, but now I'm not so reluctant anymore because the nibs prevent me from doing the fretwork I want.
If you leave the nibs in, it is very difficult and expensive.
It's a difficult thing to do. If you have nibs, it is hard to play, so I recommend you to remove them.
Les Pauls are so much better without the nibs
@@Andybassguitar i wonder if gibson intentionally does fret binding so that people would bring their guitars to gibson for a refret
I frequent buying nibless Gibsons due to the extra bend room.
@@melodica5407 I've never heard of people bringing their guitars back to Gibson for a refret unless they're some sort of high profile musician or they live in the area of their factory. Plenty of luthiers can do a refret it just takes more time and a pain in the butt.
Sir, I admire Your enthusiasm and patience...great work!
Thank you very much!
this is artisan work, so hypnotic to see, i'm delighted
Es lo mas relajante que he visto mientras estaba trabajando
Thank you.
you will be snatched up any of the major guitar companies soon n i can see you in the right place at the fender custom shop
Beautiful, beautiful work. When I saw him polishing everything down to the pickup ring screws I was like damn, this guy means business. haha.
Love your videos, and also really enjoy when you livestream the longer videos, too.
Thank you!
I’d love to have my bench next to yours so I could e thoroughly enjoy the vibe every day and learn a ton while we work. I love everything except cleaning off the patina on the hardware. To me that kind of aging is perfect. But the fine approach to everything else is lovely.
Just a tip: you can slide old circuit wire underneath a knob then pull upward to remove it. Beautiful work, love the channel. Cheers from 🇨🇦
Thank you.
Great work with very nice detail. Your picture quality is superb, keep up the good work. You're "μερακλής" as we say in Greece. This means a professional or hobbyist that loves what he does and gives his best self on every job. Cheers!
Thank you!
いつもながら丁寧なお仕事ですね。感服します
映像美もさることながら音が心地良いです
削る・回す・叩く・磨く音 等々、時々鈴虫... ^ ^
ウィスキー飲みながら見たい動画でした
ありがとうございます！いっぱいひっかけながら見てやってください。
Pro level craftsmanship. Sad the fret "nibs" had to go, but I suppose a re-fret would be extremely difficult if you tried to work around them in order to save them.
BEAUTIFUL work. That fret job looks incredible, so very impressive!
You did a great job. I’m restoring a 2008 PRS which the owner decided to relic. What a mess! I’m going through these same steps. Well done friend. 👍
Wow that makes me cringe i have a 95 custom 24 thats steinway black shines a mirror in all the years its been around the world with me it looks like new it cost me a lot of hard earned money and i cant think why people like the relic look good luck hope you can return it to its past glory j watt axehammer
@@mariannwatt2678 I wish you could see this. The guy even ripped out the pickups and put in Chinese micro pots. It used to be shiny black like yours. I’m about to strip the ugly metallic blue spray can finish (no clear coat). It’s a great guitar. It plays great and sounds great.
ふぁんたすてぃっく！海外からのお客様が多いですね
このレベルまで行くと レストアを超えた《なにか》です
今回も良いものを視させていただきました
ありがとう！
ありがとうございます。
そうですね。日本語以外のコメントが多いです。
ご視聴ありがとうございます！
What a meticulous work, man. Congratulations!
Man oh man this is such high quality craftsmanship!! すごい!!
Thank you!
Absolute craftsman. Pleasure to watch.
fantastic job, admire your attention to details, also noticed a few tricks I do myself, like taking some of the tack of the tape.
Absolutely beautiful professional job well done
That was amazing I work on my own guitars fret polishing wiring pickup swaps fitting hardware making bone nuts and I’ve amassed quite a few decent tools so I was with you all the way…..BUT your level of craftsmanship is light years ahead of me so it was pure guitar porn.
Yep....... could not look away, that was art.
Thank you!
im not luthier, the refret work little bit different than other luthiers, great work, always relax to watch high skill luthier work on guitar.
Man you're an awesome luthier! Great job! You're videos enchant me, keep it up! 👏👏
This isn't luthiery. He has cleaned an instrument not made it.
That was just awesome what a wonderful craftsman you are
Thank you!
Awesome content Andy. I am learning to work on my own guitars and watching you should be helpful. Thanks!
Thank you!
True artist! Great Job!
This was a treat man. Beautiful work ! Thank you for sharing your skills.
Thank you!
Really wonderful work mate. Very meticulous.
Thank you!
Wow your meticulous great restoration
Cool technique for removing the knobs
Amazing fret work looks like a dream to play great videos
Thank you!
Amazing work. Trying to figure out what my favourite part is. Probably the nut - it's perfection
Thank you!
これ見ながら飲む酒がうまいと感じるくらいにはギターが好きです
楽しんでいただければ幸いです。
Looks Incredible. Only thing I don't Like is decision to remove the fret nubs in the binding.
You are an artist.
Thank you!
Perfect job, hugs from Brazil.
Thank you!
You do fantastic work! I especially like the work you did on the nut. That is one of the better ones I have ever seen made live on UA-cam! The overall appearance is superb!!
Thank you very much!!
Внимание мелочам, это признак мастерства. Мое уважение.
It’s never even occurred to me to hold the fret upside down in the vise while filing the remnant of the tang down to the bead. I’ve always just held it the best I can upside down on a piece of rubber while I filed it. The vise method will be a game changer for me
You're a wizard Andy!
This was so soothing. Great job!
Great Work. very nice Gibson Les Paul.
Thank you very much.
All the joy of cleaning an instrument without the burden of owning a 60's LP, lol. Seriously though, great video brother.
Absolutely fantastic work!
Thank you!
exceptionnel . Good job .this video is very weightless
Amazing work! Stunning restoration!
Thank you!
Gorgeous work!
Un trabajo espectacular, saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina!!!!
And that's about as good as it gets. Perfect.
Fala meu amigo !!!!! Sou do Brasil e fiquei impressionado com seu trabalho….. onde você compra suas ferramentas e seus kit para reparo para guitarras? Parabéns pelo seu trabalho
Dude you do outstanding work ,a true master
god level restoration
Thank you!
very satisfying
Oh, good!
Marcos Paulo Gostei da Restauração da guitarra lês paul model
Muito obrigado.
Truly amazing, you’re workmanship is impeccable and immaculate. I like that this is a refurbish and not a full restoration, it keeps all the original parts and makes it look and play better than it used to be. I have tried to do many of these things on guitars but there’s only so much you can do on black hardware before having to paint it or replace it since my cousin seems to sweat acid that would make any luthier replace everything but the husk.
Thank you!
Wow, so glad to know there are such craftsman in the world. One comment though, with all the solvents,cleaners,chemicals,etc. I would think some type of gloves would be helpful even if impractical. But I know he would never wear them.
Wonderful job, wonderful tool )))
Thank you!
Considering infamous quality control of Gibson, Andy's restoration result could be better than the time when this guitar was born.
Beatifull work
Thank you.
Just found your channel and subscribed. Great work.
This is awesome, I would love to see more!
Thank you.
I have a lot of videos, so please watch them.
ua-cam.com/play/PLCcTq9014uD99aMpiXT4xtdy38F3o4Bt0.html
Amazing work as always. But I cannot figure out why anyone would want to restore a honest well aged finish. Frets, nut sure. But getting everything looking new and shiny again? Most Les Paul players would love to have a honest "relic" finish like that guitar had, and many pay a ton of money to have their guitars relic'ed/faux aged.
Thank you very much.
I also believe that it's okay for a guitar to look like a wreck.
I think it's okay for guitars to look like crap, but only in appearance.
All the parts should work properly and be able to move.
The frets and nut should work precisely and produce a decent sound.
No matter how great the vintage guitar is, if the frets, nut, and strings are rusty, it won't sound good (maybe).
If the entire screw is rusted, that screw will be useless.
If the entire screw is rusted, it is no longer usable. Relic, such as rusting only the top of the screw, is a correct relic.
If you polish a part, it will rust again in a few years.
There is a beautiful way of rusting.
Most relics, or aging, just beat the body and rust the whole metal.
I think the most beautiful rusting is when the body is regularly cared for and the screws and parts have stains that cannot be removed by polishing.
Our overhaul is a kind of relic.
It is not a new product. We just polish the dull parts to a state where the stains cannot be removed. As a result, the less rusty parts will shine.
I hope everyone can feel the goodness of it.