Restoration of a 1966 Fender Jaguar

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2019
  • This 1966 Fender Jaguar came into the workshop needing a total refurb'. Over the years many changes had been made to this guitar. But now it was time to bring it back to its fully glory. Flame Guitars, London www.flameguitars.co.uk
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  • @canart1999
    @canart1999 4 роки тому +141

    18:20 I've now got the body back from the shop, so let's have a look at it
    *literally looks at it*

  • @theknowerandtheknown
    @theknowerandtheknown 2 роки тому +2

    In my opinion the way it came into the shop is the look I like the most. So black, dirty and gothic looking. Awesome

  • @solarismoon3046
    @solarismoon3046 3 роки тому +10

    The care and attention to detail that you put into this to ensure a proper restoration is wonderful! Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us.

  • @jimmer1047
    @jimmer1047 2 роки тому +10

    Absolutely fantastic. Everyone has an opinion. Mine is that ended up one of the most beautiful guitars I've ever seen. The pick guard is what really set it above and beyond for me. Stunning.

  • @juandefelix
    @juandefelix 9 місяців тому +2

    It is quite enjoyable watching your videos, not only because the obvious amazing repairs and builds, but also the relaxing ambience in general.

  • @cymbaline87
    @cymbaline87 4 роки тому +12

    Beautiful work, I love seeing vintage guitars like this one being brought back to life.

  • @one1gretsch
    @one1gretsch 4 роки тому +122

    A very nice job, indeed! But don`t be afraid of making longer videos,
    showing some of all the steps you are going through. Thank you.

    • @flameguitars5770
      @flameguitars5770  4 роки тому +25

      Thanks Tony. I try and keep my videos under 25mins, which does mean that some of the steps are shown briefly or not at all. But I'll keep your comment in mind.

    • @b-regsproductions
      @b-regsproductions 4 роки тому +6

      @@flameguitars5770 ya I see why you would need to do just 25 min for brevity, you could always make an episodic style thing where you have multiple 25 min videos and another video thats just a 25 min summary of all the videos

    • @flameguitars5770
      @flameguitars5770  4 роки тому +10

      @Apache Longbow thanks for the comment. Yes, I am aware from other comments that viewers wish I included all the steps. I'll bear that in mind.

    • @larsfrandsen2501
      @larsfrandsen2501 6 місяців тому

      Yes, I agree. Longer videos would be great. And also discussing some of the products you use for polishing etc. I assume these types of videos are for a specialist audience, or at least an audience who has a interest in the details. I am a performer, not a maker. But I have a keen interest in both instrument making specifically as well as wood working in general.

  • @lolwithme36dd
    @lolwithme36dd 4 роки тому +11

    As a huge Jaguar fan I must say I was totally mesmerised by this transformation.. a hearty BRAVO sir.

  • @johnfenner347
    @johnfenner347 4 роки тому +7

    I Must Have Been Living Under A Stone !, As I’ve Only Just Discovered These Videos.
    It’s Such A Joy To Behold Such Care, And Lovingly Created Craft. Admiration And Greetings From Scotland.

  • @davehopping7212
    @davehopping7212 4 роки тому +8

    A pleasure to see a hard-used survivor so nicely brought back!

  • @Azoic101
    @Azoic101 4 роки тому +3

    Love the detail you put in that Jaguar.

  • @LeoSey
    @LeoSey 4 роки тому

    Amazing work! Completely transformed it

  • @twootters7433
    @twootters7433 4 роки тому +1

    That's just beautiful! You did a WONDERFUL job!!

  • @barrywebber100
    @barrywebber100 4 роки тому

    Great choices on the restoration, it went from a loved scruff to an original finish showroom beauty!
    Excellent work, thanks for sharing.

  • @JN-North.Guitars
    @JN-North.Guitars 4 роки тому +3

    Brilliant! My wife is not interested in guitars but watches your videos as she is a engineer. Great work

  • @alanbrewer9454
    @alanbrewer9454 4 роки тому +2

    Wow another splendid job, an absolute joy to watch

  • @lucienrobidoux3692
    @lucienrobidoux3692 Рік тому +1

    Man, the result is a stunning guitar! ❤

  • @ibuiltthesky
    @ibuiltthesky 4 роки тому +6

    Absolutely incredible work !! This guitar looks amazing with everything you’ve done to it 11/10 !!

  • @dom.mp3
    @dom.mp3 4 роки тому

    very nice to see new life breathed into an old guitar
    lovely work

  • @WillyMcCoy50
    @WillyMcCoy50 4 роки тому +1

    That turned out very nice! You are absolutely right about the original pickguards.

  • @ericthompson3383
    @ericthompson3383 2 роки тому +3

    That guitar is beautiful now. Well done!

  • @backspin6698
    @backspin6698 4 роки тому

    Nice to see that old guitar come to life again. Great job.

  • @gunnerjenson
    @gunnerjenson 3 роки тому +1

    Love it. Great to see a master at work. The Jag looks amazing. Well done David.

  • @ralphbenites1819
    @ralphbenites1819 Рік тому +1

    Wow.it’s like new again.beautiful sunburst finish it glows.

  • @Customwinder1
    @Customwinder1 3 роки тому +1

    Great work.
    Brought her back to life . She won't need any work for quite some time now.
    Great vid 👍

  • @craigusselman546
    @craigusselman546 4 роки тому

    Wonderful video love Fenders great guitar lots of character.

  • @CutlassS
    @CutlassS 4 роки тому

    what a gorgeous guitar. Nice job!

  • @Retro.Studio
    @Retro.Studio 4 роки тому +1

    Nice piece of work! Allways Enjoy videos like this

  • @watashiwaerick
    @watashiwaerick 4 роки тому +4

    Incredible job!!

  • @nirvana3887
    @nirvana3887 4 роки тому +28

    I kind of like the way it looked before the restoration.

    • @hummingbird6206
      @hummingbird6206 4 роки тому +1

      I liked it how it was first too. Very few people mastering something crafty have this kind of sense of old charm and don't overdo. I don't know why... But maybe fewer people would buy it ?

    • @chimpsticks1
      @chimpsticks1 4 роки тому +2

      Well, it's immortalised on the old spaceman 3 album artwork...

    • @FordyHunt
      @FordyHunt 3 роки тому +3

      It looked a bag of shit

    • @FordyHunt
      @FordyHunt 3 роки тому

      @@hummingbird6206 the owner asked him to do this...I doubt he's thinking of resale value

  • @BoudreauGuitars
    @BoudreauGuitars 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful job!

  • @dannork1240
    @dannork1240 4 роки тому +2

    I’m so glad I found this channel! You did a marvelous job on that guitar, thank you for uploading.

  • @jordanmartinez2432
    @jordanmartinez2432 3 роки тому

    So glad I found your channel!!! You explain your plan and demonstrate your methods soooo much better than any other channel I've found!!! Great work and keep them coming!👍👍👍😊

  • @JacobawSnow
    @JacobawSnow 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful work. This is such a cool guitar

  • @TheWGLOVER
    @TheWGLOVER Рік тому

    That came out gorgeous.

  • @FenderBenderBilly
    @FenderBenderBilly 4 роки тому +6

    Lovely work sir - looks amazing

  • @jessebondmusic
    @jessebondmusic 4 роки тому +33

    20:25 - "bonk"

  • @philiphale4320
    @philiphale4320 3 роки тому +1

    Loving your work and your clear and concise explanation.
    It's kind of you to let us in on this, and I am grateful.
    Take Care and Happy New year.

    • @flameguitars5770
      @flameguitars5770  3 роки тому

      Thanks Philip, i appreciate that. Happy New Year to you too.

  • @kjatexas3679
    @kjatexas3679 4 роки тому

    Superb three color paint job. True to the ones I saw back in the sixties, and only seen on the higher priced reissues, now days.

  • @peterbayliss1484
    @peterbayliss1484 2 місяці тому

    Looks brand new 🤩

  • @johnbotica7136
    @johnbotica7136 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing job on the finish

  • @briankavanagh7191
    @briankavanagh7191 4 роки тому +21

    Lovely job, pity we didn't hear it playing.

  • @N.A._McBee
    @N.A._McBee 3 роки тому

    I can't imagine how anyone could have restored this better, great job, and a truly nice guitar in the end!

  • @leighsayers2628
    @leighsayers2628 6 місяців тому

    Looks beautiful ..love that pickguard

  • @beyondmountainshomestead2468
    @beyondmountainshomestead2468 3 роки тому +1

    Last night I watched you restore this guitar … who would have thought that tonight I would watch a Lemonheads video and see that very guitar … pre-restoration!!! 🤯

  • @harrisonandrew
    @harrisonandrew 3 роки тому +1

    Stunning

  • @teetosh
    @teetosh 4 роки тому +1

    I enjoy your relaxed approach to this big job. I assume the owner was happy. Nicely done.👍

  • @richardcramp2850
    @richardcramp2850 4 роки тому +1

    this resto made me very happy

    • @flameguitars5770
      @flameguitars5770  4 роки тому

      Glad to make you happy. We do need some happiness at the moment!

  • @howardwhitehead5927
    @howardwhitehead5927 4 роки тому

    Incredible work, thanks for making the vid!

  • @bills48321
    @bills48321 4 роки тому

    beautiful work

  • @tambert3897
    @tambert3897 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful job.

  • @Smoothancool
    @Smoothancool 4 роки тому

    Beautiful job; very informative. Thankyou!

  • @n.palmerco.7518
    @n.palmerco.7518 4 роки тому +8

    gaahhhhh, that looked so good at the end!

  • @Thomasdgolden
    @Thomasdgolden 4 роки тому +2

    Great job man. I do a lot of this kind of work as well. The best part was the refret solution. It takes mighty balls to pull them frets in place. And the headstock decision, I agree, less is more.

    • @flameguitars5770
      @flameguitars5770  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks Tommy. Always nice to receive a positive comment from someone who has done similar work.

  • @PleksiHeddamo
    @PleksiHeddamo 3 роки тому

    Excellent work as always. Great results David.

  • @davidharvey8812
    @davidharvey8812 2 роки тому

    Fantastic job !! Well done 👍🏼 lovely to see these old guitars restored back to the original features . I’ve got the squire vintage modified , absolutely identical to the 66. One day I will get my hands on one 😁👍🏼

  • @squidkid2
    @squidkid2 2 роки тому +1

    Great job. Love the paint and especially the aged red tortoise shell pickguard. And the white pickup covers look so much better. Looking like it just came straight outa Fullerton!

  • @JimsevenFrankenstein
    @JimsevenFrankenstein 5 місяців тому

    I loved the video. Loved how the guitar came out. Even more so loved the Pet Shop Boys connection. Super cool!

  • @marksgmail66
    @marksgmail66 4 роки тому

    Very nice work indeed. Wonderful comments during the video as well.

  • @markrefoy
    @markrefoy 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks again David, you've done a fantastic job 👍

    • @flameguitars5770
      @flameguitars5770  4 роки тому +1

      Pleasure Mark. Thanks for trusting me to work on your guitar.

  • @vox1962
    @vox1962 4 роки тому

    Fantastic work

  • @jamesman3694
    @jamesman3694 4 роки тому

    Excellent work

  • @threeminutechallenge
    @threeminutechallenge 4 роки тому

    Looks amazing!

  • @magmanaz
    @magmanaz 4 роки тому +1

    In this world today where everyone seems to strive for perfection; my philosophy is, "Better than it was, is often good enough."

  • @themanesmusic
    @themanesmusic 4 роки тому +2

    awesome !!!!.....congratulation !!! regards from Tenerife.

    • @flameguitars5770
      @flameguitars5770  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot. Regards from a cold and dreary London!

  • @moonboogien8908
    @moonboogien8908 4 роки тому +2

    This was always my dream "classic" guitar to own.... My heart sunk when I saw the hideous job someone did on the black paint job. You performed a miracle and brought it back to its original beauty. Great job.
    My uncle owns one that looks just like it.
    He says He'll never sell it to me, but every man has his price.

    • @flameguitars5770
      @flameguitars5770  4 роки тому

      Thanks for your comments. Maybe he will give you the Jag one day. Just keep saying how much you love it!

    • @monmixer
      @monmixer 4 роки тому

      there are some out there

    • @moonboogien8908
      @moonboogien8908 4 роки тому

      @@monmixer yeah, ive done my shopping around on them... Haven't found a decent one in my price range yet, and the cheap ones are in worse shape than this guy had to fix up.
      I may bite the bullet and get a fixer upper.
      But I really want my uncles sunburst. The thing is cherry and has a great history.
      It also plays like a dream. Probably the best frets ive ever fingered.
      It's like waiting for the woman you love to come to her senses and cone home with you.

  • @fishgazoo5851
    @fishgazoo5851 3 роки тому

    Very nice video. A beautiful guitar when finished!

  • @sashatrees4055
    @sashatrees4055 3 роки тому

    It’s just a beautiful Jaguar ! Great job 👏

  • @larsfrandsen2501
    @larsfrandsen2501 6 місяців тому

    Love your videos. I was a close friend of another South London maker (Camberwell) when I lived there. (We since both moved to different countries.) Your work is superb. I just watched (again) your video on resetting the two LP headstocks. Brilliant! Thanks!

    • @flameguitars5770
      @flameguitars5770  6 місяців тому

      That is very kind of you, thanks for the encouragement

  • @twinreverb87
    @twinreverb87 4 роки тому +2

    Wow amazing! Impressive nitro finish. It’s more of a rebirth.

  • @rydermike33
    @rydermike33 3 роки тому

    Very nice restoration and very enjoyable video. Many thanks for sharing.

  • @psa10hunter94
    @psa10hunter94 10 місяців тому

    Looks amazing

  • @Mah5sne
    @Mah5sne 4 роки тому

    perfect restoration

  • @Bangkokguitar
    @Bangkokguitar 4 роки тому

    Nice job! You certainly did it justice.

  • @AchillesWrath1
    @AchillesWrath1 4 роки тому +3

    Man that is one nice looking guitar

  • @technestudio
    @technestudio Рік тому

    Cool shout out to spiritualized from Denton Texas a lot of love at the time he was there for this particular guitar as far as I'm concerned whatever he wants is what's right

  • @MrGixxer1300r
    @MrGixxer1300r 4 роки тому

    awesome work!

  • @edreynolds3745
    @edreynolds3745 2 роки тому

    NIce work, with no bragging or promo.

  • @pvdguitars2951
    @pvdguitars2951 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing work. Restored in full glory! I love how you were able to refurbish and restore all the original parts.

  • @djgrillades7041
    @djgrillades7041 3 роки тому

    Great work

  • @KevinBower-gy5be
    @KevinBower-gy5be 3 роки тому

    The absolute best paint stripper for anything applied over a delicate plastic surface is automotive brake fluid. It takes a while to do its job, but doesn't harm the plastic in any way. For items like pickguards, just put them in a shallow container like a baking tray, and submerge in fluid. It gently returns the paint to a liquid state rather than making it come off in clumps. It's great stuff.

  • @yerblues10
    @yerblues10 2 роки тому

    Just subscribed. What a beautiful restoration. Your knowledge of the history of these guitars is amazing.

  • @ziggylayneable
    @ziggylayneable 4 роки тому

    I wish to say"Thank You".Over the past 8-9 years I have graduated from a "Decent Guitar Tech",into what I can now confidently say"Luthier".I have watched 1,000's of different luthiery videos & soaked up all the knowledge like a dry sponge.
    With my skill set now,If I blindfolded someone,handed them a"Fender Custom Shop"& a"Partscaster",I guarantee they would NOT be able to tell the difference playing it(unless it was plugged in and I had not swapped out the pickups yet).But,if I was to put good pickups in a"Partscaster"?And then plug it into an amplifier next to a "F.C.S."?They still wouldn't be able to tell the difference.Thank you,and everyone like you on the internet who has taught me so much about how to bring a guitar to life.Guitars that I thought had no mojo,are some of my most favorite ones now. It's amazing how much one can learn when they apply themselves to a craft.I've been playing for 30 years but it's only been the past 15 or so that I started working on instruments.My competence has grown existentially over the past 8-9 years due to the fact these videos exist.

    • @flameguitars5770
      @flameguitars5770  4 роки тому +1

      Glad to be of some assistance. I built my first guitar in the mid-80's, pre internet (yes, there was such a thing!) In those days I had to rely on the few guitar building books that existed. Many mistakes were made and I had to work it out myself. But I enjoyed the journey. Occasionally I am asked why I share my techniques and trade secrets. I have learnt so much from those who have chosen to share their knowledge, and I want to do the same. Social media can be a very negative space. But one of the most positive aspects is the way that knowledge and learning is exchanged,

    • @ziggylayneable
      @ziggylayneable 4 роки тому

      @@flameguitars5770 I totally agree with you and thank you for replying. I'm a child.of pre-internet myself. I'm 47 years old.I remember when I would have to walk a mile down the street to the pay phone because we forgot to pay the phone bill and they turn the phone off...lol. I personally think the world was a much nicer place without the internet. I have a lot of good memories, and the majority of them are pre-internet.
      The internet does have Perks though because of things such as what I described to you in my comment earlier. It's knowledge right at the edge of your hand. But you have to be careful with the Internet or it will suck you in. My wife and I had been married 25 years before I even purchased a laptop computer for the first time...lol. once again thank you so much. You can bet I'll stay subbed and be seeing all your newer videos cuz I've already watched everything you have that is up currently. Have a great day my friend ✌️🤩✌️

  • @Jason-Scott
    @Jason-Scott 3 роки тому

    Class,Mark is a great Guitarist 👍🏻

  • @joshuataft5541
    @joshuataft5541 3 роки тому

    I love the look it had before refin

  • @caivsivlivs
    @caivsivlivs 4 роки тому

    awesome video! i agree would have liked to see all the rewiring and final assembly stuff

  • @paulmoreton3083
    @paulmoreton3083 2 роки тому

    Only just found this channel and it's fantastic. I dream to have a guitar like that one day... , amazing work and would happily have watched every step. Love the old tortoise shell pick guards with a sunburst finish, reminds me of picking up my Dad's old Shadows LPs when I was 12 for the first time, and instantly falling in love with the look of the vintage Fender gear. Jet Harris holding his tortoise clad bass. You probably won't see this as it's a year ago since posting, but thanks for sharing your time and knowledge. All the best from Maidstone.

  • @barberjeff67
    @barberjeff67 4 роки тому

    Well done! I'd love to see more in detail on your videos.

  • @FordyHunt
    @FordyHunt 3 роки тому

    Great job

  • @BeastOfSoda
    @BeastOfSoda 4 роки тому +3

    I actually held my breath as he was removing the frets.

  • @mt-nv4jd
    @mt-nv4jd 4 роки тому

    Lovely Jag.

  • @liquefactionist
    @liquefactionist 3 роки тому +1

    You did this guitar justice.

  • @ozarkana
    @ozarkana 4 роки тому +56

    I agree with Lord Jock.. you should have sanded the headstock, then applied a light coat of clear, put on the decal, then another coat of clear. As it looks now, the area where the logo was doesn't look right. Otherwise, a nice restore job.

    • @Tunkkis
      @Tunkkis 4 роки тому +7

      Decals in the mid 60s weren't sprayed over, Fender started doing that in (I believe) '68.

    • @darthjarjarbinks8953
      @darthjarjarbinks8953 4 роки тому +3

      I’m pretty sure that they didn’t start to spray over the decal until about ‘68 or ‘69.

  • @kaiduong4062
    @kaiduong4062 4 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @BCTCanadian
    @BCTCanadian 3 роки тому +2

    As a new subscriber, I would like to say that I am really enjoying your filming and videos. Like others, I find myself wanting longer videos, or multi-part series. I wanted to see you insert the new frets, fix the defects in the body, strip the pickups, assemble the guitar and set it up (or at least parts of those activities). Regardless, thank you for taking the time to create wonderful content!

  • @CerealKiller1973
    @CerealKiller1973 3 роки тому

    Beautiful work. I had a 1965 Jaguar I purchased in 1991 for $250 in Excellent condition, when they were just starting to come to popularity again, sold it 4 years later for $1,000 and have regretted it ever since. LoL.

  • @salazar_music513
    @salazar_music513 4 роки тому +1

    That was so coool, but a play through with it would have been awesome

  • @scottmclennan6114
    @scottmclennan6114 4 роки тому +4

    Excellent restoration. It would have been nice to hear you play it.

  • @paulpendlebury1882
    @paulpendlebury1882 10 місяців тому

    usual high standard of work

  • @byronbeltran8479
    @byronbeltran8479 4 роки тому +1

    niceeeeee, such a nice restoration! i really enjoyed this vid and to see how professional you are!!

    • @flameguitars5770
      @flameguitars5770  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much. On the 1st day of a Coronavirus lock down here in London it is good to have some kind words!

    • @byronbeltran8479
      @byronbeltran8479 4 роки тому

      @@flameguitars5770 im in El Salvador, Central America today is our 3rd day on lock down and im working from home so thankfully i have the chance to check nice videos like this one!! maybe in a different one you can explain in detail about how you do and deal with the electronics