16:20 Dulling the "too shiny" glob of solder is an attention to detail and dedication beyond anything imaginable to me. At StewMac you treat vintage instruments as if they were alive.
You must get tired of hearing it Dan, but You Have Helped So Many Of Us With Your Guitar Repair Book editions (At 72 I only have 2 editions) , GP articles and now these video's. Thank you Dan for giving me a hobby that I have really enjoyed for the last 40 years.
I cracked up with the look on Dan's face when Gene started playing the guitar. You know the old saying Dan, "if it's too loud, you're too old". LOL. Sorry, couldn't resist. But then again, "they" also say, "if you keep on dancin' you'll never get old". Keep the great video's coming.
I don't play guitar. God knows I've tried, but I just lack the focus and patience. But I know beauty and honour quality craftsmanship and careful tradecraft. I watch StewMac videos closely. What beautiful things you folks find. This is an absolute sweetheart.
Can't You Hear me Knockin is probably the PERFECT riff to play on that combo. Outstanding work.... I love my LP Special, they are really unique guitars
I’ll be straight with ya, woke up extra early this Monday morning not in the best of moods, facing some fun obstacles today and through this week. Poured a cup of coffee, put on UA-cam to see this…I’m about 8 minutes in and my day/week is already looking better!!! 🙌🏽🤣👏Thanks guys, seriously!!! Reminded me of what’s really important in this life…GUITARS!!!😉🎸❤️🔥🔥🔥
This video is great! I could listen to Dan talk about guitars all day, and I really appreciate all of the tips and tricks that both Dan and Gene shared with us! Keep up the great work!
I’ve been drooling over juniors and specials for a good while. Aging those tuner buttons was particularly impressive to me. The original brass post just look so much better than repros. Great episode!
Merry Christmas to all ! Dan, I have your Guitar Player Repair Guide in front of me right now. Three Strats to set up. Gonna be a fun Saturday night! Akka-Dakka baby! 🎸
Dan, you are a special dude! I am so happy to have known you for a long time. And my '54 Gretsch still sounds and plays great thanks to you. Great video!
It’s really cool seeing this guitar with Dan after getting a chance to see this example and play it for about an hour or so. It’s kind of unreal. Great great video, nice to see Dan in another Stew Mac video
What a gorgeous outfit that pair makes. It's hard to believe the condition of those. Even minimal finish checking. That's one lucky owner. I hope they take care of it as well as the original owner!
I love how, just before the lockdown, Matthew Scott snagged a Les Paul Special off of the Goodwill site. It was definitely a fixer-upper and a challenge. He managed to get it rehabilitated, and the process (probably) got me tempted to get one of my own, despite not needing one.
Oh Man! What a pleasure seeing such a pristine Gibson like that. Watching you guys work on it and taking such care was a special treat. Keep putting out videos like this. ❤❤
I wish I had a new Dan video every week. As amazing as this guitar and video are, I absolutely don't care if he's working on a rare vintage Gibson or a BC Rich Warlock (no disrespect to BC Rich or Warlocks or metalheads or anything whatsoever btw). I just want to learn more from him.
That Special is gorgeous!! I bought (a new) one in 07/08, but in cherry (no TV Yellow!)... I've changed the pickups...l wdnt swap it (maybe for an old Jr.. or that!!).👍
Great video. It was only at the end I could see there was a light crazing on the top. Otherwise it looked like new. I had that banjo fretwire on a 57 Les Paul Junior and eventually had to change it or the guitar was just not going to be played.
Christmas came early. Dan is a national treasure.
International Treasure.
Universal treasure!!
Yer damn right ‘bout that!!!
You guys can dress up my Gibson Heritage dreadnaught. Kinda new….from the late ‘70s.
Protect him at all cost.
Watching Dan dance is my early christmas present.
He's a man of many talents 😊
Dan looked like he was gonna do a little dirty dancing when Gene first started playing. raised my eyebrows a little.
That's the surprise at the conclusion
Dan.....dance fever..Danny Terrio
16:20 Dulling the "too shiny" glob of solder is an attention to detail and dedication beyond anything imaginable to me. At StewMac you treat vintage instruments as if they were alive.
Honestly this has been the best Stew Mac video yet. I still love seeing Dan smile after he puts his 335 back together tho😊
Glad you enjoyed it! We've been fortunate to have some great guitars in the shop lately.
You must get tired of hearing it Dan, but You Have Helped So Many Of Us With Your Guitar Repair Book editions (At 72 I only have 2 editions) , GP articles and now these video's.
Thank you Dan for giving me a hobby that I have really enjoyed for the last 40 years.
That was great! I'm loving having Gene in these videos too, him and Dan are a great pairing.
Agree! We love making videos with both these guys. Natural teachers, but also passionate learners.
I cracked up with the look on Dan's face when Gene started playing the guitar. You know the old saying Dan, "if it's too loud, you're too old". LOL. Sorry, couldn't resist. But then again, "they" also say, "if you keep on dancin' you'll never get old". Keep the great video's coming.
That cracked me up too! 🤣🤣🤣
Dancin' Dan is gonna have me smiling all day. Thanks, guys!
Wow, what a treat. Big thanks from Oxford UK
Dancing Dan has convinced me that I can make it another day.
What a find, boys. She’s beautiful!
Thank you for not yanking the pots. It's not always necessary to do that - you did the right thing.
I don't play guitar. God knows I've tried, but I just lack the focus and patience. But I know beauty and honour quality craftsmanship and careful tradecraft.
I watch StewMac videos closely. What beautiful things you folks find. This is an absolute sweetheart.
Best video I've seen in a long time! That guitar and amp are heavenly whoever owns them is extremely blessed, great job on the repairs as well!
Thank you so much!
Thanks Uncle Dan- you are the Man!
Can't You Hear me Knockin is probably the PERFECT riff to play on that combo. Outstanding work.... I love my LP Special, they are really unique guitars
Wow!! All of it, good stuff
After a day painting ceiling see Dan dancing made my day. Greetings from Sicily to you all🎉
Grazie mille!
Great tips all around: checking authenticity, relic-ing, soldering, replacing missing parts! I forward this to my friend.
You guys made it even more Special!
😇 thank you! It was a fun one.
BEST REVIEW AND RESTORATION IMPOSSIBLE I LOVE STEWMAC
High praise! Thanks so much!
Nice job. When I saw Dan stripping the binding from the old parts guitar I thought "My goodness, what did he do to that mint '55?" !
Man! Such an amazing time capsule
I’ll be straight with ya, woke up extra early this Monday morning not in the best of moods, facing some fun obstacles today and through this week. Poured a cup of coffee, put on UA-cam to see this…I’m about 8 minutes in and my day/week is already looking better!!! 🙌🏽🤣👏Thanks guys, seriously!!! Reminded me of what’s really important in this life…GUITARS!!!😉🎸❤️🔥🔥🔥
I am amazed that You are still able to find such instruments in 2023. What a guitar!
My life is complete now!! Mr. Dan dancing!!
beyond cool! Thank you guys!
What a great Special. Too nice ;)
so happy to see a new stewmac video with Dan!
Good to see Paul, havent seen him in decades!
Seeing the strings on those catalog models made me wince involuntarily.
Gawd I wish I could afford one of those guitars! My birth year guitar! Great to see Dan still kickin' around and dancing!
That's crazy amazing! I've never seen anything that original. I would be afraid to touch it.
Why, is just a guitar?
Haha when he threw the catalog on the guitar at the start of the vid it made me flinch
Yes but what price would there be to pay for an oopsie @@mattrogers1946
This video is great! I could listen to Dan talk about guitars all day, and I really appreciate all of the tips and tricks that both Dan and Gene shared with us! Keep up the great work!
I’ve been drooling over juniors and specials for a good while. Aging those tuner buttons was particularly impressive to me. The original brass post just look so much better than repros. Great episode!
Thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas to all !
Dan, I have your Guitar Player Repair Guide in front of me right now.
Three Strats to set up. Gonna be a fun Saturday night!
Akka-Dakka baby! 🎸
Dan, you are a special dude! I am so happy to have known you for a long time. And my '54 Gretsch still sounds and plays great thanks to you. Great video!
Man, these two guys are amazing. What an awesome channel!
Thank you!
It’s really cool seeing this guitar with Dan after getting a chance to see this example and play it for about an hour or so. It’s kind of unreal. Great great video, nice to see Dan in another Stew Mac video
Great video, thanks!
Always a pleasure to see Dan.
What a gorgeous outfit that pair makes. It's hard to believe the condition of those. Even minimal finish checking. That's one lucky owner. I hope they take care of it as well as the original owner!
You guys always manage to put a smile on my face
Excellent video, gents!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good to see Dan dance.
This is probably one of the best episodes I’ve seen that’s a beauty
Absolute DREAM guitar. The owner is one lucky guy!
Nice work, thanks for sharing.
Oh man, what a sound!
Absolutely fantastic
Great job .. 🙂👍🥂
That’s awesome!
That was a real treat!
Breathtaking work
Thanks Guys fantastic
You're the best Dan!
Gene's work is amazing as always.
Thanks! They're a great team 🎸✨
Great to see Dan again... such a great video. Thank you.
Such a great video!!
Always fascinating.
Beautiful example! And love the background music
Wow! What cool episode! Thank you.
I love all this, especially the ending performance! man, that guitar and amp sound GREAT!
That is a perfect vintage guitar you could use everyday it looks like. wow!
Great video as always 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for the visit!
I love you guys so much, you r informative and free giving knowledge from your hearts.
Wow incredible find!
Was left in a closet and babied
I love how, just before the lockdown, Matthew Scott snagged a Les Paul Special off of the Goodwill site. It was definitely a fixer-upper and a challenge. He managed to get it rehabilitated, and the process (probably) got me tempted to get one of my own, despite not needing one.
Damn ....I learned alot of technical tricks on this great video....thanks...
Probably never try em...but cool to watch the experts make it happen
We need more of these videos. Fantastic.
Just awesome. Great video guys.
That was a real nice surprise at the end! Happy holidays!!! 🎉
Same to you! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely awesome job and video!
This is such a fascinating channel....and you.....gentlemen, are truly amazing artists of your guitar repair craft.🎸👍
Dan does killer moves.🕺
Wow that is a stunner....
Jeez ...
Man I'm outside of a hospital waiting for my dad who's just the best guy, watching you guys lifted my spirits,I love guitars you guys are fun man
Hope he’s doing better today
ROCKIN' DAN!!! Awesome!!!
Now that is cool!
That actually sounded good on my phone which defies reason😅 amazing
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful piece of history!
Incredible work ! Thanks for sharing!
Excessive obsession with Originality is so Crazy
Spectacular!
Hey Dan your looking great. Happy Holidays. I have so much respect for the work you all do.
Man, what a treat! Thanks to the team and happy holidays!
Thank you so much, happy holidays!
I am also a 1955 model. I wish I was in good condition as that guitar!
😅
I can only imagine the value of that combo. Very minty.
At 12:17 we need the chime glissando sound like in Antiques Roadshow.
Oh Man! What a pleasure seeing such a pristine Gibson like that. Watching you guys work on it and taking such care was a special treat. Keep putting out videos like this. ❤❤
I wish I had a new Dan video every week. As amazing as this guitar and video are, I absolutely don't care if he's working on a rare vintage Gibson or a BC Rich Warlock (no disrespect to BC Rich or Warlocks or metalheads or anything whatsoever btw). I just want to learn more from him.
That Special is gorgeous!!
I bought (a new) one in 07/08, but in cherry (no TV Yellow!)...
I've changed the pickups...l wdnt swap it (maybe for an old Jr.. or that!!).👍
Really great video guys👍🏻
What a creampuff! I have the Custom Shop reissue of this model and it’s pretty spot on except mine has the top hats. Love to see Dan The Guru!
Great video. It was only at the end I could see there was a light crazing on the top. Otherwise it looked like new. I had that banjo fretwire on a 57 Les Paul Junior and eventually had to change it or the guitar was just not going to be played.
Love my '97 special. IMO LP special is the best guitar design. Rock on, boys.
I love this stuff.❤😊❤
Love videos like this!
Amazing guitar, amazing repair!
Y'all's videos are fantastic. Great work!