AND YET ANOTHER LES PAUL NECK REPAIR VIDEO

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  • Опубліковано 7 тра 2023
  • This is the 3rd Les Paul neck repair video I have added to my channel. Does YT need another one? Not really, there are plenty out there. But if you have watched my first two videos you may notice some subtle changes to how I now make this repair. I get plenty of practice in this type of repair!
    No commmentary in this video, just a relaxing watch.
    www.flameguitars.co.uk
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  • @fancykarlmarx
    @fancykarlmarx Рік тому +51

    This isn’t neck repair it’s a damn magic trick. Unbelievable work man.

    • @tribestribes2555
      @tribestribes2555 10 місяців тому

      No not a magic trick, just a portion of damn common sens. Nothing misterios about this at all.

    • @fancykarlmarx
      @fancykarlmarx 10 місяців тому +4

      @@tribestribes2555 normal people don’t do repairs this good. It was a different way of saying this man is an expert in his field.

    • @matsjonsson9492
      @matsjonsson9492 9 місяців тому

      @@tribestribes2555
      *sense
      *mysterious

  • @jamesdeananderson1411
    @jamesdeananderson1411 Місяць тому +2

    Excellent work. Beautiful color matching. Nice music. This is a great video.

  • @OldStreetDoc
    @OldStreetDoc Рік тому +21

    That may well be the best LP repair I’ve ever seen. Especially the front of the headstock. Not even ‘imperceptible’… the crack is completely invisible! Well done. Well done indeed. 👍🏼

    • @flameguitars5770
      @flameguitars5770  Рік тому +2

      Thank you. Very kind of you.

    • @lespaul667
      @lespaul667 Рік тому +1

      I think it may be the best we’ll ever see, too.
      Next time you see some clown advertise his broken Les Paul with a ‘Pro Headstock Repair’ that looks like crap, sent them here 😹
      Gibson have 2 things going for them with these headstocks, purists and a high turnover rate for broken guitars and players repurchasing new ones.
      Bring back that 3 piece rock maple with volute. The neck would come out of the pocket before the headstock breaks.

    • @OldStreetDoc
      @OldStreetDoc Рік тому +1

      @@lespaul667 You’re quite likely right. LOL
      I’ve seen so REALLY bodged Frankenstein looking ‘repairs’ on these things. More than a few hanging on the wall at various guitar shops that made me wonder if a wood chipper was involved in whatever happened.
      One thing is for certain… in my mind, if I ever do bite the bullet & actually buy a Les Paul for myself, and I end up with a headstock break - I’m going to get in touch with Flame Guitars! My expectations are a little higher now. 😉

  • @ianperry5522
    @ianperry5522 Рік тому +22

    Someday in the near future, these repairs will be the only way to authenticate the "real" LP. Then someone will argue (and try to prove) that the alterations are what gives them that feel and tone. Nice video.

    • @werewolflover8636
      @werewolflover8636 26 днів тому

      Sure if idiots keep dropping them! However, there’s literally millions of Les Pauls dating back to the 50’s and only a small handful have broken heads because fools don’t respect their instruments!

  • @Rockape9591
    @Rockape9591 9 днів тому +1

    I hope I don't ever find myself with a broken off Les Paul headstock, but should the worst happen, I now know who to contact for a stunningly flawless and very solid repair.
    It's sad that I have more confidence in my Epiphones (from a potential breakage point of view), but as we know, those Asian manufactured necks have less of a 'break' angle (no pun intended) and are scarf jointed, so....
    I think Gibson are in a difficult spot with this design flaw; for them to even consider changing to the Epi method or the filler wood method (or going back to the Norlin Volute), would probably cause purist outrage!
    Another very enjoyable video, thank you.
    Paul

  • @alanbrewer9454
    @alanbrewer9454 Рік тому +11

    A masterful repair and a privilege to watch thank you

  • @ddnsconsulting
    @ddnsconsulting Рік тому +13

    I’m delighted to have had David work on a couple of my guitars. I really can’t recommend him highly enough. His attention to detail is second to none. He also has excellent contacts within the amp repair world! Thank you David.

  • @ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow
    @ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow Рік тому +1

    Arguably better than new now

  • @garydeschenes4320
    @garydeschenes4320 Рік тому +12

    Masterful. There is no other way to describe your talent. An absolute joy to enjoy!

  • @melvage7768
    @melvage7768 Рік тому +7

    I certainly don’t want any neck breaks, but should there ever be the need, your the man l will be contacting. Your work is exceptional. I honestly haven’t seen better..👍👍👍

  • @stevencochrane115
    @stevencochrane115 Рік тому +7

    Super quality repair. Love the way you work.

  • @rustyaxelrod
    @rustyaxelrod Рік тому +1

    Another Gibson gets its’s wings. Excellent work! 👍

  • @bigtguitars7312
    @bigtguitars7312 Рік тому +1

    Great video amazing work I kinda wanna see the guys face when you give it back to him

  • @palfrayguitars2916
    @palfrayguitars2916 Рік тому +4

    Excellent job, most people never know how much time and knowledge is involved in instrument repairs…

    • @flameguitars5770
      @flameguitars5770  Рік тому +2

      Thanks. Yes, taking a router to the neck of a customers guitar does require a high level of skill (and a good jig!)

    • @solderbuddy
      @solderbuddy Рік тому +1

      ​@Flame Guitars when you cut into the neck the tool has a stopping point on its own that you've configured or you do this by hand?

    • @yoyeo1900
      @yoyeo1900 8 місяців тому

      @@solderbuddy
      "(and a good jig!)"

  • @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur
    @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur 9 місяців тому

    The genius of reinforcement. Please watch the video. This man knows a thing or two.

  • @ashleyjackson8538
    @ashleyjackson8538 Рік тому +6

    That’s some amazing repair work .
    Proper craftsmanship .

  • @henryhunter5026
    @henryhunter5026 Рік тому +12

    Enjoyed watching you carry out an excellent repair on that broken headstock. As this is a quite common failing with Gibson necks I guess that you’ve had plenty of experience of this kind of job. If I’m ever unlucky enough to have a headstock snap off you’ll certainly be my preferred repair guy.

  • @Ray-um3if
    @Ray-um3if Рік тому +13

    Hi David, you are in danger of getting good at this, absolutely fantastic work as always.

  • @paulkeen6509
    @paulkeen6509 2 дні тому

    Work of art that repair

  • @michaelsablan8772
    @michaelsablan8772 Рік тому +1

    Aloha from Oahu, Hawaii Braddah! I see we have another very skilled demonstration of your expertise….a professional repair like your last one! Surely do miss the UK and hope to return one day to show my Wife the villages where I lived for 6 1/2 years while there. God forbid, I have a neck break but if I ever did, I may have to suck up the postage and send it to you! Mahalo nui for sharing your time with the world.

  • @GordiansKnotHere
    @GordiansKnotHere 6 місяців тому +1

    It's always damn heartbreaking to see a broken neck on a guitar, no matter the make or model...
    Great work, Thanks!

  • @claudevieaul1465
    @claudevieaul1465 Рік тому +3

    That's a beautiful repair!! 👍
    Years ago, right before we played a gig, our guitarist brought his brand-new Les Paul Standard. He had been saving for years to buy one (we live in the Netherlands, prices of Gibsons are stupidly high unfortunately), and was really proud of finally having a *real* Gibson.
    Which it indeed was, as, after soundcheck, the lighting guy nudged that guitar - it slipped backwards and yes: headstock snapped off completely.
    My friend was absolutely devastated.
    He did have it repaired (and it was reasonably well done too) but he never enjoyed that guitar again - sold it.
    I had a spare guitar he borrowed, and we did the gig without any further glitches. That was my Aria Pro II type PE60, made in Japan. Over 40 years old, I still play it live and in studios, and it's strong as a horse.
    Americans still love to call those instruments Jap-Crap 🤣🤣🤣
    Little do they know, and I gladly keep it that way 😎👍🤣

  • @edisonkillingelephants
    @edisonkillingelephants 27 днів тому +1

    Thats called Another Level quality repair or honestly IMPROVMENT.

  • @idessaoutlaw
    @idessaoutlaw 11 місяців тому +1

    🎸First class welding job..🍷😎👌🎸

  • @chrisharris4975
    @chrisharris4975 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful repair, if saw this this on a Les Paul would be assured it is stronger than original. Great video

  • @Kevin-nr9lj
    @Kevin-nr9lj Рік тому +1

    Another beautiful Les Paul brought back to life.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @izzysantiago978
    @izzysantiago978 Рік тому +1

    I bought a brand new Gibby from a seller online and when I received it after opening up the box then the case to my surprise the headstock had snapped off! I called them and send it back and got another one with no issues And yet, Gibson does nothing to erradicate this common epidemic. Great and amazing job there young man!

    • @styrenebuilds6851
      @styrenebuilds6851 Рік тому +2

      If people quit dropping their guitars we wouldn't have this problem

  • @D4veJap4n
    @D4veJap4n 10 місяців тому

    There’s no other person I would trust with my guitars other than David.
    He’s a master, that’s for sure.

  • @paintbox48
    @paintbox48 Рік тому +2

    Great Video and beautiful work. It always amazes me how skilled luthiers try painting small areas with scraggy brushes!😂

  • @wyattsdad8561
    @wyattsdad8561 9 місяців тому

    This is like one of those ASTM vids with some of the focus on the different sounds. I love it.

  • @michaelwirth6843
    @michaelwirth6843 Рік тому +1

    It´s hypnotic to watch this video, in a good way.

  • @Sureshkumar-yb4he
    @Sureshkumar-yb4he 8 місяців тому

    neck repair it’s a damn magic trick.the crack is completely invisible! Well done.

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 11 місяців тому +1

    This was magic ! Thanks man. Wow, artistic too, obviously (d'oh !)

  • @ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow
    @ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow Рік тому +5

    Is the channeling and splining really necessary? What happened to the old saying that the glue is stronger than the wood?

  • @rockhead69
    @rockhead69 Рік тому +1

    Impeccable repair... kudos !

  • @localcrew
    @localcrew Рік тому

    I was thinking that it couldn’t look good then I’m like “Well now I gotta subscribe!” So yeah - just subscribed!

  • @ernestschultz5065
    @ernestschultz5065 Рік тому +88

    Gibson should just build these guitars with splines already in the neck.

    • @3rdtonefromthesun
      @3rdtonefromthesun Рік тому +9

      That’s why the volute was incorporated but it never took off.
      Harley Benton use them though haha…

    • @rstats2127
      @rstats2127 Рік тому +12

      Carbon fiber splines, they could put them in before the fretboard and headstock veneer goes on

    • @charlesrocks
      @charlesrocks Рік тому +12

      Carbon Fiber reinforced Les Paul Custom neck. Damn thing won’t ever break…at least not there.

    • @OldStreetDoc
      @OldStreetDoc Рік тому +8

      The fear of this very thing scares off more potential LP customers than probably anything else.
      Other than the price of Gibson’s these days. Ever time I look at & play one, I keep having a vision of a snapped headstock in my mind. I’d almost rather find one with an excellent repair like this, rather than a new instrument. At least it would have a little more skeletal strength. Well… a LOT more.

    • @claudevieaul1465
      @claudevieaul1465 Рік тому +12

      Thát would mean a massive improvement, which is why Gibson will never do this.
      Badly built generic stuff + ridiculous prices = Gibson

  • @OzInFl
    @OzInFl Рік тому +1

    Wow, Just Wow, excellent artistry!

  • @rocinblues
    @rocinblues 11 місяців тому

    Not another neck repair video. Outstanding work ! Cheers

  • @taxfreedollars
    @taxfreedollars Рік тому +2

    A very good job and it's a very hard job, to make it look like anyone would want to own it again. Well done Sir.

  • @drcrutch
    @drcrutch 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing your talent with the UA-cam community.

  • @cliffords2315
    @cliffords2315 9 місяців тому

    Man tha buffing wheel is awsome,........having perfect pitch hearing is also a Gift.

  • @vandahm
    @vandahm 9 місяців тому +3

    That is incredible work, with great attention to detail!

  • @kenvorland
    @kenvorland Рік тому

    Amazing work

  • @Fernandoorejudo
    @Fernandoorejudo 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for doing what you do, doc.

  • @Maddoggy2023
    @Maddoggy2023 5 місяців тому

    Amazing work.

  • @vincentlussier8264
    @vincentlussier8264 8 місяців тому

    I would love to see the customers reaction to an amazing repair like this!

  • @polymorphism1966
    @polymorphism1966 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely Brillant!!!😃

  • @chrisharris4975
    @chrisharris4975 2 місяці тому +1

    A lot of guitars come with a scarf joint. This is indeed more contact and quite a bit stronger.

  • @craig.encinitas
    @craig.encinitas Рік тому +1

    🤯 amazing work! 👏🏻

  • @0TR
    @0TR 5 місяців тому

    Magnificent work sir !

  • @rickmasseur2008
    @rickmasseur2008 7 місяців тому

    My God, what beautiful Lutheran work!!

  • @David-fn7ro
    @David-fn7ro Рік тому +1

    Superb work David! Ted Woodford can,t beat that!

    • @flameguitars5770
      @flameguitars5770  Рік тому +1

      Very kind of you but he does some impressive repairs too. I can't understand how he manges to produce so many videos. It takes me an age to edit each one.

  • @ReyCarmesi666
    @ReyCarmesi666 Рік тому +1

    A recurring problem at Gibson, broken necks. excellent repair

  • @MorroccoM13
    @MorroccoM13 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful work !

  • @boogierandy7547
    @boogierandy7547 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic job!

  • @ac9110
    @ac9110 11 місяців тому

    That was very calming to watch. A master craftsman at work with some really nice background music. Perfect.

  • @mrspiderman519
    @mrspiderman519 7 місяців тому

    Brilliant work, sir. That is spectacular.

  • @rickbennett105
    @rickbennett105 Рік тому +1

    Incredible skills.

  • @Ukedc259
    @Ukedc259 Рік тому +1

    Very impressive work 👏🏻

  • @Doh1954
    @Doh1954 Рік тому +1

    Very fine work.

  • @pablospicoli
    @pablospicoli Рік тому +1

    Beautiful job

  • @aftertheendtimes
    @aftertheendtimes 11 місяців тому

    Awesome work😃

  • @davidjones6218
    @davidjones6218 6 місяців тому

    Shiiiiit.
    That's probably the best neck repair I've seen.
    Cudos to you sir.👏👏👏👏👏👏.
    Superb work indeed.
    Subscribed.

  • @carlosraul6578
    @carlosraul6578 Рік тому +1

    Perfect job, well done 👍🏼

  • @johnwilliams1223
    @johnwilliams1223 Рік тому +1

    Very impressive work!

  • @martintaylor1758
    @martintaylor1758 10 місяців тому

    Pure skill. A joy to watch.

  • @theburkett67
    @theburkett67 8 місяців тому

    Excellent work, art really!

  • @LostMountainRestoration
    @LostMountainRestoration Рік тому +1

    Outstanding job! Thanks.

  • @muchopomposo.6394
    @muchopomposo.6394 Рік тому +1

    Terrific job, bravo! 👏🏻

  • @thorpenator9148
    @thorpenator9148 Рік тому +2

    You not only saved this guitar, but made it better.

    • @Momo-oi6cf
      @Momo-oi6cf Рік тому

      Nop😂 la guitarra ya no vale nada

  • @MrBarry138
    @MrBarry138 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic work

  • @nellayema2455
    @nellayema2455 Рік тому +1

    Great work!

  • @O.K_computer
    @O.K_computer Рік тому

    Perfect repair

  • @jmsdeco
    @jmsdeco Рік тому +1

    Bravo ! You did a fantastic job!

  • @1954charlie
    @1954charlie Рік тому

    Sir, You are Great ,Superman!

  • @talkychris
    @talkychris Рік тому +1

    Very impressive work. Pleasure to watch.

  • @boogierandy7547
    @boogierandy7547 4 місяці тому

    beautiful job. and an excellent repair.

  • @MichaelSorensen-bl3ec
    @MichaelSorensen-bl3ec 9 місяців тому

    My hat is off to you, good sir. Astonishingly good work.

  • @J0HN01DATA
    @J0HN01DATA Рік тому +1

    Working on a head stock repair a few weeks now. Watching masterful work gives inspiration. Best-

  • @Kevin-the-Just
    @Kevin-the-Just Рік тому +1

    Very nice work Sir. Well done.

  • @stuka97
    @stuka97 8 місяців тому

    Such an incredible craftsmen Really nice work

  • @fat-hand
    @fat-hand 11 місяців тому +1

    Mastery. Well done sir.

  • @thomasspravka1370
    @thomasspravka1370 Рік тому +1

    Well done, thanks!

  • @sneifert1968
    @sneifert1968 Рік тому +1

    Pretty clean break. Nice work.

  • @AlejandroOyarce-vp3mj
    @AlejandroOyarce-vp3mj 2 місяці тому +1

    Exelente trabajo , saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱

  • @144Jericho
    @144Jericho 9 місяців тому

    Great job!

  • @kenvorland
    @kenvorland 10 місяців тому

    Amazing work keep it up rock on

  • @sinr764
    @sinr764 Рік тому +1

    excellent job!!

  • @fagnersilva3828
    @fagnersilva3828 Рік тому +1

    Great ,amazing perfect work👏👏👏

  • @inkslinger6156
    @inkslinger6156 10 місяців тому

    Strain your eyes to see that repair. It’s blended good. You did a great job

  • @jamesbutler8643
    @jamesbutler8643 Рік тому +3

    That really is a beautiful job - incredible .

  • @BotsWeekendCovers
    @BotsWeekendCovers Рік тому +1

    Fantastic job and great color matching!!!!

  • @SLO4SpeedBump
    @SLO4SpeedBump Рік тому +2

    You did an amazing restoration on the instrument. Thanks for the video

  • @CBGuitars
    @CBGuitars Рік тому +1

    lovely to watch video, superb hidden repair, and now stronger than the original.

  • @wizrom3046
    @wizrom3046 4 місяці тому

    Very pro result!
    Thank you for sharing. 👍🙂

  • @kennylaird9475
    @kennylaird9475 5 місяців тому

    I'm impressed Nicely done structure and artistic

  • @BenjaminGonzalez-wv3cy
    @BenjaminGonzalez-wv3cy 7 місяців тому

    I was so intrigued and inspired by your patience and wonderful great craftsmanship.

  • @gmfurlan
    @gmfurlan Рік тому +1

    What an outstanding job! Greetings from Brazil!

  • @jimdent351
    @jimdent351 Рік тому +1

    You did too good. Now some unsuspecting buyer is going to get a once broken Les Paul. Seriously though, nice job! 👍

    • @ReyCarmesi666
      @ReyCarmesi666 Рік тому

      Well now that you mention it, many Gibsons that broke could have been sold 🤔🤔