Just want to say thanks, Ted. A lot of the reason why I'm brave enough to attempt my own repairs and upgrades is because of your channel combined with previous skills I've acquired in the automotive repair & refinishing industry. Buying my 1st guitar in Dec 2019 was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I love everything about it. Playing them. Fixing them. Even doing regular maintenence is OK right now lol. Thanks again, Ted! 🙏❤️🎸
If your automotive masking tape goes south on you, throw it in the microwave for 15-30 seconds and it'll be good as new... I know it sounds like a joke, but I do it all the time... Learned it from an old body man. I think he bought tape by the case.
You can do the same thing with epoxy glue that has started to gel and thicken inside it's plastic bottles or dual-syringe. Might only take 10 or 15 seconds in the microwave, so be cautious; and don't try this with metal tubes of glue! Alternately, put the tube(s) of glue in hot water for a minute or two. If you really need absolutely full-strength adhesion and strength, a fresh batch of glue may be best.....
Saying it had no WOW FACTOR is certainly not true. Anyone who knows what you did would certainly be wowed. But in the end, much of this kind of work shouldn't be noticed at all, right? It's a tricky paradox.
Omg, that is a job that even the most respected repairguy I know, would not take on without some serious negotiating. Awesome work, as always. Yeah, it was a lot of effort, but you made that custom have a new purpose man.. love your content!
@@RideAcrossTheRiver most will ask if you want to keep them and then charge extra for not filing them off. Like with a refret, it's *significantly* more expensive to leave the nibs on. I would rather re-bind the whole fingerboard and file out nibs than I would cut frets that are radiused perfectly and cut to the perfect length to fit inside the binding.
@@kotymccallister5150 I meant techs who make major changes without consultation to the customer. I'd be furious if that happened without asking me. Already I had one tech who ignored most of what I asked him to do. Took my money though ...
The very first Les Paul guitar I'd ever noticed when I was 8 years old (in my big sister's teenie mags) had looked exactly like this one, and it's still my favourite colour scheme on an LP today, 44 years later 😀 And I commend you on all your great work! My Mother had suggested to me when I was in my early teens I should become a luthier, too; I definitely would've not had the patience like you! 😆 All the best from NZ! 😀👍
You should try “frog tape” masking tape for painted edges you need crisp. It’s a product that has hygroscopic material embedded in the outside edges of the tape that wick up paint that leaks or seeps under normal painters tape. It’s pricey but does an exceptional job. Just be sure to store it in its sealed plastic container to ensure it does not get ruined by absorbing atmospheric moisture. Available at most hardware stores here in Canada. I never comment on UA-cam, but I want to say thanks, I really enjoy your content, very informative and entertaining.
I've been repairing since 1980 and building this century but your work, Ted, always teaches me something. If I get to Canada I'll look you up. ( Terry from Oz).
Wow. That LP needs some help. They brought it to the right man, that's for sure. I'm glad my gold Indio 66 DLX Plus doesn't have fret nibs. It looks just fine without them, IMO. I also noticed they sprayed color over the edge of the binding like shown on this Gibson. I wondered about that but hearing that Gibby does it makes me feel a lot better about mine. It's actually a pretty phenomenal guitar for what I paid for it. I definitely got more than I paid for and I couldn't be happier.
You made that look easy, fantastic job. I had my custom re-fretted and went for removal of the nibs, it plays much better as I had the E string stuck in the gap problem you mentioned!
When my early 70s Les Paul needed new frets, a number of repair people told me the best/only way to do it was to cut through the binding and do, essentially, the same job you'd do on a board without binding. When all you have is a fret saw ...
I watched this video when it was published. I came back for a review as I was just gifted a 1989 Epiphone Sheraton project guitar. It needs a fret job, tuners and pickups and general clean up. Luckily the bindings are not busted out but it does have a few cracks. This video has been a real help as this guitar has the nubs. I want to save them if I can but leveling the fret board with those in place is going to be challenge. Thank you for the tips you shared in this video. It really helps.
Acetone binding install is for new construction only, IMO. Anyone who says otherwise either hasn't a clue or they're much, much better at it than anyone else in this world and figured out how to keep it from leaking out. Automotive masking tape from 3M usually keeps pretty well in my experience refinishing automobiles with it. I've even pulled some off that was installed 10,years prior and the sticky was good as new. Tacky enough to stick but not leave residue. We used the yellow stuff.
Don't play strings, don't build or repair them. Still enjoy every video for their craftsmanship and the serene hands-on / matter of fact tone. Zen Craft.
Well, you have done it again. What a beautiful “properly aged” looking repair. I shiver to think how much you have to charge for a restoration like this, but the result is spectacular.
I think that was a great job looking and thinking about it for a few days before deciding how to attack the job. As always, another great job and decision making.
A brilliant result! I greatly appreciate the effort and all the finicky work needed to make such a great outcome. I actually make make control knobs for bass guitars and they require 19 detailed steps to make so I know all the important repair techniques you use. Just beautiful!
Wow. What a great job you did! The video is excellent too. Thank you! One thing I always take away from your videos is the quality of excellence is always your intention. It is wonderful to see.
I remember the first binding I tried to replace on a body. That engineering corner would have saved me a hell of a lot of work!!! Ill remember that next time I do it!
Whatever the ultimate fee was, it was more than worth it. You thought of EVERY eventuality, plus a few more. A mature decision on the remnants on the old binding in the slots, and the chamfered bottom to preclude alignment problems is sheer genius. Thank the Lord my '88 LP is MANY years B4 needing fretwork, or else I wouldn't sleep at night... No one else could do this as nicely -Thanks ! !
I’m wowed by such new nibs! My LPC is 20 years old and you have to adjust your plying style slightly so you don’t get a high E caught on the edge of a fret with or without a nib.
Yup,...you also need a customer who appretiertes the time and work that it takes, just to have the plastic ends on the frets...sometimes I have customers who insist on it and get "irritated" when I tell them, how much it costs. They assume that I try to rip them off, when it's actually the other way around, considering the nerve it costs me to do this job...
I have a 2014 Gibson LP Special in TV Yellow. It was only made a year or so, but the binding on the neck and the fret ends, do exactly what you talked about, high E string gets caught between the fret and binding. I don’t know that it “needs” a fret job but when it’s time to do it, I’m gonna have my guy do the fret over the binding thing. I don’t personally think I love the binding over fret end thing. You did an amazing job, makes me wish I lived in Canada to pay you to do it, my guy here is really good though, and I think, end of this year I’m gonna pull the trigger on getting it done.
quel beau travail ! nécessaire pour obtenir un résultat parfait ; beaucoup de temps de minutie et de savoir faire. J'admire les gens comme vous ; bravo et merci.
Wow! That is some beautiful and patient work you have done there. I'm looking at a 24 year old Heritage H-535 that has the identical issue. After watching this as a guide, I think I could give this a try. I'm here in the States, so I imagine most of what materials and glues, etc, you used are available to me through Stew Mac. Thank you for choosing to share your knowledge and experience with the rest of us.
I'm fairly sure that's a neater binding job than my '61 Reissue SG came out of the factory with, my fretboard can certainly confirm that they used files to take the binding down between the frets!
May I add: better from a performing perspective to have better fret clearance than a rather useless decorative piece of plastic. I completely agree. Boy, I really do enjoy these videos and the history they impart. I have learned a lot. I don’t do repairs (I am a performer), but your videos are absolute treasures. Thank you!
Very good approach on all methods especially the hand sanding method to remove orange peel. Some will try some of this and might be tempted to use a small hand buffer which one should not do if you fill the defects with super glue etc before applying lacquer as the the filled area will sink every time. Just wanted to mention this one of many approaches this gentleman is using that makes his methods best overall. Great Job! P.S. If anyone is wondering yes I used to work for Gibson for quite some time and I am very well versed in all areas of process. Additionally it was nice to see real ebony, Love it!
Best thing about this video, other than the spectacular work, is the knowledge that even as calm and cool as you are you too get frustrated. I love your work.
Great job Sir....a pleasure to watch. I have an 89 LP Custom which will need a refret some time soon and I'm now going to take onboard your advice. I'll ask the luthier to remove the nubs and cut the new frets to the edge of the binding. Much better than ending up in a situation like you were initially presented with.
Wow. That is some nice work! It must take a ton of patience to scrape and sand and fill and so on, then match the color of the more aged material on the guitar. That guitarist got his/her moneys’ worth on this repair…no matter what you charged. I like these videos that get into detail. Thanks Ted!
Even the guys that actually play their Bursts go with full width frets. Could you imagine having this happen to a $150k+ guitar?? When it’s time for frets on my R9, it will get full width frets. The one thing Gibson got right on the 2015 models was ditching the fret nibs.
I am not a musician. Have never played any instrument in my life. Your craftsmanship is beautiful. Your comments and narration is relaxing and funny. Keep up the excellent work and videos. Really enjoy your work.
About scraping the black laquer from fretboard binding. My instructor used a long wooden block over the fretboard. Attach or hold it on surface. Practically, you can ignore bumps of the frets. Then you can scrape the borderline just like you do to the body bindings.
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This is not a repair, that' s Art!👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Fret work is an art for sure
Hmm…nice repair!!
Not for the faint of heart 😩
I’ve developed some sort of weird Woodford reflex. Every time Ted mentions a Gibson headstock break, I immediately put my Les Paul back in its case.
It makes for a unique drinking game experience as well. 😉
Just want to say thanks, Ted. A lot of the reason why I'm brave enough to attempt my own repairs and upgrades is because of your channel combined with previous skills I've acquired in the automotive repair & refinishing industry. Buying my 1st guitar in Dec 2019 was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I love everything about it. Playing them. Fixing them. Even doing regular maintenence is OK right now lol.
Thanks again, Ted! 🙏❤️🎸
I absolutely second that sentiment. Thanks
I third it lol
4th, I built my first string instrument with his advice in mind
I have found through Ted that I enjoy soldering and fixing up guitars as much as i enjoy playing music
Mad skills.
This guy thinks of everything. Unbelievable knowledge.
Unbelievable experience!!
Ted is a true musician and refuses to interrupt the distortion at the end before its time.
As a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe owner this job had a lot of WOW factor. Scary job.
Nice! Does it still have it's mini-humbuckers?
@@FloodExterminator I got it with P90's switched it back to Mini's as I have a Special with P90's.
@@Goomer Oof. Are they the original Minis that were originally shipped with it?
@@FloodExterminator Period correct.
If your automotive masking tape goes south on you, throw it in the microwave for 15-30 seconds and it'll be good as new... I know it sounds like a joke, but I do it all the time... Learned it from an old body man. I think he bought tape by the case.
i thought i was the only one that has done that LOL
Nice one! thanks for the tip.
same for gummed up magnetic tape! 104 degrees for a few minutes (depending on size of reels) makes it playable again!
You can do the same thing with epoxy glue that has started to gel and thicken inside it's plastic bottles or dual-syringe. Might only take 10 or 15 seconds in the microwave, so be cautious; and don't try this with metal tubes of glue! Alternately, put the tube(s) of glue in hot water for a minute or two. If you really need absolutely full-strength adhesion and strength, a fresh batch of glue may be best.....
Guys, this is great advice! Thank you!
Saying it had no WOW FACTOR is certainly not true. Anyone who knows what you did would certainly be wowed. But in the end, much of this kind of work shouldn't be noticed at all, right? It's a tricky paradox.
Not a paradox. A good job looks like little to nothing ever happened. That will make any craftsman proud and happy.
@@docdoc but no wow factor for the uninitiated.
There are very few people these days who achieve this level of detail in a repair. Great video I love watching a real craftsmen at work. Thank you.
Strange thing is how TW's work is always logic, reason, and shortest-distance.
Omg, that is a job that even the most respected repairguy I know, would not take on without some serious negotiating. Awesome work, as always. Yeah, it was a lot of effort, but you made that custom have a new purpose man.. love your content!
My guitar repair guy just fed me the world's worst Almond Joy; damn thing was stuffed full of binding scrapings instead of coconut!
Man, saying that that binding installation is labor intensive is a HUGE understatement. This has definitely taken at least half a day to do each side.
I've re-bound fingerboard with nibs and it takes HOURS not even counting the time for the glue to dry
@@kotymccallister5150 I wonder if there have been repair techs who neglected to inform the customer that nibs will be filed off.
@@RideAcrossTheRiver most will ask if you want to keep them and then charge extra for not filing them off. Like with a refret, it's *significantly* more expensive to leave the nibs on. I would rather re-bind the whole fingerboard and file out nibs than I would cut frets that are radiused perfectly and cut to the perfect length to fit inside the binding.
@@kotymccallister5150 I meant techs who make major changes without consultation to the customer. I'd be furious if that happened without asking me. Already I had one tech who ignored most of what I asked him to do. Took my money though ...
I really like that Les Paul custom. The Creme , Black and Gold really go well together.
The very first Les Paul guitar I'd ever noticed when I was 8 years old (in my big sister's teenie mags) had looked exactly like this one, and it's still my favourite colour scheme on an LP today, 44 years later 😀 And I commend you on all your great work! My Mother had suggested to me when I was in my early teens I should become a luthier, too; I definitely would've not had the patience like you! 😆 All the best from NZ! 😀👍
Ted in case I haven't mentioned it yet...you never fail to impress me:)
It sure looks like it would be easy to accidently break some of those new nubs while trimming and sanding. I imagine that would be frustrating.
So, you are one of the ten people in the world. Great job Ted 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You should try “frog tape” masking tape for painted edges you need crisp. It’s a product that has hygroscopic material embedded in the outside edges of the tape that wick up paint that leaks or seeps under normal painters tape. It’s pricey but does an exceptional job. Just be sure to store it in its sealed plastic container to ensure it does not get ruined by absorbing atmospheric moisture. Available at most hardware stores here in Canada. I never comment on UA-cam, but I want to say thanks, I really enjoy your content, very informative and entertaining.
That's what he used when he glued the binding to keep it in place.
I find Frog is a little too adhesive to use on guitar nitro, anyway. YMMV
I've been repairing since 1980 and building this century but your work, Ted, always teaches me something. If I get to Canada I'll look you up. ( Terry from Oz).
"Why this is BOUND to be messy" Little involuntary pun there :P
I chuckled.
he was BOUND and determined to get this right ha ha
One has to admire your patience. Outstanding job, as allways!
The wow factor is that it looks like it did pre-damage and this plays without discomfort. Excellent work!
Fantastic video, Ted! Top drawer work here.
"It's all an illusion, man." 🤣
Wow. That LP needs some help. They brought it to the right man, that's for sure.
I'm glad my gold Indio 66 DLX Plus doesn't have fret nibs. It looks just fine without them, IMO. I also noticed they sprayed color over the edge of the binding like shown on this Gibson. I wondered about that but hearing that Gibby does it makes me feel a lot better about mine. It's actually a pretty phenomenal guitar for what I paid for it. I definitely got more than I paid for and I couldn't be happier.
the shredded coconut bit managed to get a snort out of me, you're a class act Ted!
This happened to my les Paul customs neck binding 😢 I wish there was a repair person like you closer to do this (but I think I’d go without nibs).
Seeing that being done was kind of a wish list thing for me for some years now. You knocked it outta the park, even if it was annoying.
You made that look easy, fantastic job.
I had my custom re-fretted and went for removal of the nibs, it plays much better as I had the E string stuck in the gap problem you mentioned!
When my early 70s Les Paul needed new frets, a number of repair people told me the best/only way to do it was to cut through the binding and do, essentially, the same job you'd do on a board without binding. When all you have is a fret saw ...
I watched this video when it was published. I came back for a review as I was just gifted a 1989 Epiphone Sheraton project guitar. It needs a fret job, tuners and pickups and general clean up. Luckily the bindings are not busted out but it does have a few cracks. This video has been a real help as this guitar has the nubs. I want to save them if I can but leveling the fret board with those in place is going to be challenge. Thank you for the tips you shared in this video. It really helps.
Great work on a difficult repair. Love the videos. please keep them coming.
Acetone binding install is for new construction only, IMO. Anyone who says otherwise either hasn't a clue or they're much, much better at it than anyone else in this world and figured out how to keep it from leaking out.
Automotive masking tape from 3M usually keeps pretty well in my experience refinishing automobiles with it. I've even pulled some off that was installed 10,years prior and the sticky was good as new. Tacky enough to stick but not leave residue. We used the yellow stuff.
Anything Acetone is 👍
one job that I've never tackled , thanx for walkin' us through it , Always wanted to see how...very kool , great work as usual
RJ
Don't play strings, don't build or repair them. Still enjoy every video for their craftsmanship and the serene hands-on / matter of fact tone.
Zen Craft.
Man, you really are the best. So inspirational. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously. I wish you all the best.
Well, you have done it again. What a beautiful “properly aged” looking repair. I shiver to think how much you have to charge for a restoration like this, but the result is spectacular.
I always enjoy watching your videos , you make the work look easy although I know how much time and effort you put in to the work you do .
I think that was a great job looking and thinking about it for a few days before deciding how to attack the job. As always, another great job and decision making.
Thank you that was the best instructive video I've seen on this type of repair!
There is most certainly a “wow factor.” Great job!
Amazing work on the fret nibs. True artistry lives another day!
Hitting us with a double upload this week
Wow, glad I'm watching you do that job instead of me trying to do it. Enjoyable as always!
You are an Artist in every way, your repairs are untouchable.
I agree! His broken headstock repair on Les paul's is incredible! Plus they are more durable after.
Beautiful work! I just purchased a new LP 50’s Standard and the scraping work is absolutely perfect. Adding….And it is still done by hand.
You are a true artist. 👏
A brilliant result! I greatly appreciate the effort and all the finicky work needed to make such a great outcome. I actually make make control knobs for bass guitars and they require 19 detailed steps to make so I know all the important repair techniques you use. Just beautiful!
Looks great!!! Great video!!!! Thanks and cheers from Tennessee!!!
This came out really nice. Inspiration.
Wow. What a great job you did! The video is excellent too. Thank you! One thing I always take away from your videos is the quality of excellence is always your intention. It is wonderful to see.
Man that shredded coconut joke couldn't have come fast enough, what a fret nib nightmare. Thanks for the vid, that was an amazing fix.
I remember the first binding I tried to replace on a body. That engineering corner would have saved me a hell of a lot of work!!! Ill remember that next time I do it!
I knew there was no way you were going to patch that old binding. Stellar job!
It would be awesome to see a two year update on this guitar. Peace!
Great job and thanks for letting us watch! Always top-tier. I wish you were my repair/setup guy!
Whatever the ultimate fee was, it was more than worth it. You thought of EVERY eventuality, plus a few more. A mature decision on the remnants on the old binding in the slots, and the chamfered bottom to preclude alignment problems is sheer genius. Thank the Lord my '88 LP is MANY years B4 needing fretwork, or else I wouldn't sleep at night... No one else could do this as nicely -Thanks ! !
Well, this guy will never go broke. Awesome skill set.
I've learned so much from this channel...thank you sincerely. This guy is a true wizard.
There's plenty of "Wow factor" when you see the work that went into it. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Yet another amazing video Ted.
I’m wowed by such new nibs! My LPC is 20 years old and you have to adjust your plying style slightly so you don’t get a high E caught on the edge of a fret with or without a nib.
Yep. I get it caught on my Goldtop without nibs every so often. Somehow, it's always when I'm not actually playing or practicing, thankfully.
Yup,...you also need a customer who appretiertes the time and work that it takes, just to have the plastic ends on the frets...sometimes I have customers who insist on it and get "irritated" when I tell them, how much it costs. They assume that I try to rip them off, when it's actually the other way around, considering the nerve it costs me to do this job...
I appreciate your precision and patience for this one!! That gold hardware with the white guard looks so nice
That was a fabulous job, I think it had the wow factor.
I have a 2014 Gibson LP Special in TV Yellow. It was only made a year or so, but the binding on the neck and the fret ends, do exactly what you talked about, high E string gets caught between the fret and binding. I don’t know that it “needs” a fret job but when it’s time to do it, I’m gonna have my guy do the fret over the binding thing. I don’t personally think I love the binding over fret end thing. You did an amazing job, makes me wish I lived in Canada to pay you to do it, my guy here is really good though, and I think, end of this year I’m gonna pull the trigger on getting it done.
quel beau travail ! nécessaire pour obtenir un résultat parfait ; beaucoup de temps de minutie et de savoir faire. J'admire les gens comme vous ; bravo et merci.
Wow! That is some beautiful and patient work you have done there. I'm looking at a 24 year old Heritage H-535 that has the identical issue. After watching this as a guide, I think I could give this a try. I'm here in the States, so I imagine most of what materials and glues, etc, you used are available to me through Stew Mac.
Thank you for choosing to share your knowledge and experience with the rest of us.
I'm fairly sure that's a neater binding job than my '61 Reissue SG came out of the factory with, my fretboard can certainly confirm that they used files to take the binding down between the frets!
Stellar repair. "Not a lot of wow factor". I beg to differ good sir.
ITS ALL AN ILLUSION MAN! Love your sense of humour Ted! AMAZING WORK AS ALWAYS!
Very good work! The Player will be happy ,I guess! Thanks for letting me watch!
what a pleasure to watch. Thanks for filming.
Now I know how gibson does the neck binding nibs, way cool! Thanks very much Ted.
May I add: better from a performing perspective to have better fret clearance than a rather useless decorative piece of plastic. I completely agree. Boy, I really do enjoy these videos and the history they impart. I have learned a lot. I don’t do repairs (I am a performer), but your videos are absolute treasures. Thank you!
Very good approach on all methods especially the hand sanding method to remove orange peel.
Some will try some of this and might be tempted to use a small hand buffer which one should not do if you fill the defects with super glue etc before applying lacquer as the the filled area will sink every time. Just wanted to mention this one of many approaches this gentleman is using that makes his methods best overall.
Great Job!
P.S. If anyone is wondering yes I used to work for Gibson for quite some time and I am very well versed in all areas of process.
Additionally it was nice to see real ebony, Love it!
Best thing about this video, other than the spectacular work, is the knowledge that even as calm and cool as you are you too get frustrated. I love your work.
Great job Sir....a pleasure to watch. I have an 89 LP Custom which will need a refret some time soon and I'm now going to take onboard your advice. I'll ask the luthier to remove the nubs and cut the new frets to the edge of the binding. Much better than ending up in a situation like you were initially presented with.
So much work on that puppy . Excellent work .
Fascinating. God, I like watching knowledgeable people work. Thanks for a great video and all of the info. It is absolutely appreciated.
Wow. That is some nice work! It must take a ton of patience to scrape and sand and fill and so on, then match the color of the more aged material on the guitar. That guitarist got his/her moneys’ worth on this repair…no matter what you charged. I like these videos that get into detail. Thanks Ted!
Just beautiful work, brother. The craftsmanship is so appreciated. Many thanks.
Beautiful job I always love your work and your commentary is hilarious at time your use of the English language is particularly fun
Your knowledge and skill are mind boggling.
Man, this was therapeutic. Thanks.
Even the guys that actually play their Bursts go with full width frets. Could you imagine having this happen to a $150k+ guitar??
When it’s time for frets on my R9, it will get full width frets.
The one thing Gibson got right on the 2015 models was ditching the fret nibs.
yeah I thought that repair had some wow factor, I was blown away by how it looked exactly like factory worn in
wow, you are amazing! What a job! I didn't expect this amazing result!! Your client must have been amazed and super happy!
“Not a whole lot of ‘wow’ factor”?!?! No, you got a huge WOW from me. Excellent work!
I am not a musician. Have never played any instrument in my life. Your craftsmanship is beautiful. Your comments and narration is relaxing and funny. Keep up the excellent work and videos. Really enjoy your work.
About scraping the black laquer from fretboard binding.
My instructor used a long wooden block over the fretboard. Attach or hold it on surface. Practically, you can ignore bumps of the frets.
Then you can scrape the borderline just like you do to the body bindings.
Since finding your channel, I look forward to the weekend. Waiting for you to release you next episode. Thank you for the awesome content!🙏
Originally I thought the nubs were on top of the fret ends, but I see you made them as an extension of the fret ends. Great work!
That's a beautiful les paul
Absolutely masterful.
Wow! There you go, that wow factor! Excellent work sir!
“Not a whole of wow factor”?! Are kidding me? Looks great…nice work!
Wow. More amazing, super detailed repair work. You are an artist, Ted. So impressive.
Wow. You are an artist. Love it the quality of work and explanation!
That's really amazing work! Patience, know-how, and steady hands. Also a selling point for bolt-on necks, LOL.
Fantastic work. Patience required!
Dude, you are an artist and its humbling watching you work.