Dan & Mick's Guitars Get A Refret - That Pedal Show
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- Опубліковано 3 гру 2018
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This a vlog that tells the story of the refret jobs carried out on our #1 guitars - Dan's Fender Custom Shop ’63 Telecaster and Mick's Fender American Vintage ’62 Stratocaster.
The work was done by Jonny Kinkead from www.kinkadeguitars.co.uk
Jonny has been building and repairing guitars for over 40 years and we are both proud and privileged to be able to document him at work, pouring all that immense skill and experience into our beloved guitars.
Massive thanks to Jonny for letting us into his world, and now probably causing his phone to be even busier than it was already.
Needless to say, Red and Blue are now both in wonderful shape!
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‘This guitar has been refretted before...’ ‘How do you know?’ ‘Because Mick said’... comedy gold
Yup caught that :)
just wanted to comment that haha! brilliant
Gold !
TPS is a treasure trove of suppressed British humour.
Mick is so English it hurts - from the reticence to speaking at the beginning of each show to the unsignalled/subtle digs at whatever has rubbed him up the wrong way.
If you aren't sure when he's being funny take your cue from Dan - if he's crying/shoulders have gone then Mick's just dropped one, whatever the one might be ;-) Rewind to check out what Mick said.
The whole show is genius.
simon french you could just tell Dan was waiting for some nugget of luthier wisdom that had been passed down through the ages but it was as simple as "mick told me"
Every video with this guy in his shed is full of great points. Love these. No one doles out wisdom like a soft spoken Brit in a backyard shed.
Dan’s background scoffing at 44:10 at the words « it goes up cracks beautifully » is this video’s unsung hero.
Silently giggled like a school boy who’s friend just farted in class.
Grow up Steinhardt!😂😂🤣
Does anyone else find this supremely relaxing to watch? My god.
That is the proper way to keep a shop organized. I bet he knows exactly where every tool is.
He does I can assure you, I have known Jonny for about 30 years and he is an expert.
...and i bet he knows for sure if somebody has touched anything ;)
@@ThePanchomack yep.
Of course he knows. Every tool is on a big pile on the work bench.
What a terrific video! Thanks to all involved for showing this process. I was equal parts "I wish I was a luthier" and "I'm glad I'm not a luthier" while watching. I have a much greater appreciation for the craftsmanship of guitarmaking after watching!
me too and why are there few schools that teach these skills?
Jonny seems to know his stuff! I bet it's years and years of experience.
I meant to fast forward through the slow bit but wound up watching the whole thing. This luthier exudes that calm methodical care that makes it easy to trust him with your baby.
This is possibly the most soothing video you have ever posted. Something about watching a master of this craft work and fix an instrument that is so incredibly relaxing. I could watch this stuff all day.
44:13 you absolute legend!😂😂😂😂😂 Can hear you pissing yourself like a little school kid.
Hahahahahahaha “Goes up cracks beautifully...”
As soon as he finished the sentence "Goes up the cracks beautifully" the "Police car sirens sound!! Neeee Naaaaa Neeeee Naaaaa
The snigger was soooo much funnier than the gag ...priceless...and you can nearly hear Dan trying to keep a straight face cause Jonny hasnt realised what hes said .
There’s something really relaxing about watching a true craftsman at work. Great video!
I'm now watching someone do my job, while doing my job.
To be fair, I wasn't doing fret work. I was fixing the nut on a 1942 J35 which is one of my favorite guitars a customer has ever brought me. It's a wreck, but it sure sounds great.
Haha... Same here 😂😂
44:10 he nearly lost it "this thin stuff goes up cracks beautifully, so when you gotta split..."
So relaxing listening to that chap work; it's like someone gently massaging my temporal lobes...
Looks like both Dan and Mick had a happy ending
“This has been refretted once before”
“How do you know?” (Waiting for some magical luthier wisdom and insight after 40 years of guitar building.....and)
“Well, that’s what Mick said”
🤯😀😃😄🤣👌
Top marks brilliant
And as the weary warrior reaches for his former sword, the feel of the hilt, the weight of the blade, the gleam of the metal, reminds him of the hard-fought battles he has endured. It is then he feels humility and love for his weapon of choice. The weapon has reminded the warrior of his journey and his place on the battlefield. So too have our heroes regained their swords, in order to fight on.
Jonny is an analog PLEK machine. Superb job
Who else heard that little snigger when Jonny said “this goes up cracks beautifully” 🤣😆🤣
Watched this like a ASMR video, you know folding towels etc? It put me in a trance. Fabulous. The sound of the wire bending machine. His voice.
LOVED the episode guys. Johnny made a point of using drawings to better convey what he was talking about, and I think it would be great if the two of you could utilize that to some extent when explaining the more abstract concepts of waveforms and headroom, etc. Being a teacher myself, even a small whiteboard and marker makes a HUGE difference in getting concepts across to your students (in your case, viewers). I'm always learning from you guys, and I'd hate for anyone to feel left out because they can't visualize a concept. Much love from Miami, Florida.
Agreed. Wasn't expecting that. He was really good regardless, but taking the time to do the drawings was just ace.
Man, even unplugged Red is the most resonate tele I've ever heard!
she's a special one for sure ;)
Loved this video, Johnny seems like such a great guy, he clearly loves what he does. The care and attention he puts in is great to see, yet it's in such an understated way.
44:12 "This stuff goes up cracks beautifully" >>>> if that ain't a t-shirt I don't know what is :)
Euw, it's all sticky.
Watching a master in his element is always fascinating, regardless of subject. Combined with the fact that this is a subject I have an interest in, makes for a video that must watch before anything else.
Sincere thanks, this is guitar nerd nirvana.
Same for me. Just loved this show!
This man is a true craftsman.
I would be perfectly content sitting and watching this wonderful chap work all day long.
This video made my bizarrely happy. I think I am WAY too invested in this show.
Overthinking.
This video is like therapy for a guitarist. Love it! Thanks for taking the time to film the process guys!! 👍🏻
This instantly became one of my favorite TPS epis. Johnny is so friendly and generous with his knowledge. The situational humor here was so great... Truly enjoyable episode! 👍🏼
This is what it looks like when they say if you love your job you will never work a day in your life. Absolutely loved every minute of this. Best refret video on UA-cam
I have nothing to say, my eyes were too busy soaking in an education. Thank you so much.
Now thats a true Masterclass! Thanks guys for this video.
Yeah. Craftsmanship at work. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
“Yeah, we do talk a lot.”
Lol!
I can't believe I watched the whole thing😆😆😆
It was like watching a movie. The back story, working out the mystery and overcoming. The happy ending.
Now, the many sequels.
The "Journey" never ends.
✌🏼🦁
_"So we shall follow it's progress...."_
And there it began....
Favorite word of Dan: "Woooooow" . :D
Dan is so emotionally honest and unrestrained.
If he's not careful he'll become a national treasure, like Dame Edna (but not Rolf).
This was one of my favorite guitar videos I’ve ever seen. The way it’s all explained is masterful. A wealth of knowledge shown here. Thanks guys 🙏
My kids walked in from outside while I was watching this. They asked me, "is this That Pedal Show?". They heard Dan's voice during the fret level and instantly knew the channel, but because it wasn't the usual format they had a moment of doubt before I assured them that it was the correct channel.
Even my 9 & 7 year old, in the US, know your voices. You guys are awesome and I love your channel. Hope to meet you both one day.
I am the proud owner of a Kinkade Kingsdown Custom (#453) acoustic I ordered back in 2008. It is one of my most prized possessions. Mr. Kinkead is an absolute master at his craft. Thanks for the great video TPS!
Wow, the amount of tricks this guy knows, a lifetime mastering his craft, I'm blown away by his knowledge.
How many times does Dan say “wowwww” in this video? I love his enthusiasm
dan abnormal And every time, completely justified. Beautiful beautiful work.
YES YES YES! All's right with the world because Red and Mick's Strat are back in de house.
I clicked on this thinking that watching a refret would be marginally interesting but I found it to be absolutely compelling to watch a master at work. I watched it all the way to the end! It's refreshing to see a true craftsman who truly cares about excellence as opposed to the corporate way of only caring about profits. That's the kind of person who will get my business.
Not only did I enjoy watching Mr. Kinkade work, but I also enjoyed all the new Briticisms I've learned. It's "skanked", "camber", etc. It's almost like you Brits created English ;). Thank you, That Pedal Show, for the content of this video.
“Camber” is not specific to British English.
One of the best episodes from the best guitar show ever. Fantastic! 20 years playing guitar and I've never seen in depth refretting like that... Legendary!
As a carpenter/ guitarist ( kind of) it was a real treat to watch a craftsman like Johnny work his magic..!! Who knows..? If I had taken the other road, I might’ve been a luthier… Thanks guys..!
That reunion of Mick with his blue strat was such a genuinely beautiful thing. It literally warmed my heart ❤️
Great Video! Bring him in again! More Luthier videos! Thanks
No...please no...
I Agree. I'd watch & Learn Anything I can from this gentleman. He really is an old-world-craftsman. Not many left like him any more. Such Pride in his Workmanship. I'm sad to be in NYC - so I can not have him work on my guitars.
Jonny Kinkade is a star, re-fretted both my electrics and raised an old Gibson Dove acoustic from the dead for me (removed and re-fitted neck, made new bridge etc). True craftsman!
It is really touching when both of you get your guitars back after the refret and look like a little boy on Christmas morning overcome with emotion of happiness...
I admire this gentleman greatly. There’s no way in hell I could do that. Amazing.
Are you trying not to piss yourself laughing at the glue going up cracks easily Dan!!!?? You can hear the the stifling of a laugh. I bloody cracked up!
That smile at ‘that’s my guitar’ made me joyfully cry a bit
Ha! Me too. It’s so cool having it back. :0)
Absolutely beautiful work. Very impressed that he did that all by hand.
Jonny is a genius as well as a lovely chap. I had my old strat refettted too which convinced me to invest in Kinkade guitar number 518. Worth every penny.
This was seriously one of the most meditative things to watch...I can only imagine what it is like for him to work on these things in solitude. Incredible post. Thanks so much for capturing this.
My favorite aspect of this video is the validation it provides around the trial and error process of finding what works and what doesn’t for players. Happy to see that you’re figuring it out just like we are. Thx for this.
This is cultural history. It's an important document for future generations.
Comedy gold: "it goes up cracks beautifully".
Dan had to crack up when talking about 'filling in the cracks" LMAO Oh Dan!! LOL
Glad to see you have found the spark again with the old girl Mick! Red back as well!! Well done guys!!
Awesome to see you loving that guitar again Mick. Not much better than a true emotional relationship between a guitar and player
When I went to get my Les Paul refretted, the shop tried to convince me to get the biggest frets I could stand. Their reasoning, as you might imagine, was that bigger frets could be leveled and dressed a few more times due to having more 'meat' to work with. I told them that I don't like the sound of big frets, that the tone becomes more metallic and harsh. They practically laughed me out of the shop, "the fret size doesn't make any difference in sound, but whatever you want, buddy." Props to pointing out that fret size does INDEED make a difference.
Glad to see someone else crack bits off when swapping nuts out...
I can smell the sawdust and glue from here in America. Love this one guys! Not ashamed to say I got a little misty when Mick and Dan picked up their guitars. I appreciate the craftsmanship.
As a practicing shop rat of some 47 years, this video was a joy to see. Johnny's old work bench surface, lovely ! Master Luthier Jonny Kinkade? Surely a fine piece of work. I loved watching his hands, so accomplished. Thanks for this. All smooth now, eh?
I've been doing fretwork for 20 years, it took that long to get good at it. It's work that shouldn't be rushed and few people realize how much work goes into it. I'm buoyed that my process is almost identical to Jonnys, and I live a world away in Sydney. I think what a lot of people may not understand is that over time you see more and do less to instruments ie make less work necessary to achieve the desired result. Good on you Jonny, Great vid guys, thanks👍
"goes up cracks"
*School boy giggles*
what a pleasure watching a craftsman do his stuff and both your faces when you got them back better than ever
Love every time Dan says "Wahw"! You guys are awesome! Thanks for letting us tag along on your adventures.
The tip about sawing the nut and caving it in on itself was brilliant. Tried it on a Martin DX1 I was repairing and it worked like a charm. I'll never wrestle with a guitar nut again. Thanks a million for the valuable lesson.
Seeing you guys smile made me smile too. So happy to see good ol' Blue Strat and Mick’s happy face while playing it ! Can't wait for the video on your experimentation on pickups, bridge etc...
Cheers guys, and thanks for the awesome video !
Recently had my old jazzmasters (1959, and 1964) refretted by joe glaser in Nashville. I had the same exact experience Mick had. Possibly the best decision I could’ve ever made.
DAN & MICKThis may be the best That Pedal Show ever!Correction...This is THE best TPS vid EVA.The perfect document that I have ever seen (on the interweb) of A. Proficient players B. Said players and the love affair you have with your guitfiddles. C. Expert craftmanship. Mr. Kinkead is a master obviously. (I would like, as a sidebar, a description of how his shop smelled)Thank you, thank you, thank you.+
Such a great idea for an episode! Time to spend way to much on refretting all my guitars, thanks guys...
Now this was special, I love the art of guitar set up and Johnny is a true wizard.
That place looks like paradise to me. Nothing like a workers shop!
"it gets rammed into a slot and it's the degree of tightness of that slot which makes it stay in, if that slot's too narow you won't get it in at all" - TIMELESS WISDOM
One of my favourite that pedal show vids...absolutely gives James May the reasembler a good kick in the nuts!!!
I was amazed at his ability to maintain the radius of the components using flat tools. This is much more difficult than it appears here. I was continually thinking of StewMac tools which come with pre-radius, to compensate for experience and expertise. England's version of Dan Erlewine.
I just realized I have a book he wrote on how to build acoustic guitars. I realized it when I read it after watching this and realized I knew that face. It’s awesome to watch him work. True master!
A true craftsman at work.
thank you so much for making this video! i am the type of guitar player that i want to know everything i can about the guitar not just how to get "my sound" with gear! NOT BORING AT ALL!!!
this is THE most satisfying video of all time
He reminds me so much of my guitar tech here in Sydney. So comforting to know there are people doing the Lord's work all around the world.
What a delightfully knowledgeable, yet humble, guy. I'm sure his refrets aren't cheap, but the attention to detail was amazing. Great video.
😂😂😂😂😂 that intro had me dying! The button presses😂🤣
Brilliant, what a character! I found this quite relaxing, Jonny should start a Luthier ASMR channel.
Excellent. Nicely done all the way around. I have Mick's guitar, a 1991 version that started off as Vintage White (I think it was), and is now a nice cream color. A Jacksonville local craftsman made my original Fender frets playable, especially in the 3rd and 4th strings area, as well as up high. These luthier guys earn their money.
Ahhh, so good to see Mick playing Blue again
“Have you told your wife, yet?” Thanks for that - haven’t laughed so much since Mick ‘accidentally bought’ those PA cabs. Genius!
What happened with the pa cabs?
That's why you pay luthiers proper money. They deserve every penny of it.I 'd really love to see him refret a Les Paul-type guitar with a binding. Must be a nightmare.
Totally. When we paid the bill my wife asked why it was so ‘expensive’. After she watched the video she couldn’t believe it was so ‘cheap’! Mick here.
@@ThatPedalShow What does he charge to do a whole refret job like that? Just curious.
That's some dan erlewine level of informativeness. I knew most of this stuff from his book.
I am new to guitar but have a long history in elite sport (rowing). What comes out in this vid is the importance of time spent with your gear - developing an unconscious understanding and feel for it. Also attention to detail and the value of true experience and craftsmanship. In rowing the difference on the start line is not fitness - it is an understanding and feel of the the gear and your body that is at the hart of performance. Surely this is even more valid in music.
That chimes with us K. We’re channeling something more than physical technique or ability. Head, heart, body. They’re all one thing. :0)
YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the superb expert advice!!!
I found this really, really fascinating. I loved watching Jonny at work; bringing the best out of instruments is an amazing thing. I think a big part of learning how to be a guitar player is finding a luthier or guitar tech who knows what they're doing.
Johnny is a legend. How great would an apprenticeship be with him?
I watched all of it. I loved it.
I felt the tension as the man ground the wood off the sides of the frets. To being asked if he'd relaquer it , to the reassurance that yes he would.only to pull out super glue as the tension shown itself again as if coming from behind a black curtain. "He must be joking" Dan thought to himself "surely super glue is not a true laquer". Dan shook in anticipation, and hoped not for the deformation of his prized red tele though he exuded a calming and agreeful tone with the Luther as the fate of the guitar was now in gods hands. Time n time again he "rolled with the punches" possibly filling his tank with regret though at every corner of this process, after a quick polish by the Luther with his dirty rag, the rag that Dan thought held the ruin of a many dozen guitars , wiped through the grit to always reveal a job well done. Much to his surprise the guitar had not been harmed .and so Dan was reunited with his precious red tele . or so he thought. The worse was yet to come. The job was finished surely not? No. The evil old luthier enticed Dan with his evil words into the thought of leaving his axe behind for several more days and cold lonely nights. "What was he going to do it?" Dan asked himself. Was he really going to "let it settle" or was it just for the luthiers amusement? Dan pondered and didn't really want to be talked into it. He rolled the dice of fate. And regurgitated the words of the Luther sentence after sentence as if this was an annititation into the dark brotherhood. "We don't want it to settle wrong"
"You wouldn't want to have it safe and snug at home...you want to leave it here with me" "you don't ..want...this..guitar...."
Surely the Luther was trying to use his power so he could rule the world with this great axe
I gotta go I can't keep up with this. You figure out the end. Watch the fukkin video!!! Lmao
One of the greatest show's I've seen from anyone in a long time. I'm a skilled trade guy and I can tell you that old school people who have knowledge is better than anything else you will ever need in a technical world. Much love from Hamilton,Ontario, Canada!
Great video! More like this please!
What a craftsman! A true genius, all the attention to detail, the subtleties of his methods..... Amazing video. Thanks
Great episode. So glad to see this expert job . It was very generous of Johnny to let us peak behind the veil. Thanks guys
Dan I was loosing it laughing at 44:13 as you were silently laughing at the ‘goes up cracks beautifully’ comment 😂😂😂
Glad to see you smile fellas, congrats. Always a pleasure to see an artisan at work, like so many things, the devil is in the details.
Cheers!