Hey Dave, I understand his video took longer to film longer to edit together and longer to render and upload and then longer for YT to do it's thing; but it was worth it. I really enjoyed it.
When I worked as a mechanic, we called this an in-frame major overhaul. You have the patience of Job. Nice work Dave, I am happy to see that sweet guitar get a new lease on life.
I was in 2nd grade in June 1972 Deep purple Highway star was rocking on the radio. And my older brother was turning me on to all the cool music. hIghway star is still popular today. Someones Nasty DNA coming off those steamy frets YUK!
Hi from UK - excellent work. I've bought the 2022 reissue of this model - it's such good quality, frets seem to hardly wear for some reason. Sound is powerful.
Wish everybody had your work ethic Dave ~ always precise, always careful, you pay attention to detail and you always do what it takes to do the job properly and correctly ~ no sloppy, "that's good enough" cutting corners.
Love the long-form vids man. You have given me the knowledge and courage to do my own bass setups, so thanks! Got the nut right, and the truss rod adjustment is adjusted. Next up, a neck shim to fix the string height and a fret job.
Fender installed them from the bass side to the treble side. I have learned quite a bit from watching all of your videos. Someday when I'm not so poor I will send you a donation!
thanks for the full- length movie. Was trying to think of the name you used for old DNA & sweat and I remembered- "schwazz" 😁 that old '72 neck sure did have enough of that stuff WOW!!! You did an excellent overhaul and brought that axe 🎸 back to life 👍
Dave, the new song is rocking! Keep up the great work man! I want say a personal thank you, I've learned so much from you. And I can attribute you getting the repair tech position at Guitar Center for me. I know its not the greatest of places to work on guitars. But you gotta start somewhere. I will always refer to your channel when I run into a new problem, thank you again. Cheers!
I always thought that the early Fender frets had to be tapped out sideways instead of pulling them up. I was aware that they are installed by pushing from the side instead of pushing them in from the top.
As it's2am here in England I just watched the whole video with headphones on. The resulting ringing in my ears is a blessing as i can hardly hear my cat yelling for food so thanks Dave, as always a job well done :)
I used to do a bit of work on shotgun stocks. They sometimes needed bending to fit the owner better. Lots of different methods all involving heat. When un-clamped they always “ sprang back” a bit.
I commented on the last video, I know. But I had one of these, same year, same everything far as I remember (except for the switch). But, for what it's worth, first day I got it my band mates and I took it down to our basement, plugged it in, turned it up, tuned it down to DADGAD and hit an (almost) open D-chord ... and we all sort of stood around laughing at how long that chord sustained ... (this would have been circa 1989 btw)
The neck finish on this old beast is certainly polyurethane, which I believe has got much different properties than lacquer hence the very stubborn fret tangs. I'll remember that if I refret my 68 re-issue. Great stuff Mr. Dave!
This guitar is well worth the effort, the pups are incredible. Just a fantastic example of these Thinline models! I owned a 2016 model and had the pups reworked @Brandonwound but still I do not think they really sounded like vintage.
I'm having a hard time trying to sort out my strats neck like this at the moment. I left it tuned up to F# for about a week and ended up with the perfect amount of relief but after about 24hrs it went back to how it was before. It currently has enough relief to play ok but i would prefer a little more ideally. The guitar has a lot of sentimental value to me so I'm going to persevere with it. I might try clamping it next, for a while.
Use the truss rod, measure neck relief, with strings at correct tuning, (correct tension) adjust truss rod, either tighten it, or loosen it.depending on which you need to go.
@@grantkoeller8911 the problem was that it didnt have enough relief but it was already at the loosest the truss rod would go, so that was as much relief as i could get by adjusting the truss rod. so i had to try other methods, luckily i got the neck to have a bit more relief by leaving very heavy strings on tuned up to a high tension, with a wooden block under the strings (stretching them for even more tension) and leaving it like that for a couple of weeks if i remember right. it just about worked thankfully, so i didn't end up trying the clamping method.
I really like your style of work and your approaches to certain little bugs that might come up. I am really thankful to have found your videos. Thanks to that I’ve started using some of your tips and suggestions, Ive been able to fix, mod and bring my old affinity squier bass up to a level better than MIM Fenders. Huge fan of your work boss! Hope to see many more of your videos in the future. Cheers!
The frets have to be pushed out sideways on pre 82 I think the year was strat necks. You get significant chip pulling from top like you are. That’s why you found it so hard. There’s a Stew Mac and a few other videos about removing frets sideways
Make some cuts on the top of the frets the take a punch a screwdriver whatever gets you the grip you need and tap them out sideways. In my 20 plus years as a luthier I’ve never had a problem taking the frets out sideways no matter how low they were. I always install the new frets sideways on vintage Fenders. But hey, you do it your way, and I’ll keep it original and do it my way.
The actual WRHs are great. Sonic Youth, Keith Richards, Rich Robinson, Radiohead. The boutique clones sound good. I saw a great 70s Starcaster at Trading Post 35 years ago, for probably less than $600. Nobody wanted these oddball guitars then! Oh yeah and 70s Les Pauls were $350, all day long...
Yeah the old WR Pickups sound awesome. Im spying a set of revelle pickups for it and Kluson locking tuners. I love the guitar. It really comes alive as it starts to feedback the whole thing roars.
I've changed those old socket plates, my own Tele has one now. I just wondered; would it work if the old one were drilled and screwed in place like the new design ones ? One way of keeping that antique/relic'ed look ...
This reminds me of a question that came up during the Greco repair. When you're gluing a fret that's lifting, why wouldn't you put the glue in first, and then clamp it, instead of clamping first. It seems like gluing after clamping wouldn't let the glue in.
Great upload Dave,nice camera angle on the refret,good luck with the new job im thinking your gonna be buzzy,does Solo have fret errasers?I'll check them out,Cheers buddy.
Hey when clamping a neck like you are with the truss rod not working as it should do you need to tighten the truss rod first and add some back bow so you have adjustment in the future?
This might require more research, but I heard that they sprayed necks with a different finish than the headstock at some point in the 70s. This was apparently due to the fact that their water slide decals did not work with the new finish they were using on the necks. Hence, the headstock ages differently because it's a different finish. Again, you'll have to fact check that for sure, especially since I dont know what years they did that.
@@theinfamoustuba That makes sense. The darkness seems too cleany limited to the headstock to be smoke, and I just happened onto another video of a guitar showing the same discoloration: ua-cam.com/video/homeBRB-xE8/v-deo.html
Dave.... Can you please tell us where and what item to buy to get the fret end dressing file that you were using to finish the dressing of the fret ends ?
There is something I am not understanding about fret levelling; With regards to fret levelling, what is the difference between a levelling beam and a radius block? (Why use one over the other)
You need a set of radius blocks. With a beam you have to shape the radius by hand and eye.\ Also a compound radius neck won't fit a radius block, so you end up shaping it by hand anyway.
M. M A radius block is essential if you are sanding down the neck wood but with levelling the frets you can see how you are levelling them so it’s not crucial. You just have to watch what you are doing. I use a big knife sharpening block to level frets. What happens with this is that after a few uses it tends to wear down into the neck radius and becomes easier.
Hey Dave, I understand his video took longer to film longer to edit together and longer to render and upload and then longer for YT to do it's thing; but it was worth it. I really enjoyed it.
When I worked as a mechanic, we called this an in-frame major overhaul. You have the patience of Job. Nice work Dave, I am happy to see that sweet guitar get a new lease on life.
I fell in love with this guitar during the movie.
I was in 2nd grade in June 1972 Deep purple Highway star was rocking on the radio. And my older brother was turning me on to all the cool music. hIghway star is still popular today. Someones Nasty DNA coming off those steamy frets YUK!
Hi from UK - excellent work. I've bought the 2022 reissue of this model - it's such good quality, frets seem to hardly wear for some reason. Sound is powerful.
Trust Dave. He knows what he's doing.
Smells like burning hair and toe jam. Classic Dave!
Wish everybody had your work ethic Dave ~ always precise, always careful, you pay attention to detail and you always do what it takes to do the job properly and correctly ~ no sloppy, "that's good enough" cutting corners.
Dude, I LOVE that you get to the end and get so enthusiastic about it. That’s the best feeling.
Love the long-form vids man. You have given me the knowledge and courage to do my own bass setups, so thanks! Got the nut right, and the truss rod adjustment is adjusted. Next up, a neck shim to fix the string height and a fret job.
Fender installed them from the bass side to the treble side.
I have learned quite a bit from watching all of your videos. Someday when I'm not so poor I will send you a donation!
thanks for the full- length movie. Was trying to think of the name you used for old DNA & sweat and I remembered- "schwazz" 😁 that old '72 neck sure did have enough of that stuff WOW!!! You did an excellent overhaul and brought that axe 🎸 back to life 👍
A 50 minute DWOFS? Bonus.
I have a '72 Thinline RI with correct pickups. Best Les Paul I've ever played!
Dave, the new song is rocking! Keep up the great work man! I want say a personal thank you, I've learned so much from you. And I can attribute you getting the repair tech position at Guitar Center for me. I know its not the greatest of places to work on guitars. But you gotta start somewhere. I will always refer to your channel when I run into a new problem, thank you again. Cheers!
Thanks for putting this longer video up Dave. Very interesting to watch you working through all the stages. Sweet result! Thanks!
Dave, you are a badass and we all love you... Never forget that
Dave I could sit and drink coffee and watch you work on guitars for hours. Great stuff!
Great job Dave, Seeing Almost everything, I really liked it, we have a winner!
I always thought that the early Fender frets had to be tapped out sideways instead of pulling them up. I was aware that they are installed by pushing from the side instead of pushing them in from the top.
Just found your stuff and like it a lot , More please !
Very enjoying to watch
Thanks for the visit
As it's2am here in England I just watched the whole video with headphones on. The resulting ringing in my ears is a blessing as i can hardly hear my cat yelling for food so thanks Dave, as always a job well done :)
Great video Dave. I’m over bone nuts. You really brought that Tele back to life.
That was a great one Dave. Thanks so much for all your effort with putting up these vids!
I love those huge black dot markers.
Love the content AND the tunes!
Give it another little turn, SNAP!
Great video Dave, I really like the longer more complex jobs.
Pete Dazer actually wish they were longer 👍🏻
Was listening to Penny Black on the drive home today!! Great album!!
Beautiful work sir!! It’s a pleasure watching a skilled tradesman at work. I learn so much watching your videos.
Love the new Intro Dave..and of course the Channel !
Excellent video Dave. Thank you from Winnipeg
Dave’s Magic Toe-Jam Cologne- you sure know how to paint a picture. Nice work on that Tele.
Production on this video is one of your best yet. Loved the opening montage.
What a beautiful guitar!
I used to do a bit of work on shotgun stocks. They sometimes needed bending to fit the owner better. Lots of different methods all involving heat. When un-clamped they always “ sprang back” a bit.
This is such a cool channel to watch. Thanks for what you do!!
Like the tune. It would be great for a movie soundtrack!
Love the 'full detail' vid - thanks Dave
Awesome Telecaster for half a century old. You do great work Dave but I'm sure you know that. Keep on keepin' on.
Love that intro, got the funk & classic upload snapshots, nice one 👍🏼
Dave giving the finger to a Rickenbacker nut in the intro photo montage...priceless. 😆
I commented on the last video, I know. But I had one of these, same year, same everything far as I remember (except for the switch). But, for what it's worth, first day I got it my band mates and I took it down to our basement, plugged it in, turned it up, tuned it down to DADGAD and hit an (almost) open D-chord ... and we all sort of stood around laughing at how long that chord sustained ... (this would have been circa 1989 btw)
Trippy new intro. Funkadelic!
The neck finish on this old beast is certainly polyurethane, which I believe has got much different properties than lacquer hence the very stubborn fret tangs. I'll remember that if I refret my 68 re-issue.
Great stuff Mr. Dave!
I like the long videos David.
WOW, what a great video !!!
made my day !
This guitar is well worth the effort, the pups are incredible. Just a fantastic example of these Thinline models! I owned a 2016 model and had the pups reworked @Brandonwound but still I do not think they really sounded like vintage.
great work, Dave! this was a good watch
Really enjoy your content Dave,I have learned quite a bit from your videos, sending good vibes and positive karma your way from Indiana.
Another great video Dave! Thanks
I'm having a hard time trying to sort out my strats neck like this at the moment. I left it tuned up to F# for about a week and ended up with the perfect amount of relief but after about 24hrs it went back to how it was before. It currently has enough relief to play ok but i would prefer a little more ideally. The guitar has a lot of sentimental value to me so I'm going to persevere with it. I might try clamping it next, for a while.
Use the truss rod, measure neck relief, with strings at correct tuning, (correct tension) adjust truss rod, either tighten it, or loosen it.depending
on which you need to go.
@@grantkoeller8911 the problem was that it didnt have enough relief but it was already at the loosest the truss rod would go, so that was as much relief as i could get by adjusting the truss rod. so i had to try other methods, luckily i got the neck to have a bit more relief by leaving very heavy strings on tuned up to a high tension, with a wooden block under the strings (stretching them for even more tension) and leaving it like that for a couple of weeks if i remember right. it just about worked thankfully, so i didn't end up trying the clamping method.
Great video, and of one of my favorite Fender guitars...
Great video, Dave! Glad to see you got it back on the road. I don't think you even broke a sweat during this overhaul.
I really like your style of work and your approaches to certain little bugs that might come up. I am really thankful to have found your videos. Thanks to that I’ve started using some of your tips and suggestions, Ive been able to fix, mod and bring my old affinity squier bass up to a level better than MIM Fenders. Huge fan of your work boss! Hope to see many more of your videos in the future. Cheers!
It's either Zen or the loony bin, I admire your choice!
Great job pulling those flat frets! Flashed back to the Geico commercial, Smells like burnt hair and feet!✌️
The frets have to be pushed out sideways on pre 82 I think the year was strat necks. You get significant chip pulling from top like you are. That’s why you found it so hard. There’s a Stew Mac and a few other videos about removing frets sideways
Agree 100%...pulling the frets sideways will keep fretboard from chips and the luthier replacing the frets next time will be thankful for that😉
@@DavesWorldofFunStuff now enjoy the refretted guitar 😉
Make some cuts on the top of the frets the take a punch a screwdriver whatever gets you the grip you need and tap them out sideways. In my 20 plus years as a luthier I’ve never had a problem taking the frets out sideways no matter how low they were. I always install the new frets sideways on vintage Fenders. But hey, you do it your way, and I’ll keep it original and do it my way.
Dave's World of Fun Stuff watch this. ua-cam.com/video/yhugogtKAPA/v-deo.html
Fantastic! What a good job And now wonderful guitar
Cool new intro Dave!
Id love to have a set of those old pickups for my new Starcaster
shop.fender.com/en-US/electric-guitars/telecaster/american-original-70s-telecaster-custom/0110182807.html
www.tdpri.com/threads/so-fender-at-long-last-is-making-the-cunife-wrhb-again.1001879/
www.tdpri.com/threads/cunife-wrhbs-available-again-from-fender.1001270/
The actual WRHs are great. Sonic Youth, Keith Richards, Rich Robinson, Radiohead. The boutique clones sound good.
I saw a great 70s Starcaster at Trading Post 35 years ago, for probably less than $600. Nobody wanted these oddball guitars then!
Oh yeah and 70s Les Pauls were $350, all day long...
Yeah the old WR Pickups sound awesome. Im spying a set of revelle pickups for it and Kluson locking tuners. I love the guitar. It really comes alive as it starts to feedback the whole thing roars.
Like the new Opening!😎
TFS Enjoyed!😁
Yippie luv this channel cheers davie
Outstanding
Water pump feeler gages are hard to find these days. They are the ones that are tapered on the end to fit in the pump to check the clearance.
Good tune there Dave.
just put my 74 sg custom into the shop for a refret. sad days but hopefully she will live to play another day.
Really useful video. Good job!
Hey man, great vid, as always.
What frets did You use to refret? The size? Thx!
sniff sniff must have been a good trip up north.
His nose was hungry.
You need to keep that intro. Awesome!
wow 50 minutes of fun times....
I've changed those old socket plates, my own Tele has one now.
I just wondered; would it work if the old one were drilled and screwed in place like the new design ones ?
One way of keeping that antique/relic'ed look ...
Dave what a great video must have been a big job thank you for that. Have a great day tomorrow (Friday 7th) I'm in Scotland or I would pop in
This reminds me of a question that came up during the Greco repair. When you're gluing a fret that's lifting, why wouldn't you put the glue in first, and then clamp it, instead of clamping first. It seems like gluing after clamping wouldn't let the glue in.
Nice long video Dave😜
Zen work indeed. I did one re-fret......time just......flies away away away away.
Great video... very informative.
But I wonder if your keeper lets you out much☺
Cool intro Dave , and man I'm a sucker for a Tele! Especially when it's full of hummers. I would love to put my grubby paws all over it.
Lotta work on that one. Looks dam good though!
I should have said that if you tap them out from the bass side to the treble side they might have come out easier for you.
Great upload Dave,nice camera angle on the refret,good luck with the new job im thinking your gonna be buzzy,does Solo have fret errasers?I'll check them out,Cheers buddy.
Hey when clamping a neck like you are with the truss rod not working as it should do you need to tighten the truss rod first and add some back bow so you have adjustment in the future?
Why was the face of the headstock so much darker than the fingerboard?
This might require more research, but I heard that they sprayed necks with a different finish than the headstock at some point in the 70s. This was apparently due to the fact that their water slide decals did not work with the new finish they were using on the necks. Hence, the headstock ages differently because it's a different finish. Again, you'll have to fact check that for sure, especially since I dont know what years they did that.
@@theinfamoustuba That makes sense. The darkness seems too cleany limited to the headstock to be smoke, and I just happened onto another video of a guitar showing the same discoloration: ua-cam.com/video/homeBRB-xE8/v-deo.html
Dave.... Can you please tell us where and what item to buy to get the fret end dressing file that you were using to finish the dressing of the fret ends ?
5:49 Those words would fit perfectly in some movie with a torture scene
LMFAO...the smell of hair and " toe jam"........very educational video, learned a lot on this one......tks Dave ! ! ! !
There is something I am not understanding about fret levelling; With regards to fret levelling, what is the difference between a levelling beam and a radius block? (Why use one over the other)
You need a set of radius blocks.
With a beam you have to shape the radius by hand and eye.\
Also a compound radius neck won't fit a radius block, so you end up shaping it by hand anyway.
Cheers, that makes sense.
M. M A radius block is essential if you are sanding down the neck wood but with levelling the frets you can see how you are levelling them so it’s not crucial. You just have to watch what you are doing. I use a big knife sharpening block to level frets. What happens with this is that after a few uses it tends to wear down into the neck radius and becomes easier.
good music
I watch a D'sWoFS video and think, "Gee - I can do that!". Then I try it and think "Gee - Dave made it look so easy!"...
Nice neck jig Dave. Probably works just as good, if not better, than the expensive jig from the evil empire.
Gil Marriner I’d love to have that 👍🏻
Great and thorough video of a refret job. Surely the moaning minnies will bite their own armpits now?
with Graph-Tech nuts you normally sand off the bottom so you don't have to waste time on slots &co
Epic.
Haha. Dave you are totally using heat now.
you need a heat press
Where did the buzzing sound at 35:00 come from and how did you get rid of it?
Dave do you mind me asking where do you get all your tools from?
And another great video thanks 👍🏻
Stew mac
21:00 so that was dave singing on the track in the background ?
@@DavesWorldofFunStuff man that was fucking awesome, where can i find that tune?
How about shaping the top of the nut with a radius block ?