Sometimes I come back to your videos just because it's so relaxing. Like getting the same old story from your grandpa. You know the ending, but you listen anyway just to hear his voice.
For those that may not know: Dan Erlewine is a top notch Luthier and a great guy! I once had a question and he was gracious enough to return my email and give me an answer. A true gentleman! ☺️.
one time i needed black dots for neck binding. could not find anything locally. hobby store, nope. hardware store, nope. walked into a dollar store and just started looking around. ended up using the tines from black plastic forks. worked great, and gave the "dots" a unique square shape. :D
A repair person encounters so many thing when restoring the old ones. Every tip I watch may not be used but gives me ideas for other problem solving. thanks
Man this is next level repair. Its one thing to swap pickups out of an Ibanez for your buddy, working on a crazy expensive guitar like this, there is little if no room for error you are trying to preserve as much of the original material as possible. Dan makes it look easy but I can say from experience it's not, I started off repairing guitars and now I build custom guitars witch in my opinion is way easier than repairing prized instruments.
You have probably heard this before sir. I can't begin to tell you how enjoyable it is to watch an absolute craftsman do this kind of work. I enjoy would working and make a lot of projects, but not to much repair work. Friend of mine told me to check your site and videos to learn more about glues and correct application methods. Thanks and God Bless for sharing.
Awe inspiring ! it's amazing to watch a luthier & craftsman this masterfull playin around with the sort of skills & knowledge learnt and handed down by word of mouth for generations - Quite a beautiful thing in my book - so efficiently functional, yet I swear there's a kind of music in it.
these guys are such craftsman,i use knitting needles for dots,comes in many colors and sizes ..theres one size that works perfectly on fenders,so theres my tip for u all
I used red pencil for dots and when I put on the top coat, the pencil softened and was unusable. I ended up using orange plastic trimming line that is used for weed whackers.
For Position Marker Dots, I've even just Crayoned them in using BEHLENS' Furniture-Fill Sticks. The Black gets Used most Often, of Course. But there's enough Variety there to be Creative with your Colour of Choice. And then just Smooth it out with a Soft Cloth, after awhile.
I wouldn't be too happy to know a colored pencil was used for the side dots. With everything else that was done to this guitar, taking a little extra time with the epoxy feel like the right way to go.
@danerlewine; 🙏 I was just gifted a 1940 Gretsch “Synchromatic “ hollowbody in near pristeen condition, some spots on the yellowed, shrunken,loose in spots binding binding need fixed. I’m a luthier :-)
Dan; I wish I could see the colors like you do. I'm colorblind in greens and Browns. I can see green, and brown, I just don't get the subtleties of shades. Deer hunting, to me, is about detecting movement, not animals.
I love watching these! Thanks for sharing! Please do answer the question others have asked about why you removed the fret markers? Seems like you could have just let them stay there? I'm worried if someone attempted to do that they could accidentally snap one and since (as you mentioned) they're engraved, where would someone get another to replace it? Do comment. Thanks!!
I think taking a slice of one of the fret markers that is already out is a much better than using pencil wax. Especially on a vintage instrument. If it were my guitar, I'd much rather leave a blank hole than fill it with a pencil. To each his own
I've got the Western Cowboy amp to match it, right here to my left. But I do have a question, if anybody ever sees this. I want to restore it to factory, my stepdad refinished it in the 70s when he replaced the tubes. Any guesses where I might find that leather strap, or the star-shaped tacks that held it on?
The red side dots are installed to give the player a quick visual reference as to what fret/note they are playing, essentially letting the player know where they are on the fingerboard without having to think about it. The double side dot installed at the 12th fret indicates the octave of the open string's note.
Sometimes I come back to your videos just because it's so relaxing. Like getting the same old story from your grandpa. You know the ending, but you listen anyway just to hear his voice.
Daniel Powers i do the same relaxs me to the max
Dude, I don't know much about guitars, the technical part anyways but I just watch these videos because they're so relaxing and well made.
Dan is a national treasure...
A true craftsman at work. Excellent!
Met Dan a long time ago in Nashville. He is the 8th wonder!! Legendery!!!
For those that may not know: Dan Erlewine is a top notch Luthier and a great guy! I once had a question and he was gracious enough to return my email and give me an answer. A true gentleman! ☺️.
I have no interest in guitars or guitar repair, but I love watching your videos.
one time i needed black dots for neck binding. could not find anything locally. hobby store, nope. hardware store, nope. walked into a dollar store and just started looking around. ended up using the tines from black plastic forks. worked great, and gave the "dots" a unique square shape. :D
Dan is the ultimate in patience, skill & dedication,-brilliant, nice guy!
Always a pleasure to watch Dan work.
I love the Roundup too, I'd like to see a follow up about how the inlays and fretboard were replaced.
A repair person encounters so many thing when restoring the old ones. Every tip I watch may not be used but gives me ideas for other problem solving. thanks
I'll never do anything like this, but I just love watching the master at work.
Man this is next level repair. Its one thing to swap pickups out of an Ibanez for your buddy, working on a crazy expensive guitar like this, there is little if no room for error you are trying to preserve as much of the original material as possible. Dan makes it look easy but I can say from experience it's not, I started off repairing guitars and now I build custom guitars witch in my opinion is way easier than repairing prized instruments.
You have probably heard this before sir. I can't begin to tell you how enjoyable it is to watch an absolute craftsman do this kind of work. I enjoy would working and make a lot of projects, but not to much repair work. Friend of mine told me to check your site and videos to learn more about glues and correct application methods. Thanks and God Bless for sharing.
The good stuff UA-cam should be filled with!!!
What a beautiful guitar. I have never seen one like this before.
5:50 Just in case we weren’t already convinced that Mr Erlewine here is the Bob Ross of luthiers
So simple with the pencil to make side dots. You're just a genius men
This is not repair this is art 👍
A master surgeon performing a quadrupedal bypass. Amazing.
Thanks Dan, I've learned so much from you.
You Sir,are a craftsman.A joy to watch.
I very much enjoy watching Dan work. Too good. Cheers.
The part where he's mixing the colors reminds me of Bob Ross:)
+Mike Oldman but no titanium white tho
We'll just put some happy bindings right here. . .
xD
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Awe inspiring ! it's amazing to watch a luthier & craftsman this masterfull playin around with the sort of skills & knowledge learnt and handed down by word of mouth for generations - Quite a beautiful thing in my book - so efficiently functional, yet I swear there's a kind of music in it.
Man that leatherwork is gorgeous! What a cool idea too
Such relaxing videos.... I fix simple stuff on my guitars but i would love to learn more...
Dan The Man. Brilliant. 🍻🎸
these guys are such craftsman,i use knitting needles for dots,comes in many colors and sizes ..theres one size that works perfectly on fenders,so theres my tip for u all
Side dot out of a colored pencil. That’s so freaking cool. I’m so stealing that
You're a real master!
Awesome tips
I used red pencil for dots and when I put on the top coat, the pencil softened and was unusable. I ended up using orange plastic trimming line that is used for weed whackers.
Amazing how many skills you combine to do this work.
A true artist at work!
Impressive! Experience makes it look so easy...
Amazing job, Dan!
"Sittin' on top of my glue pot and its keepin' the bowls (or balls) warm......................" HAHAHA
We need to see the finished guitars when you're working on them. Please ad a 10 second clip to the end showing us on each future video.
Dan is the without a doubt the Bob Ross of guitar luthiers. Could watch him for hours (and sometimes do).
kool , thanx...neat tip , using colored pencils for the side dot/markers
Excelente trabajo Dan , como siempre .
When I saw how you used the magnets, I was like, " ..... that's... genius."
How do you decide what glue to use in your repairs?
For Position Marker Dots, I've even just Crayoned them in using BEHLENS' Furniture-Fill Sticks. The Black gets Used most Often, of Course. But there's enough Variety there to be Creative with your Colour of Choice. And then just Smooth it out with a Soft Cloth, after awhile.
Now I need a Gretsch Roundup four string, 34" scale bass.
Magic
i don't know if is the weed .... but this videos , but probably this Man , are the greatest
I love this thing
A master at work!
Man, thanks for the pencil trick!
I’ve been using quikwood for side dots lately. Minimal mess, accepts dye nicely and sands right down with the surrounding wood/what have you.
Looks like the truss rod came over from the Gretsch drum factory, which I understand, from the late Duke Kramer, wasn't unusual back in the day.
I wouldn't be too happy to know a colored pencil was used for the side dots. With everything else that was done to this guitar, taking a little extra time with the epoxy feel like the right way to go.
You the man Dan!
You did good Dan....
@danerlewine; 🙏 I was just gifted a 1940 Gretsch “Synchromatic “ hollowbody in near pristeen condition, some spots on the yellowed, shrunken,loose in spots binding binding need fixed. I’m a luthier :-)
Wax paper is a great idea.
Oh Dan, you're so slick - :-) !!
Dan; I wish I could see the colors like you do. I'm colorblind in greens and Browns. I can see green, and brown, I just don't get the subtleties of shades. Deer hunting, to me, is about detecting movement, not animals.
I wonder how much it costs to have Dan Erlewine work on your guitar!!
I love watching these! Thanks for sharing! Please do answer the question others have asked about why you removed the fret markers? Seems like you could have just let them stay there? I'm worried if someone attempted to do that they could accidentally snap one and since (as you mentioned) they're engraved, where would someone get another to replace it? Do comment. Thanks!!
Nice work
I think taking a slice of one of the fret markers that is already out is a much better than using pencil wax. Especially on a vintage instrument. If it were my guitar, I'd much rather leave a blank hole than fill it with a pencil. To each his own
nice job, mister.
Master !
Are we just going to ignore the fact that he said pull to the center and then right after that he pulled to the edge?
i only watch these videos because the guy amazes me, i dont even like guitars
hi i got an old banjo that the neck is warp whats the cost or can you fix it
Sheer Talent...👍🎸
This is like if Bob Ross was a Luthier.
I wish he showed us the truss rod. I've never seen that type before. It looks like the rod turns when you make adjustments.
😱😱😱 wow...you’re good!!!
I've got the Western Cowboy amp to match it, right here to my left. But I do have a question, if anybody ever sees this. I want to restore it to factory, my stepdad refinished it in the 70s when he replaced the tubes. Any guesses where I might find that leather strap, or the star-shaped tacks that held it on?
If you use the pencil: do have to seal the dot afterwards so the pigments don't get smeared?
Just find your channel and love it, watching thru everything right now, had an idea you could try, use 3D filament as those red dots? Might work?
"kind of a dark, greenish red" ??? Did Dan just reveal a very mild un-diagnosed red-green color blindness?
makeajazznoise haha I was thinking that
why remove the blocks? So they wouldn't be damaged by heating?
Why did you get the inlays out??????
Why did you have to remove the fingerboard inlays?
the maestro
It’s like watching bob ross at work
would love to listen to Forrest Gump all day :)
This reminds me of brooks from shawshank redemption.
I would have used 4:20 sandpaper.
hows can Italk directly with Dan?
good ideas for workshop :D
Not a musician, can someone esxplain what the red dots are for?
The red side dots are installed to give the player a quick visual reference as to what fret/note they are playing, essentially letting the player know where they are on the fingerboard without having to think about it. The double side dot installed at the 12th fret indicates the octave of the open string's note.
Lucky!
I could listen to Dan talk about glue for hours..... is that sad?
Listen closely or it won't stick.......get it?! :)
Milliput casting epoxy clay! Easiest ever.
Wonder if he’s ever seen the Red Green Show. 😂
is this rocket science?
it's rocket surgery
Is there any thing this old man can't fix?