I can't wait to pick er' up and play it. You are the Wizard ! THANK YOU.
@gmon78
4 жыл бұрын
How was it?
@JR-bj3uf
4 жыл бұрын
I love the look of that guitar.
@stevesoldwedel
4 жыл бұрын
That's a purdy git-fiddle. Very cool. Never seen anything like it.
@jeffreyp1855
4 жыл бұрын
Ginger, I'd love to know the history of that guitar! ❤
@memeshack9454
4 жыл бұрын
Boomers are drawn to female country singers like flies to a carcass
@taotuhao5969
4 жыл бұрын
FYI: You can find a cheap spectrophotometer on Ebay for around $30, You can buy a super high quality used spectrophotometer that is ordinarily very expensive for around 30 bucks as well. These devices are exactly what body shops and printing companies use to perfectly match the exact color, then you can have the exact match paint overnighted to you. I used to work in the printing industry and hardly anyone realizes that these types of tools exist. I have learned so much for your channel, and I am glad to give something small back.
@samueltaylor4989
4 жыл бұрын
Tao Tuhao true, however it’s never going to be a perfect match, and if you don’t have a color mixing station like auto body shops have to adjust the color, it’s pretty useless.
@taotuhao5969
4 жыл бұрын
@@samueltaylor4989 Absolutely, but you can actually order a specific color based on the CMYK values. However, texture matching is certainly more of a challenge and in this case the color is somewhat metallic so the exact match will be difficult, even when you have industrial grade equipment . Speaking from experience , you can get extremely close.
@Sungodv
3 жыл бұрын
@@samueltaylor4989 This would take TWoody's repairs to a new level...great suggestion.
@fairguinevere666
3 жыл бұрын
@@samueltaylor4989 My local paint shop will measure and mix for you, only issue is the minimum size and price, but if the customer feels strongly about it it'd be well worth the effort.
@joelonsdale
2 жыл бұрын
I fear that Twoodfrd doesn't read the comments...
@bootlebeats6331
5 жыл бұрын
Man I wish there were more repair people with your skill set around. You take pride in your work and show respect for each instrument. I hope you're teaching the next gen.
@danielmargolis3210
Жыл бұрын
Always interested in arch top content.
@TinkerToneworks
5 жыл бұрын
We need a 10 hour long guitar repair ASMR video.
@altruisticphilanthropic4647
5 жыл бұрын
"NOT REPAIR FRIENDLY"...Man, that could/should be etched into this old warhorse's headstock [ I'm now also seriously considering this as my own tombstone etching - "He simply wasn't repair friendly". ]. Your ability to "hold your tongue" while critiquing the previous repair person's work is exemplary...truly. As always, every dang guitar leaves your shop sighing in ecstatic relief, singing better than before, and most likely checking herself out in every available mirror - "Uuumm, lookin' good, gorgeous gal...lookin' real good". Thanks again...keep posting, please.
@Paul_Lenard_Ewing
4 жыл бұрын
WOW ...it sounded great!!! You did the world a favour! the guitar could get past on for years and many will cherish it!
@jts3339
5 жыл бұрын
In addition to the great work that you consistently perform I respect that you chose not to disparage the work that was previously done on this guitar. There is an individual on KZitem who spends more time being critical of the instruments and the manufacturers than he does working, while the quality of his work is usually below expectations. I really appreciate that you spend your time (and ours) concentrating on problem solving instead of idle criticism.
@josephtaverna1287
4 жыл бұрын
Jts3339 I think I know who you're talkin about if it's an older man he does incredible work have a great day
@charvelgtrs
3 жыл бұрын
But this work was a straight up disaster. Its a bit different than nitpicking. This work was unacceptable by any standard. We need to hold bad luthiers accountable.
@jts3339
3 жыл бұрын
@@charvelgtrs The best way to hold poor practitioners of any trade accountable is not to shame them; it’s to withhold bringing them our work until they correct their ways or go out of business. Good or bad work speaks for itself.
@joelonsdale
2 жыл бұрын
Although saying "I won't disparage the work of..." is really the ultimate humble put down!
@tompaul2591
Жыл бұрын
@@jts3339 true but others should be warned to save them the trouble.
@Jakfilm
5 жыл бұрын
Love hearing your narration, the wisdom and the passion.
@iVenge
5 жыл бұрын
A man who knows how to build things is a man who knows how to repair things.
@jimmer1047
Жыл бұрын
So enjoyable watching a master craftsman going about his work. I so admire your patience. I wish I had a little. I do try.
@jefflitchfield4950
2 жыл бұрын
I have found that the nail polish store has almost every color of guitar touch-up paint will ever need and as a bonus 99% of nail polish is nitrocellulose lacquer. But as usual your work is spectacular and I appreciate you sharing.
@patricksheridan7509
5 жыл бұрын
looks like b5 blue it's a plymouth car color when I need a match I go to an auto body supply store they will take a picture of your color and computer match it and put it in a spray can
@rogerj412
4 жыл бұрын
That's asking for a poor color match. Too many variables that have to be taken into consideration. You'd be better off with taking whatever object you need to paint match outside and looking at it and color swatches under the natural light of the sun.
@rustyaxelrod
4 жыл бұрын
Roger J - try that computer color matching service on something that doesn’t matter too much, you will be surprised at how good it is. I was skeptical too but I gave it a shot. I’ve used it a couple of times now and it’s been spot on and well worth the trouble if your project has to be right. My local paint supply has a system that not only reads the color with a camera but dispenses the tint into the base as well, I think some only analyze the color and print the mix instructions. There may be a difference.
@greatnortherntroll6841
5 жыл бұрын
As a pro mechanic, and hobbiest wood worker, I'm always amazed at the tools that luthiers DON'T have! Fer instance, a 1/4" drive hex bit, flex socket set... would've taken you about 2 minutes to demount/remount the neck. Lol Nice work nonetheless! 👏
@Goldsteinphoto
15 күн бұрын
Before I saw your remark I was going to suggest a flex driver socket holder that basically is a flexible shaft screw driver. I also have socket holders that have universal joints.
@BarefootBill
5 жыл бұрын
You have my sympathies with those bolts! Another fine video!
@alext9067
5 жыл бұрын
They make a flexible extension for going around corners. 1/4" is the size I have. Works like a charm. Get one for those tight jobs. Or use a long extension thru the hole for the pick up jack and a ball headed Allen to turn the furniture bolt. Also, for wood saturation, you can get a product called Git Rot from any boating store. I got mine from West Marine here on LI, NY. It's a 2 part epoxy that the wood will soak up like a sponge. Get it and keep it on the shelf. It has many uses.
@andrewsguitars
Жыл бұрын
For bolts like that, I go through the endpin hole! I love your work and appreciate your channel.
@dingdang3845
3 ай бұрын
I like the sound your repair/the customers guitar puts out
@copperaudio9664
Жыл бұрын
My hat's off to you Ted. Fixing others half baked mistakes takes resolve and solid marbles.
@beenaplumber8379
Жыл бұрын
That thing sounds haunting - in a good way. It's got the weirdest resonance. It's beautiful!
@doak4886
5 жыл бұрын
And you wonder why people from all over North America want you to work on their instruments.
@richardsmalls7721
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. There are so many hacks out there that don't have a problem handing you an instrument that they've actually damaged more than they've "repaired".
@offal
Жыл бұрын
The tone from that thing is amazing, great looking too.
@danielsgrunge
2 жыл бұрын
That color is so beautiful
@timlilly
5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. You really breathed life back into that.
@curtisvonepp4335
Жыл бұрын
YOU WILL BE AMAZED HOW WELL A AUTOPAINT PPG PAINT SHOP WILL MATCH THAT BLUE PAINT CHECKEM OUT .
@aserrodriguez6609
4 жыл бұрын
DEFINITELY needed to lighten that color up ALLOT MORE . SO GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO! The one area you need some work is definitely the painting or all the finishing work, because if you put the time and care into the finishing work that you put into all the repair, fret ,bridge, just all your wood and other work, you would bye 100% the best out there
@kenthomas1109
3 жыл бұрын
Classy to avoid disparaging previous repairer.
@MarkMcCluney
5 жыл бұрын
Some of those metallic style paints can be matched with nail varnish. There's an enormous range of colours and finish types. Just right for 'dabbing in'.
@Mark-ec8ix
4 жыл бұрын
Metal flake Blue. At a guess it's translucent blue over silver "did that to a lampshade once". Love the color
@thedevilinthecircuit1414
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like Fender's Lake Placid blue color.
@FloridaManMatty
4 жыл бұрын
2:41 - $50 says its BONDO. I know guys who use it to “fix” EVERYTHING. Cars, boats, interior walls, skateboard decks, gun racks...you name it. It’s basically just moldable Duct Tape.
@jimmygrant3151
4 жыл бұрын
OK, before I watch the rest of this. I agree with the neck needen to be raised. I would take the neck off, glue on some extra wood material, and then shape it to fit the curved top all the while raising it to get the desired string height. I hope that's what you are going to do as well...Let's watch and learn...continue...Oh, yeah, taking from the heal to change the angle. Great stuff..adding the shims fills the space. Awesome...my way was much harder. Thanks, this was a great demonstration.
@luvkountry
4 жыл бұрын
Great workmanship. Patients and perseverance is the way to go to achieve good end results. Love seeing your very informative videos. Going to attempt a neck reset on an old guitar. Don't know what company made it but it is called Prestige... not the company from out West. This one was around quite a few years before they got started. Thanks for sharing your marvelous talent.
@Grandpa.Dan8881
5 жыл бұрын
Well spoken and detailed. Keep them coming...
@thomastommy1192
5 жыл бұрын
The lady should have brought that guitar to you in the first place huh? People do some crazy things. Great video thanks for sharing.
@jenniferwhitewolf3784
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing how much that tail-piece looks like a Guild.
@jmc1186
2 жыл бұрын
Omg that thing sounds killer!!
@bluetoad2001
2 жыл бұрын
pretty cool sound, Old Kay arch top why not❤️😎☮️
@Johnny.D
5 жыл бұрын
You are a genius. I have an old Harmony that you could probably make play again. Maybe someday when I am back in the TO area. Nice work!
@f1s2hg3
3 жыл бұрын
Love those old guitars
@nicholastotoro7721
3 жыл бұрын
My heart fell into my stomach looking at that neck before the work began... and it's not even my guitar.
@393939100
4 жыл бұрын
Use a 1\4 inch drive ratchet for the Allen head bolts there is all different size extensions for length . I'm an automotive mechanic and nothing is user-friendly especially on the new cars lol
@camilo1455
3 жыл бұрын
Was gonna say I have that ratcheting device he mentioned - 1/4" drive, long-handled ratchet, extensions & Allen heads on the "sockets" ...indispensable!
@carl4043
5 жыл бұрын
Next time you have to deal with screws like that simply get a 1/4 drive ratchet set and 1/4 drive hex bit set. If you can't find the correct length extension you can simply cut one off and grind a new square on the end to fit your application.
@twoodfrd
5 жыл бұрын
Hehe. I tried! The socket body had clearance problems against the top and I didn't want to sacrifice my nice ball-end bit.
@octanekustomguitarworks510
5 жыл бұрын
@@twoodfrd thats when you build custom tool 101a..grind off outer OD of socket housing till it fits!
@carsonwhitty
3 жыл бұрын
An automotive paint shop could match that color pretty close. It may not have been in the budget but it wouldn't be too expensive to mix up just a little bit.
@onpsxmember
5 жыл бұрын
I'd even take a drive to ratchet that thing back in when taking it apart took half an hour. You really got patience.
@twoodfrd
5 жыл бұрын
The socket body was too thick. It pressed against the top and it wouldn't allow the bit to hit the bolt at the correct angle. Fun times.
@olgoat52
5 жыл бұрын
Great idea on the spruce shims. I have an older kay on the bench (for far too long). Previous neck reset done with gorilla glue, off angle to the body and action way to high. I ended up cutting it off and I have futzed with trying to carve a replacement support under the fingerboard extension but have not been able to do a good job. The shim idea maybe the way to go. As big a PITA as yours was, I would kill to have a pickup hole to work with as I plan to convert it to a bolt on neck. A favor to a friend is turning into a taxing situation for our relationship. Taking way to long. :) Thanks for the great video
@thomaskrebs3459
4 жыл бұрын
On those neck bolts. Did you consider making a long handle wrench and access via the jack hole?
@Mollohandro
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe use a Gator grip? :p
@billhatcher9303
Жыл бұрын
I have seen the removal of the neck bolts by going through the end block at the butt end of the instrument. A very long extension or several ganged together stuck through that hole that the end pin goes in and a Allen socket added as the extension gets in the body. I’m sure there was a custom tool at Kay to do this at manufacture.
@ZANcomix
3 жыл бұрын
I think that color is radio blue~ awesome work too!
@JC-11111
4 жыл бұрын
I just bought a fret leveling kit to address a high fret on my Strat. Every time I bend a string at that, fret, the note chokes out at anything above a half step. There's also fret buzzing on the 3 wound strings right at that some fret. So I'm pretty sure it's high and I've only owned a guitar and been learning to play for 2.5 months. But anybody with some sense could deduce that the problem was a high fret. A little internet research confirmed it so I'm going to level it myself. The action is also higher than it should be to compensate for that fret. Wooohooooo! 🤣😁
@jeffreybuckingham3782
2 жыл бұрын
Level, Crown and Polish ALL OF THEM.
@theothertonydutch
5 жыл бұрын
Lovely color selection.
@barrywebber100
4 жыл бұрын
Great job, thanks for posting.
@samueltaylor4989
4 жыл бұрын
You can buy an Allen head socket for a socket wrench for those hard to reach fasteners also there is a flex adapter so it will work with any angle.
@CorvusCoroneCanisLupusSawel
5 жыл бұрын
Great work once again.
@neilatkinson174
3 жыл бұрын
That blue, what a colour man
@stepvanjoe3469
5 жыл бұрын
Great video just subbed your channel and thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@Fixologist1
5 жыл бұрын
Nice job! This thing needs a rear access panel. ;)
@1967250s
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, admire your skill, I have an old Kay also, and Airline, too, though I would like to make some suggestions. First, replace those idiot socket head screws with bolts and a washer that would spread out the force. Easier to work with, too, just use a 1/4" ratchet and extensions with correct socket. 2nd. Fill the necks dovetail voids ( huge flippin holes!)with some good epoxy so the dovetail and butt is strengthened. 3rd. Make new holes for the screws while you are at it, fill with a hardwood dowel and epoxy. 4th. Testors has metallic paints that would be perfect for color matching, mix and match. 5th. There are 1/64" and 1/32" plywoods made by midwest hobbies that would be perfect for shimming. A wedge will have a narrow point of contact. Better to have a larger flat support. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
@twoodfrd
5 жыл бұрын
Those suggestions would be excellent for someone who doesn't have to make a profit from work like this. Total time allotted here = 3 hours total or I'm working for free. If I have to drive to the hobby shop and buy every metallic blue to mix, this guitar goes right in the garbage, because nobody can afford that. I did fill out the dovetail mortise for close contact and used wave washers for constant tension in the event of seasonal changes. Tapered wedges made sense because the extension is concave and only the outside 1/4" contacts the top.
@soulman4292
2 жыл бұрын
That might be the most kick as guitar I’ve ever heard. It’s got such a biting, grimy, John Lee Hooker type sound. I would love to hear some straight delta semi-electric blues on it.
@NoteConference
4 жыл бұрын
Badass Job!
@robmarmaduke
5 жыл бұрын
Nicely done
@nocantelya2531
5 жыл бұрын
That guitar is stylin' !!
@dwconrad7776
3 жыл бұрын
My mom had a 1972 Plymouth Valiant that was almost the same color!
@Mr3DBob
Жыл бұрын
That tailpiece looks like a Harmony. I have an H 72 from the 60s, and it has the same tailpiece. Of course, it may have been adapted from a Harmony, or Harmony and Kay may have bought from the same manufacturer. The paint looks like a Dodge auto paint colour - I used a similar paint on an old archtop that I gave away. The P90 looks altogether proper on there.
@wraith1977
5 жыл бұрын
Man I bet she was thrilled after getting this guitar back from you!
@joemcgraw5529
5 жыл бұрын
Harbor freight has a tiny ratchet that comes with different attachments ,if its a allen screw head you can fit it to it may have to cut angle of allen off so its straight ,would save alot of time and aggravation ,I use it for doing electrical projects in tight spaces also have a right angle ratchet saves so much time
@vince8081
5 жыл бұрын
great work
@monmixer
2 жыл бұрын
that's nice, a P90..cool. Razor Tribute TSB-91 Dog Ear Electric Guitar Pickup. I have had a few of these and they do have crappy necks. I have an Ibanez J 200 copy that needs just a bit of work to be a great acoustic. It stays in tune well but at some time it didn't because some one got the neck where they wanted to and then shot hot glue down in the truss rod hole at the head stock. I assume to keep it from moving. now the action is stuck a bit to high. the bridge has a hair line crack in it. It is beautiful with an abalone in lay.
@howardklein9834
Жыл бұрын
GOOD JOB!
@ravingcyclist624
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thanks !!
@aserrodriguez6609
4 жыл бұрын
You can use a socket wrench with an extension end a L wrench adapter for the neckbolts. It would work easy peasy, I use then all the time on parts for my car but they would 100%work for what you need
@robertrosenfield405
4 жыл бұрын
Great Job! I wonder if the top was off to do the bolt on neck modification previously
@brocluno01
3 жыл бұрын
I have a late '50's Kay plywood archtop (burst and tiger stripe). The factory neck contacts the top for a couple of frets and then floats in air over the arch. They make great Rock n Roll guitars. I like the paint job on this one : -) Long reach ball end allen's with a ratchet next time. A lot easier : -)
@MichaelLloyd
5 жыл бұрын
I have an old Gibson acoustic that was my dad's. I'm 61, which sounds weird when I read it so it's close to if not more than 50 years old. My mom got it with S&H Greenstamps :) so it's probably not a high end guitar. I've thought about attempting a restoration, which is how I found your channel. 2 minutes into this video I decided there isn't a snowballs chance in hell that I'm going to tackle that project. I'd rather pay a pro to do the work but how do I know I won't get the kind of work that this one showed up with.
@treyfixes884
2 жыл бұрын
That is general motors Malibu blue metallic. Duplicolor spray cans at oriellys, it’s lacquer based. (There is a non metallic flavor too, it’s hard to tell from the video)
@VintageWoodWorkshop
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing job! That thing was a mess
@beeleo
5 жыл бұрын
Another amazing video. Thanks for the demo playing at the end too. And there are 2 'Dislikes' (at this time)??? What's to dislike? Blue guitars... maybe? Ugh.
@goodun2974
5 жыл бұрын
A "ball end" hex wrench would have been helpful for removing the neck-heel bolt. Allows you to get a good fit into the socket head of the bolt without having to be absolutely dead-nuts perfectly inline/ perpendicular to it. Putting a ball-end hex bit on a flexible extension would be even better. You can make a regular hex wrench into a ball-end wrench with a bench grinder and/or Dremel tool.... (Also, hey, it's Canada; what, no square-drive Robertson bolt? The hex bolt is probably a better choice for this purpose anyway.)
@markzim8295
8 ай бұрын
Get a 1/4" drive ratchet and hand turn, cut the allen wrench and get a socket that it fits in and use that
@pasqualedilorenzo9089
2 жыл бұрын
Genius
@express49
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing !
@GordonBenny
5 жыл бұрын
For the paint have a look at Saab Electric Blue code 305, it looks extremely close.
@way2sh0rt07grad
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon Bennett looks more like a corvette blue. Like chevys bright blue, or Brittany blue from Ford
@stepvanjoe3469
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think you may have hit it with the paint code its definitely an automotive color. May also be Ford blue. It reminds me of the shade that came on the Early 70's mustang 2.
@thesingingsinner
5 жыл бұрын
@@way2sh0rt07grad it is harley davidson blue.
@thesingingsinner
5 жыл бұрын
it is harley davidson blue
@VenomTT
5 жыл бұрын
Nassau blue.
@theodoregrimm
3 жыл бұрын
I need my harmony Broadway neck reset
@squishy312
5 жыл бұрын
That's Nassau Blue.
@kerrykrishna
4 жыл бұрын
Twoofrd, I will take a guess that those allen key neck bolts were put In through the tailpiece end of the guitar with maybe an extra long screwdriver with a welded on allenkey on the end. I have seen them before and used them too. They are quite a bit less pain in the ass than how you did it, but it DOES work . I am enjoying seeing your Videos again after not having a single one pop up in my KZitem feed for years. I am up in Prince George Northern BC.
@JCTrucks410
5 жыл бұрын
Time to give kay some good lovin'
@elbowache
3 жыл бұрын
That appears to be Lake Placid Blue aka Pelham Blue aka Duplicolor Bahama Blue. Pick it up in a rattle can at the auto shop for 8 bucks. Metallic custom colors are hard to match or even overspray as they're translucent. Maybe model paint in a few popular shades would be good for touch ups. In fact, I think these shades also come in chip filing sticks from auto suppliers too.
@twoodfrd
3 жыл бұрын
Not even close.
@elbowache
3 жыл бұрын
@@twoodfrd Edit 2: I'm removing any contrition here. I've checked my sources (including... experience?) and I don't think I'm wrong. One of us is on the wrong side of the Dunning-Kruger curve. Lighting, cameras, phone screens not withstanding, that looks to be at least "even close" to that super popular metallic blue shade. Having used duplicolor rattle cans to recreate retro custom color paint jobs I can say it's a convincing effect. Whether that's useful information from a touch up perspective, maybe, maybe not. So, I'll leave that comment up there for the edification of anyone who gets advice from yt comments.
@BurninSven1
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can reach the neck screws from the hole in the end block.
@MrResomaker
5 жыл бұрын
Nice job. Can you specify which video you are referring to @9:50 with the formula for calculating neck reset? I would like to watch that as well and can't find it in your vids. Thx!
@j-man72b72
5 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/qWiwqGSuiHagpY4
@roychan2160
5 жыл бұрын
Man how I wish you are in Singapore. I have an Ovation SX that needs the bridge shaved down and don't trust anybody here to do it.
@13jparker
2 жыл бұрын
I'm working on a Kay archtop of my own for some practice in neck resetting. Would there be any benefit to cutting off the dovetail and gluing that into the body since the threaded inserts are already so deep in the heel? I'm thinking it would make the sanding pulls easier. My neck came off super cleanly with the dovetail, but the more I think about it the more I like the idea of a bolt-on neck.
@ronfrey5327
5 жыл бұрын
We used to have an auto color paint shop that had a hand held scanner you walk in or drive car to place they walk out match color mix you up pint or quart whats needed and they would mix it do a control on piece of masking tape let it dry a bit and go out and match the color in the sun. The scanner would be placed on rectangle area of color and they pull trigger and it photographs the color and when you feet that into computer it mixes the colors correctly to match.... Then you can match direct to control tape and say lighter or darker or just right...... regardless you can match the color and fade it back in.... would not take much to do that job... But the auto color scanner would be the way to do that or bring in actual color let them see it and try to match it. I shot every custom color Fender ever painted and then some in metalic and solid color and that area back in heel of guitar would not be seen much anyways so if it was darker there it might fade out and look neat anyway. Worse case do stinger on the heel and back of headstock or fade dark to light on back of neck.. Kind of a light harbor blue or lake placid blue..while the neck was off any place under side the neck would have been good to remove paint chip samples carefully.. but to scan they need a 5 inch area or so of color then it will literally formulate the color and its mixed accordingly. The auto color place closed here sadly no idea where the paint bay or scanner or all that went too. :( I used them for alot of colors though....back in the day....
@manifestgtr
5 жыл бұрын
HAH that’s awesome
@jens8014
3 жыл бұрын
Lake placid blue?
@shawncharton9416
4 жыл бұрын
Is that auto paint???
@metalhead573
5 жыл бұрын
The color looks like Pelham blue, old Cadillac color that Gibson used. Kind of hard to find. I’ve got an Epiphone LP Junior that I’m trying to source the same color for.
@bills6093
5 жыл бұрын
What are the numbers on the bridge for? 3 and 4 ? A dice reference?
@JiveDadson
2 жыл бұрын
The color looks like cobalt teal.
@mikieknight6607
4 жыл бұрын
If you've got a ratchet wrench that's the same size as your hex key just run the key thru the ratcheting end of the wrench and viola! You got a ratcheting hex key.
@SynergyCeleste
3 жыл бұрын
How do you know when you see a vintage guitar on ebay or reverb whether it is worth buying and restoring? Is there a vintage blue book?
@Mountainrock70
3 жыл бұрын
You just got to ask yourself if you would like to own that guitar.
@SynergyCeleste
3 жыл бұрын
@@Mountainrock70 I also don't want to waste $$$.
@Mountainrock70
3 жыл бұрын
@@SynergyCeleste place low bids ;)
@ibberman
4 жыл бұрын
I love the old Kay guitars and have bought more than one off ebay in this condition or worse that ended up being wall-hangers. Would it be out of line to ask a ballpark figure for a job like this, done buy an expert like yourself ? If it is too personal in a public forum, I'll understand, and thank you again for a most excellent video.
@twoodfrd
4 жыл бұрын
I think it was about $150. Resets on glued necks run closer to 500 because there's almost always fretwork involved.
@ibberman
4 жыл бұрын
@@twoodfrd In retrospect the Kays I came across were glued, but one appeared to be loose in the cavity, and the other did not appear to be loose, but had shifted in the pocket so the action was unplayable. Now that I have an idea on cost, I'll see what I can find . I have the feeling virtually all these types of guitars on ebay need a neck reset, but if you can get them playable again, they sure are fun to play. Thank you again, you do great work.
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