1964 Martin Guitar Restoration Repair Part 6

[DReidGuitars]

ah....all the times crazy glue has saved one of my guitars' life,,,,,,,,

[VolkswagenNut1969]

Normally I'd say the guitar was not worth going to such lengths, but since it belonged to his Dad, I can understand going the distance for sentimental reasons.

$500 is cheap for such extensive repair work.

[CKS5000]

so with those cracks in the sidewall, after you super glue them can you sand and refinish if you wanted?

[davey4557]

@CKS5000

the super glue vanishes in most cases and you sand and polish

looks fine

[TinfootTall]

"War" scars on an instrument are cool as long as they don't impact the playing ability... Buddy had made a good choice in not bothering with full restoration. ;)

[viking1au]

Let's see. - 6 episodes to remove a neck that was falling off anyway; things are really blistering along.

[zghvbn1]

so what is that Dave the headstock with no tuning peg holes at 2:16 ?

[KISSarmyist]

$500.00!?! More than the guitars worth. Or ever was..

[Nealsey]

I have watched this from episode 1. I can only wish I had your ability to repair a beautiful old guitar. More power to your elbow.

Neal

[davey4557]

@Nealsey

hey Thanks !!!

[awfulguitarplucker]

as a True Canadian, your Heart is Pure Golden: you'd give out an EYE of your sockets just to get those wooden crafts back to life!

youa re teh most noble demonstration of Care towards Music

[davey4557]

@awfulguitarplucker

that's a great complement.

Thank you :)

[TeamFortressNoobspy]

at 2.16 you can clearly see the headstock , but no tuning peg holes - wtf? :L

[clayto1332]

I think this guy has taken one too many hits of acid

[choplass]

I can' t stop looking at your vids, they're so interesting , and I learn so much. Simply awesome!

[greenslime27]

@davey4557 I'm a Brit so the 'value' of money doesn't translate (and I still don't know how it turns out because I'm not at the end), but it strikes me he's a lucky bunny. It couldn't have cost much to acquire - because either it came from his loft 'free', or he'd pay diddly-squat for a Martin in that condition.

I've got 3 but the oldest is from 2005 - love 'em to bits, but am fascinated seeing the inside.

[davey4557]

@greenslime27

It belonged to his Dad who has passed. Sat in an attic for over 10 years broken.

I do these repairs because I like to. It's not what i do for a living, unfortunately.

If I don't charge people something the wife will kill me

I'm sure I spent 60 to 80 hours on the repair

Cheers !!!

[greenslime27]

The whole repair for $500 isn't a lot of money for the level of skill required. Is that a realistic figure?

I'm watching the series in order and it's absolutely fascinating. Thanks

[orangeguitarmusik]

the more I watch these the more I am impressed

[Deathrape2001]

Oh please - as if U can't clean up a friggin' bottle & need 2 buy a new compressor after every job - please =)) Painting cost is all labor & everybody on Earth knows it. B real.

[burntvalve86]

Hay I have a question? Do you own any harmony brand guitars? Have you ever had to do repairs on a harmony brand guitar?

[davey4557]

@burntvalve86

I have a few

check my other videos

I've repaired many

[ManMartin]

Hi from Majorca island in Spain.

Congrats for the videos, I hope someday you can make some playlists to follow the repairs as I am a little lost sometimes.

I play lefty and I am not very happy with the one and only luthier we have in this island... I wish I can visit you some day and drink a beer together.

Cheers.

[davey4557]

@ManMartin

If you visit Canada Let me know :)

Thanks for the comment

Cheers !!!

[bluegrasslives60]

I think you can do it and have another beer!!!!!!

[zach0520]

I must say I'm really enjoying this series. What a mess that guitar was in/is in? I guess I'll have to wait and see.

[davey4557]

@zach0520

Thanks for the comment

Cheers !!

[skprrt]

I was waiting for the glue comment. LOL

[bluegrasslives60]

really enjoyed this!!!!

[davey4557]

@bluegrasslives60

thanks man !!!!

[TheGARCK]

just watched them all now. Great stuff!.  Admirable work.

[davey4557]

@TheGARCK

thanks so much !!!

Cheers !!! from Canada

[TheGARCK]

I think you'll do it, but you might have to put her on the roof during a thunderstorm with a lightening rod!

[davey4557]

@TheGARCK

I did have success. watch the other parts

Cheers !!!

[senseofstile]

darn good

[herrfilm]

You can make her sing again

great video

Stani