Problem: a WaRpEd guitar top!
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
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High action turned out to be a symptom of trouble for this guitar. The owner felt the strings were a little high. Taking a closer look, Dan Erlewine finds that the bridge is just about to pop off! A hump had formed under the bridge, and Dan comes up with an interesting solution.
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That bridge pop-out bit, hilarious.
+notanotherreviewer Agreed :)
+notanotherreviewer Tbh I almost sh*t myself when that happened haha
Nicely played!
+1 I literally jumped when it popped off :D
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Dan represents everything that is good about RUclips... taking the skills you have learned through years of doing what you love and sharing it with world one video at a time.
Keep in mind this is an add for stewmac, nothing more.
Your comment is a bit off. It is a lot more than that, both inspirational and educational delivered with humour and seasoned expertise. He even uses handmade tools and simple methods you can do at home without spending on tools.
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Yes, and the bridge popping off was pretty funny too....
cast390 It's ad, and it really is more than just an ad.
@@cast390 haha it's more than just an add. You can tell Dan has a real passion.
How can even one person dislike anything about Dan Erlewine? I wouldn't run a guitar repair shop without finding this man on RUclips and his video's / books are my 'go to' media if I need help!
I could watch Dan Erlewine work all day. Master craftsman.
Dan Erlewine is a true Luthier and a gentleman! I once wanted to contact him with a question and he was gracious and honest in his reply. What a great guy!
I can't play guitar, but I'm fascinated on how you fix them. Im addicted to all of your videos. Binge watched them all! LOL
RalphMalf me TOO! I own a few and doodle around, but I find the craftsmanship of a luthier fascinating. I want to learn to do this kind of stuff as much or more than learning to play.
You should watch the violin repair videos also, very much the same only the repairs are (usually) more expensive.
RalphMalf,
I can't play either....But because of people like Dan who are taking the time to share their guitar skills, I bought a cheap guitar and began my studies. I might even build a guitar.....Looks like fun!
You are not alone. I too am a non-guitar player...but I'm going to change that.
I've ordered a very cheap T style guitar.
We both enjoy watching someone do something well. Almost all of us enjoy doing that.
That bridge pop is pure gold!
It is always great to see a master at work
This gentleman reminds me of my grandfather. He had a tool for every job you could imagine and was a fix it genius.
Damn , that bridge pop off scared the crap outta me!
The popping bridge scared me a bit
These videos never get old, great job as always!
How are there 39 dislikes? This man is a pro in his profession and is as sweet a man as can be. I know there are millions of assholes out there but for sure there are 39.
I had to rewind that bridge popping off part. Dan’s sense of humor is classic!
"Back In The Saddle Again" after tweaking the saddle. :) I love nerd humor. You da man Dan!
I recently discovered this Chanel after having my banjo repaired. And I may give some of this a try. I ready enjoy the craftsmanship.
I had a badly warped Croatian tamburitza and put the sandpaper (abrasive face up) directly on the bridge location and sanded the bridge to conform on location (w/ short wiggling strokes). I can envision a hybrid of both of our methods, sanding bridge directly on instrument just enough to remove chalk & reveal exact needed shape for your teflon piece; this would allow applying more pressure during sanding than my method.
could watch your Instructionals for hours. ... nice guy with fantastic knowlegde!!!
I learn something new every time I watch a Stew Mac video, AND I thoroughly enjoy Dan's approach to his work!
You know from the start of the video ..this man knows his stuff. Thanks for sharing
This man is a national treasure.
If Dan had been my teacher in school, I would have actually learned something! Super-valuable instruction here.
Alot of folks don't like stew mac because of the tool prices but I must say they don't talk crap and they know alot.
I love to watch the skill from a master of his craft.
Nice job, Dan!I should send you my HD-28L ... Martin does inadequate work on these types of things, then tells me to send it out to a local guy! Who did the trick!
I dont get why other guitar techs and luthiers rag on this guy, i think hes awesome
It's a thing called "Jealousy" - he is one of only a few YouTubists I'd trust with any of my guitars.
Because he is good at his job, he is honest, and he doesn't have an ego. There are too many "It's my way or the highway" guys out there and Dan is a "I'm going to show you how I do it, just my two cents" type of person.
I used to apprentice under a very well known luthier/tech in NYC who's demeanor was very much like Dan's,
The 2 of them crossed paths numerous times and he always told me that dan was the nicest and most genuine guy he'd ever met, as well as the BEST in the business. Tells you how a true professional will talk about the best..the guys who would dare rag on Dan are the hacks of the world.
DelTangBrav Amen!
BAJARACER43X They rag on him because of the stuff Stew-Mac sells. Every video is a commercial for their products (Theres nothin wrong with that though)
Absolutely brilliant! How do you take a belly out of a flat top behind the bridge? After using steam, humidity bag, and clamps, i finally used clamps and a folded up towel, and deliberately broke the inside bracing loose, and reglued the bracing with clamps inside, while i clamped the belly flat. A bit drastic but the guitar came out fine. Lol
I can not believe how much I enjoy these videos......
i swear your videos are becoming better each time a new one is released :)
Thanks, Dan! I enjoy seeing these videos. All the best to you!
Perfect lesson in working smart and not overcomplicating a repair project. Well done.
Wow, Dan has some great humor, and great knowledge too
I love watching you. A gentle giant in my book. A true professional.
Wow, as a stew mac client on the electric guitar side... This is simply awesome for my martin that has this issue..
Thank you for being willing to share your knowledge it is a big help
Thanks for helping us be handy with our guitars. I love my Martin had it for so many years and your videos are helping me take care of him. Great videos again thanks
I do straight up carpentry. I watch these for ideas I can transfer. Even without that, I’d still really watching a real pro do his work. It is a pleasure.
I leaned so much by watching these videos. StewMac tools are great but expensive.
What an amazing repair job
I don't even know anything about guitars, but I can't stop myself from watching these videos.
My first ever guitar repair job (the one that kindled my passion for this art): re-fitting the half-unglued bridge on my old SS dreadnought...
Okay I’ll admit, you got me with the bridge pop.
Alright, I fell for the bridge flying off there for a few seconds, cause I've seen it happen in person. Well played. lol
I love those videos that you from Stewart McDonald put up!!! I work on guitars myself,
but not at that level, and it's so inspiring to see how good craftsmanship it
is when you're putting hands on a guitar, and witch tools you’re using!!!
In fact, made myself copies of many of
those tools seen here!
Best Regards
Tobias Karlsson in Sweden
Thanks for everything... I don't have a word to describe how much you are great... In every case... WOW!
you could also carefully double tape the sand paper to the guitar top and use it as your sanding block, and move the work parallel to the string direction to get a perfect matched surface ;)
This was so good! Tks so much! exactly the issue I am facing with an old Emperador. Bridge is way up and glue released, and the guitar face has warped slightly over time. Notes taken. Hey Im only a few years late getting here! hahaha.
Yet another great video by Dan
My favorite guitar restoration channel.
This man is amazing when working on guitar's
Dan has that ole Johnny cash sounding voice
Light and low and soft but smooth and calm
I like you. Your videos are extremely helpful and packed with good useful applicable information and the touch of humor was very tasteful. You seem like someone who would be great to work with/for.
Dan, I am in total awe of your luthier skills, and how interesting you make guitar repair. I must say that in this case, however, I have to question you a little bit. You said that your customer thought the action was getting bad, leading you to discover that the bridge was lifting off. Your fix was masterfully done, but it seems to me that you did not address the larger problem, that of the guitar bellying up. Even if you re-seat the bridge, the top is still bellied up, and the action will never be as it was when the guitar was new. Wouldn't a better fix have been to glue down the bridge, and then install the JLD Bridge Doctor, (which I believe Stew-Mac sells)?
A Martin guitar is no place for a Bridge Doctor. IF the top is bellying excessively, find and fix the problem-don't slap a band aid on it.
What a tradesman! I jumped when the saddle went pop!
You Sir are a true craftsman, I send my best wishes from Liverpool England.
Wish there were more people making videos like this one.
My soul left my body when that bridge popped up!
If ever there were a symbol of a fulfilling life, Dan is just that. I don't even play guitar and I love these videos. Thanks for the knowledge and laughs! Love your passion.
Let alone build them!
Loved that bridge popping off haha cool video, thankyou sir.
I could watch these videos all day. I guess I will.
Dan has that nice old soft voice just like Johnny Cash when singing
though i think i like Dan more: )
I learned a lot from your videos! A lot of information and very useful explanation.
Thank you I'm learning a lot.
I settled with the warp on my cheap Framus students guitar from 196?. Playability is ok, and the sound also. Bridge is held down by screws. This guitar breathes the air of the early 60s and I will write my songs on it (sounds like from Lola by the kinks).
It's like an ASMR put-your-mind-at-ease videos.
Now I'm ready for bed
Cool trick Dan!
Excellent video. I like this sort of thing and its always informative. The tips from fixing guitars are also useful when fixing cars - clamping, gluing etc
Love the sanding jig
Stew..it's so neat seeing you take such care and showing your great skills!
Protect this man at all cost
WHEN THE BRIDGE POPPED
MY VIDEO STOPPED
AND SO DID MY HEART
I WATCHED IT AGAIN
AND MADE A NEW FRIEND
HEY DAN IM SO GLAD YOUR SO SMART
Another ingenious idea from the mad luthier. Dan is the man
Lmao i love the start “just kiddin’” 0:27
I don't even own any masking tape, but I'm still watching
this guy is pure gold !!!
I noticed the D-35 bridge on Elvis' guitar was coming loose. I told the security person at the museum at Graceland and his reaction basically, "So"?
I did this once. I found a guitar in the trash that had a badly domed top and the bridge had come off. Some idiot just tried to put gorilla glue on it and it had popped off a second time. I think the guitar would have been like $150 new so they gave up. Since I had nothing to lose I sanded both sides, the bridge and the body, til it fit back on. The body of the guitar looks a little rough, but it’s been playable for 2 years now. I use it for slide since it wasn’t a good guitar to begin with. Free though.
Picked up a Washburn jazz archtop electric this week. Real pretty, some crazing around the F holes...but I can see the top under the bridge is sinking down, causing the need to have the bridge adjusted as high as it will go, and even that wasn't enough till I added two felt strips under it. Not perfect, but close. You can see how this push in has warped the F holes...the inner side of them is lower than the outer side. I'd like to put a support inside the guitar..I'm not worried about losing tone with a support inside, as I still believe it's all about the pickups, frets, pots, settings, etc. (I have a solid body electric I run with the same type of strings..flatwound Thomastik heavy gauge) and the tone is perfect) (Vintage pots on it..don't remember what, but they certainly aren't producing a bright tone..an accident that I got that right) So, any ideas on how to support the top inside the guitar under the bridge? Maybe even over a period of time get it moving up about 3/8's of an inch?
I had same issue. I was contemplating the same solution, a simple wedge type brace. It would still be a hollow body but just not as hollow as it once was. I found a brace had come unglued and glue and clamp brought the top right back up but stringing the guitar pushed the bridge back down again about 1/8 inch
Thee videos make me really happy
I wish I had a job where I could fix things with my hands, make things
Dan, you are the master sir!!
Guy is a genious!
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Fuck that bridge popping, I had this at full volume and now I feel like that cat from that Warner Brothers cartoon...stuck to the ceiling.
This man is like a fine wine
There seems to be a stew mac tool for everything. Ultimate scraper 😆
LOVE Dan Earlewine! ❤
To watch your videos help me to relax
Thanks a lot
Another education in Sir Dan's school!! Thanks!!
What is this some sort of wizardry with that bridge trick? Haha good stuff man
That guitar needed a neck set you can have more height on the saddle for more of a break angle
I have watched a few of your videos and they are all clear, helpful and humorous! Thank you for all of your invaluable guidance.
I have one question though: when would you use this method vs. a bridge doctor vs. belly reducing cauls?
I see how the different methods work but am struggling to understand the applications and pros/cons of each.
Calming voice
Fascinating! Thank you
Dan is so wholesome
Awesome video!!
Great Video Thanks dan
Nice one Dan.
I just fixed the warp top,sanding the bridge is like putting a bucket of bondo on a fender!the top is warping and will continue to warp unless you fix it.
00:29 damn,,,my heart actually pop out
Great video as always.
quality control is a rare thing.