Dan Erlewine refrets the Mike Bloomfield Tele

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
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    Dan Erlewine just moved into a new shop! In this video he finishes work on the Mike Bloomfield Telecaster, a guitar with a lot of history. We’ve been following this guitar for several videos; now Dan wraps it up with an assist from Erick Coleman.
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Комментарии • 536

  • @NutritionalZero
    @NutritionalZero 8 лет назад +469

    These are some of the most strangely relaxing videos. It's like a PBS show from an alternate universe where rock still mattered and the promise of the 60s was never quite extinguished. Just a couple of guys very, very slowly restoring Mike Bloomfield's guitar. (Powerful metaphor in its own right for never giving up on the music, I think.) I just woke up and my iPad was on the floor, my headphones were wrapped around my face. I had fallen asleep. I picked up the iPad and unlocked it: "Oh. Right."

    • @davidschwartz5127
      @davidschwartz5127 7 лет назад +3

      Yes I agree what you see is what you get unlike PBS's historical rewrites for political correctness sad to say.

    • @DaigoParry
      @DaigoParry 6 лет назад +5

      As relaxing as Bob Ross

    • @jgmiller804
      @jgmiller804 5 лет назад +7

      NutritionalZero I was just thinking it’s like This Old House but with guitars. There are a lot of channels on youtube all about restoration and such. They are very relaxing as you said. Something about competent people fixing things and solving problems is something the world needs more of.

    • @SonicArchives
      @SonicArchives 5 лет назад

      He ripped me off, he is not a nice person

    • @SonicArchives
      @SonicArchives 5 лет назад

      @@DaigoParry he is a crook, please send my guitar back already moron had it for over a year

  • @tMatt5M
    @tMatt5M 8 лет назад +290

    Dan is a national treasure!

    • @fanoboss
      @fanoboss 8 лет назад +2

      +tMattLZ
      So is Eric , LOL

    • @tMatt5M
      @tMatt5M 8 лет назад +1

      Fano More He's not old enough yet to be one.

    • @fanoboss
      @fanoboss 8 лет назад +1

      I disagree but I do respect your opinion

  • @deweypug
    @deweypug 7 лет назад +462

    I'd sweep the floors of Dan's shop just to hang around with him!

    • @1948steven
      @1948steven 7 лет назад +13

      I'll bring the donuts

    • @rafaeloda
      @rafaeloda 5 лет назад +6

      I'll take out the trash!

    • @FlogehtaufsKlo
      @FlogehtaufsKlo 5 лет назад +3

      I will hand the tools to him

    • @jasbradbur
      @jasbradbur 5 лет назад

      Ill clean everything not in the floor

    • @victorrene3852
      @victorrene3852 5 лет назад +1

      Who would kiss his butt?

  • @phanCAbe
    @phanCAbe 4 года назад +5

    Ex-instrument repairman here. See how much quality work is being put into this job and how much experience these two guys have...now imagine how much they're being paid to do it. Yeah now you see why quality repairmen are hard to find - you'll need another income to make ends meet nowadays.

  • @budgetguitarist
    @budgetguitarist 8 лет назад +58

    If it weren't for Dan Erlewine's videos on RUclips, I'd have never had the courage to learn how to do my own fretwork. And my story is not unique. Thanks, Dan!

    • @jedishaw6771
      @jedishaw6771 2 года назад +1

      You are right! I live in the UK, been doing guitar work for years, read everything written by Dan! Amazing guy!!!

  • @tatethompson1234
    @tatethompson1234 5 лет назад +5

    I've watched all these Bloomfield tele videos, just because I'm in awe that it was his tele. It's not right that he ain't still with us. Some people are destined to never get old and he was one of them. A tortured soul who gave the world so much and took so little in return. I hope wherever he is, he's at peace. I'm in my 20's, and this man still inspires generations and always will.

    • @goodun2974
      @goodun2974 5 лет назад +1

      Tate Thompson, Jesse Edwin Davis was another one who ended up as a tragedy, similar to Mike Bloomfield. And then there's Danny Gatton, and Roy Buchanan as well. Telecaster players all....

  • @RonaldCid
    @RonaldCid 3 года назад +1

    Respect to Mike Bloomfield...Thanks for the great video RC

  • @U014B
    @U014B 8 лет назад +35

    9:36 I CAN BREATHE FOR THE FIRST TIME
    I love the Yakety Sax montage, too.

  • @dale8809
    @dale8809 5 лет назад +12

    I can't stop binge watching these videos. They are done really well and show a true Craftsman at work.

  • @bv5980
    @bv5980 4 года назад +1

    What I like the most about this video is the tools and knowledge. Dan’s shop is my dream come true

  • @tromeo731
    @tromeo731 5 лет назад +5

    I suffer from depression and anxiety...Dan is a Lifesaver!
    Love his Vids!

  • @chazz-j1994
    @chazz-j1994 8 лет назад +155

    I think Dan likes this guitar, considering its been in nearly every video for the past 4 months

    • @nickfanzo
      @nickfanzo 8 лет назад +7

      I love it too. I want it. lol

    • @Chrispbacon94
      @Chrispbacon94 6 лет назад +13

      Well he can literally say it’s the guitar that started his love of blues. To be able to work on a guitar like that and be able to have such an extensive look is an honor all these years later. You can still apply the information to your own work. He’s taking us on that journey with him.

    • @cuscoothriyas5163
      @cuscoothriyas5163 6 лет назад +7

      Mike was a personal friend of Dan, he probably felt a sense of attachment to it too

    • @gcapeletti
      @gcapeletti 6 лет назад +4

      There is no such thing as too many videos when it comes to a piece of history like this.

    • @DiscoScottie
      @DiscoScottie 6 лет назад +1

      Giovani Capeletti - damn straight. Can't get enough of this magical Tele.

  • @andrewsmith1520
    @andrewsmith1520 8 лет назад +4

    I had forgotten for a second that I was watching a short(ish) Stew Mac video and that I wasn't watching a full how too video... When the guitar showed up at the end finished without getting to see the in between steps I was really disappointed, and then I remembered, "Oh yeah, this was free and WAY longer than a regular Stew Mac video". Then I was grateful for what I did get to see... Thanks for sharing Dan!

  • @howardwhitehead5927
    @howardwhitehead5927 4 года назад

    A pleasure to watch a true conservator at work.

  • @ScrapwoodCity
    @ScrapwoodCity 5 лет назад +15

    Wow, that was really awesome!

  • @kean10c
    @kean10c 4 года назад +1

    Mr. Erlewine palying us out with Got My Mojo Workin on Mike's guitar put a huge smile on my face.

  • @Bcarn1998
    @Bcarn1998 4 года назад +1

    This guy's grandkids are blessed

  • @insanusvir
    @insanusvir 7 лет назад +1

    The first time I watched this video, almost everything was lost on me. Watching all the Bloomfield videos plus some I can really appreciate how awesome this is. It's a privilege to watch, thank you.

  • @charlie-obrien
    @charlie-obrien 4 года назад +1

    All four videos in this series of refretting Mike Bloomfield's Tele are excellent. Dan shows the work and gives little history lesson along the way. From start to finish it was a joy to watch an learn from such an accomplished expert.

  • @MichaelSorensen-bl3ec
    @MichaelSorensen-bl3ec 9 месяцев назад

    Dan and the entire StewMac team have taught me so much. The tools and techniques Dan has invented for repair work are excellent. Thank you, guys!

  • @robguitarwizard
    @robguitarwizard 4 года назад

    Could watch you do this all day.
    Brilliant.

  • @XimenaZhaoArchive
    @XimenaZhaoArchive 2 года назад +1

    Oh the big cup of tea is my favorite part! Pops can really jam, too!

  • @Whitehawkvisionfilms
    @Whitehawkvisionfilms 7 лет назад +2

    Can't possibly say enough about how much I enjoyed watching this!

  • @Silent_Stillness
    @Silent_Stillness 7 лет назад +1

    God it's so soothing to watch someone competent do this kind of work!

  • @AgimLubonja
    @AgimLubonja 8 лет назад +35

    Got my Mojo working! You are unbelievable!

  • @Skizze37
    @Skizze37 6 лет назад +1

    Dan has such a gentle touch in his playing- how sweet.

  • @tombisesti5816
    @tombisesti5816 6 лет назад

    I love these guys! There's nothing better than watching master craftsmen plying their trade. Thanks for letting us watch.

  • @HeadLikeARock
    @HeadLikeARock 5 лет назад

    I love the attention to detail of these guys. Wish I'd chosen to be a luthier when I was younger!

  • @sm1tty031
    @sm1tty031 2 года назад

    I love this channel. Its like This Old House for guitars. Id watch this on TV

  • @southernmonkey64
    @southernmonkey64 8 лет назад +5

    Dan sir,you are without any doubt whatsoever! AMAZING! Thank you for sharing!

  • @mttclifford
    @mttclifford 8 лет назад +1

    easily one of the most amusing and informative videos ever. one can really feel the reverence that Dan has for this historic guitar. Also the lengths he goes to in order to preserve the significance of the Bloomfield Tele

  • @drummerchappell
    @drummerchappell 5 лет назад

    My goodness this fella is something else boy, could watch you do this all day. And I’m a drummer, mainly.

  • @RandyFricke
    @RandyFricke 8 лет назад +1

    I love watching Dan work. He's so generous.

  • @troynov1965
    @troynov1965 7 лет назад +1

    Loved all the videos on the Bloomfield Tele , excellent work and what a piece of music history it is.

  • @tonykraft6205
    @tonykraft6205 3 года назад +1

    My new favourite channel! When you put that first fret in - wow!

    • @stewmac
      @stewmac  3 года назад

      Thanks! 👍

  • @tedmiller1745
    @tedmiller1745 5 лет назад +1

    I find myself mesmerized with all of your videos. I dabble in guitar playing but watching these videos and trying to comprehend your genius work make me smile!

  • @joachimschranzhofer5566
    @joachimschranzhofer5566 8 лет назад +3

    just amazing to see to what lengths of effort and detail a real master of the craft will go to preserve a unique instrument. Very inspiring...

  • @reefreacher2stevemiller24
    @reefreacher2stevemiller24 5 лет назад

    I just cant stop watching. My father has a woodshop and nothing has been used. I'm so glad I landed here.

  • @modelleg
    @modelleg 5 лет назад +1

    I don’t play guitar, don’t own a guitar, but think your videos are just terrific, engaging, fascinating. Kudos to you for sharing your technical prowess and love for these instruments. Wonderful!

  • @anthonyskellern5970
    @anthonyskellern5970 8 лет назад

    Unmissable!
    I always look forward to Dan's adventures in the workshop. This is Old School craftsmanship on a world-class level

  • @mikeraz594
    @mikeraz594 3 года назад +1

    Great playing Dan

  • @travelingman9763
    @travelingman9763 8 лет назад +1

    Always great to see real musicians learn how to fix theirs and others axes very well!

  • @ericheine2414
    @ericheine2414 6 лет назад

    I got my first book by Dan on how to repair and maintain electric guitars when I was 17.
    Thanks for your continuing contribution Dan.

  • @brenthann2623
    @brenthann2623 5 лет назад

    i cant play an instrument nor would i have the patients to work on one, but i absolutely love to watch your videos. you are a true master at your craft.

  • @mattsmart705
    @mattsmart705 7 лет назад +1

    I'm on my 2nd video. Firstly your Tele body repair, now this. I've been smiling right through. Looking forward to more of your uploads.
    Thank you sir! ✌🏼️😊🇬🇧

  • @ThomasDeLello
    @ThomasDeLello 8 лет назад +12

    I like the way Dan plays that "I got My Mojo Workin'" lick there.

  • @neutrodyne
    @neutrodyne 5 лет назад +3

    Dan's videos are always great. I enjoy it when he plays at the end. I really like the playing at the end of this video as it has a mysterious Bass player playing on it along with the 2 guitars.

  • @internetnow5243
    @internetnow5243 7 лет назад +1

    How can anyone give Dan Erlewine a thumbs down? Silly. Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing your experiences. Most of us play guitar and don't know much about repair and building, so it's great stuff to learn from. Thanks, and double thanks!

  • @oldmate86
    @oldmate86 2 года назад

    I love your patience and attention to detail. That’s about a 5hr job just putting in the frets when you account for the glue drying

  • @richardhintonracing
    @richardhintonracing 5 лет назад +1

    My goodness this is one of the most fascinating youtube tutorials I have ever chanced upon. Beautiful careful accurate considered work. Who ever knew so much precision went in to an electric guitar lovely equipment, materials and technique knowledge and experience - it is a great watch. Those of us with no musical ability look on with great envy. How wonderful it must be to pick up a guitar play a recognised tune perfectly and entertain people - a great gift coupled with a lot of hours of work and practice. Here in UK some of my favourite players are Hank Marvin Chris Rea Jet Harris, John Barry, Duane Eddy and a whole host more . Superb films keep it going

  • @thecableguy1414
    @thecableguy1414 8 лет назад +4

    Fantastic job Dan and Eric!

  • @rodneysmart9774
    @rodneysmart9774 5 лет назад

    Great to hear you guys play. I'm a carpenter and my fascination with guitar construction is what got me started playing. These videos are a real treat.

  • @ZAcKHINN
    @ZAcKHINN 8 лет назад +4

    Oh man that jam at the end was so good! Great stuff, thanks guys.

  • @NKBobcat
    @NKBobcat 4 года назад

    Dan, you are a national treasure. Because you’re sharing all of your great skills, we all can be better guitar techs.

  • @bucknuts6762
    @bucknuts6762 3 года назад

    Dan and his crew are a treasure of knowdledge when it comes to working on guitars and we respect all of you for sharing your expertise on guitar repair, thank you for sharing your video's that you put out

  • @tv1canada
    @tv1canada 8 лет назад

    You Sir made me run around looking for guitars to fix .I'm horrible guitarist but fixing them to play few chords is priceless

  • @alejandroguevara1314
    @alejandroguevara1314 2 года назад

    That jam at the end makes me happy

  • @Eliac13
    @Eliac13 7 лет назад +1

    I love him! He's just so cool and collected!

  • @barskuleli8612
    @barskuleli8612 6 лет назад

    Your job is a piece of art sir...

  • @nickfischer7374
    @nickfischer7374 5 лет назад +2

    It's so comforting to watch you guys work! And I learn a lot from your videos, too. Thank you!

  • @MrMikecd1
    @MrMikecd1 8 лет назад

    Not only informative about the work, but about Mike Bloomfield and very entertaining as well! Loved the time elapse with Eric playing while Dan finished the fretting. Hope my frets some of that love someday!!!

  • @StonefieldMusic
    @StonefieldMusic 8 лет назад +13

    One of the coolest Trade Secrets vids you've done. Thanks, I really enjoyed it.

  • @Wargasm644
    @Wargasm644 4 года назад

    This whole series is just plain old badass.

  • @jdod64
    @jdod64 5 лет назад +1

    Holy hell, talk about rocket surgery. What beautiful attention to detail and so much care taken. Thank you for sharing it with us!

  • @LRS905
    @LRS905 5 лет назад

    This is simply amazing, the level of care and dedication from Mr. Erlewine. What a damn cool bunch of tools, would love to have a shop like that!

  • @leftyfusion88
    @leftyfusion88 6 лет назад

    Nice looking floors in the new shop!! The attention to detail these guys take and their patience to perfection is honorable.

  • @nigelsmith4948
    @nigelsmith4948 8 лет назад +1

    You two are so cool, just love watching you work, so skilled and such experience. Thank you

  • @tr33m00nk
    @tr33m00nk 6 лет назад +1

    Great production!: to the point, clear explanations, excellent videography, humor - it's all there! Your videos are among the BEST ON THE NET!

  • @talldude5841
    @talldude5841 7 лет назад +1

    Just goes to show, you can't beat experience. Period. Great vid. Loved it.

  • @davegrier523
    @davegrier523 3 года назад

    Hey! Those safety sandals go great with the Benny Hill theme and the speed up! As a 30 year tradesman it is a validation of the pains I take to watch these masters at work. LOVE this channel.

  • @PlaguePriest88
    @PlaguePriest88 5 лет назад

    This is one of my favorite videos on youtube. Dan and Erick are full of character.

  • @bradauto
    @bradauto 3 года назад +1

    Watching these guys is like meditation for me

  • @gw2031
    @gw2031 5 лет назад +1

    That was a masterclass!! With the coolest guitar tech on the planet,what a dude. !!

  • @basswanderer2765
    @basswanderer2765 5 лет назад

    What a treasure this channel is.

  • @mrbarbelbarbello2332
    @mrbarbelbarbello2332 6 лет назад

    Precision is a beautiful thing.

  • @talbertwilgar3698
    @talbertwilgar3698 4 года назад +1

    I've only recently discovered your Channel. And what a fantastic service you are doing. I have very much enjoyed Upgrading lower and guitars. I've never had the guts. To mess around with the Neck of the guitar too much. Thank you for your expertise

  • @jamescarter4175
    @jamescarter4175 6 лет назад

    That was a very successful operation! The patient is doing well!

  • @fuzzmountain7583
    @fuzzmountain7583 7 лет назад

    My goodness he does fantastic work.

  • @audiotechlabs4650
    @audiotechlabs4650 8 лет назад +1

    Thank you both for these priceless videos.I have a 83 Tele I will refret soon. Thankz

  • @woodartberlin4852
    @woodartberlin4852 7 лет назад +2

    i love this guy . sooo awesome and full of knowledge ! i bet he can build a guitar with closed eyes

  • @theRandy712
    @theRandy712 4 года назад +1

    God I love these videos, watching a master at work.

  • @harryodum5598
    @harryodum5598 4 года назад +1

    I was there to ! It was a GOOD SHOW and your repairing that guitar wow.....

  • @s1914
    @s1914 Год назад +1

    What a great vid, and sweet playing at the end too 👍

  • @curioso5550
    @curioso5550 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for your videos, I’m getting in to Luthier Jobs on my own guitars , I’m 20 years contractor doing construction but this is another realm

  • @twagenknecht
    @twagenknecht 5 лет назад

    That blues outro was fantastic!

  • @pskemster
    @pskemster 5 лет назад

    Congrats on your move.

  • @TheGeraldojose
    @TheGeraldojose 6 лет назад

    I am from Brazil. You are the guitar man. Tks

  • @denizdurdag
    @denizdurdag 8 лет назад +37

    Go for it pops :)

  • @philtron1969
    @philtron1969 7 лет назад

    Wow! I just found this video series and I'm captivated. Wonderful work by wonderful people. Thanks for sharing!

  • @nelsonx5326
    @nelsonx5326 4 года назад

    Wow super precision. And then he jammed. That was cool.

  • @maddogdave4
    @maddogdave4 6 лет назад +1

    Just found these videos but they are addictive viewing Dan's great

  • @Jesse-B
    @Jesse-B 8 лет назад +1

    This is your best video yet Uncle Dan, I will change the way I install frets after seeing this, thank you.

  • @ShreddedShredder0
    @ShreddedShredder0 6 лет назад

    I'll have to say this one and the telecaster body hole patch video are the two best so far.

  • @larrykeilman
    @larrykeilman 8 лет назад

    great series on the Bloomfield Telecaster! I loved every episode!

  • @MrMarceloSz
    @MrMarceloSz 8 лет назад

    Oh man!!!! Congrats from Brazil, Mr. Erlewine!!! Great work! Nice video. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @Gnaus76
    @Gnaus76 8 лет назад +1

    This is my favorite show on guitar repair :)

  • @MYEVILTWIIN
    @MYEVILTWIIN 7 лет назад

    I don't even play the guitar , but love watching these videos .... the benny hill theme tune during the sped up part ... brilliant !

  • @ClarenceHW
    @ClarenceHW 8 лет назад +1

    Got My Mojo Workin' Great video Dan, Eric... Thanks!

  • @danogle9927
    @danogle9927 7 лет назад

    You Sir are a wealth of information.Thank you for sharing it.

  • @grantandrews4826
    @grantandrews4826 7 лет назад +1

    You guys have gotten exponentially better in front of the camera. This is awesome. :)