OMG... I cannot imagine the level of emotion you got through when recovering this piece of your personal history! Thanks for sharing this beautiful story...
Congratulations on getting your “Baby” back Dan. My heartfelt condolences for the loss of your friend. May he rest in peace. For sure he is smiling upon you from Heaven; happy to see that you and your 335 are reunited. 🙏⭐️🙏
Great idea for dealing with the extra hole. Instead of hiding it, decorate it. Brilliant. I remember those six position switches having only one acceptable sound. Congratulations on being reunited. I have about a half dozen gems out there that I lost in similar fashion. Unfortunately none have found their way home as yet.
I love stories about long lost or sold guitars coming home. Looking forward to the end product of the restoration. Knowing Dan’s work, I am sure it will be awesome!
Hi Dan !! I hope you're doing well . I'm sorry you lost your Friend . And I'm so happy for you that you got your 335 back . It looks like you're going to have a lengthy job putting it back to close to original but I'm sure it's going to be Amazing when you and your Wiring friend are done with it . Can't wait to hear and watch you play it . Ok , stay safe Big Guy . 🎸😎🎸
Dan, that has to be one of the most amazing guitar-related stories I think I've ever heard. I've been following your advice since the old Guitar Player magazine articles of the 80s. And I learned everything I know about guitar repair (and refretting) from you over the years. I'm so glad you finally have your '58 Gibson 335 back again. Sad hearing your friend passed away, but it was so cool that he put in his will that you could pick any guitar you wanted, and he still had that Gibson in his collection. I had a guitar myself that I once owned as a child, and wished almost every day that I never sold it, so I know what that means. Best story I've heard in years. In no time, it'll be almost as good as new, with your skills. Enjoy it, Dan!! Ironically, 1966 was also the year I was born. I love this story. You could talk for an hour about this guitar, and I'd be hanging on every word. You have to do followups on it's progress.
Condolences for the loss of a good friend Dan. He didn't forget that you are his friend. 😎👍 Looking forward to the full story of this wonderful guitars restoration process😎👍 Special...? VERY👍 😎✌👍❤🖖
My condolences on the loss of your longtime friend. I’ll admit that had I bought a guitar that I promised to sell back one day if I decided to let it go, mods would have been out of the question. But that’s just me. Happy you got her back. I know that feeling all too well.
A lot of these stories have similar outcomes. When I got married I loaned my Wollensak reel-to-reel tape recorder to my brother. When I got it back years later it was a box of loose parts that he had taken apart to “see how it worked”. I never got it working again, and I never sell or loan anything that I hope to see in one piece again.
I really enjoy seeing these old guitars and how you approach fixing them. But even better is the look on your face as you do the work. There is no doubt about how you love your work
Had to walk carefully in Al's house to avoid the guitar cases lining the walls. He was never a great player, but loved it like a fool. In his time, he hung out with hotshots Joe O'Dougherty (Miles Joseph) and Joe Summers, a Django-ist. It was shocking to learn he had died, since he's several years younger than I and was maybe the fittest guy ever, running, biking; life makes no sense. Dan: I'm glad you got the guitar back. It's a joy to see you thrive in your element, achieve prominence in your work. I tell friends you have the dream job, the perfect fit.
Thanks Dan! This video was real interesting. I can tell how much that particular guitar means to you. I will be waiting for the next video about this old guitar. I love a good guitar story. This one is special.
I know it is due to a friend passing but it's amazing you were able to get it back! This is a cool story and I am really anticipating part two. Congrats, Dan on getting back such an important guitar to you. Condolences to your friend's family.
When a lot of people see 65 year old , sought after, classic guitar that has been chopped up like this, they immediately think, 'why would someone ever do this to a vintage guitar'. Their emotions take over and they fail to realize that at one point, this wasn't a 65 year old guitar. Just like the new guitar you purchased 2 years ago, this guitar was also 'only a 2 year old guitar' at one point in its long life. Back in 1958, people didn't think, this guitar is going to be a classic, vintage instrument some day. It was just a new guitar to them. Then it became an old guitar...then it became a vintage guitar...etc.
Exactly. Same thing with cars - don't assume that a 1953 Cadillac was vintage in 1963. Back then, it was just an old and used Cadillac with lower horsepower than a new one.
I'm sure Dan's friend (RIP) knew exactly which guitar Dan was going to choose. Yes, it was extensively modified, but I'm pretty sure that it was cherished and Dan gets to continue this guitars' and his friends' story.
Glad you finally got it back. I think your friend has kind of spoilt your guitar, but I'm afraid that's what we all do. We personalise our instruments. In the 70s I fitted P.A.F's and wired the pickups so I could put the coils out of phase. I sold a strat to a guy who used to own a music store was I lost my home. He got a friend to "relic" it. Basically, he just took a sander to it. It looked awful. Then he wanted to sell it back to me. I just wasn't attracted to it & never bought it but the feel and the action was incredible. Years later, I think I should have got it and caressed it back into loving care. I'm looking forward to you completing your guitar.
It's easy to see the Dan StewMac Show as nothing more than a point of sale, but I can not begin to imagine how this must be for Dan. I mean, he's a human being! Filled with all that Human "stuff" as we all are. I am so pleased he got this back. Incredible. A real rarity too. Many would have gone the way of all things in the desert of the intervening years.
Let’s see a picture of you with it when you get it. I didn’t know Gibson made a reissue of it, so that shows what I know, right? I thought mine was a ‘59 all these years!
What a great story and so happy for you, Dan! You have inspired so many to understand and be able to work on their own instruments...you are a legend in your own time, which says a lot these days! I'm so happy that you were reunited with an instrument that held such a great link to your youth! I can't wait to see the finished product, as no guitar could have a better outcome ahead than in Dan and company's hands! When I reach for a chilled pint glass for an IPA or a sweet stout, I always reach first for my "What would Dan do?" pint glasses bc just the thought of Dan inspires me to do more. Dan is the man and will always be the highest standard that I am shooting for in my book! Cheers to you, Dan!
Ahh, I'm sorry for the reason why you and the 335 are reunited after so long, but I'm glad you have it back with you now. I know everyone has their own particular favourite guitar, and the 335 is mine. Well, that and the imaginary Pelham Blue Ibanez Iceman I have had in my head for about 25 years......
My deepest condolences on the loss of your friend. I am glad you got your old guitar back though. I look forward to seeing how this turns out. Just PLEASE don't make Part 2 a product placement video. Just do the work and at the end say something like "links to all the parts we used are in the comments".
Dan, Dan, Dan!!! Congratulations on your re-acquisition of your 335. Here's a question I've wanted to ask you for years...Do you still have the LP Goldtop that Bloomfield traded you for in exchange for your '59 Burst?? I gotta know.
Dan, sorry for the loss of your friend. It was generous of him to make it possible for you to get your guitar back. I enjoyed the video and look forward to more about your friend, and getting your guitar restored to how you like it.
It really is a shame your friend butchered that guitar. I wonder if he was ashamed of what he did to it and that was the reason he wouldn't sell it back as well as why he gave you the pick of any one guitar of his you would like. It is bad enough installing additional controls but cutting new holes when you don't need to is just wrong.
Congratulations on getting your beloved guitar back Dan! However, those are crimes against all of guitardom to drill holes all over the top like that! If anyone can get it back to its original glory, you can! Please keep the updates coming!
Dan Erlewine is a national treasure.
Absolutely!!!
Was just about to write the exact same thing. Love the guy.
World heritage
Quit saying this
@@bensimpson3002 😆 Sure thing, Ben.
OMG... I cannot imagine the level of emotion you got through when recovering this piece of your personal history! Thanks for sharing this beautiful story...
I can't believe the level of emotion I went through!
@@nickk5948 Crossing fingers for your Nick...
Dan, honestly, I want more detail! I want a part 2, 3 and 4. I just can't get enough of this good stuff!!!
I second this.
I third it.👍
I fourth it
How about fifth!
I 6th this.
So sorry that you lost such a good friend. So very happy that you found the guitar you still love.
As my Buddy would say..
"You Lucky Dog".... I got an acoustic guitar back once. I sold it in 1984 and got it back in 2006!!! It's mine forever!!
RIP to your friend. But Congratulations on getting your baby back!
Cool story, can't wait to see her restored!
Now that is a brilliant way of covering a hole! Ole Al really went to town with that one! RIP Al and thank goodness the man kept it all those years!
sorry for the loss of your friend , how nice he remembered you in this way ....we cant wait to hear it ..........
Congratulations on getting your “Baby” back Dan. My heartfelt condolences for the loss of your friend. May he rest in peace. For sure he is smiling upon you from Heaven; happy to see that you and your 335 are reunited. 🙏⭐️🙏
What a story and reunion! The restoration video should be epic!
That’s awesome. 🤙🏻✌🏻
I can't wait to see updates on this restoration, because I know it's going to be done with the kind of love that you can't buy.
So sorry about the loss of Al. It was really cool of him to not just remember you, but put you in his will!
Congratulations! This is great you could have it back although I am sorry for your friend obviously.
Can't wait for part II!
So glad you were able to get it back, Dan!
Just an awesome story. Really looking forward to Part 2. Thanks Dan.
Great idea for dealing with the extra hole. Instead of hiding it, decorate it. Brilliant.
I remember those six position switches having only one acceptable sound.
Congratulations on being reunited. I have about a half dozen gems out there
that I lost in similar fashion. Unfortunately none have found their way home as yet.
It's exciting, please show us more.
I love stories about long lost or sold guitars coming home. Looking forward to the end product of the restoration. Knowing Dan’s work, I am sure it will be awesome!
What a wondwrful story couldnt have happened to a nicer fella your a class act sir.
Hi Dan !! I hope you're doing well . I'm sorry you lost your Friend . And I'm so happy for you that you got your 335 back . It looks like you're going to have a lengthy job putting it back to close to original but I'm sure it's going to be Amazing when you and your Wiring friend are done with it . Can't wait to hear and watch you play it . Ok , stay safe Big Guy . 🎸😎🎸
That’s an amazing story Dan. So cool.
So happy for you Dan !
Thank you Dan! What a journey. A dot neck 335 in sunburst. God bless.
Killer project!!!
I can't wait anymore Dan!!! Where is part 2?
It's coming very soon! The restoration is taking some effort! We promise it will be worth the wait 🙂
Dan, that has to be one of the most amazing guitar-related stories I think I've ever heard. I've been following your advice since the old Guitar Player magazine articles of the 80s. And I learned everything I know about guitar repair (and refretting) from you over the years.
I'm so glad you finally have your '58 Gibson 335 back again. Sad hearing your friend passed away, but it was so cool that he put in his will that you could pick any guitar you wanted, and he still had that Gibson in his collection. I had a guitar myself that I once owned as a child, and wished almost every day that I never sold it, so I know what that means. Best story I've heard in years. In no time, it'll be almost as good as new, with your skills. Enjoy it, Dan!!
Ironically, 1966 was also the year I was born. I love this story. You could talk for an hour about this guitar, and I'd be hanging on every word. You have to do followups on it's progress.
Beauty👍. And baby came back to home. Nice story too.
I'm really sorry to hear about your friend, I hope this guitar helps you feel closer to him and brings a smile to your face.
Seeing upon opening the case was like a punch in the gut
Dan you're a lucky man ! and we're even mroe lucky to have you making videos for us !
Great video, Dan, and a great story! Please say "hello" to Gene for me. I can't wait to see how it turns out.
You're the Best Dan !
Thank you for your years of showing us how.
Condolences for the loss of a good friend Dan.
He didn't forget that you are his friend. 😎👍
Looking forward to the full story of this wonderful guitars restoration process😎👍
Special...?
VERY👍
😎✌👍❤🖖
My condolences on the loss of your longtime friend.
I’ll admit that had I bought a guitar that I promised to sell back one day if I decided to let it go, mods would have been out of the question. But that’s just me. Happy you got her back. I know that feeling all too well.
Me too, Bro. Drilling holes all over the body? Dan will get it looking better than ever, I have no doubt.
I so want to see it restored and hear it!
Dan, congratulations! Please let us hear it when you fix it back up.
A lot of these stories have similar outcomes. When I got married I loaned my Wollensak reel-to-reel tape recorder to my brother. When I got it back years later it was a box of loose parts that he had taken apart to “see how it worked”. I never got it working again, and I never sell or loan anything that I hope to see in one piece again.
This is joy defined!
Dan + 335 + restoration = perfect video
I LOVE vids like this Dan. Thanks for making it. Excited to see the process and end result!
Killer guitar
Dan making himself smile
Great story, its heart warming that he left it to you and i cant wait to see it finished and plugged in!
Go Dan-simply the best!
I really enjoy seeing these old guitars and how you approach fixing them. But even better is the look on your face as you do the work. There is no doubt about how you love your work
Wow, amazing
Please, PLEASE show us when you're finished, how your guitar looks and sounds when you've restored it!!😁
WOW. I don't know what your friend was thinking, but I'm excited to see you bring this back to life!
Had to walk carefully in Al's house to avoid the guitar cases lining the walls. He was never a great player, but loved it like a fool. In his time, he hung out with hotshots Joe O'Dougherty (Miles Joseph) and Joe Summers, a Django-ist. It was shocking to learn he had died, since he's several years younger than I and was maybe the fittest guy ever, running, biking; life makes no sense. Dan: I'm glad you got the guitar back. It's a joy to see you thrive in your element, achieve prominence in your work. I tell friends you have the dream job, the perfect fit.
Interesting comment , though I didn't know him. We are alive and each day is a gift I feel.
Thanks Dan! This video was real interesting. I can tell how much that particular guitar means to you. I will be waiting for the next video about this old guitar. I love a good guitar story. This one is special.
I know it is due to a friend passing but it's amazing you were able to get it back! This is a cool story and I am really anticipating part two. Congrats, Dan on getting back such an important guitar to you. Condolences to your friend's family.
Wow, how amazing. Can't wait to see part 2. What a thrill to get a guitar like that back.
This made my day. Looking forward to part 2 and more!
Can't wait for part 2 😍😍
When a lot of people see 65 year old , sought after, classic guitar that has been chopped up like this, they immediately think, 'why would someone ever do this to a vintage guitar'. Their emotions take over and they fail to realize that at one point, this wasn't a 65 year old guitar. Just like the new guitar you purchased 2 years ago, this guitar was also 'only a 2 year old guitar' at one point in its long life. Back in 1958, people didn't think, this guitar is going to be a classic, vintage instrument some day. It was just a new guitar to them. Then it became an old guitar...then it became a vintage guitar...etc.
I'd never drill holes in any guitar
Exactly. Same thing with cars - don't assume that a 1953 Cadillac was vintage in 1963. Back then, it was just an old and used Cadillac with lower horsepower than a new one.
I'm sure Dan's friend (RIP) knew exactly which guitar Dan was going to choose.
Yes, it was extensively modified, but I'm pretty sure that it was cherished and Dan gets to continue this guitars' and his friends' story.
Glad you finally got it back. I think your friend has kind of spoilt your guitar, but I'm afraid that's what we all do. We personalise our instruments. In the 70s I fitted P.A.F's and wired the pickups so I could put the coils out of phase. I sold a strat to a guy who used to own a music store was I lost my home. He got a friend to "relic" it. Basically, he just took a sander to it. It looked awful. Then he wanted to sell it back to me. I just wasn't attracted to it & never bought it but the feel and the action was incredible. Years later, I think I should have got it and caressed it back into loving care. I'm looking forward to you completing your guitar.
Gene and Dan? Heck yeah.
I love you Dan!!! I wish you were my grandpa!
VERY cool, Danno!
I still have my first acoustic and electric guitars. My Squire strat has a more or less a furniture grade laminate, paper light body lol.
I'm sorry for your loss...
Great story
Looking forward to the repair vid!!
It's easy to see the Dan StewMac Show as nothing more than a point of sale, but I can not begin to imagine how this must be for Dan. I mean, he's a human being! Filled with all that Human "stuff" as we all are. I am so pleased he got this back. Incredible. A real rarity too. Many would have gone the way of all things in the desert of the intervening years.
Ann Arbor… gee Dan, you were running with Bob Seger, James Osterberg (Iggy), the Rationals…
Fun time to be in Michigan!
can't wait to see the next vid
Cool guitar with a cool story behind it 🔥
So happy to hear your guitar made it back to you! As in all things in life, joy and sadness together.
Awesome video and beautiful guitar. Ive literally got 5 hours till i go pick up a 2020 59 ES-335 VOS from its owner. Cant wait 😅
Let’s see a picture of you with it when you get it. I didn’t know Gibson made a reissue of it, so that shows what I know, right? I thought mine was a ‘59 all these years!
Nice that the little runaway is back home 😂
Jeez Dan your buddy did some mods all right.....yikes. You're going to have fun taking it back to original, can't wait for part 2.
Dan. Fabulous story, and great video. Best wishes from Wales.
Subbed! Looking forward to the restoration!
Sorry about your friend 😞 Glad it found its way home!
I want me some part 2!
How old was Dan in that photo from 1966? He looks great, now and then.
So nice that your Pal remembered how much you loved that beauty! Cool!
how cool is that and its going to be super cool when restored its winner all the way dan
Sorry about your friend Al
I like the "Kintsugi" pearl inlay idea
Your friend must have either not been able to find it...or was deathly ashamed of what he'd done to it.
When is part 2 coming?
What a great story and so happy for you, Dan! You have inspired so many to understand and be able to work on their own instruments...you are a legend in your own time, which says a lot these days! I'm so happy that you were reunited with an instrument that held such a great link to your youth! I can't wait to see the finished product, as no guitar could have a better outcome ahead than in Dan and company's hands! When I reach for a chilled pint glass for an IPA or a sweet stout, I always reach first for my "What would Dan do?" pint glasses bc just the thought of Dan inspires me to do more. Dan is the man and will always be the highest standard that I am shooting for in my book! Cheers to you, Dan!
Congratulations on the reunion. Though bittersweet with the loss of your friend, it’s uncommon to get back the “ones that got away”.
I dont think I would recognise Dan in the street without his magnifying visor
Ahh, I'm sorry for the reason why you and the 335 are reunited after so long, but I'm glad you have it back with you now. I know everyone has their own particular favourite guitar, and the 335 is mine. Well, that and the imaginary Pelham Blue Ibanez Iceman I have had in my head for about 25 years......
I'm sorry you lost yer friend and happy you got yer baby back.
The aging job on the pickup covers is STELLAR!
Sooooo awesome :)
My deepest condolences on the loss of your friend. I am glad you got your old guitar back though. I look forward to seeing how this turns out. Just PLEASE don't make Part 2 a product placement video. Just do the work and at the end say something like "links to all the parts we used are in the comments".
Possibly a red or blue pilot light jewel... Nah, too political 🤣 Looking forward to more on this. Expectations are high!
In part 2, please share with us your soldering technique- iron temp, solder type etc. exiting! thank you
How about a nice "A" for Al on that pearl dot hole plug?
Dan, Dan, Dan!!! Congratulations on your re-acquisition of your 335. Here's a question I've wanted to ask you for years...Do you still have the LP Goldtop that Bloomfield traded you for in exchange for your '59 Burst?? I gotta know.
dang Dan. An original 335 and a trade to Michael Bloomfield for your Les Paul Burst. What cool history.
She’s a beaut, Mr.Dan👍🏻Great story and sorry you lost your friend-He’s smiling from above about finding your guitar last out of the lot 😁
wonderful you have it back Dan. I've been looking for a guitar I sold 45 years ago...No luck though :(
Dan, sorry for the loss of your friend. It was generous of him to make it possible for you to get your guitar back. I enjoyed the video and look forward to more about your friend, and getting your guitar restored to how you like it.
It really is a shame your friend butchered that guitar. I wonder if he was ashamed of what he did to it and that was the reason he wouldn't sell it back as well as why he gave you the pick of any one guitar of his you would like. It is bad enough installing additional controls but cutting new holes when you don't need to is just wrong.
Great story and good friend! My guess is he squirreled away the truss rod cover and other parts somewhere. Maybe a trip to his home is in order.
Congratulations on getting your beloved guitar back Dan! However, those are crimes against all of guitardom to drill holes all over the top like that! If anyone can get it back to its original glory, you can! Please keep the updates coming!