Guitar Back removal / re-glue /repair and nut making

Jamie John Removes a guitar back to fix the loose brace issues, re-glues it using hide glue, then rebuilds a bone nut and lowers the bridge to make it playable again.

[@dfishken]

I admire you’re thoroughness and craftsmanship.

[@Joe.Doucette]

Jamie, this was a really interesting, informative and relaxing video.
Thanks for taking the time to record and upload it.
Joe

[@Barringtonjohnbruce]

Hey thanks Joe ! Nice to hear from you

[@Joe.Doucette]

I hope this gets lots of views. It really is well done.
Have a good one.

[@enticerusa]

Hey Jamie, I am enjoying your video,
but what brand is this guitar ?

[@danielbreaux1842]

Thanks for the information, I am watching several videos on removing backs before I try my first one. I replaced a front that was damaged in a fire. (Heat, smoke, water: turned it into a 5 piece curly mess) The function is great, but the look, not my best work :) This will be better I am sure.

[@abloke8834]

Great t-shirt! I didn't know that they had the Goodies over the pond

[@Barringtonjohnbruce]

This show was on Canadian TV in the '70's . I loved it .Thanks for watching !

[@abloke8834]

@@Barringtonjohnbruce Nice one. All the best mate

[@donaldcarpenter1686]

I believe that is a Kay made guitar. Chicago.

[@BurninSven1]

I usually make a three legged bridge for that kind of guitar, seems three legs increase the vibrations down to the top of the guitar.

[@MrAntisound]

heat the glue up to 70 degrees celcius next time, and you can take the back of without cracking the wood.

[@danielbreaux1842]

Have you noticed a lot of luthiers do not like heating the joints? You certainly can damage the finish... but I too prefer a bit of heat. However, I am here to learn, and I have learned at least 3 tricks from this video.

[@ricklatouch2263]

Wouldn’t heating the blade help?

[@enticerusa]

I should have finished the video before asking what make guitar it is..
😄 I hope someone will identify it before long...

[@rickeydenler4272]

You are sanding the back sides with a flat board is this not radisused

[@briansmith9698]

@rringtonjohnbruce is that a old Harmony kay or Silvertone? looks like one of those.

[@Barringtonjohnbruce]

I think you are on the right page. It has to be one of those brands but I could not Identify it. I just worked on a kay the other day in fact

[@jerryolynyk9020]

Where does one find the magnifying glasses worn?...thanks

[@Barringtonjohnbruce]

www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-maintenance/optivisor-headband-magnifier/

[@marvelharris9540]

what do you call your shop? location?

[@Barringtonjohnbruce]

I'm in Yarmouth Nova Scotia Canada