Awww.... was so hoping to finally see a re-fret where they keep the nibs. Seen hundreds of refret vids, and never see one where they keep the nibs. Almost a myth at this point. :D

no nibs dont be stupid its cheap thats why gibsons suck 4Q and their headstocks break if it was’nt for gibson you would be out of work

I need you guys sand for me please address and fon nomber please.

Nibs?????? Huh???

Sir, You mainly had not a catastrophic computer failure but a missing, proofed to work backup.

I don't know my woods. How can I tell if Brazilian Rosewood was used? I have a similar mandolin.

IT WILL NEVER SOUND LIKE A GIBSON!!!

There is a more compact tool alternative to the fret tang nipper. It is used to make holes in sheet metal panels like a project box when building a tube amp and you need to make a rectangular hole. Looks about the same but would be easier.

No, that 70’s LP isn’t worth what a 50’s or 60’s one is. But wait 20 more years. Then regret removing nibs.

Unless you have a strong desire to have the battery go in narrow side first, don’t pursue this approach. There are a number of drop-in replacements for the Ibanez SoundGear battery box that don’t require modifying the body. I just replaced mine with one I picked up from Amazon for $10 US, and it required no modifications to body. A simple matter of soldering the connections to the posts in the box, and I was done.

Thanks for your video... it's been very helpful.

A '78 Custom would be a fretless wonder. From what I've been told that fret wire is no longer available. What fret wire did you use?

Excellent. A lot of work. How is the skill, time and materials used weighed against the actual value of the repaired instrument as opposed to a new one? A long winded way of asking "Is it worth it?"

Totally agree with removing those nibs and giving a wider fret surface for better playability. Not sure why Gibson would continue with what appears to be a lower cost, but poorer design.

I just started restoring a hundred years old mandolin. Had no idea where to start. Well thank you for the best manual I think I will need to follow. Best wishes

I have put off new frets on my lp Custom to the point that I don’t play it much anymore because I will not lost the nibs.

I must of missed it,, did you just cut the new frets over the nib ends than file them down without having nibs over the ends?

Very nice video good job 👍😉

Nib on the fifth summon

That was most likely sold by American Conservatory made by Lyon and Healy in the 1890-1920 date range.

Looks like he's shooting ketchup into the fret slots!! Sweet video! Thanks!

Ive been thinking of melting binding material in acetone to make fret nibs you could dab it on then shape it after it dries

Been watching yt for way over 10 years. I still love small channels and always will. I hope you keep going and best of luck in everything you do.

This is SOO HELPFUL! I’m slowly modding a 2020 Epi LP- Its insane how well Made these new Gen Epi’s are but I cannot stand thin or medium fretwire. I kept wondering if I try my first Re-Fret… how do I get around the Binding😮. This video shows it ALL! 🎉

Clearly you do as the owner asks, but personally, NO NIBS! It's the cheap way to do the frets.

I have watched a lot of luthiers on KZbin. But I have to say there is no bullshite in your tutorial. Very knowledgeable Pride in your work and no fear of taking on a job. Keep the vids coming. You where more focused on placing the Fret and making sure it was done proper instead of "oh the camera is in a wrong spot". Tell me Pride in the job and the job comes first.

I hope they pay you very well! you are a true professional, your patience and attention to detail is without parallel. how did you train to be able to do this level of work? thanks for your contribution to my profession!

Could be an Oscar Schmit. I own one that looks almost identical to the one you have.

Guess he never found the Dremel polishing wheels...

Gorgeous fret job

Gibsons play better without fret nibs :)

How often do you have to replace the battery?

I had the nibs removed and the guitar was so much better to play as previously the high E tended to get caught between the fret and the nib 😊

I agree with you. If you want to give a demo give a demo. Too much talking.

they should buy or order the gibson nibs in there factory not that nibs the fret look like fret of strats 😅

I prefer nibs, keeping the binding over freet as factory, it the difference in buying a Guitar and some other brand, without it loose his particolar features.

Thanks i found solution for my cracked bridge…🫡🫡🫡 very informative sir👍

It looks like a Franz Schwarzer. I have a Schwarzer that is very similar to the one in this video. Same body shape and tailpiece.

Getting my '78 done right now.

I have a 1919 Martin Tiple.

Hey Brother! Are you still in business???? I've got an old mandolin in desperate need of restoration!

Clever.

I have the sunburst Mark 35. I believe Gibson mass produced these model to combat Ovation popularity in the 70s. Players were not ready for this ‘futuristic’ model (just like the Modern, etc…), and so Gibson stopped production for the Mark series.

This is why I'll never make it anywhere. I would've done the repair with the nibs intact without no additional cost. I have a major issue not charging reasonably because I just want to help everyone

Well done. Can't help but wonder how many times does a guitar get messed about with to get to the point of needing new frets. To many techs seem to think they need to level and file and crown every time they "set up" a guitar.

always wondered, who was that drunk that came up with those stupid nibs idea? They are good for nothing LOL AFTER CLAMPING WITH THOSE WOODEN BLOCKS, I BELIEVE THAT THE BLOCK CAN NOT BE USED FOR SANDING BECAUSE OF THE IMPRESSIONS THE FRETS MADE

can you tell us what the dimensions, material and brand of the fret wire you used were? Also what kind of glue did you use to put the frets in? Was it Hyde glue or something else? It would also be helpful if we had a list of the tools and parts used in the description. And finally, did you ever find where to get those polishing disks?

Where did you get that leveling beam?

Agreed. Either nibs retained and run the new fret up to the inside edge of the existing nib. ...or if the client is ok to lose the nib, extend fret to outside edge of the binding. Either retains playing length of the fret. I hear certain folks saying that when the nib is already lost, just run the new fret to the inside edge of the binding "for the look". This seems inadvisable, as overall playing length of the fret with nib is reduced from original.

It looks as though the nibs were pretty much worn through anyway, after so many fret levels!