153 RSW Hoffstainer Bass Neck Joint Rebuild Misc Clips and News

[@1rudymartin]

It's a pleasure watching a craftsman at work fantastic Love all your vids. Regards .Rudy.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Rudy Martin thank you very much my friend.

[@relyiain]

Your song is so good it and the lyrics are very appropriate. Sorry you lost your friend.I cant stop watching your stuff. im 79 and stuck at home with advanced and when i do my music i pay for it the next day with pain in my joints. You bring me lots of pleasure Jerry.

[@dennismason3740]

Do you know why Jerry is the best? Even folk with zero power tools can watch him work and not get pissed off by power tools. This dude works the wood with his bare hands because yes, that's how stuff is made. Sheesh.

[@johnthomas2255]

Great neck repair Jerry, you never cease to amaze me with your repairs .

[@bldallas]

Brilliant idea! I’d bet the majority of the other luthiers, when faced with this type of damage, would have simply reglued the old neck joint. You are definitely “The Charlie Daniels of The Wood Chisel” (nicking a partial line from an old Sammy Kershaw song). Love it!

[@seansweeney3532]

Thank you! I just got my first doghouse and with several issues. I work with my hands quite a bit. And the last piece you worked on, the bit on the back of the neck, MAY be something I have to consider, as the entire back is off the bass, but I figure that's probably for the best, so I can do any internal repairs that need attending to. I've got a largish bag of pure gelatin for making the glue and I think I'm going to be ok as I have a lot of the same tools and experience with guitars... I have all the parts I'll need and mainly it looks like I'll be tidying up the unions on the body and making up some homemade clamps that I bought the parts for tonight... some hardwood sections, 16" 1/4" threaded bolt wing nuts and washers... and time to see what it takes. Also have stain, and both amber and clear shellac.

[@jimhuskins8506]

Thanks for this one, Jerry. I have three old plywood basses that need similar repair. You’ve given me several good ideas and considerable inspiration.

[@teleman65]

You continue to amaze me. I wish I had 1/2 your talent. So sorry to hear about your friend. Prayers to the family. And the music was outstanding. Just beautiful.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Tele Man65 thank you kindly.

[@bluesingmusic3443]

Seeing that bass literally sent chills through me. Back in grade school, I wanted to play the violin. Of course being one of the tallest kids in 3rd grade, the music teacher gave me the upright bass. Well my friend played violin, had his own, he said "Man we can practice together." So I decided it was okay. Well turns out when I got ready to take it on the school bus home, the old bus driver told me I couldn't bring it, as it was too big. (????) So I had to carry it home, mind you it was about a half mile home, down one of the busiest streets in my home town. Not too far....seemed like 100 miles. Thank goodness I could sit on while resting. Decided after a few months it wasn't worth it. Funny my younger brother played bass, clear into high school, he was really good. I kept up with my guitar. I can play the bass guitar (formal title), took a few lessons from ex bassist.(he's a monster). Great job on the bass, you'd think a German instrument would have better QC at the factory. You do amazing work! Love your videos.

[@johnbrock1602]

Enjoy watching, wish I could have done some work like you do. By trade I was an a/c refrigeration mechanics work came looking for me. That is ok but no one saw my crathmanship. Keep recording the shop work this 72 yr old man will keep watching.

[@kenhewgill1375]

Awesome repair Jerry. Repaired I think BETTER than new! 👍

[@billsterling6485]

Enjoyed watching this video...Fine repair once again Jerry....Loved the song Traded the Old Cross for a Crown...Sorry to read you lost your friend Terry.....May he rest in Peace....

[@RoastBeefSandwich]

I am so thankful for your videos. While I'll never repair a bass like you just did, you've given me the knowledge and tools necessary so that I can take care of my guitars and ukuleles. Happy trails and I'd love for our paths to cross some day! / Raleigh, NC viewer

[@RosaStringWorks]

MultiSkeeze thank you very much. My daughter's family moved back here from Mooresville about 2 years ago. She loved it and really misses it. Nice area, but a long drive. Love having her and the grandsons close by.

[@rogerdavis7770]

Seems your customer shipping nightmare is turning into a dream come true. I,ll eat my hat if that neck ever comes off again. You have the patience and skills of a Saint. It is like being in GrampPa,s wood shop in the 50,s. We now have Ferrel hogs in Oregon they are moving up North South valleys. They will love all those 1000 $ a pound mushrooms.

[@jeffgrier8488]

You sure did a fine job on that repair! Sorry to hear about your friend, cancer is a terrible thing.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Jeff Grier thank you. It is a horrible disease. Regret not going into researching a cure as a career path. Hope they find one.

[@Lawiah0]

Jerry, you're a good man, you did all that you can, more customers are calling you; it's time to ship that Bass home now.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Thanks for watching.

[@danieljaeger1615]

Jerry I really enjoy all of your videos. may the Good Lord bless you. I hope you are born again.

[@myacousticblues]

Jerry, again....a master craftsman! I can't say enough about the good work you do! Thanks for taking time to put everything on KZbin! It's very much appreciated!

[@RosaStringWorks]

myacousticblues thanks. Much appreciated.

[@lrstaf6]

Your choice of replacing the hard wire on the tailpiece was a good one in my opinion. The twisted wire inside the tailpiece can eventually cut right through the wood between the holes through the end of the tailpiece. On the balsa violin that I made in 2011, I had a hand made custom tailpiece and a tail gut with a knot to make it hold. After seven years, the gut cut the wood out between the holes in the end of the tailpiece. I tried potting in some aluminum tubes into the end of the custom tailpiece and using gut again. It didn't last even a month before the gut pulled out the tubes and the epoxy between the tubes. I ended up putting in a composite tailpiece with a nylon cable and nuts rather than the gut and knot. So far, It's holding only time will tell.

[@TheAhirishman]

Man,that was a heck of a lot of work. But your approach of slow and steady is commedable. Love your work. I could watch you for hours...I think I just did

[@springy-2112]

Hello , I've just found you and I'm already fascinated . I'm from the east Midlands in the UK. I play and maintain only electric bass but like to see any instrument being loved.. I play Punk and Metal but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy relaxing to the beautiful music in your videos...You are a craftsman and I'm so excited to learn more about fixing acoustic instruments...thank you ..

[@RosaStringWorks]

springy 2112 Thank you my friend. There is room for all kinds of music.

[@disfunctionaldiecast7908]

Springy im a metal bass player as well and love jerry's vids and backround blugrass. Hes so infomative.

[@justingreen2172]

Hope you're doing well. Your videos are awesome, and I appreciate your Nashville number lesson. Keep it up, Jerry!! God bless.

[@joemsibert]

Jerry, you never cease to amaze me. This old Navy man says Bravo Zulu ( outstandingly done) thank for sharing.

[@barrywebber100]

Another great job Jerry. Those double basses are sure big and cumbersome but do have a lovely unique sound. I used to try and play electric bass guitar and they are a lot easier to carry about! Thanks for posting.

[@LarryDeSilva64]

You aren't kidding that is a big repair. That really got banged around hard to break that off like that. Definitely a dovetail repair would be the strongest for a repair like that where it will last for many years to come. You know what in 50 years when someone takes that bass for a tune up they are gonna say who put that neck back on there so solid and they will say Jerry Rosa and they will say well that guy was a real craftsman. Thanks for sharing.

[@RosaStringWorks]

LUCKYLARRY thank you my friend.

[@ep2353]

Truly amazing repair. Rest in peace, Terry

[@RosaStringWorks]

Edward Petersen thank you my friend.

[@paullyle3461]

Great job Jerry, work a few small jobs on bass repairs.Nothing like what you've done WOW thanks for sharing your skills with us. Paul Northern California 😎

[@BobSmith-vq3uo]

I enjoyed this - my Sunday night TV :). I've never worked on a bass neck before, so it was a good learning piece for me. Thanks for sharing it along with your music.

[@davidsims1329]

Sorry for your loss of a friend Brother Jerry, friendships is a great thing.

[@glenkersul9983]

Keep up the GREAT work! Slow and steady wins the race. I always appreciate those that have patience. I learned alot today.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Glen Kersul thank you very much my friend I appreciate the note

[@harlanbarnhart4656]

Thanks for the effort that goes into these videos, I have learned a lot already and look forward to learning much more. If they were shorter, I would watch more often and I wouldn't skip through. Just my opinion, but I think ten to fifteen minutes is the sweet spot. Sometimes I see you pop up on my feed but pass when I see the length. Keep up the good work.

[@RosaStringWorks]

When I make short videos I get to come in so we want the longer videos. You can't win

[@kensherwin4544]

Wrong viewpoint! When you make short videos, those of us who like all your effort (say 80% of your viewers) and those who like the short ones (say 10% of your viewers) are all happy. When you make the long ones, the same 80% and the other 10% are happy. In other words, no matter which way you do a particular video, 90% are happy. You can't lose! A measure of the happiness of your viewers is your subscription rate. 23,000 and growing tells me you're winning big time. I got started watching when recovering from knee surgery and was stuck in a chair. I got hooked watching an honest craftsman at work on a different flavor of woodworking from mine. Now what I'm mobile again, I'm still hooked. Thanks a lot for absorbing some of my free time.

[@johntaylor3070]

Very excellent interesting bass neck repair for stand-up your work is amazing.

[@michaelwinters9788]

Great video as always Jerry. I found your channel a few weeks ago and I've spent hours and hours watching your content. Keep up the good work!

[@RosaStringWorks]

Michael Winters thanks buddy! Really appreciate that.

[@audiotechlabs4650]

So Jerry, where is Helen Keller? I mean you are the "Miracle Worker"! What a repair! Just like I always say, if Jerry Rosa can't fix 'er, ain't nobody can fix 'er! With those screws you put in the body dovetail and modern glue, it won't be the neck that goes bad next time. Thankz

[@RosaStringWorks]

Audio Tech Labs thanks a lot. Anxious to share the next one. Came up with a real cool way to get glue into a tight neck heel crack.

[@1980bwc]

I'm new to your channel Mr. Jerry. I live in West Tennessee, and I'm really enjoying watching your videos. I've learned alot from you already. I've been wanting to learn how to become a Luthier for a couple years now, but dont know how or where to begin. Lol. Thanks for sharing your knowledge sir.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Bryan Wayne you are welcome. Good luck to you and thankd for watching.

[@stephenhuet2885]

Yes sir, a another great job, and thank you for the lovely music, and the names of the Artist..

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

I have 3) 1/4” routers and 1 large 1/2” drive.. 2 of the 1/4” are less expensive types, one of which I cut a side of the base on all the way to the mounting barrel. It allows getting far closer to a raised obstruction like the way this neck presented. It made it small enough that on one job a few years ago, it saved me from having to buy one of those neat little trim size routers for that task. You did a great work-around though.

[@DavidinFujairah]

Well, that's pretty darn cool. Great job and enjoyed listening to your reasoning on-the-fly.

[@dalepal]

It looked challenging but you did another fine repair on that bass. I like your idea of modifying the dollar clamps from Harbor Freight.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Dale Palmer thank you very much. I really appreciate it.

[@kimwilliford6303]

Beautiful job. Beautiful music. I love the song Madeline Wine. I loved the way to play in that song. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnmeeks9618]

I see by the date that this video was published about 3 years ago. Having lived around wild hogs in California, they cause so much damage that they are “open season” all year round. I have hunted them with both a bow and arrow, and rifle. The one thing I can tell you is that they are really good eating. They have good hams, back strap and make really good sausage. They are lean enough because of their diet, so there are pork chops, but no bacon. I’m to old now for that type of hunting, but if you get a chance go for it. Oh yea, if you get a small one (120 lbs max) the roast really good on the bbq.

[@mmccoy577]

Love your attention to detail. Cancer sucks!

[@RosaStringWorks]

Michael McCoy thank you very much. It sure does.

[@mrsamikhoury]

Perfect job you are creater can fix any things God bless your work 🙏🌹🙏

[@markfarlow1441]

Love brother John, y’all sound like the Seldom Scene

[@budandbean1]

Really enjoyed this repair Jerry, thanks for so much video, I love the long videos. You did an amazing job too!

[@RosaStringWorks]

Buddy Martin Thanks so much.

[@BrunoWiebelt]

what a great job to follow, nice music and sorry for you that you lost a friend

[@kennethcdavis7842]

Nice work and love the music too. Greetings from Herefordshire UK (the land that time forgot.) Been watching your channel for awhile and am impressed. Hi to you from across the pond. Ken.

[@waynegoff764]

They're turning the ground over for you Gerry. Does good in the long term. Shoot one now and again, they make good eating. Good vocals Gerry, thought is was a guy in his thirties before I noticed it was you singing.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Wayne Goff they leave it so rough can't even drive a 4 wheeler over it. We eat em.

[@euhdink4501]

I am always amazed to see you routing freehand. So I tried it myself ... well ... I can't :-) So much to learn!

[@zibbezabba2491]

Do you have any idea how addictive these videos are?

[@blkjckgtr3075]

Geezz Jerry what cant you fix!!better than new ,sorry for your lost Cheers

[@RosaStringWorks]

blkjckgtrnut thank you.

[@stevensmith3182]

Job well done Jerry, you had to go the extra mile with that one. Sorry for your loss.

[@RosaStringWorks]

steven Smith thank you.

[@dontbenosey1]

One things for sure. The Rosa string works band won't have to worry too much about who to let work on the instruments.

[@RandySchartiger]

That carbon paper is a cool trick! I didn't have any the other day and used chalk. Good to see your channel taking off! It'll pick up quicker as she goes now! Great video!

[@RosaStringWorks]

Randy Schartiger thanks Randy. Be sure to watch for the video on a 1919 Gibson L1 coming soon. Cool way to get glue in a tight neck heel crack.

[@ChrisPadillaAZ]

That Carbon paper technique is what dentists use on teeth... 😊

[@philbrown6787]

Can't imagine you guys in areas with wild hogs and the damage they do. I HAD domestic pigs for one year and they got out a couple times. Wow, they can do some destruction!However, they did get rid of the moles in my yard and I got a lot of bacon lol. Good job as always RSW

[@RosaStringWorks]

phil brown Thank you sir. I've got a few pork steaks off these critters too. lol

[@EmbelekoBand]

I'll just repeat myself once again, great job Jerry.

[@dwebster50]

That's was amazing .. I really enjoyed your music ....

[@RosaStringWorks]

Dave Webster thanks so much.

[@tonyt.1596]

Thanks so much Jerry. Great tips and information for repairs.

[@johnsee7269]

What a pleasure to watch a Master Craftsman at work while listening to the Bluegrass equivalent of Beethoven's 5th (german...) Symphony. Mandolin Wine - Ahhhhh

[@jamchiell]

Sorry to hear about your friend. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace. Amen

[@HBSuccess]

Good job Jerry! That came out really good.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Tioga Fretworks thank you my friend.

[@acoustic9402]

Excellent Job Jerry

[@RosaStringWorks]

+acoustic thank you.

[@alexanderdeclercq982]

Wow, nice repair, probably better than new from the quality of your work.

[@bozomartin3191]

Jerry, towards end of video (58:30+) you indicate that the G string is too low and that you are going to take bridge off and raise it 1/4 inch; but how did you do that? Clearly, I can see how you could lower it if it were too high, but don't see how you would raise it if too low as it is not adjustable.

[@RosaStringWorks]

I don't recall off hand that's an old video but I probably made a shim for the bottom of the foot.

[@eddylonergan142]

What a shame Jerry,I thought you might get your iron and little knife out to take the back and replace it.hahahahahahaha,fantastic work watching all your clips i really like the long clips.must be hard constantly talking to yourself.Mind you there's nothing better than your own company.I'm always talking to myself and we get on real good with me.hope you keep educating and entertaining us.you said in one of your recent clips you had a check up for your lungs.hope that works your way.Thanks again for your clips.

[@JM-wx8ik]

Glad I found this channel.

[@krustybuzzard2477]

I'm impressed my friend.the finish color came out as well as anyone could expect mater of fact I can't see any difference on my tablet.ya know I'm always watching these repairs with a critical eye.so that I may add to or possably improve it in my own mind.and the lowest score possible wins.you scored a big fat 0 on this repair.I couldn't think of any way of improving it congrats my friend.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Krusty Buzzard thank you.

[@krustybuzzard2477]

Rosa String Works I call them like I see them my friend.good job.

[@tihomirkolarek]

Great video,i like those 1h+ projects...sorry about your friend...r.i.p. Listening to your songs,your voice reminds me a little bit of Dwight Yoakam...by my opinion,one of the best there is... When you said you had problems with "wild hogs",i tought there were some wide tire marks on the roads 😊...lol Greetings from Croatia!

[@RosaStringWorks]

Tihomir Kolarek lol. Thanks for watching. Appreciate the kind words.

[@randolphpatterson5061]

I have a '70's Ibanez Rocket Roll Sr, and it has a badly broken neck joint. I've never yet attempted to remove the neck, and it's still hanging onto the body somehow, even though it's so loose that I could almost work it like a pump handle. What I'll find when I remove it remains to be seen, as the external seams at the glue joint don't reveal any of the breakage. I can't see anything definitive in the neck pickup rout, either, but to my recollection there's something of a tongue extending into the pickup rout, and it seems to be fast. I imagine there'll be some badly splintered wood, and for some years I've imagined that some sort of repair like you did on the doghouse will be the way to go. Naturally I want to remove the neck as carefully as I can when the time comes. I intend to sharpen my skills by doing some neck resets on several cheap guitars, before doing the Ibanez. It may be the hardest repair I've ever done in my life. Then I'll have some recent experience under my belt when I take on this repair. I wouldn't have felt confident in doing this if I hadn't watched this video, because I'd never known of any other instance where this kind of damage is salvageable. So, thank you once again! I love watching your videos!

[@RosaStringWorks]

randolph patterson you are very welcome. Good luck with it. Thank you for watching.

[@AzNpowangeFTW]

awesome video. I learned alot myself. I have a mandolin that has a crack horizontal to the body right at the neck joint. Should probably just fill it with glue and call it a day

[@GarnettM]

Nice fix - I`ve got a Alverez Bass Guitar that fell off a motorbike and it hit the ground on the head which broke the neck right off into finger splinters I was wondering if line everything up slide all the splinters into each other ,It did`nt break the fret board but Fibreglass the break to a clear mend it might look hoggad but run a drill bit up the rod to clean it out for some adjustment might work ,, I was going to mention too Dad used to pull the sound post in with a string around it put each end thru the F holes to pull any way You probably knew this already though .

[@RosaStringWorks]

Garnett M thanks for watching. The string method works but it is a bit awkward and is a bit slower. Regarding the neck, it might work but I wouldn't fiberglass it. I could fix it if you want. I repaired one that a truck ran over by replacing most of the wood. It is still in use after 5 years.

[@GarnettM]

Rosa String Works I took it into a couple shops they didn't have time they said ,It's pretty bad could just fit another neck to it but they look great with battle wounds .I could do a vid of it let you see it or send you an email .

[@RosaStringWorks]

Garnett M I'm sure I coild fix it on way or another. Emsil a picture if you want.

[@GarnettM]

Rosa String Works I'm in Canada though cost more to send it ,Thanks though .

[@RosaStringWorks]

Garnett M bring it down on vacation. lol

[@humnpwr]

Very nice repair. I like seeing that you are using metric. USA is one of 3 countries in the entire world that do not use the metric system.l

[@RosaStringWorks]

I use both interchangeably. Oddly enough a great number of machinists in the UK use the imperial system rather than metric system

[@humnpwr]

Rosa String Works Yes I certainly understand that. I was a movie set builder for years and must know both. Also been a pilot for many years and we still use nautical miles mostly but we must know metric and Imperial and be able to calculate in your head quickly if the occasion arises. Love your videos.

[@jasonredding2282]

Great job and thanks for passing on your knowledge in this way. One criticism. You first measured the fingerboard height with a steel rule. On the final you used a common tape rule

[@martijnvandenakker803]

Tremendous job, I also like the first song !

[@RosaStringWorks]

+Martijn van den Akker thank you very much.

[@BIBSTERSrepairshop]

Dang always impressed with what you can do keep up the good work

[@RosaStringWorks]

Kyle jackson thank you.

[@juhs]

Watching back thru some of your older videos and really suprised to see you using mechanical fasteners. Would you still take this approach if you were repairing this today? Ps, please don't ever stop making videos sir 😁

[@stephenquail3168]

Wow that's considered a 3/4 size .gonna do the clamp thing,thanks.great craftsmanship.I love watching you problem solve.you innovate .awesome .🐖🐖🐖🐖🐖🐖🐵🙈🙉🎻🎼

[@RosaStringWorks]

Stephen Quail thank you very kindly.

[@bdavem]

A neck is a servicable joint, should be glued with hide glue so that if ever need removed, it can be. I absolutely love the dovetail insert idea though.

[@RosaStringWorks]

+Coal City Garage I understand your point. But I don't consider them serviceable. I believe it should be permanent. Therefore the way I do it, it should never be a problem again. And if it is a problem, you can take it apart just like you take apart hide glue. Heat and moisture will do it. I've done it many times. But you do have to use Titebond original. The other Titebonds will not come apart. Thank you very much for watching.

[@bdavem]

Rosa String Works can't argue with that. It should be permanent. As long as someone doesn't break the neck. BTW, I'm stealing your dovetail idea for my aluminum bass I'm restoring. Also, I'd like to see how you would repair missing pieces of a laminated bass. Like on a top or something.

[@richardbrooks3569]

The good things about those clamps is that if they break, you can get a new one from HF. All you have to do is take the broken one back.

[@CesarAllGuitar]

Is great seeing your channel grow.... I love your vids. Well done!

[@RosaStringWorks]

Cesar Blues Guitar thank you my friend.

[@brianjackson9599]

Jerry, I'm sorry about the loss of your friend Terry, but look at it like this, he's jamming in the the greatest band known to the universe

[@RosaStringWorks]

brian jackson so very true my friend. Thank you for watching.

[@brianjackson9599]

Thank you for the tutorials,

[@bakkertjebas]

Really enjoy your videos. I learn a lot from it. I have one thought I'd like to share with you. Isn't the neck joint "ment" to break on impact to avoid more damage to the surrounding wood? I have seen a bass fallen over with on later inspection a screwed neck. The neckblock was still perfectly in tact, and so was the neckjoint, but all the surrounding wood was totalled beond repair...

[@csnelling4]

Great fix Jerry 👏👏👍🇬🇧

[@motorcop505]

Me: Doc I have an addiction. Dr.: What is it, Cochin, meth, heroine? Me: No, it's the computer. Dr.: Pornography? Me: No, I can't stop watching some guy in Missouri who fixes instruments. Dr.: So you're a musician? Me: No. Dr.: So you're a woodworker? Me: No. Dr.: You are beyond help.

[@johnmeeks9618]

Jerry, did you ever think of putting a metal strap across the joint to strengthen it and then cover that with the wood patch? Yes, more work, but much stronger, I think...of course, Monday morning quarterbacking.

[@RosaStringWorks]

That was years ago. It's still holding. I don't like to use metal unless it would be absolutely necessary

[@rickmurphy123]

how to wire a steel guitar or a double neck or do you know of some one that can help thank you for your time and i love your videos

[@travismiddlebrook6754]

Hi Jerry I'm very impressed with all that you do. your work is a very inspirational to me as I would like to start doing some repairs as well. I just have to invest in some tools I refret my own acoustic and made a bone nut and Saddle with success but other than that haven't done much but I'd sure like to start . I've learned so much from your videos thank you! where do you shop for your basic tools like fret files ect. ? I'm from ontario Canada

[@RosaStringWorks]

Travis Middlebrook i make most of my tools from other things. Thanks for watching.

[@hafengr]

Jerry, I was wondering if you sell your recorded music! I would love to make a purchase if so. Since asking this question I was able to find where to purchase. Excellent music!!

[@shartne]

Good job I think it will hold for long time.

[@hydorah]

For a German bass, the neck joint is appropriately gutentight

[@richardmead9225]

Do the wild hogs cook up well ? Does Missouri have a season on the hogs or can they be killed at any time?

[@RosaStringWorks]

Richard Mead oh yeah. They eat real well. Shoot every one I see. The problem is, they are pretty nocturnal. Thanks for watching.

[@aiferapple1246]

Thanks Jerry. I only just realised that the clamps I have do that LOL

[@RosaStringWorks]

+Andi Jones great. Thanks for watching.

[@mike5058]

wow great repair - I wouldn't have know where to start on that and there is no chance I could have made that type of joint by hand, my machine, or by any other way known to man! Lol

[@michaelbirkefeldt6719]

Very nice video thank you ,👍

[@seansweeney3532]

Oh, and I'm just across the river in IL. I already service all the Hammonds and amps, Leslies and oddball electronics... that's my specialty, but have always loved those doghouses and been looking for a fixer upper to increase my knowledge base... just can't let anyone know I fix these, as the word got out I fixed Hammonds and my schedule is so full now!!

[@terrynorton3182]

Have a bacon sandwich ( from the hogs!) Jerry, you’ve earned it. Great job, again.

[@914Catfish]

Was that tail piece held on with coat hanger wire? Sure looked like. Nice work.

[@RosaStringWorks]

914Catfish it was actually a heavy copper wire. Thicker than a coat hanger. It was very stiff. Thanks for watching.

[@pault8470]

Amazing talent you have Jerry ..Are you self taught Jerry ? If not how long did it take you to learn your trade as I have a son who's a carpenter yet after viewing your videos he's thinking of a change in career .. Regards Matty

[@RosaStringWorks]

matty towey That's a tough question as after 34+ yeras I feel like I'm still learning every day. Thanks for watching.

[@lukenns7856]

inspired by your work! so cool. keep posting!

[@RosaStringWorks]

+Luke e thank you very much.

[@jonahguitarguy]

Jerry you are hardcore brother, freehand dovetail mortise and tenon.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Dane Nichols thanks Dane. This one seamed a little too easy after the last one. lol

[@jonahguitarguy]

Well that's true the last one was pretty bad off.

[@dfybyn]

i"m really sorry to be a "hater"but you simply NEVER use screws in a double bass repair

[@silvrface]

Consul O'Reilly agreed. And totally unnecessary. “Chopped off square” is a common mortise & tenon joint, commonly used in bass and other than instrument construction. Most cheap basses have dovetail joints, if that indicates anything about what he commonly works on. And working on the neck like that without removing the fingerboard is just weird.

[@martijnvandenakker803]

Jim Sliff and Consul O'Reilly, you guys have never repaired stringed instruments, have you...? Jerry Rosa is a true expert and craftsman, and gives a life-long warrantee on his repairs. So maybe you guys can do something productive, instead of nitpicking about stuff you have no clou of...