A very unique guitar. It just needed a bunch of TLC Support: / rosastringworks Website: www.rosastringworks.com
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@RicTic664 жыл бұрын
Of course we'd like to hear you play it Jerry. It makes the story complete imo. 👍😊
@davidmcausland40884 жыл бұрын
A masterclass in neck reset decades of DNA removed and a lovely sound, how many times can this genius keep restoring what most people throw away.
@Ploobstill4 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave.
@NickRatnieks4 жыл бұрын
Sherwood was one of Montgomery Ward's mail order brands. It was created just after WW2 and before WW2, the company used the names of Wards and Recording King for its instruments- the RK brand being more up-market than Wards. In the 1920s their brand was Concertone. On that basis, Wards branded guitars were mainly made by Kay while most of the RK instruments were made by Gibson. However, some of the Wards branded instruments were made by Gibson and the 1936 Wards Model 1642 mandolin was made by Gibson and was the same as the Gibson A50- except it did not have a neck truss rod. You can see that the Kluson tuners have rivets on the gears and date the guitar to just after WW2. The guitar appears to be based on the Kay 39 made from 1947-51. Montgomery Ward changed from the Sherwood brand to Airline at some point in the lae 50s or early 60s. Montgomery Ward retailed some very nice guitars and mandolins but also catered for the lower end of the market as well. This one is mid-market- Kay advertised their version at $45 while Wards would probably have sold it for less than $30- cutting out the middleman. As metal became scarce in WW2, Kluson, the tuner makers began to used rivets or just a blob of metal to replace the screws- and this is what you show. These tuners were used until the late 40s when screws returned and Kluson also started to enclose the gears in a little box.
@tomfitzsimmons65354 жыл бұрын
That is some good knowledge. Can you tell me anything about the 'Pablo Camille Video' brand? I think it's a Gibson L1, no truss rod.
@FiddleSticks80011 ай бұрын
I have an unbranded Kay that looks just like this guitar structurally speaking. The same reinforcement around the f holes and dot pattern on the frets.
@m.f.33474 жыл бұрын
best lutherie channel on youtube
@RosaStringWorks4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@halcooper30703 жыл бұрын
I love it, but twoodfrd is the ultimate. I can love 2 at the same.time ;)
@gordonbrackett72204 жыл бұрын
In he early 70's, I reset the neck on my Harmony Sovereign, which now belongs to my son. It has been strung up and played ever since. Lately, he tells me that the action has reached the point of needing to be seen by a guitar tech. I used very similar methods to what you do.
@willmorrison10224 жыл бұрын
Hey, that was a 50 year repair. Good job! Who knew you'd still be alive now to even hear about it? And good on him for keeping it.
@mattomon10454 жыл бұрын
Mr Rosa just like all of us A little TLC goes along way jest like a song . please play !!!!!!!! thank you
@danogle99274 жыл бұрын
Jerry I think its only right that you play the instrument,and sing a little after each one is completed,and you never cease to amaze me.
@twocurrentsGROW37114 жыл бұрын
I have a guitar that is this exact style (except natural finish) and about the same age I’d guess that needed a neck reset. I tried it once and failed; but I’ve got the neck off again and think I’ll be more successful this time now that I’ve been able to watch you. Wish me luck! Lol
@steveparkes14 жыл бұрын
I don't think I've seen a better example of a sympathetic restoration, beautiful guitar, and great work Jerry.
@RAkers-tu1ey4 жыл бұрын
Sing away! Always fun to watch and listen to.
@rayclark96434 жыл бұрын
Your work is even more amazing knowing the pain you suffer in your hands while doing these repairs Jerry!
@multi_misa724 жыл бұрын
Just the right amount of tlc for this old baby..awesome
@gwag84104 жыл бұрын
Jerry I had a masonry business and general construction for about 35 years.... your comment rang true with me. Even though I did mostly new construction, there was an occasional remodel, and you absolutely never knew what you were getting into tearing into existing construction.. I learned early on to allow for that when bidding jobs. Great work as usual, I always look forward to your videos..
@mcosimi4 жыл бұрын
The dry heat stick with the neck removal jig works pretty well......and pretty quickly. I used it last on a Kay guitar in fact. I'm not sure how it would work with all glues, but with the Kay neck it worked very well.
@willmorrison10224 жыл бұрын
I've been a guitar player and archtop lover for about 50 years, now, and I have never heard of Sherwood. It looks like an old Kay, I sure wouldn't be surprised, they built for a LOT of people over the years. LOVE those old guitars, especially once they are set up properly. Some of them sound GREAT. How fun to get to play one of those old babies! ETA: That guitar came out WONDERFULLY. I would not hesitate to play that on any gig where it would be appropriate. I have always loved those ones, used to have an Oahu that was a joy to play. Nothing like the old ones. Great job as always!!
@caesarillion4 жыл бұрын
You and 10,000 other peeps. Thank U Spencer. I love mandolin, Thailand Paul
@psycodelek3 жыл бұрын
I don`t comment a lot but I watch a lot of your work and you sir are a master
@rondaly88344 жыл бұрын
You are an absolute artist . Your patience is amazing. The tedious tasks you blow right through sets you apart. If you could see me I would be bowing.
@stevenleek12544 жыл бұрын
Always a joy to watch you work!
@colleenbarry56114 жыл бұрын
Love hearing you sing! Thanks so much for sharing the process on this one!
@ryanintopeka4 жыл бұрын
Massively beautiful tone! Great work as always!
@simonmoore25494 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy hearing you play the finished instrument
@Sasasala3864 жыл бұрын
Amazing work!
@johnthomas2255 Жыл бұрын
Loved the video , your work is excellent!
@bloodshotgamer35323 жыл бұрын
Great work as always.
@WhiteDragon6894 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy watching you work on the instruments and maybe hear you play.
@JimmerSD4 жыл бұрын
I wish I had seen this before I did the same to my Silvertone. I ran into the same problems and having watched a number of your videos used the same techniques. Thanks for the education.
@donaldholman90704 жыл бұрын
Great job. Looks and sounds good. Thank you.
@richardcooksey16004 жыл бұрын
Great job. Love to hear you play them when you're done. Looking forward to your next video.
@bodiedominguez4 жыл бұрын
Some great repairs as usual Jerry. Keep up the good videos.
@okayestguitar664 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your videos and the work you do on those older instruments. Thank you.
@glennsnider88404 жыл бұрын
Makes my day watching you bring new life to cherished old friend instruments! Thanks for sharing Jerry!
@limpindug4 жыл бұрын
Great job buddy, love seeing the oldies rejuvenated. respect and stay safe to be well all.
@josephwaller8343 жыл бұрын
Another great Job! Love these....and yes on the song sir!
@polymorphism19664 жыл бұрын
Jerry you are Brilliant! Love your work.
@marctastic12344 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. Keep up the singing and playing wrap up, it puts the icing on the cake!
@jeyapragashradhaakrishnan34434 жыл бұрын
Amazing job on the neck reset Jerry. Really enjoyed this video.
@afishcalledminnewawa4 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy the songs you play after the repair.
@tomkirk69424 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy hearing you play the finished instruments Jerry. Great job.
@WillyKidd4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting as always Jerry, your thorough, and honest nature of working on these prized instruments is worth the subscription in itself.
@cjm31224 жыл бұрын
I for one am grateful for your programs, especially the time you take to videotape your processes and explain your concepts. God bless you, Jerry Rosa.
@RedRose47114 жыл бұрын
A beautiful job and the end result speaks for itself.
@Sosu2174 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work Jerry, you've given a wonderful sounding guitar another lease of life!
@cjm37292 жыл бұрын
Jerry. Each time you document the restoration of an instrument, you capture a gift of new life. What production is complete without music during the credits? When you sing and play the finished product at the end it celebrates the successful completion of your fine work. Plus, not only do we get to hear your very well-trained voice (which is always delightful) we get to hear the sweet, new sound of the instrument. There is no question here. Please, please play. It's like icing on the cake.
@colinlivingston17274 жыл бұрын
Just amazing work Mr Rosa. That guitar is beautiful, and sounds amazing. Love your work!
@rrrosecarbinela4 жыл бұрын
I love how thorough you are. We should all strive for the care you take in our projects...
@keninnis14 жыл бұрын
Nice work.You make neck resets look so simple...ha ha .Keep the videos a coming.Thanks for sharing.
@dirkg70624 жыл бұрын
WOW! The guitar looks beautiful. You've done a great service to that ol' guitar.
@RandySchartiger4 жыл бұрын
it does sound good! those archtops have a unique sound of their own. nice work and a lot of it. thanks for the mention brother!
@bruceducker20294 жыл бұрын
Good to see the old "F" hole being brought back to life. Reminds me of my first guitar and surprisingly sounds just like it. Thanks for the video Jerry.
@63vetteman4 жыл бұрын
Another precious set of strings beautifully returned to use for antiquity!! Thx Doc, love the refurb of the old ones and the repair of all!! Great job, hope your arthritis improves and you can continue with your work and the apprenticeship Caleb, God bless!
@bobmalone17634 жыл бұрын
I love your short demo songs after you fix an instrument.
@1980bwc4 жыл бұрын
Good to see a video from you. We've been missin ya Mr. Jerry!
@jeffbrooks72464 жыл бұрын
That was fabulous. You are so correct about the patience factor, neck fit is everything on something like that guitar and it sounds great. Kudos as usual.
@grahamlangfield68054 жыл бұрын
Another great vid of some really excellent work. Thank you Mr Rosa, and yes, I love the repairs where you play us a song at the end. The incidental music is lovely too.
@JoshuaCraigStrain4 жыл бұрын
Jerry - DUUUUDE !! That neck turned out beautifully !! BRAVO !! Looks SOOOO GOOD !!
@rlp28064 жыл бұрын
Love your work Jerry ! I want to thank you for sharing,What joy you bring to people's lives! You put some life back into that beautiful guitar... Please play,and sing Jerry !
@altruisticphilanthropic46474 жыл бұрын
Like many others here, I'd never heard/read of a 'Sherwood' guitar, but she deserves to be treated kindly, anyway. And, of course, as always, Jerry soothes her discomforts, and she looked a lot more sassy when she took to the dance floor, at the end. Arch top, f-hole guitars always have a specific sound to them...unique...some folks like 'em...some don't. They also respond totally differently to touch and nuance than other styles, but they're pretty dang keen, nonetheless. I worried mightily when I got my first glimpse of that scarred, glue-caked, shrapnel damaged neck joint...yikes. However, Dr. Rosa had her prepped, mended, stitched up, and prepared for action, in (nearly) no time. Thanks, Doc R...just listen to her now...and lawdy, take in them sweet curves.
@barrywebber1004 жыл бұрын
What a lovely old guitar, it has a lovely colour and burst. It will be an even greater pleasure to own for the customer with it's own unique history and appearance. Another wonderful job completed and it would be really nice to hear you play it thank you Jerry.
@georgemccain25054 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video!always like to hear you play and sing do it !
@jeffsquires6620 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic. Job well done.
@amitnewton4 жыл бұрын
Great job Jerry! I'm sure Spencer will be thrilled! AND, it is always a pleasure to hear you play and sing!
@tonyalewis90534 жыл бұрын
I love your songs! It shows off the instrument; like a coda in a song, it brings closure too. 🤗
@herbrv4 жыл бұрын
Another good watch....Always welcome a tune from the rebuild.
@rodmackinnon84974 жыл бұрын
Jerry that was one nice job, 51minuts of my time well spent. Liked how you used the neck slot to clamp the shims, great video Cheers.
@stevem25634 жыл бұрын
I just love the way you pay so much attention to detail like cutting out the dent and gluing in a patch. A wonderful repair/restoration as always and yes please play us a song!!
@bjm27624 жыл бұрын
It's always nice to hear you play and sing with the finished guitar. "In my opinion" 👍
@jsenear Жыл бұрын
Fret grooves give the guitar character. I love the grooves
@johndough72242 жыл бұрын
Doing my first neck reset to a 52-58 (they didn't date them back then)Harmony Hollywood. I can't count all of your videos I've seen but this one is most helpful for my present needs. Thanks so much Jerry for all you do.
@henryhunter50264 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Once again I’m amazed by the skill, knowledge and attention to detail you apply to your repairs and restorations. I’ve never seen a Sherwood guitar before and a quick look on the internet informed me that they were made by the Kay company. That probably explains a lot USA built Kay guitars are pretty rare here in the UK . Keep up the good work, I look forward to your next video.
@michaelfuller21534 жыл бұрын
Nice work, Jerry...!
@philbrown67874 жыл бұрын
Went from an old looking worn out thing to a really nice looking and sounding instrument. I’d love to have that guitar Great job
@RsqSqr4 жыл бұрын
What u do is priceless.
@jthonn4 жыл бұрын
Jerry you are one of the best luthiers I have ever seen. Tons of patients, and particular. I believe you can do anything with wood, probably even make a wooden car, lol. I am one that doesn't like patina. When I do a restoration, I like to restore everything I can like new. Many folks, like the rust and all. Hey you like what you like, nothing wrong with it, it's just not me. The only thing Jerry is I would have liked to see you make a pick guard for it.
@peterpedersen16412 жыл бұрын
Hi Jerry, I am back taking a look at this reset. I am finishing up a reset on a friend's "51" Gretsch 5120 archtop jazz guitar. Well played, and fell off the wall and broke the neck joint before Covid started. He had dropped the guitar off for me to check out. I messed with it for hours. It was pretty loose but I couldn't get the neck to pop off. After a consult with a couple of guys, I found out that some nut job had pulled the fret out where you would normally get steam in, and he had driven 3 4p finish nails in the neck to hold it... Crazy. I used a thin crowbar to slowly pull the neck up with the nails.... Thank goodness there was no heavy glue on the nails. Now all cleaned up and ready to reset. Oddly enough, after I have sanded everything down and all the old glue from at least two resets and nail holes filled, The neck fits so tight it doesn't really need shims....! That puzzles me. I put a straight edge on all sides and it is tight as a drum dead-on down the fretboard and with the nut set to the bridge is also dead on!! Hmmm. I am going to glue it up with fresh hide glue in the neck day or so. Soaking glue today! Love the video here which gives me confidence that I will giterdone without issue!! Can't wait to play this beauty. I just finished a 64 Gretsch Country Gentlemen number 64064...! Just 2 numbers away from George Harrisons. I may buy it from the owner. What a player's guitar that is!!! Keep up these great videos my friend.
@Larry-Art1794 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jerry Good work
@johnsee72693 жыл бұрын
The "you could throw a dog through it" cracks me up! Ya know, I bought three songs from RSW and I'm impressed with the sound quality and the songs themselves! Price was $1.50 each or "whatever you think it's worth". Cracked me up again! I paid full list; well worth it!
@johnkeetch57933 жыл бұрын
For me Jerry, it's just not a Rosa repair video without a demo and a song. Thanks so much for your videos you have helped me understand my instruments and how to maintain them. I love Old Time and Bluegrass and you do it great !
@sfcmp70052 жыл бұрын
Hi Jerry, I just wanted to tell you, I've been watching you work for several years now, and think you do great work! I believe I'm just a couple years younger than you based on the info I've picked up watching your videos, so I can testify to the effort it takes to do what you do. I definitely believe, It really isn't easy being you. I know you randomly get trolls, or haters who leave smart remarks. I know you at times will try to head them off by explaining something your doing in more detail. Quite honestly, you dont need to explain yourself to those haters. Your work speaks for itself, and more importantly, someone who would spout out negative comments, without even knowing what the customer asked you to do, doesn't really deserve an explanation. Thank you for all of the great videos, and all of your hard work over the years.
@jonizr2 жыл бұрын
Tremendo trabajo!!! Gracias por el amor a la música, el respeto a cada instrumento y sobre todo al buen humor y sensibilidad con que realizas tu trabajo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@scottfaudree72013 жыл бұрын
Great job sir. I enjoyed watching. Liked and subscribed.
@sgnt93374 жыл бұрын
Wow. That fretboard looked great after you finished working on it. One of my favorite parts of your videos is watching you do fret board work. That tailpiece turned out great too!
@rayhunt12157 ай бұрын
I use your videos to help with my repairs. I have my grandfather's sherwood deluxe looks very similar to this guitar as far as color and patina, the neck is very loose and the action is high, this video definitely will help me in doing a neck reset. Thank you for the videos
@1244taylor4 жыл бұрын
wow great job. sounds really nice..a really nice old guitar with lots of life left....tks for sharing..
@kevinricesr.99034 жыл бұрын
Jerry I have been using Scotch bright red cut a couple of squares and screw on to your rotery tool that holds the small buffing wheel it works great thanks for the videos the know how is priceless thanks have a good 4th
@jeremiahmeraz9298 Жыл бұрын
This is so cool. I just found your page yesterday. I’m a beginner guitar player and I have started buying used guitars and cleaning them up a bit so I can play them and they look nicer than when k bought them. 😊
@user-gr3by6nx2c Жыл бұрын
Good Job❣️Wonderful Repair💕
@charlescartwright63674 жыл бұрын
Aloha Jerry, I watch and enjoy the playing after the repair, but if no one else watches whatever.... Don't go to all that work for just me. Thanks for sharing. I hope the hands get to feeling better, at 80 years old I can share your problem, I have never found a "fix", just being as hard headed as I can stand, was my answer. Mahalo Nui Loa and He pomaika`i 'ia mai ke Akua from Hawaii.
@demantoid4184 жыл бұрын
Nice job thanks Jerry and crew 🙂👍 😝🤘
@tomclayton68754 жыл бұрын
Especially great watching you repair old guitars. Too bad you could't find an old pick guard to make it whole again, but that can be done anytime. Thanks again for another great video! I like them especially in these crazy days, makes me feel more centered.
@Incandescentiron4 жыл бұрын
I always like to hear the instrument being played at the end. It is the purpose of all the work, of course.
@yqwgjsg4 жыл бұрын
It may just be me but I think that may be one of the prettiest fingerboards I’ve seen. Even the gouges gave it character. Great job Jerry.
@willmorrison10224 жыл бұрын
It really is a nice piece of wood, isn't it? Love the bright streak at the 1st fret. I'm not sure, but it looks like a piece of cocobolo, which I suppose would have been seen as a lower priced version of Brazilian Rosewood. I don't know what the prices for those woods was back when this thing was built, but that's my guess.
@zapa1pnt4 жыл бұрын
If that was Cocobolo, I don't think it would have the fingernail gouges, as it does, even at it's apparent age.
@willmorrison10224 жыл бұрын
@@zapa1pnt I've seen both ebony and rosewood fretboards with even deeper gouges in them. One of them right at the C on the B string first fret was down about 3/16" deep, really close to all the way through the fretb*ard. That was most likely not just the fingernails, but skin acidity, which can take a real toll on strings as well as wood. I had a teacher at Berklee who could ruin a set of strings in 3 chords. The combination of acidic sweat and fingernails can do a LOT of damage. Water is softer than rock, but look at the Grand Canyon. Regardless of wood, it could definitely have that or worse.
@paullanier82804 жыл бұрын
Jerry, could you please do a song? One of your original tunes would be great ! Very fine finish on a nice looking arch top. Great work !
@graywolfeternityguitars99774 жыл бұрын
Always pick and grin out a song I enjoy hearing good folk and blue grass music. i
@dickieadcock4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Rosa, I enjoy each video you have put out so far. You know your stuff. One of my dad's favorite sayings was, "If you dont know what you're doing, then how do you know when you're done." This surely applies here as you wrap this project up. Good job, bless you and thank you.
@Dan-LXI4 жыл бұрын
Another fine job!
@j.sherwoodowl48264 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. The amount of care you put into all the details was so nice to see. Gorgeous repair work. Guitar is definitely made by Kay (distinctive flat shoulders). The discoloration inside around the f-holes is from where they masked the holes before spraying and the tape was probably from the same.
@andrewreynolds26474 жыл бұрын
Great job Jerry, the old girl will sing again. congratulations on your wedding anniversary. Peace and love from Bonny Scotland.
@jeffgrier84884 жыл бұрын
Nice work Jerry, that guitar has a really nice sound. I would love to hear a song played on it.
@daveroe64802 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your videos. For me, a bit of a song and strum at the end would be the icing on the cake. Restoring a nice instrument is the reason for all the effort, after all. 😊🎸