Navigator Les Paul Refinish (Part 1 of 2)

Do you have a favorite guitar brand?
For me, it's ESP Navigator.
Part2→ • Navigator Les Paul Ref...
But I've never touched one before.
I'm always on the lookout for a good one for sale. I'm always on the lookout for a good one, but because of the price, I haven't been able to buy one.
I rarely play instruments, but I would love to have a Navigator JazzBass....
I'm going to take a blade to that guitar, strip the paint, replace the frets...
I'll do it...
So, I refinished a Navigator Les Paul type guitar with oil finish.
The customer who asked me to refinish his guitar had seen my previous video.
Gibson Les Paul Restoration 1989s Guitar Refinish
• Gibson Les Paul Restor...
to get this kind of atmosphere.
She also asked me to use the color of Laura Cox's signature model.
Oil finishing is one of my favorite things to do, so I'm glad he asked me to do it.
Oil finish may look easy to do, but it takes a lot of time and effort if you want to get the best quality.
The color of the body top is black, which is colored with stain.
I wanted to show more of the wood grain, so I used an alcohol-based stain to give it a transparent look, and stroked it with 3000 paper to emphasize the reddish brown grain of the maple.
After scraping, I polished it with stain, solvent, and many other things.
The head had cracks in the paint, so I filled in the bumps and did some airbrush touch-ups.
The whole thing was then sprayed with clear lacquer and finally finished with a matte clear lacquer.
The lacquer was applied just in time for the season, so I was very nervous.
The original paint seemed to be urethane, which was a bit more difficult to remove than polyurethane paint, so it was a bit of a challenge.
I didn't have the tools to remove the stud bolts from the tune-automatic, so I made them out of water pipe and large washers I had at home.
If you have the money, you can buy a special tool from Stu Mac.
I thought the serial number on the head was engraved, but it turned out to be a stamp.
I bought a new stamp and stamped it with indestructible ink (they don't call it that anymore).
Shachihata's infinity stamp? It's good. I like it.
Here's the first part.
Since my MacBook Pro and external SSD couldn't take it anymore due to too much video shooting, I had to split it into two parts.
I'm hoping to upload the second part next Saturday.
Please feel free to comment with your questions.
You can ask me anything, like "What's going on here? What's going on here? I'll reply to you if I can.
Thank you for your interest.
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#Restoration
#lespaul
#guitar

[@OverdriveMusic]

Breaks my heart, then heals my heart in the same video. Excellent stuff.

[@paolopannuzzo1194]

Hi Andy, i follow your restorations with great pleasure because you are very competent and very precise in taking care of the smallest details. Really well done! Greetings from Italy.

[@Jinnuksuk]

Now that is some Grade A top notch professional restoration right there!! You are the ONLY human being on the planet that I would trust to refurbish my guitars!!!

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@kryssben7974]

Amazing work on this Les Paul !! And as always, great video quality !! Thank you

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@garyslash7552]

Hi Andy, I love watching your videos. The patience and accuracy of your work, your know how make you more than a luthier. You are a true artist. Greetings from a fan in Germany

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@bluesguy62]

I just can't wait for Part 2 😁

[@Gunzprobish]

Wonderful video, editing, and work!

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@fernandoalbuquerque1128]

Fantástic Work Andy!

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@orvillegibson3385]

本当に丁寧で美しい作業です

[@Andybassguitar]

ありがとうございます！

[@nomadenview]

One of my dream guitar = ESP navigator...

[@saarbrandvin9616]

Really enjoyed that You are an artist

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@bvanfossen01]

You sure are precise. 👌👌

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

You are THE MASTER!!!

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@jltrem]

Amazing work, Andy. When is Part 2? (Whenever your dog barks, I think it's mine barking.) And yes, you are the Master.

[@Andybassguitar]

Part 2 is this Saturday! Maybe!

[@buebue999]

いつもながら丁寧なお仕事で、素晴らしいです。 Navigatorはそこそこお値段がする国産ということなのか、作りがすごく綺麗ですね～ 米国産はこうはいかないという感じです。

[@Andybassguitar]

コストと手間がかかってるのがESP Navigatorの魅力ですよね。 どのくらいのクオリティにすれば良いのか、作ってる人の求めてるクオリティが段違いにすごいのですよね！

[@Danduncanguitars]

Hi Andy Great work, happy to find your channel. Two questions. What did you mix with the Stewmac dye? What type of oil did you use? Looks great. I’ve only worked with Tru-oil and solid paints so far.

[@Andybassguitar]

Hello! Thanks for your comment. What I mixed (diluted) with Stewmac dye is anhydrous ethanol. If you wear a mask, I think fuel alcohol will be fine. Anhydrous ethanol is better, though. The oil is a secret. I'm sorry. I mix a lot of things. I think Tru-oil will be fine. If you want more durability, I would recommend a two-component oil.

[@kyw159357]

こんにちは。 もしヘッドのタッチアップする時瞬間接着剤 - 塗装 - 仕上げの過程で使用した塗装製品と仕上げ材はどんなものを使用しましたか？ 私は何年もプラモデルを趣味にして（なんだかアンディ様もプラモデルのキャリアがあると思いますか？lol） プラモデル用ラッカー塗料と2液型ウレタン仕上げ剤を持っています。 もしこのようなプラモデル用の製品も使用できますか？ そしてstewmacや海外映像では塗装 ->瞬間接着剤剃刀に着替えて、サポ光沢作業の順番で進めたのですが、どれがいいのか気になります。

[@user-ne8ju7om5u]

いいですよね～…Navigatorのレスポール１本持ってます。 メインで使ってるのがTokaiレスポールなので、国産レスポールはもういらないと思ってたんですが 地元の某楽器店さんで「お兄さん、イイの入ってるよ笑」と言われて弾かせてもらったのがそいつでした笑 サウンド、フィーリング、どこを取っても完璧で、弾いてるうちに手放せなくなり購入に踏み切った思い出のギターです笑 非常に丁寧に作り込まれてる印象のギターですね。今なお大切に弾いてます。

[@Andybassguitar]

一本は持っておきたい・・・いや、一本あれば一生・・・3生くらい使える素晴らしいギターだと思います。

[@auntjenifer7774]

You can hear the wood rings like a bell even when you are scraping finish off the back of the guitar !

[@sheikhrumi]

Love from Malaya!

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@uingdan926]

いつも楽しませていただいてます、、！ 質問なのですがボディのステインを使うときに割っている溶剤は、一般的なアルコールですか？どのような役割があるのでしょうか、、 またオイルステインの場合はプライマー？ など無しでいきなり塗り込むことになるのでさょうか！

[@Andybassguitar]

アルコールステインを薄めたのは普通の無水エタノールです。 アルコールステインなので、アルコール系の溶剤であればなんでもいいと思います。臭くないので無水エタノールにしました。高価ですが… アルコールステインは一般的なオイルステインや、水性ステインより、透明度が高いです。 なので木目をより透けて着色することができます。なので使っています。 オイルステインは正直使ったことがないのですが、普通のオイルフィニッシュと考えればプライマーなどは使いません。エアブローしたらそのまま塗り込みます。(たぶん)

[@yoheff988]

Very nice and clean technique to take off the finish! Will this technique work on Polyurethane as well as the Nitrocellulose lacquer?

[@Andybassguitar]

I think it may be useful in some cases.

[@kaskas55]

Is the old finish poly? great work Andy. Thank you for sharing.

[@Andybassguitar]

The old paint is lacquered. I think most of the Navigator guitars were lacquered.

[@jasonkirk1313]

I don't understand what you did to the headstock after airbrushing color on it. It looks like you are using a heat gun to dry it and make it uniform. Does the new paint melt into the old paint like nitrocellulose or did you spray a clear coat over it?

[@qb1337a]

Hi Andy, what stamps do you use for making ESP serial number? I watched Shachihata XTENSIONS but it looks different font. Your is more similar to ESP upd: is it ghotic #4 or #5?

[@Andybassguitar]

amzn.to/44j6C2i　これを使いました！

[@Flying_turnip187]

This is a great channel man!where are you based in japan?

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you. Niigata Prefecture.

[@Flying_turnip187]

Cool man! Great channel ! Do you do referbs for people also?

[@ovohm]

Navigatore are average my favourite double cut guitars. Along with 80's Tokai

[@user-tu2yz3hi9k]

NAVIGATORの塗装はGibsonと違って柔らかいとか何か違いは感じますか？

[@Andybassguitar]

この子の場合はポリ塗装でしたので、ギブソンのラッカーとは比べられません。 ポリのどうしの厚さで言えばNavigatorのほうが薄く感じました。また、そういう個体だったのかもしれません。 Navigatorと比べたわけではないですが、ギブソンのラッカーは過疎化剤が多く柔らかいと聞きますね。 ひび割れ難くくいい塗装といえばいい塗装なのですが。

[@alexander_noren]

what temperature does your air-gun have? i'm planning to buy one for removing paint/finish. and i'm afraid to burn the guitar :)

[@Andybassguitar]

I don't know the temperature. I set it to the lowest temperature at which the paint can come off.

[@alexander_noren]

@@Andybassguitar thank you!

[@vwccrline]

Will this process work on a Polyurethane finish?

[@Andybassguitar]

yes

[@owendowling5639]

How did you get the paint to match on the headstock?

[@Andybassguitar]

感で

[@uziestx8520]

mas suara kompor gasnya tolong di kondisikan lah, gambar udh bgs

[@Wargasm644]

Those navigators are one of the few Les Paul copies that are actually better than a Les Paul. Cost a mint though. Usually 2-3 times a Les Paul USA .

[@muletsag300]

reverb has used ones for pretty good prices sometimes

[@Wargasm54]

@@muletsag300 yeah, rarely a decent one will pop up. The customs are really pricey if you can find one. But really nice guitars.

[@jasq99]

Was this nitro finish?

[@Andybassguitar]

オイルフィニッシュです。

[@user-mq8bw6ur3h]

お疲れさまです 自作の冶具とダブルナットが堪らないですね(´ー｀) ヘッドの補修は 見事としか言い様がありません トップの色は見た事が‥そういう事だったんですね 憧れのギターブランドもそうですが 憧れのクラフトマンに‥ っていう事なんじゃないでしょうか

[@Andybassguitar]

ヘッド塗装はコツが分かってきたのである程度きれいにすることができるようになりました！

[@griffinnelsonaudiovisuals2362]

Forbidden Fruit Roll-Up @7:39

[@57classic-rc2qx]

修理頼もうかなと思ってサイトに行ったら悲しい事が書いてあった。どんまい

[@Andybassguitar]

イェーイ、どんまい！ ありがとうございます。

[@alexarts7702]

1:21 - это что там такое видно? Шпон наклеен сверху?))

[@Andybassguitar]

Это не шпон.

[@danielemilazzo432]

ASMR FOR GUITARISTS

[@ryotaryuu]

Why did it need refinishing

[@Andybassguitar]

The owner of this guitar wanted to refinish it, so it needs to be refinished.

[@reneotten7376]

Can I send some of my guitars to you?

[@user-gw9on1gj8r]

ヒートガンとスクレイパーでこんなに簡単にギターの塗装が剝がれるのですか？ラッカーだからですか？

[@Andybassguitar]

この子はウレタンでしたね。ウレタン系の方が剥がしやすいです。 温度とスクレイパーの加減ですーっと剥がれるときは剥がれます。 逆にラッカーの方が剥がしにくい場合もありますね。

[@jamiemoffatt50]

Wtf would you ruin the finish that was on there?

[@Andybassguitar]

That idea makes all guitar refinishing meaningless.

[@ileutur6863]

The japanese have a different mentality. More practical musicians, less obsessive collectors.

[@ileutur6863]

@john mcclure why are you guitarists so dumb

[@yhafeel7583]

Les Paul = Furniture

[@alexvivat5544]

Зачем???

[@Andybassguitar]

Что?

[@charles56737]

Why bother with refinishing? It has character as it is.

[@Andybassguitar]

I believe that if the owner wants to refinish, he needs to refinish.

[@mattmaly5085]

Soooo what

[@jovanoviczivorad2990]

Das ist Schande ein lack

[@zvotaisvfi8678]

oh, another guy who has no idea how to refinish a guitar...

[@zvotaisvfi8678]

you had the righter idea on the back...

[@coat.thik1]

Original paintjob was nitro or poly?