Dan's '58 Gibson 335 Comes Back to Life!

[@FrazySting]

Please keep making these longer videos. They are awesome!

[@stewmac]

Will do! Thanks for the feedback.

[@nickd698]

yup!

[@AllofJudea]

I learn something from every one, we might be a small audience, but we buy stuff from you guys, teach us!

[@tompoynton]

agreed

[@JuanValdez24]

Saving the copper was such a nice thing to do for Dan. What a good dude.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Tom Hanks can play Gene in the movie!

[@DrugabrieL]

This is THE best content on KZbin. Dan's videos should be preserved on every medium possible, multiplied countless times and then buried all over the planet to age like wine for future generations to dig up and honor.

[@slackthompson6984]

funny i was thinking the same thing

[@Joe-mz6dc]

He's a legend.

[@markcooper9063]

Uncle doug

[@tekgrrl]

Wonderful restoration project and so well documented. Thanks Dan and Gene!

[@stewmac]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching!

[@allanblack1645]

Watching a couple of pros at work, doesn’t get much better than this!

[@macval]

Such a joy to see Dan happy and reunited to his old friend! Makes me happy too! Long live, Dan!

[@ewm335]

I love that during the headstock touch-up, Dan - as he always does - gives credit to Frank Ford and Chelsea Clark for the techniques he employs. Gene's rewind was incredible. And relicing pots is a new one to me! So much care and attention to detail, but I suppose that's nothing new from Dan and Gene. Bravo!

[@J.C...]

That's it. Gotta be my favorite vid of 2023. Seeing him save that PAF was just unbelievable! Way to freakin' go! 😍😲👌

[@digitalgord5694]

I'm only partway through this, it's epic! I love when you guys go into detail on one guitar, like this and the Willie Nelson guitar.

[@stewmac]

Thank you so much! Epic is a good word to describe this fix 😅

[@MidtownSkyport]

I go back and watch those videos periodically. It's fascinating. The ones on Mike Bloomfield’s telecaster, too.

[@davidmckean955]

@@MidtownSkyport It's also cool that there are videos of guys playing the Bloomfield tele after all the repair work done here. I especially like the video where G.E. Smith plays it and talks about its history.

[@woncameron24]

Dan is a national treasure. Love his videos. Guitar hall of fame.

[@nick_stabile]

It's not easy to share a stage with Dan Erlewine, but Gene was a great co-star. He let's me sit here and nod along like we're doing it together. Look at us, we repaired a bunch of PAFs!

[@J.C...]

🤣 Right!

[@Kenny78066]

Gene's attention to detail is genuinely astounding. Wow.

[@RevvyTone]

My jaw is on the floor, the level of detail especially in terms of relicing is insane. The section on restoring the PAFs should be required viewing for anyone interested in learning about pickups especially if you are into winding or restoring them. Thanks for an amazing video!

[@guitarflyer172]

Anything with Dan in it is a hit!! So glad he's got his guitar back and playing again!

[@eggy68]

Dan's "blues face" was the cherry on top!

[@victorypigeon]

Two absolute masters of their arts

[@johnsee7269]

Two thumbs up! A life well lived with integrity! Dan's the man!

[@ShdowHawk]

Wow! Beyound incredible. Two talented and nice men preserving our music history! 😊❤

[@booitsnick]

Thank you for this. Dan looks like a kid with that 335. It’s perfect

[@MarcJBeard]

Many congratulations Dan on the return of your beautiful 335. I can imagine how it must feel to have the old girl back and playing again. 🎉

[@mx5534]

I am not even a guitarist, and watching these videos just make my day... Informative, nerdy, peaceful, fun, and just simply day brightening! Thank you! 😊

[@alexshipley8975]

I have watched hundreds if not thousands of guitar vids. This is the best and my fave. Awesome

[@stewmac]

High praise! Thank you!

[@AntonChestnut]

Real glad Dan got that one back. Still got one Bloomfield knob on it too! Too cool. Beautiful work, beautiful story, beautiful guitar!

[@bobareeniobobareenio2935]

Dan is a gentleman , a genius , and an UNBELIEVABLE Luthier!!!!!!!!!!! SO glad to have fond this new one . .

[@warringtonwilliams464]

What a great video! Educational, tongue-in-cheek, and outright funny.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Rest in peace, Al, but jeeeeez!

[@gluteusmaximus1657]

I used to wind and rewind pups myself. Just to look how somebody else does it brings back a lot of memory of joy and frustration! The "stronger" magnets and the missing metal covers. I used to collect all little parts from vintage pups just like Gene. Must be a common desease among the pup winders! ;-) Good job! From the both of you!

[@musicauthority674]

Dan Erlewine is probably one the best luthier's there's ever been. I believe he must be partially made of wood. and I mean that in a very good way. he has tought me so much over the years. and I have to thank him for that. and him playing that blues diddy at the end. was the licing on the cake. thanks again Dan.

[@Nozmo_King_NJ]

Prior to watching this I had thought ALL '58 335's were unbound. Learned something new!

[@SEGREDOSPROIBIDOS1]

It’s better than Netflix

[@Ornoni123]

I'm happy for Dan reuniting with an old lost friend. You could feel his energy after playing.

[@jamesabbott302]

Just have to love it when a guitar comes back home. No matter what the condition is. The joy of having it your hands once again. Being a world renown Luthier who can bring it back to life is a major plus for that precious instrument. A true synergy of good vibes. Excellent video, Dan and Gene and Stew Mac team.

[@stevenmagliacane7407]

Absolutely riveted to the video. I called in sick to finish watching the video. I’m gonna learn this stuff. I want to do this for a living. I may not get rich but I’ll be doing what I love… Thanks

[@SkittleKicksPlays]

It is so satisfying to hear this work of art, and you all know this took 50 years off Dan's soul to be reunited. Like a kid in a candy store!

[@johncarter4131]

A wonderful and sympathetic restoration of a great guitar, I love the picture of Dan as a young man.

[@hpblack1953]

I have a love/hate relationship with Dan's videos. I love how he and his peers and/or interns work so meticulously and demonstrate new tips in these vids. I hate that I cannot do most of what he and his associates do. That said, I learn something new in every YT post he makes and much of what I learn transfers to my bass guitar shop. Keep'em coming Dan. Thanks for all you do.

[@fostexfan160]

I am astonished at the level of expertise here, particularly the level of patience and skill shown at the pickup restoration. Two incredibly skilled Gentlemen! A brilliant video Gentlemen. A pleasure to watch. Thanks and much respect from the UK

[@martysradioshow5979]

Thanks Wow what a great Restoration I like Dan's line on the Blues 😊😊

[@dannymarks988]

Beautifully done to Both Gents. Dedication Personified.

[@guitarchitect66]

Good for you, Dan! Beautiful work Dan and Gene to restore a real beauty! Your videos through the years have been so helpful to me personally. Sincere thanks!

[@JohnKorvell]

Brilliant on Dan and Gene's part. Absolute art in the resto. !!!

[@thechamp9696]

Dan is a treasure as we all know and kudos to Gene for doing a great job talking through his work and explaining each step to the viewers. It is great to see the challenges and successes of this project.

[@kikemarino6806]

this video made my day 100000x better. so satisfying to watch. the attention to detail, keeping everything as original as possible, treating these instruments with all the respect they deserve! my dream is to one day own one of these 58’ 335’s. THANK YOU STEWMAC!

[@tylerwillison4962]

This is an awesome channel. You two are absolute masters. Amazing job on those pickups. That guitar looks beautiful! Dan is a real treasure. I love the “I got these knobs from Mike Bloomfield’s guitar”. Unreal.

[@beezersurf]

You guys are both amazing. Seriously impressive work, I love old ES 335s. A 58' is just a dream guitar. Excellent job. 👏👏👏

[@gregoryvpencheff3091]

That lacquer touch up trick is the slickest workaround I've seen in years. Thanks!

[@stewmac]

Glad you liked it!

[@MarcusBrannon]

Always good to see Dan

[@gerardcousineau3478]

Keeping it as close as possible to the original sound. Very nice job. 👍💕👌☘️🐑🙂

[@budgetguitarist]

The longer videos are GREAT. I've learned almost everything I know about working on guitars from Dan's videos, and he even answered one of my questions personally. I'm also a happy StewMac customer.

[@stewmac]

So glad you like them! Thanks for watching, asking questions, and supporting StewMac!

[@rconcha3]

I could watch this all day.

[@The-11]

Congrats Dan !! I'm glad you have your old 335 back, enjoy reliving those memories. ✌

[@HowlinAndyDE]

The Video everyone here has been waiting for ;-)

[@ScottfromBaltimore]

I wanted to see more about getting the wiring back into the guitar through the F-hole, but that's not a real gripe. This was a very informative and joyful video to watch! Thanks!

[@PipeCat1965]

OLD SCHOOL! OLD SCHOOL! OLD SCHOOL! Yes, man, there's nothing like good ol' attention to detail and no fear of elbow grease. I really enjoyed this, and I learned a lot. Now write a blues song and call it "What Was Al Thinkin'?"

[@paddydaddyo]

❤ this warmed my heart to watch. Thanks so much for the time and effort in producing this video, and I am soooo happy that you were reunited with your old for neck!

[@shawnhaught6774]

Great video and even better story of a 57 year journey back into Dan’s possession. Well done to all involved in making it.

[@monto39]

I'm really digging these long form project videos (I've watched that recent complete guitar build one at least 3x now - and I can barely attach a new pickguard). I've heard plenty about the lengths a skilled expert will go to restore old Gibsons, but Gene's footage w/those PAF's really shows you what that means. More please....

[@stewmac]

Thanks. We are shooting Tomo's '65 Strat next week. More to come. 😎

[@J.C...]

Beautiful guitar, Dan. Thanks to you guys lowering your prices, I'm actually watching this vid. I'd have skipped it 3 months ago. Thank you, again, Stewmac. You don't know how much that helps us little guys that need great tools, too. I've ordered more in the last month than I ordered for the entire time I've been playing guitar. About 3.8 years. THANK YOU!

[@clanofhousecats8079]

Love this episode! I just found my exact 2002 Gibson les paul custom 68 reissue that I regretted selling two years ago. Exact serial number found on the reverb, and I had to get it back. Won't part with it again. I had to restore some of it, too, and now it's back in business 🔥🔥🔥

[@henryberendt955]

Beautiful craftsmanship! The PAF dig-down was fantastic!

[@R1GAMBLER]

look at all the love that went into fixing her up ♥️

[@MrPhotodoc]

The detail and expertise is amazing. Nice that Dan got to play his guitar once again.

[@AirsoftChild]

Been keeping an eye open for this restoration! Great job, Dan & friends.

[@stewmac]

Thanks! Hopefully it met your expectations 🙂

[@AirsoftChild]

@@stewmac it surpassed them! Looking forward to the next video 🎸

[@paulgartner4619]

Love watching you guys geek out

[@U_ever]

These two guys have forgotten more about guitars than any of us will ever know. Phenomenal content ! "LIKE" button has been torqued to the manufacturer's recommended specification. "CLICK". God forbid you should be running around out there with a loose "LIKE" button !

[@RhysP65]

There are few things in life more satisfying than watching skilled craftsmen at work.

[@telecasterbear]

I recently bought a 1974 Fender Telecaster Custom that had several modifications. One of which was the original wide range pickup had been gone into for coil splitting options. The meter showed good readings, and I was able to put the original lead back onto the pickup in original wiring layout.

[@trev_mcnaughton]

ohhhh I've been anxiously awaiting this video! so happy to see it done!

[@stewmac]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@garydamsky4620]

Congrats, Dan. I think we all need to hear that guitar cranked through a JTM-45!

[@fabienbourdier9847]

Thank you so much ! I absolutelly love every second with Dan ! we need more !

[@foofghtr]

Beautiful guitar, welcome home!

[@gretschroundup]

Best guitar repair video I've ever seen, thank you Dan and Gene!

[@joekamleh6049]

Brilliant restoration and what’s even better was the full circle moment for Dan. Warm and wonderful vibes from start to finish! Thankyou is not enough in this instance. God bless 🙏

[@artneue]

What a treat to watch! And what a lovely sounding 335!

[@dalgguitars]

unwinding and then rewinding. Only for Dan! (I wish I could give two thumbs up!)

[@curtolmscheid1661]

I loved this. So informative, so crazy to have spent the time to relic the pots. !!!

[@peterbutler5597]

It's great to see Dan looking so happy!

[@albertplaysguitar]

What a lovely adventure this was! Thank you for taking us along for the ride!

[@DavidLee07]

What a joy to watch this guitar coming back to life.

[@Pihasanddunes1]

Somewhere on the corner of a bench in Dan's workshop is an aged Stanley metal lunch pail with the initials D.E. stamped on it, just above a fading Folger's coffee stain and a few stray drops of Fender guitar paint 2876 Lake Placid Blue.

[@bob___]

Totally awesome to see this restoration!

[@_oe_o_e_]

that lacquer trick is unbelievable, it's like using goldleaf!

[@monday6524]

This was a great story. Dan getting his 335 restored plus... showing how to overcome the challenges that always pop up when doing the work.

[@Docante1]

Congratulations to a job very well done! You deserve your axe brought back to original Dan!

[@ProducerJosh]

The attention to detail is fantastic to see here. Such care taken at every step, even relicing the pots!

[@AgimLubonja]

This work was absolutely crazy! Wow! 2 Magicians!

[@williamweiss3620]

WOW what a education!!! How fun was that? Thank you both so much 💜 love you all Bill.

[@ron.v]

I've really been looking forward to this 2nd video. I foolishly sold my '59 ES-335 and will never see it again. This video helped me vicariously imagine getting it back again and remember how wonderful it sounded playing blues with my old band back when I was younger and the guitar was only 6 years old. Thanks!

[@LPCustom3]

Looks like the old Alembic “Hot Rod” Kit that came out in the 70’s. They gave you a ceramic magnet and a small roll of copper tape for shielding the pickup as with the thicker magnet you couldn’t get the covers back on.. I seem to recall there being a few wooden shims to make the coils taller so they’ll be even

[@guitarrepairman]

I think you're right....Nice catch!

[@JarickL]

Beautiful work and wonderful story telling as well. Congrats Dan on the new old guitar and tribute to your friend.

[@iansnyder274]

Happy for you Dan! Beautiful. Gene did an amazing job too! Thank you for sharing

[@masonianbund]

I massively appreciate the passion, skill, and attention to detail shown in this video. But I love love LOVE the joy and pure stoke of you guys jamming at the end. That’s why we geek out about guitar, right everyone? the joy!

[@PeerGynt2011]

This is as good as any This Old House episode I’ve ever watched.

[@jeffgerndt2813]

So happy for you Dan! A rare opportunity.

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

What a great video and story, and man, it really sounds good.

[@chrispile3878]

Al is SHARP. I learned something from him.

[@christophermarx344]

Dan, can't thank you and the team enough for all the sharing and education you are providing us, the guitar community. I've been playing for over 40 years and still learn from these videos, you're ensuring this knowledge will continue for generations. The pickup segment on the PAF's is priceless.

[@TSBII]

Wow, this is too much! I think I might cry it's so good!

[@reynaldogarcia4736]

What an amazing job, thanks for all your knowledge Dan, this channel is so inspiring and educational to me, even when in my country (Guatemala) this things and tools are super hard to get (and expensive) So now i have my very own project with a 1980 japanese Cimar strat clone, that is falling in pieces, hope i can rescue the poor thing. Thanks for the lessons man!

[@stewmac]

Thanks. Good luck with your project!

[@ToddTheJoker]

This was a lot of fun for a guitar nerd like me! Thanks Dan and Gene! great relicing work as well!

[@ia5662]

the pickup work alone - sheesh! Amazing job by all - really cool vibe to the guitar