Fender Jaguar Vintage Guitar Repair Restoration Part 5

[@petrekguitars]

🔷Check out Part 1 of the 1965 Fender Jaguar Vintage Guitar Repair Story🔷 ▶kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnS2ipeDj897qJIsi=sOImka2cRQ1wASSw◀

[@gengar678]

As a fellow luthier I enjoyed your work! May I ask you which german fret wire brand it is? I also saw you pressed with 7,5 radius the frets, it is a 7,25 no? Dankeschon!

[@petrekguitars]

@@gengar678 Thanks a lot for watching and your positive comment Mate. The Company is called Wagner but they stop the production of Fret wire last year 💁🏻‍♂️Yes sorry of course 7.25 Radius 🕺🏻👍Best Regards Nik

[@azmark6894]

I have enjoyed this series immensely, the entire series is a must-watch for every guitarist, luthier, artist, craftsman and technician! This gem of a guitar definitely fell into the right hands. Restoration by a Master luthier, it warms my heart that it happened this way. Thank you for sharing this precious journey with us. Subscriber for life :)

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for watching the whole Series. Feel free to share it with your Friends and Musicians... you are very welcome. You made my Day Mate.Best Regards Nik

[@philipbrougham6360]

This is without doubt the best guitar restoration video set l have ever seen ..an amazing amount of attention to detail throughout the whole process !!!!

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your positive feedback Phillip 🕺🏻👌You made my Day. Best Regards Nik

[@antoine2333]

Hi my Friend ! Thank you so much for enjoying us with this final Fender Jaguar restoration. I know how you feel with the historical background of this beauty and that explains how you've been so cautious on any detail (the way to install the neck to the body, replacing the worn out tuners, etc...) The final result makes me speechless, you've done such an amazing, fine and accurate work ! See you next video, take care !

[@petrekguitars]

Hey Antoine, thank you so much for you kind comment. I enjoy working on these Instruments so much and if I have a personal connection even more..😉🕺🏻You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@TorsteinJN]

Incredible work. This is the best guitar repair video I have seen.

[@petrekguitars]

Oh thank you so much for saying this Mate. You made my day 💫🕺🏻You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@TorsteinJN]

@@petrekguitars Just watched all 5 parts on a lazy saturday morning. You're welcome :)

[@leaflee2066]

What a thoroughly enjoyable series, no loud over powering music just the sound of wood been worked and a great job on a lovely instrument, regards from the UK.

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your positive Feedback. Kindest Regards to the U.K Cheers Nik

[@azmark6894]

Awesome backstory, this guitar rightfully found its way back to you - to have new life restored to it. Silly sidenote, I love how you dulled/"buffered" the masking tape on the fabric before applying it to the guitar. Both experience as well as genius :-) all of your pro tips throughout this series are greatly appreciated. I'm building an offset guitar now and will apply pressure to the next/body like you recommended. Thank you again for this endearing series 🙏🏻💖👏🏻

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks Mate... such a pleasure seeing people get motivated by ma Work. That's very inspiring for me too. Thanks for that... Best Regards Nik

[@markjames9487]

This was just mind blowing. You’re a perfectionist. The guitar looked beautiful. You’re very thorough and methodical the way you work. Excellent videos

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much fro your kind words Mate. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@stavanski5083]

this is truly some remarkable work you've gave that guitar another 70 years of life

[@petrekguitars]

Thank a lot for saying that. I hope it will be there for a long long time.... You are welcome. Cheers Nik

[@murphy5334]

Herzlichen Dank für all das Hinzugelernte!

[@petrekguitars]

Vielen herzlichen Dank für das Interesse und für die motivierenden Kommentar 🙏💫🕺🏻BG Nik

I love watching someone install new frets with a press, instead of pounding them in with a hammer. So much more professional.

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for saying this. Yes I alway prefer this method if possible. Thanks for watching. Best Regards Nik

[@MrBasslayer2]

Excelente trabajo, saludos cordiales desde Guadalajara México

[@petrekguitars]

Muchas Gracias ✨🕺🏻🙏Best Regards Nik

[@strongcoffee6243]

So satisfied to watch

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks lot for your positive feedback. You are welcome to check out my other Repair Videos. Best Regards Nik

[@thisguy2755]

Thanks Werner Herzog! You make a great documentary!

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot Mate😉👍You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@ВячеславЕремеев-п9и]

The Beautiful drudgery! The Old instrument this has deserved! With pleasure has looked all serieses! 😀👍 P.S. Forgive if there is mistakes - a translation with russian!.. 😀 Want good luck!!! 👍

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@Captain_Yata]

This has been such a great series, like maybe one of my favourites I've ever seen on youtube :)

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for saying this 🙂You made my day. Best Regards Nik

[@ast3663]

great back story..

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot Mate🙏🕺🏻👍Best Regards Nik

[@paulbanks8003]

Nik, Thank You for the comprehensive insight into the restoration of this beautiful old instrument. From start to finish , this series has been one of the most engaging and detailed explanations of a master luthiers process. Simply incredible work! All the Best Paul

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for watching and your positive comment Paul. Was a pleasure making it... Best Regards Nik

[@MarkScheffler]

Ich bin nach wie vor fasziniert von deiner Arbeit, lieber Nik! Glückwunsch zu dieser gelungenen Serie! Die Gitarre ist wirklich ein Traum, und ihre Geschichte macht sie noch besonderer. Irre, wie du das Griffbrett restauriert hast - das ist wahre Handwerkskunst! Nun bin ich wirklich gespannt, wie sie klingt. Viel Freude mit deinem neuen - alten Schätzchen und danke, dass du deine Arbeit hier teilst!

[@petrekguitars]

Hey Mark, vielen herzlichen Dank für deine schönen und motivierenden Worte 🙏👍Ja ich freu mich sehr, dass sie wieder Spielbar ist und der Weg dorthin war lang aber auch sehr lehrreich für mich… Ich habe beschlossen ein separates Soundcheck Video mit der Jaguar zu machen wo ich auch gleichzeitig einwenig „. Behind the scenes“ mein recording setup vorstelle und auch erzähle wie ich überhaupt dazu gekommen bin.. Auf bald LG Nik

[@pedraw]

The time and effort you put forward to save these old instruments is commendable. I really enjoy watching a craftsman like yourself do his work. Thanks so much for posting these videos. Amazing story also.

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your interest in my Luthier Craftsmanship. It’s amazing to hear that people out there are so respectful and kind 🙏🕺🏻You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@thegeekdude67]

Loved this series! Amazing talent aside, you have an awesome workshop! 😎👊🎸

[@petrekguitars]

Thank a lot for saying this Mate. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@MuscleCarLover]

It's nice to see this finalised. I bet it plays great now

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks for your comment….. It play’s like a dream. Will make a special Soundcheck Video in the future ✨👌🕺🏻Best Regards Nik

[@tombellee8810]

Danke für diese schönen Videos. Ich stelle mir das anstrengend vor, neben der Arbeit an den Gitarren auch noch zu filmen. Ich weiß es sehr zu schätzen und sehe die Videos mit Freude!

[@petrekguitars]

Vielen herzlichen Dank. Es Freut mich sehr, dass Dir meine Arbeit gefällt. Natürlich ist es zusätzliche Arbeit aber es bereitet mir Freude meine Erfahrungen und mein Arbeit zu teilen... BG Nik

[@ukebox00oftheworld63]

A nice laid back video. Thanks ❤

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for watching and for your kind comment. Cheers Nik

[@alexanderleischner8069]

Tolle Serie, es war ein Genuss. Ich bin über das Kunstinstalations Video über deinen Kanal gestolpert und schon darin war klar wer hier werkelt und die Hingabe zum Handwerk zu den Dingen, der Ethos hervortrat. Vibes wie bei der legendäre Serie "Der letzte seines Handwerks". Herzlichen Dank dafür und für die Mühe.

[@petrekguitars]

Hey Alexander, vielen herzlichen Dank für deine wunderschönen Wort. Das ist wirklich sehr motivieren und immer wieder ein tolles Gefühl wenn man Handwerkskunst Liebhaber erreicht. Nochmals viel Dank. Das macht ein Handwerker Herz Glücklich🙏🕺🏻👍LG Nik

[@luismiguelperezr]

Absolutely fantastic work...I have a Jazz Bass 72, that cries out for you to work on it....😂

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for you kind words Luis🙏🕺🏻 you are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@simentemplar00]

you got the best videos and i follow all the best luthiers, greetings from norway🙂even you're workshop looks the best!

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your kind and motivating words..I just try to do my best and put all in in what ever I do...So amazing that people out there loving ma Luthier Craftsmanship. Thank you for that. Best Regards Nik

[@AlanCowburn]

So so interesting thanks for sharing and your passion is infectious😃

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot Alan for watching and for your positive comment. Best Regards Nik

[@jounikeravalla5027]

Ou thats very interesting history .Thanks in Finland,

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for your comment. Are you from Finland? Best Regards Nik

[@larryshelby2100]

Can’t wait! Always excited when you post a new video!

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for your positive comment Larry. It’s coming up today 👍Best Regards Nik

[@vastrange]

Amazing guitar! Amazing craftsmanship on a very demanding job! I would only recommend to darken the fretboard. It would make an interesting video too! Well executed Nik!

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your feedback. Best Regards Nik

[@trinhanhcuong7464]

very cool

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot. Best Regards Nik

[@2204JCM]

Seating the neck in the pocket. The right way to do this is to string the guitar up to pitch. Then loosen the neck bolts a bit till you hear the “Thunk”. That’s when you know it’s pulled full in. Then retighten the neck bolts. That’s how they do it in the factory. The neck pocket. Why didn’t you flatten out the neck pocket? Then you could use a full contact shim. Stewart MacDonald makes them at different angles so you can get it perfect.

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for your question. I didn't straighten the neck pocket surface because it's a vintage Instrument and al the color is original. If this wasn't the case I would for sure making it flat to get a better contact.I have made the experience that I can apply more pressure by pushing the neck in the body, that's why I am doing it that way. But the other option also work very good. Best Regards Nik

[@MrLespaul2000]

I've really enjoyed watching the whole restoration, fantastic work and I hope more of these will follow. Final question, who signed the back of the headstock? Regards from the UK.

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for watching and for your positive comment. This is signed by Lyle Närvännen the Guitar Player from "The Leningrad Cowboys". I used to play with him I a Band for about 7 years:-) Best Regards Nik

[@paulwhickerthetallvicar]

Fantastic restoration, looks amazing and very true to the original. I am sure it will be cherished for another 60 years. Also some nice home made tools, particularly like the home made depth stop. Questions; I see some luthiers widen out the fret slot with a v file to make it easier to insert and potentially remove frets, is there a reason you don’t do that? Also did you roll the fingerboard edges to make it feel more played in when you levelled the frets? Finally, on a separate note, I think you could make a fortune doing audio books, maybe recording some of the Grimm fairy tales!

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your kind comment Paul. I have make the experience that when the fret slots are cut to the optimal size ( therefore I measure it precisely and make some fretting tests) there is no need to widen the slot with a file. No I don't roll the end of the frets...There are several reasons why I don't do this. One of them is that I appreciate and love the line of a perfect edge. If you are working very accurately you creat a perfect line and the s its in my opinion the proof of a good craftsman. There is nothing more satisfying than a straight line... If you roll the edges, sure it's more comfortable but the line looses its perfection...looks always a bit goofy. And to the last point ...Thanks a lot make I am working on it... just plan a Podcast with a friend of mine about Guitar Nerd Stuff:-) Best Regards Nik

[@paulwhickerthetallvicar]

@@petrekguitars Thanks for the detailed replies - will look out for the podcasts!

[@petrekguitars]

@@paulwhickerthetallvicar You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@pabloandreszaparanrojas7975]

Finally

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks for your Feedback. Yes this was a long way to go... Best Regards Nik

[@michaelmcsky]

Wieder super Video! Frage: was ist das für eine Fret Säge. habe ich deinen Links nicht gefunden. Viele Grüße Michael

[@petrekguitars]

Vielen herzlichen Dank Michael. Die kannst d bei Dictum kaufen. Eine art Japan Säge... BG Nik

[@danibasauri01]

I binge watched the full 5 episodes. I admire how meticulous you are. The result is amazing. Just one question: why didn’t you remove the blue cover in the truss rod? Historically they had no cover

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you son much for your interest in my work Dani. Yes they have covered the Truss rod in some waxed Paper. You can see this in one of my Videos I think in Part 2 or 3. I haven't remove the blue coating because it protects the rod from the Glue and also from the Glue Humanity. If you watch carefully the part were I remove the old Truss Rod you can recognize that the old one is very corroded. Best Regards Nik

[@danibasauri01]

Oh I see. You’re right, sometimes historically correct is not the best way. Greetings from Bilbao. Keep on rocking!

[@petrekguitars]

@@danibasauri01 Muchas Gracias.. Best Regards to Spain. Cheers Nik

[@robinsonrojosolar8528]

Wonderful work, Congratulations !!! Brazilian Rosewood???

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for watching and your positive comment. No I decided to use Indian Rosewood because I experienced that there is not such a big difference in tone and I don’t wanna use material that is threatened with extinction… Best Regards Nik

[@robinsonrojosolar8528]

@@petrekguitars Good morning, thank you for responding and explaining the reason for your decision, you do a great job, greetings from Chile

[@petrekguitars]

@@robinsonrojosolar8528 Thank you so much for your positive feedback. You are welcome . Best Regards to Chile Cheers Nik

[@robinsonrojosolar8528]

@@petrekguitars Good evening, thank you for responding, I will continue watching your videos, they are very interesting, congratulations, greetings!!!

[@petrekguitars]

@@robinsonrojosolar8528 Thanks a lot Robin. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@Guitarwolfluke]

Does the neck feel bigger now that you used such a thick rosewood veneer?

[@petrekguitars]

Yes it’s feels like more solid too.. Best Regards Nuk

[@ElliotCole333]

Did you colour match the original finish? Didn't really see that bit, and that is always the bit I'm mostly interested in because it's near impossible to match these old fender laquers, I never see people do it well. Beautiful work by the way.

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for your positive feedback. No I have just try not to get to deep into the finish. One of the pre owners removed the lacquer finish on the back of the neck therefor it was not so complicated to mach the color with some satin and weapon oil...Bet Regards Nik

[@Tanis1415]

Come on friend! you missed the sound test at the end!

[@petrekguitars]

That's correct Tanis, I will release a separate Video with the Soundcheck of this amazing Guitar and I have the Idea to explain my recording system and how I got to the point tho make these Soundcheck Videos. Sorry for the delay but I think this is gonna be very interest. Best Regards Nik

[@brunogino1916]

Hello Nik, impressive, very good job. Best regards.

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot Bruno for your positive feedback. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@abelgomez5106]

The fretboard radius should not be 7.25 ?

[@petrekguitars]

Yes that’s correct the Radius on this Vintage Guitars is 7.25 . Best Regards Nik