Gibson Les Paul '54MODEL Guitar Restoration

Please feel free to ask any questions or comment.
We have repaired and restored a Gibson Les Paul Historic Collection.
It is probably a 1954 Les Paul reissue.
For me, touch-up work on see-through paint is very difficult.
I have some confidence when it comes to solid colors, but...
My idea of a perfect see-through touch-up is to write the grain of the wood with a brush.
However, I don't have the ability to write the wood grain.
The touch-up I did this time was to add the see-through color with a brush.
Some people may think that using an airbrush is the way to go, but it's very important to paint see-through colors (maybe).
In the case of sheet metal painting, it is not possible to use a spray gun to apply blur.
This is the work of painting the boundary between the color of the paint and the color of the shaved paint without leaving any brush marks.
Of course, you have to color match the see-through paint.
It doesn't work well at all. We went through a lot of trial and error.
I told the customer that I didn't know how it would turn out, so through trial and error, I think I was able to get it to the point where it wouldn't be visible from a distance.
The rest of the work is the usual over-all work (polishing parts, etc.), refret (fret replacement), and nut replacement.
Rounding off the edge of the fretboard is now done to some extent to get the ideal finish.
Of course, the fret polishing is getting closer to my idea of perfection.
However, the process of hammering the frets into the fingerboard is not as I want.
I think I still have a lot of work to do. I'll think about it.
Thank you very much for your request.
Parts and tools used
TONE Power Grip Driver Set PLPGD6
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Wera Craftform Diamond Screwdriver Set
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VESSEL Precision Hex Screwdriver
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Fret Polishing 3M Sponge Polishing
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Metal Polishing also Picard
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For masking tape, 3M is good. For high frets on guitars, 6mm is recommended.
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Dremel 4000 rotor. Great torque, but hot! If you can, get a 4000 because it can do a lot of things.
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I heard there is a new one called 4300. If you can use the base plate of a StuMac, this might work too.
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3M body polishing compound, this is enough for a guitar.
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It's good to have a lot of stuff, orange English oil for fingerboard
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This cloth is very good. Recommended. Seriously.
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[@dingusfuzzklonnkt2755]

When someone is passionate about their work the results speak for themselves. Excellent video, outstanding workmanship.

[@jjclaws]

I genuinely find these some of the most relaxing and satisfying videos to watch.

[@Jackmc2112]

I suffer from PTSD (for reals) this is very relaxing to watch/ listen. Thank you. BTW I’ve fallen in love w the history of Les Paul’s. Bought an Epiphone 59’ collaboration w Gibson custom shop.

[@michaelnugent9758]

I can’t say enough about your amazing attention to detail and work but man, that cinematography is incredible!

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@vincenzoerriquenz2356]

Excellent work, so accurate and with great results!Bravo!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@paulslack4303]

Super talented love the delicate work a real craftsman👌

[@vayabroder729]

You are a star luthier sir! Much respect and appreciation and wishing you and your family a great 2022.

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you. I look forward to working with you again this year.

[@vox1962]

Your attention to detail is simply astonishing

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@joezambrano9651]

Wow enjoyed every minute of your restoration awesome work dude

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@DlmlZ]

First class job! Excellent! And done very well! It's fun to watch your passion for fixing a guitar! Could not have been done any better! Thanks for sharing! Love it! Cheers DimiZ

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@ratspam7655]

Incredible skill and attention to detail.

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@jackchow6668]

Fantastic work and superb level of attention to details

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@starlions810]

Woouww....excellent working and beuatifull guitar 👍

[@johnlewis8527]

The attention to detail is amazing

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@danielbovo4851]

Even Gibson could make it better!! Congratulations!!

[@NunchucksHabit]

This is one of the best vids on the topic. No annoying music and it's also edited enough so repetition isn't a problem but detail isn't missed.

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@Rantila718]

You have the patience of a saint….you do nice work.

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@user-xn4oo6bj3j]

カッコ良過ぎる❗️ 見入ってしまった。 40年振りにギターやりたくなりました。

[@MAX96MENDES]

A true artist at work !

[@guilhermefontana6499]

Great job! I'm a huge fan from Brazil!

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@santana2420]

Excelente trabajo. Altamente reconfortante ver tus vídeos. Luthería meditativa

[@Andybassguitar]

¡Gracias!

[@dominiccollison7778]

was anyone else so relived when the filed down the nut

[@Andybassguitar]

?

[@shellw1506]

Amazing. I’ve never seen a nut cut and polished so beautifully.

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@Iazzaboyce]

@@Andybassguitar What glue did you use for the nut?

[@Kdschaak]

I know what you mean! Damn, isn't that the most beautiful nut you have ever seen? I'm polishing mine up next string change! I already dremel my frets to chrome and condition the neck. Not sure why I never though of doing this too while I was at it..

[@MullerM]

I just loved your work.

[@somerandomdudelonelyAF]

Beautiful 57 dark back gold top amazing work nice job

[@srhatfield]

I wonder how many times I said "wow" while watching this video... ... just... wow!

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@guitarflyer172]

Awesome work!

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@user-bq4st5dl2j]

1954年には、まだハムバッカーは存在しないので、54モデルではなく、57モデルだと思います、と言っても、キャパシティ内のパネルとか、80年代以降の仕様だと思うので何年製を意識して作られた物かは推測でしかないですよね タッチアップの部分が凄く綺麗で参考になります。

[@Andybassguitar]

シリアルナンバー的には54年モデルなのですが、部品たちは違いますね。 改造されたのか、メーカーで需要に合わせて作られたのか。 最初の頃のヒスコレなので、アバウトに考えて作られているところもあると思いますが。

[@Sammywhat]

Beautiful work! Subscribed!! 🙏

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@musikchannel0151]

Cantik sekali hasil finishing

[@noir_plus]

God dwells in the details‼︎

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@jltrem]

The Master...at work again.

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@user-mq8bw6ur3h]

金属パーツ磨き お見事ですね 息をのむナットの切り込み作業は 視ているだけでヒヤヒヤ そして素晴らしい出来栄えです 惚れ惚れします ステイン調の塗装 繋ぎ目が難しそうですね 被ると濃くなっちゃうし

[@Andybassguitar]

ありがとうございます。 タッチアップはこの直し方も合っているのか分からないので、難しいです。

[@WillyKidd]

Beautiful work, thanks for sharing. Based on the specs and the serial number, my guess is that this guitar is a 1984 prehistoric goldtop LP that was done to '57 type spec. The 4 at the beginning of the SN would indicate 1984.

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@Flavum]

Was Gibson using that numbering system in 1984? I thought they didn't start doing that until the Historic line was introduced.

[@user-iq8gy7so7g]

Beautiful and perfect ^^

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@vitocastiglione7709]

A wizard thank you for your video

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@superlead1002]

I've commented before on the quality of your work, however, you create such an aural and visual work of art with your videos that is so complementary to the instruments you're working with. Every painstaking detail between work on the instrument and the visual presentation is imbued with artistry and craftsmanship. It is simply mesmerizing! On a side note, I am curious what you are using to condition the fretboard and lubricate the nut? Where is your workshop?

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you. I applied homemade beeswax to the fingerboard. The nut was coated with silicone grease. The workshop is located in Niigata, Japan.

[@superlead1002]

@@Andybassguitar Of course! Japanese craftsmanship is some of the finest in the world...I'll continue to look forward to more videos!

[@paolopannuzzo1194]

Ottimo lavoro! 🙂

[@Andybassguitar]

Grazie mille.

[@frankmusiol6871]

Hallo Andy, tolle Arbeit👍👍 Du bräuchtest noch eine kleine Drehbank für Deine Arbeiten. ( Mini Lathe) 👍👍👍

[@Andybassguitar]

I have a mini lathe! Thanks！

[@kenzo00623]

見えないロッドまで磨いてて凄いと思いました。

[@Andybassguitar]

メッキがされていないので、一番磨くのが楽しい部品です。

[@user-lx4kg1jc4h]

永遠見てられる。ホント素晴らしいです。

[@Andybassguitar]

ありがとうございます。

[@GuitarNTabs]

I always enjoy your process when working! Especially the fret end beveling and fret end round over! What do you normally bevel the fret ends to? 30 or 35 degrees? And what about the fret end file you're using, is it diamond coated? It looks like it's cutting really smoothly. Best regards from Denmark!

[@Andybassguitar]

If the fretboard is perpendicular to the fingerboard at 90 degrees, the frets are cut at 75 degrees. This file is not a diamond file, but a bright 900 file made by Tsubosan. Japanese files are the best in the world. ( Maybe ) Thank you!

[@martin-1965]

@@Andybassguitar They are the best in the world you are right :)

[@user-eh2hi1ve8o]

Отличная работа!!! Приятно смотреть!!!

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@jeffreyfoster4260]

AWESOME!!!

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@MrTelecosta]

Another couple of nibs that went to heaven, god bless them!

[@Andybassguitar]

Amen.

[@tumagiccake6892]

MAESTRO!

[@sinbow8816]

いつも拝見させて頂いてますが、本当に丁寧なお仕事で見入ってしまします(笑) いつか自分のギターもお願いしたいと、チャンネル見るたびに思っています。 というか、ここ海外の人のコメント凄いですね。 じぶんも今は、海外からですが(笑)

[@Andybassguitar]

ありがとうございます。

[@garyslash7552]

Your magic work turns any guitar into a custom shop instrument. How long did it take you to restore this Les Paul? Greetings from Germany

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you! It took me about three weeks.

[@garyslash7552]

@@Andybassguitar This is very impressive! Once again: Your work is a perfect combination of workmanship and art

[@lukeslinky23]

certainly the tension of the neck before making the fretboard is essential, however, good work

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@user-pg7hc1op3i]

本当に凄いですね！ ここまで、綺麗になるとは。 私の愛機もお願いしたいです

[@Andybassguitar]

ありがとうございます。

[@user-gb2cp1iu8f]

誇れる日本の職人。 あと職人の手が好き。

[@Andybassguitar]

ありがとうございます。

[@mikeunderforester]

Такое внимание к мелочам !) супер)

[@intoit1074]

Wow! Like wow!

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@user-sf7nm7ut3c]

Четко!!!Маэстро!!!Great work!!!Super!!!!

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@tomasbalke9719]

@@Andybassguitar The peculiarity of the neck of the Gibson guitar is a plastic binding with tubercles, after grinding they disappeared, how to solve this problem?

[@massimilianonicolazzo1637]

Bravo Andy. Un lavoro certosino da orafo

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@TK-fo7im]

凄すぎてもはや美しいレベル。

[@Saber_Matrix]

Dope💯

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@papilini3365]

Impresionante trabajo, sin dudas te llevaría mis guitarras! Una pregunta, 11:20 por qué no volves a poner el (nibs) binging sobre los trastes?

[@Andybassguitar]

Gracias. La razón por la que no volvimos a poner las plumillas fue por el coste y la facilidad de juego. Básicamente, cuando se reafirman las sobrecuadernas de las Gibson, se eliminan las plumillas.

[@eagle-jp]

丁寧で美しい作業ですね！ 私は、ゴールドパーツがサビサビのレスポールを持っているのですが、 ゴールドパーツだと、磨くとメッキが剥げちゃいますよね？ ゴールドパーツは再メッキされるのでしょうか？

[@Andybassguitar]

ありがとうございます。 ゴールドパーツの場合は、真鍮ブラシで軽く擦るか、化学変化を利用してサビを落とすくらいになりますね。 再メッキはやったことがありません。簡易的にできる物もあるそうなのでやってみたいですね。

[@PeterWasted]

I don't think I've seen anyone go to that level of painstaking work. The screws and nuts were never that polished on any guitar coming out of the factory. My personal choice would be for the fret ends to be a lot more rounded but that is not faulting your workmanship. I'd say that's a 57 Les Paul replica though. 54 would be stop bar tailpiece/bridge and P90 pickups. I think 56 saw the ABS bridge being introduced and 57 was the first year for humbuckers. All those guitars would have been fitted with Kluson tuners. The sealed Schallers are anomalous to any vintage spec.

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you. The serial number says it's a '54 model, so I'm assuming it's a custom or irregular one.

[@ptrisonic]

It's a conversion to 57 specs...

[@Andybassguitar]

There are no signs of modification on the pickup gabity.

[@jeromebarrat1978]

didi you use a flat block for leveling ? Great video. Thanks

[@Andybassguitar]

I leveled it with an aluminum angle that I leveled out of the system myself. Thanks.

[@viribusartempavlov1223]

На одном канале, берут новое и состаривают до винтажа, а тут берут винтажное и восстанавливают до нового)))аххаа а мне нравится и так и так, главное чтобы владельцу нравилось, и вдохновляло его играть чаще....

[@clownscreamseback]

Just👍👍👍

[@JohnLipfert]

At 15:20 you have cut the frets first, and then bent them, how did you bend them when they were so short?

[@Andybassguitar]

I bent it with pliers that had grooves dug in them. You can see it in the other video, if you want to watch it.

[@ZZ-vf8xd]

フレットサイドの処理綺麗ですね

[@Andybassguitar]

ありがとうございます。

[@mursicman]

How do you adjust your guitar? What is the height of the strings on the 12th fret?

[@Andybassguitar]

I'll set it up according to the owner's preference, but I try to set it at about 0.8 to 1.8 mm at 12f.

[@paternuin]

I would not remove the patina unless I planned to sell the guitar. Anyway I wish you were in my hometown. My local lutiers are not near as conscientious. Damn butchers...

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@kurdtjohn]

This is such a fine work. Just one question - are there times where you keep the fret nibs when doing a refret?

[@marmelaki]

I don't think that's even possible, unless you somehow put something that will look like new ones back on.

[@Andybassguitar]

I think I can do it if I try hard enough, but I don't want to because it's extremely difficult.

[@matthewf1979]

@@marmelaki it’s possible, just really labor intensive to fit the new frets. Easily costs four times as much as a standard fret job.

[@briansanchez9899]

Hi, just a question for you, can urethane paint be repaired or I need to refinish the entire guitar? Ty

[@Andybassguitar]

If it is a solid, it is easier to correct the paint with urethane than with lacquer.

[@yerblues10]

Absolutely love your videos! How many hours does a job like this take?

[@Andybassguitar]

２，３週間ですね。

[@soapboxearth2]

I find it strange that the owner would want to keep the wrong tuners on the guitar after having such a great restoration done

[@lmmc6327]

One question, why did you apply solder to the Frets before removing them?

[@mass_of_rest]

Spettacolo! Cos’hai usato per rinvigorire il colore del palissandro tastiera, olio di limone? grazie

[@Andybassguitar]

Grazie! La tastiera è stata ricoperta con una cera d'api fatta in casa.

[@mass_of_rest]

@@Andybassguitar visto che ho scoperto che sei in Giappone e non in Italia, potresti consigliarmi un prodotto da usare che possa aiutare anche a scurire un po’ il palissandro? grazie

[@Andybassguitar]

I recommend applying a little beeswax wax for woodworking. I am not sure about commercial products. They do sell it in Japan, but...

[@luiscuixara4622]

@@Andybassguitar Tieni le api' per la loro cera? Altrimenti come si fa en casa?

[@Andybassguitar]

@@luiscuixara4622 I worded it wrong. I buy beeswax and blend it with oil to make wax.

[@kasimirokaz3775]

What are you using on the nut slots @ 27:56?

[@Andybassguitar]

This is silicon grease. I use it to reduce the friction of the strings. It makes tuning more stable and easier, and reduces wear and tear on the nut.

[@fg9083]

動画の最初でタッチアップうまっって思っちゃいました。

[@Andybassguitar]

実はそうでもないです。

[@user-tk4kj7nv7x]

美しく蘇る。 いつ拝見しても素晴らしいの一言です。 きっと楽器も喜んでいることでしょう。(^o^)

[@Andybassguitar]

ありがとうございます。

[@grenphelps7455]

You ought to get a sonic cleaner, would be good for all the gunky bits..

[@Andybassguitar]

Good ultrasonic cleaners are very expensive, so...

[@khiwatashi1965]

電気ドリルの受け口？がピカピカでワロタww　きれいに仕上がっていくのは気持ちがいいですね。ただここまでバラシて磨いて補正して組んでの根性が私にはない…

[@Andybassguitar]

一緒に磨いてしまうので、ピカピカです。

[@wolfgangaufschnaiter7617]

Ein Meister seines Faches!!!!

[@tatsuya79]

良い仕上がりですね(^^♪　ところでフレットは何に打ち換えたのですか？

[@Andybassguitar]

ありがとうございます。 フレットはフリーダムの07ウォームです。

[@D.Guitar]

I don't understand. How is this a '54. Model ? As in 1954? They didn't start the humbuckers until 56-57 a 1954 would have had P-90 pickups This is obviously a later model perhaps reissue of an earlier model. But not a reissue of a 1954. It's a shame you can see some of the quality control slacking. Like the way the bridge pickup mounting ring doesn't fit the contour of the body. And Yes You did a Very nice Job restoring this. Although. Taking apart the sealed Shaller tuners. And not packing them again with lithium grease. Or similar. Idk about that? Spray lubricant doesn't last too many years. I know I wouldn't have patience to do this like You have. I like the way you used solder to help keep the heat on frets for removal. If never seen that before. It makes perfect sense though.. it's always good to hear the fret through to the tang to loosen any glue ... I also agree with getting rid of the fret nubs on neck binding. But many Gibson purests might have a coronary . ...lol.. One question. Is there a reason you didn't radius the frets before installing them.... P.S. I subscribed :-)

[@Andybassguitar]

Thanks for the comment. I don't understand why this is a '54 model either. But the serial number says '54 model... The quality is ... disappointing, that's for sure. There were other serious problems besides the ones you pointed out. (I didn't take any pictures) The spray I used on the pegs is not a lubricant. It is a spray grease. After spraying, it becomes a high degree of grease. No lubricant, please! This grease has better performance than lithium grease. Recommended. I think Gibson purests are crying. Forgive me. I didn't understand the fret radius process. Is it a process to bend the frets? The bending is not shown, but it is done. I forgot to take a picture of it. Sorry. Thanks for subscribing!

[@user-fc2ne4hc1t]

ナットファイルはどこのメーカーのをご使用していますでしょうか？

[@Andybassguitar]

すみません、メーカーは分かりません。ESPのものではありますが、市販品じゃないみたいです。

[@snjwa73]

金属パーツを磨いてる時に使っている工具は電動ドライバーですか？良ければメーカーと品番を教えていただけないでしょうか。

[@Andybassguitar]

金属パーツを磨いている工具は電動ドライバーも使っていますが、バフという回転する柔らかいものを回している工具はリューターという工具です。三種類使っています。 amzn.to/3KkQFhH amzn.to/3rvjI9s amzn.to/3IdSfjr この３つです。

[@snjwa73]

@@Andybassguitar ありがとうございます！

[@Owens-ol5zc]

こんにちは、映像ありがとうございました。 16:38秒に fret-edge dressingする時、どんな"file"を使ったのか教えていただけますか？

[@Andybassguitar]

amzn.to/4d8xSVn　 これですね。

[@massimofamularo1976]

54? are you sure? nice work anyway

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@fredericthom8113]

subarashii!

[@Andybassguitar]

arigatou!

[@nhudson78]

If you don't give a thumbs up, you're an asshole. This is simply then most detailed restore and cleaning I have seen filmed. Kudos sir!

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@srhatfield]

Whew, I almost forgot to hit the thumbs up... so I can honestly say"Today, I am not an asshole" 😂

[@philfrank9226]

U r the asshole to write this.

[@akiquique]

いいおと。よだれがでる。

[@lazypokerblues]

Nie im Leben eine 54er Paula! Ein 54er Modell hat Soapbars und eine einteilige Bridge-Tailpiece-Kombi. Les Pauls kamen erstmals1956 mit Stoptailpiece 1957 mit Humbucker-PUs. Sollte man als Fachmann schon wissen.

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you. I know. I wrote that because it was 54 years when I thought about the serial number.

[@spankeyguitars8457]

satisfying to watch...kinda like watching a dentist work, only 10 times better subject matter...

[@Andybassguitar]

Thank you!

[@johngonzalez7967]

1957

[@Andybassguitar]

According to the serial number, it's a '54 model... I don't know...

[@johngonzalez7967]

It had a 4 in the serial number, so I agree. Humbuckers weren’t used until “57. Gibson does stuff like this all the time. Great job.

[@djentleman7315]

@@johngonzalez7967 How do you assume the guitar is in it's original state? First off this thing looks totally refinished. Also the serial number is restamped by that with a gigantic font and then there are so many odd details about this guitar like the funny pattern of the inlays... Most likely this could be a real 54 that got refinished at some point and converted to 57 specs - or it could be anything else.

[@johngonzalez7967]

@@djentleman7315 I agree, I was just wondering

[@djentleman7315]

@@johngonzalez7967 No problem, I'm just nerding. :D There's just too much about the guitar that doesn't look like it's Gibson's work and makes it hard to identify from the video. Good restauration work though and fun to watch! Finally got it... It's a 1984 Gibson Pre Historic Goldtop/Darkback that came with Humbuckers. I didn't know they had this different serial number system that early and this oversized stamp (4 stands for the production year and not the reissued model in this case).

[@takunonnonnon]

すごい、生き返った

[@Andybassguitar]

何度でも蘇るさ！

[@jessehoward578]

Honestly don't blame ya for shaving off the fret "nibs"

[@massimilianonicolazzo1637]

Al minuto 14,50....perché li lima?

[@Andybassguitar]

Because it hits the binding.

[@massimilianonicolazzo1637]

Grazie

[@onurz5109]

13:13 what is this?

[@luisianaolivieri3912]

I would like to know too :)

[@Andybassguitar]

This is our original beeswax wax.

[@luisianaolivieri3912]

@@Andybassguitar thank you very much

[@kareets1]

а гибсон ли это?))) есть одна деталь тут которая прям очень смутила))) и отсюда и вопрос в полдинности))))

[@Andybassguitar]

Это Гибсон.

[@ehehe123456]

チューンOマチックはなのに54Model？

[@Andybassguitar]

そう・・・シリアルナンバー的には54年モデルなんですよね〜 そういう個体もあるのでしょうか。

[@maxwellbowden9961]

A 1954 Les Paul with humbuckers? Hmmm

[@sijiakang7607]

有联系方式吗？微信一类的都行，有问题需要细聊

[@SAKA257]

Schaller kidney pegs are not the original parts of the '54 LP.