Gibson Les Paul Silverburst refret - Fix it Friday #11

[@joshwolfe9787]

It made me so happy to see you playing tool riffs on an original silverburst how cool is that! You do amazing work BTW really appreciate your attention to detail and getting it right the big names could learn a thing or two from you

[@alexanderjamesINC]

Josh wolfe thanks so much! I really appreciate that. I used to be a huge Tool fan, so I had to play some of those riffs. It felt great to revisit some Tool.

[@EricMartinez-dg2lu]

I used 10min clear epoxy with fine ebony dust and it worked perfectly. I saved and labeled wood dust along with actual samples of own species in small containers. Awesome job bro!

[@alexanderjamesINC]

Very smart idea! Thanks for watching.

[@holmesteadready]

I highly approve of playing tool on the silver burst, it had to be done!!

[@alexanderjamesINC]

Hahahahaha thanks. It definitely had to be.

[@sicknirvana1989]

That amp sounded amazing!! I want one

[@harpethguitar]

Thanks for the video! It looks like white wood glue in the fret slots. It appears to have some elasticity to it anyways. I’m going to try the sandpaper over the crowning file trick on my next fret job. Thanks

[@alexanderjamesINC]

You're welcome! Thanks for commenting.

[@jak7263]

Hello friends! given your incredible knowledge of these tools, can I ask you which product do you use to polish it? my black beauty of 73. when I pass the damp cloth it immediately becomes dull and hazy gray, it's horrible. I do not know what to do. thank you so much!! sorry my english translated by google Paolo, Italy

[@peteralerich5085]

The only thing I don't like about refrets on these old Customs is that beautiful yellowed binding all around the guitar... except for the neck. It's unavoidable but it just looks so awkward. Bet it plays great, though. Good job.

[@royyazzie6028]

It looks like the neck got repaired there is a crack line near the head stock

[@nerfherder9021]

great video! pretty much my dream guitar

[@alexanderjamesINC]

Thank you very much!

[@wilsonjames299]

I have a LP 57. And a LP recording model both need refreting 57 has nibs the other dosent..do you have a work # I need an estimate..love the video 2thumbs up

[@alexanderjamesINC]

Sorry, I no longer offer repair.

[@baleek]

Super cool video

[@alexanderjamesINC]

Thanks!

[@alvinhimself]

What fretwire you used of this gibson les paul?? Stainless steel jescar super jumbo???

[@DTGuitarTech]

Great video. I didn’t quite agree with the way you check neck straightness after installing frets. Really, that should be done with a notches straight edge so that you are checking the straightness if the fretboard, and not the potentially uneven new frets.

[@alexanderjamesINC]

There are many different ways, but for sure, those specific rules are great! Good point.

[@reening]

thanks for this video man. What fretwire brand do you usually use?

[@alexanderjamesINC]

I usually use LMI evo gold but for nickel silver, I'll use Jescar.

[@void870]

The original frets looks like from the time that Gibson intentionally made them super flat back in the day. Crazy crazy lol

[@alexanderjamesINC]

I know, eh? I personally don't like them like that

[@robmillard1192]

Why did you end up replacing the nut?

[@alexanderjamesINC]

If I remember correctly, it was because it had worn away in the slots and was now too low.

[@gitarbangsatchanel8036]

The binding nib?

[@alexanderjamesINC]

The customer didn't want binding nibs.

[@CALVGITAR]

Great job sir..👍👍☕

[@alexanderjamesINC]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@GuitarNTabs]

Thanks for this excellent video, Alexander James Guitars :-) It's always nice to see how other players go about these things. I was wondering.. when you filled the crack in the fretboard, it looked like you were using a medium/thick viscosity super glue? Wouldn't a thinner viscosity have been better - to really penetrate down the crack, and seal it? :-) Also, I really like those double-headed fret slot cleaning saws - they just make things a whole lot quicker and easier! Is there a reason why you do the rounding of the fret edges after the leveling and crowning? I've always seen people do the rounding, after the fret bevels are established? :-) Lastly, hehe... Did you make a new nut, or did the old one still work? And how about the setup specs you used, getting the guitar ready for final playing? :-) Thanks, man! I'm looking forward to see your reply. Have a great day :-)

[@patswayze2493]

What do you charge for a repair like that?

[@alexanderjamesINC]

A full refret is usually $350CAD, so like $20USD.

[@visiongeorge]

binding nibs... 81 is now a vintage guitar, it's worth saving those

[@vancenewland6549]

for ?

[@maltelundell]

@@vancenewland6549 Only resell value. I personally don't see why it's more desirable, but I guess collectors want vintage guitars as stock as possible. Like car collectors. :) I don't notice much of a difference in feel or grip when switching between nibbed and un-nibbed, and quite honestly I don't think the fit and alignment of most Les Paul bindings are all that impressive to begin with. My LP has very pronounced ridges where the binding meets the wood(not that it bothers me because it still plays like a dream and I love the look of it) - but objectively speaking all it adds is fragility and complexity - and in turn labor cost - when you need to do have thorough work done on it. I'm sure as hell not gonna miss the nibs on my LP when I have it refretted, even though they've been there for all 30 years of it's life. ^^ But then again it's only a Standard, and not a rare crazy expensive Custom approaching 50 yrs.. :P

[@alexanderjamesINC]

The customer didn't want to pay for the nib job.

[@ericg.5316]

I have that exact Les Paul same year. It also needs a fret job, what size frets you used? Thanks

[@alexanderjamesINC]

Sorry for the late reply. I believe I used medium wide frets.

[@davismichael1034]

What kind of compound did you use on your buffing pad? Cheers

[@alexanderjamesINC]

Michael D it's a generic kind of metal Buffing compound. Anything super fine will work. Even the menzerna guitar lacquer Buffing compounds will work.

[@reithay]

Mais um inscrito no seu canal!

[@salgioe1595]

IF YOUR GONNA PLAY IT WITH DISTORTION YOU'LL NEVER KNOW IF IT BUZZES

[@alexanderjamesINC]

*face palm* I guess you're not familiar with Tool?

[@DTGuitarTech]

Looks like liquid nails holding those old frets in!

[@alexanderjamesINC]

What do you mean?