Gilmore Baritone Guitar neck repair and fingerboard reglue

[@DavidjohnGilmore]

Very nice work sir! I built that guitar a long time ago. It was actually a commissioned instrument. The body size and scale length were chosen by my customer. He was adamant about the scale length. I tried to talk him into a shorter scale. I have since changed to a threaded insert bolt on method. My level of craftsmsnship has also improved greatly since this guitar! Thank you for sharing. I love that these guitars are on journeys of their own!

[@UltraSamurai]

Mate. Beautiful guitar with a gorgeous sound. I guess the guy wanted the longer scale so he could avoid using thicker strings whilst having enough tension for things not to flop around.

[@fdeezyxoxo]

Still a fantastic sounding instrument!

[@miguelventura7651]

Beautiful guitar...I assumed that was built to spec by customer requests....nice work and what a fantastic sound.

[@channelsixtysix066]

Beautiful looking and sounding instrument, David. 👍

[@qinghai1]

Right. Trying to cover you shitty work.

[@bldallas]

Going back to rewatch some of your old video, to get my dose of Ted. Gotta say, your jigs are nearly as impressive as your luthier work. Great stuff!

[@Seedyduggan]

Someone on Kijiji pointed out that this guitar is in fact mine! Had it for sale after I broke my hand, but after watching the video...think I'll hold on to it. Thanks so much for the awesome repair (no issues to date), and thanks to Gilmore for the work of art. Love the sound!

[@painted8]

Honestly, I'm as impressed by the jigs you create as I am the guitar repair!

[@karladamczyk3349]

Played this very guitar last night. Such a deep, unique sound. Thanks Duggan!

[@Thomasdgolden]

I’m glad I accidentally found your channel. Nice work you do.

[@thecountertext4669]

Dang, that last chord you hit is HUGE. Hats off the Gilmore, hope he has dialed in all those weak spots since. Hats off to you for making customers happy with good work.

[@TheDoctorjones13]

Seriously, how could anyone dislike this channel? This guy is a master craftsman and wood scientist. I think some people just go around disliking everything.

[@mikemclenison8200]

As a retired machinist I appreciate your creativity and candidness. I have a 2012 Martin HD-35 (bought new) that I've worked on. The highest 6 frets I lowered around 10 thousandths and re-crowned. Great for 7th fret capo-ing. My action at the 12th fret (both sides) is 1/16." I just added a Plate Mate and titanium bridge pins. I like what I'm hearing. Oh, and no fret buzz anywhere. And I play hard with 3 MM picks. Strings: I use 13's tuned down a whole step, maybe that helps? Intonation is dead on everywhere according to my chording pressure, I'e been using Pyramid round core phos. bronze strings.

[@Eweber007]

I'm a woodworker and I really enjoy yourr videos. Now that "barrel bolt" is usually called a cross dowel. They come in many configurations, I would suggest using one that is symetric to provide even pressure on the joint. The method you used to repair it (flooding with thin CA) should be the standard installation technique when working with such a small area sujected to a lot of tension. Wonderful work you do

[@lyndamcardle4123]

Hello from sunny Yorkshire I've stumbled upon your lovely repair job videos - like many people I presume quite by accident. It's wonderful to see an artisan repairing good and bad workmanship and more often than not improving the original. Moreover, it goes without saying, it's nice to see a luthier who can play too ! Thank you.

[@roadshowautosports]

Interesting sound? No, it’s beautiful! You’ve done such a great job putting all back together that it is amusing even to some seasoned luthiers, I presume! You impress anyone with the amount of knowledge you carry about every instrument you show on your videos. The history behind each one, their strengths and weaknesses, best practices, and sometimes value to base on your price point! You’re one of a kind, uncle Ford!!!

[@copperaudio9664]

I thought you drank your coffee with a straw til you pulled the glue brush out. Silly me. Beautiful work, thanks for sharing.

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

That is the most unique bari I have ever seen. It really had a number of issues though! Great work on rehabbing it back into playing order. It really sounds excellent; congrat's to the owner.

[@richiej7209]

As a guitar player and novice guitar repair guy I like watching his videos. Then again if I was a plumber I'd still like them. Great stuff!!!

[@jeffreybuckingham3782]

Wow! That thing had Piano like Timbre!! You Sir are officially My Hero!!!!

[@TheWFamilyMusic]

this is already the third of your videos, i am watching, myself neither playing nor repairing guitars. but i really like watching you to do your work :-)

[@alansturgess1324]

Same here. Always very zen to watch a craftsperson at work - no matter what craft it is.

[@stevenstainbrook1064]

Me too you guys, I don't play or repair. I have watched all his videos I think. It's strangely calming and enjoyable. I think it's a combination of his voice and the way he makes his plan of action and executes exactly what he plans. It's quite satisfying when he has finished.

[@andrewwolfe2071]

Great. Now I want ANOTHER guitar! Your attention to detail is unprecedented.

[@alnicospeaker]

Wow with 16 frets clear of the body and the super slim neck profile that truss-rod is working overtime!

[@aixpert291]

“So that’s where we are, and hope you’ll follow along with me”. Of course! I just wish the video was an hour longer!

[@bubbafrump74]

Well played!!! I loved the way you played it at the end! I was really excited to hear the open...Bflat??? Anyways, I was quivering with anticipation! 🤣 absolutely loved it! I am aware this is an old video, but I somehow missed it. Guess I better go back again and make sure I didn't miss anything else! Thank you very much sensei.

[@TheRumbles13]

Gilmore is from my town, he is a stellar dude!

[@robertrosenfield405]

I am addicted to your instructions now. That really sounds excellent! Your techniques are cutting edge. I will comply.

[@muddymike10]

Fascinating tone palette on that-their Baritone Guitar; looks like you got it back into shape for the long run...

[@DoppelgangerShockwave]

That is an incredible sounding baritone acoustic guitar. It's got a bit of a piano vibe to it. Nice work. I've been enjoying watching you fix guitars for about three years now, but I've never really commented before. Mostly because I'm just a musician who has no luthier expertise. But man, it is a lot of fun to watch you work. Cheers from the land of East Tennessee! :)

[@matthewbartolone7036]

Impressive work, the sound when finished is incredible would love to have one in my collection. Thank you for taking the time and explaining

[@MuscleDad420]

Wow, that low B sounds like a grand piano. Some curious build choices by the original builder, but I imagine it sounded not so dissimilar before your rehabilitation. Great work.

[@jimmycollette9209]

The guitar has a wonderful unique sound. Great work on the guitar.

[@MrLongboarder87]

I don’t know what I enjoy watching more, you repairing the guitars or all the custom tools you have made.

[@dalgguitars]

Great truss rod jig. And thanks for playing it at the end. What fun!

[@CursedLemon]

Well, Gilmore's construction may be questionable, but no one can deny that's a beautiful sound.

[@hackerguitar]

Wonderful and creative repair! The instrument sounds great.

[@MrAlan0151]

what a great sounding guitar. Well done you, first one i have ever seen.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Now you can play Stay or Leave by Dave Matthews

[@rustyaxelrod]

I have zero experience playing a baritone guitar but after your description and demo I’m very curious now. It may be time for me to hunt one up and give it shot. I’ve played for many years but have been quite uninspired for a year or more, this may be just the thing to put a little spark back in my music playing. Thanks for another excellent video. 👍

[@razvanbutiac7684]

Nice work... I personally like to see more in details, not only the final results but allover, rely educative

[@googuser3145]

Neck attachment system developed in the early 2000's... also a way to attach the side rails to the corner posts on an IKEA crib... or bed...

[@Jordan-rb28]

This is true

[@scottm121]

I know Dave !!! This is so cool. I love his work. Played a few of his wonderful instruments.. i soo miss him now i i live in Victoria .. always got him to tweak my setups just so. A guitar players guitar luthier if i may say so. Cheers !

[@humnpwr]

Definitely my favourite luthier on KZbin 👍🏻

[@fdeezyxoxo]

Very impressive, sounds awesome!

[@sitkahans]

wonderful sound coming from that guitar

[@chasethebishop]

fun fact i live down the street from gilmour guitars lmao this was fun

[@thomasbarker7735]

Great work again I’m a real fan of your work

[@curtisvonepp4335]

TRY A SPRING STEEL FLAT BAR 1/8" X 1/2" OR SO ON EDGE FIOL WITH MARINE TEX EPOXY CLAMP TO A STRAIGT EDGE TO KEEP STRAIGHT CLAMP AND LET CURE .

[@wyattsdad8561]

Wow it really does have a great sound. Very impressive.

[@telecasterbear]

Nice truss rod routing jig. Note to customers, leave the guitar together and let the repair person check the current situation. Do not drop off a bag of parts.

[@DiscoD777]

Great work explained well and thought out carefully.

[@JC-11111]

You should try 3m double-sided tape instead of tape & suet glue. It does the same job, only cheaper. You use less tape and no ca glue.

[@jamesfarrell5430]

Damn, pal, I want that fiddle! Never heard anything quite like it. When I hear it played, the word somber comes to mind, for some odd reason, though.

[@MarkMarvin1983]

That guitar sounds awesome!! Wow

[@fireantsarestrange]

That one sounds fantastic. Love that its a bari

[@HectorBadillaOfficial]

Dude, that guitar sounds bad ass!

[@jkmcdonnell1]

David Freeman of timeless instruments great guy I am on the opposite side of Sask. so don't get to visit him often .

[@dwebster50]

That is amazing work . What’s cool , you are a good player . My 2 Gibson’s want to go to your shop . Cheers from Alberta

[@maxjagger4028]

thank you so much. you are doing great job with all the videos

[@fliving70]

What a cool sound that guitar makes. It kind of reminds me of a harpsichord.

[@100amps]

Nice job. Fascinating instrument.

[@nocturnalferalguitarist]

That thing sounds crazy(good crazy). Another great video.

[@m.a.nelson9427]

Who remembers the TV show with a father and son team of Canadian router experts, that could build anything up to harpsichord playing automatons using only routers?

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Fender 24-100 Gauge Bass VI Strings could give you a nice Low E-E Standard.

[@johnham9256]

Wonderful sound !

[@davehendricks7023]

Why not use carbon for the insert ?

[@DTGuitarTech]

Brilliant job.

[@wayneg296]

Amazing work!

[@donaldmusic6274]

Great job,and a great sounding gut

[@Countryboy-cn1ob]

In my experience with super glue, after a few years it becomes completely brittle while wood expands and contract. To use it to repair something structural, like the truss rod anchor point...well I'm sure you know a thousand times about this stuff than I do...but why not use regular Titebond?

[@barristanselmy2758]

Iv'e been looking at Rosa string repairs and Stu Mac, and this guy also he's really good. I'm super interested in becoming a guitar repairer/builder. Iv'e subbed. I'd like to learn as much as i can.

[@jonahguitarguy]

I subbed recently. Have been enjoying your videos a lot. I built a router sled like that some 18 years ago on my first neck build and use the same little plunge router.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

The Santa Cruz Parabolic Tension Light Baritone Strings would be cool.

[@johncrapper366]

You are the man.......master luthier

[@okiecowpokey]

Amazing sound

[@RickJones222]

Always interesting. Thanks!

[@likeakite]

Love that sound

[@corndog2835]

Thats a really cool guitar.

[@charliebowen5071]

The fretboard back bow is from him prying

[@jonlavigne3270]

With this scale length I would tune it A Standard. Basically a 6-string tenor bass.

[@pontusoskarsson5998]

When you talk about the guitar and what it's made it made me think of wand makers in Harry Potter talking about the magical properties of the materials contained within a wand. Love it!

[@Carsonb55]

I can only say one thing.... Wow!

[@paulblackman3936]

Man that's DEEP!

[@bluegrassbarry]

cool guitar!

[@patienthands]

And here I thought you were drinking that mccafe @9:50

[@chickengnawer]

Very Cool, indeed!

[@MFKR696]

I'd hate to see how much big pieces of Bubinga like that would cost in today's age. It would be obscenely expensive to do such a thing these days. There's a reason why the most Bubinga you'll ever see on even most high-end production guitars is in the form of thin strips in a multi-laminate neck. Bubinga is going the same route that Rosewood has. It's getting harder and harder to get.

[@MrEyesof9]

How much do you question such the thin neck design given the educational commonality?

[@earthwormjim]

Do you ever give notes to the customer, what glue was used where, so possibly the next repair guy has some help in how to remove various parts?

[@leftoverking]

nice. that e minor sounds killer! :D

[@bluetoad2001]

beautiful

[@charlesbowen1703]

Omg I want one!

[@brazilgrass]

Your work is very inspiring, but I must tell you that a baritone is not necessarily subject to more tension than a standard guitar. Thick strings can actually have lower tension than "normal" ones. It depends on scale length and how it will be tuned. I've converted standard guitars in to baritones and it's truss rods had to be relieved.

[@twoodfrd]

Oh I agree. When I put the figures into a string calculator, in this case with the long scale the difference was an additional 24 lbs (10.5kg) tension in total. It's a little too long for standard baritone strings, and a too little short for bass strings.

[@brazilgrass]

I frequently make customized sets of strings out of singles to get especifical results on different instruments and tunings. They're usually for my own use, so the hassle for getting new strings when needed it's all on me. I understand that customers may not want to go through that. Thanks for replying, congrats on your work. It's great to watch. Cheers from Brazil and excuse my self taught english.

[@hokehinson5987]

@@brazilgrass string by mail sells singles as well as customized sets.

[@eagarde]

I have a Martin that fell off the shelf. it sustained a crack on the side and chipped out the top. it is all mahogany. You interested in doing a repair video of it?

[@平沢-e1w]

What glue did you use to re-glue the neck

[@Plug_Socket_Man]

Nice to see your face once in a while hahaha

[@theeaskey]

Nice careful work..I would let you work on my old yairi.

[@Satchmoeddie]

That neck should have had TWO pieces of carbon fiber in it, AND the OLD simple 1 steel rod truss style rod. Two way truss rods? WHY? Those barrel bolts are very popular with cabinet makers who make huge cabinets that run for several feet or a few miles. I never really thought they were very good for a guitar neck though. They tend to cause cracking. Threaded inserts and super glue infused wood, and maybe even some more carbon fiber and some epoxy for me. I ran a lot of carbon fiber up through the heels of upright basses, so.....

[@acmullane]

yeah, but that superglue trick is awesome, especially the preventive aspect

[@wayneg296]

👍👍😎✌️

[@Melonheadinbed]

WOW. the payoff at the end. i’d like to have that thing to myself for 10 minutes.

[@INDYOSKARS]

It´s got way too much ring to it. Should do the reverse of what you did to that lone ranger guitar, put a wooden saddle in it like I saw in one of the guitar in your video it had a rosewood saddle. I tried a lot of Ukuleles in a music shop, you know the ´nylgut´ strings are the rage now and every uke that comes from the factory has them, they are supposed to make ´em sound so much better. Not to my ears, some did sure, but most just sounded (much) brighter, like in ´too much diskant´ (treble). I had black nylon GHS in my tenor uke, sounded much better, I guess it´s the frequency that makes the difference. I guess this same applies to nuts, everyone puts bone or tusq in now but I remember woodnuts were used in a lot of guitars when I was a kid. Bone saddle and nut will sometimes just make the guitar sound harsher, clearer yes but sometimes also harsher.

[@kanciarz5377]

You should have a tv show

[@defshepherd9042]

I want one 👍

[@RanjanaKusala]

❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lawrencecoffeyjr1300]

Wow...