Gretsch 6182 Restoration

[@timharris6835]

Doug that was a careful restoration working within the parameters, it doesn't look easy from where I am sitting. Kudos to you for bringing it back to a good state ready to be played again. I do antique furniture restoration and it can be tough to get some pieces back to a high level of condition without making them look over restored and functioning well, I feel this has a definite parallel to luthier restoration done sympathetically. Your production is good, music is appropriate and comments always relevant.

[@DaHill1998]

Thanks for posting. So much work. Never understood how plastic made its way to guitar - pickguards ruin the acoustic boards and binding looks gaudy to my eye - yet owners still want it as replacement or refurbish. Fantastic know-how and finished results.

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Thank you very much!

[@nickpearsonuk]

Doug, you really do amazing work on some very damaged instruments. Every video I watch teaches me something.

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Thanks Nick! It make me very happy to know others are learning from my efforts!

[@Shawn0143]

Nice work! I’d love to refinish my dad’s Gretsch Country Gentleman. The guitar means a lot to me and I’m afraid I’ll do more harm than good. It’s not in bad condition. Still plays and sounds excellent. Needs all the binding replaced for sure.

[@dougmaccormack9485]

A lot of sanding, sanding, sanding!

[@johnpartridge365]

Another brilliant video Doug. You are a true craftsman!

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Thank you kindly!

[@johnstiteler4088]

New subscriber here. Scott from Harpeth Guitar Restoration recommended this video on his channel. Great work!

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Thanks for the sub!

[@barybowman1914]

Awesome job by an awesome pro...

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Thank you very much!

[@harpethguitar]

Thanks Doug! That was no easy task. 🎉

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Thanks for watching Scott! Love your channel! You do lovely work yourself!

[@harpethguitar]

@@dougmaccormack9485 What a blessing. I will try to send some of my subscribers to your channel. 🙏 beautiful work!

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Wow! Thanks! 🤝

[@TheJbertolino]

Another excellent recovery!

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Thanks again!

[@boogierandy7547]

great job doug! that was a lot of work.

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Thanks Randy! Yes it was!

[@ЮрийЛаврушин-г3ф]

Excellent and beautiful work. Thank you!

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Спасибо!

[@edwarddavis966]

Great job brother I love the hollow

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Thanks 👍

[@moontheloon1969]

That folks was a Masterclass.....

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Thanks for the sub! Many more vids to come!

[@moontheloon1969]

@@dougmaccormack9485 you are the Bob Ross of Restoration, im sure i could bring you anything back too life .ps the speeded up bits when putting the wiring was comedy gold....x

[@henryhunter5026]

Great craftsmanship! Given the problems in removing the neck what do you think had happened to make the action so high, would it have been some movement in the body structure?

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Likely exposed to high heat for an extended period of time. Like in an attic.

[@mp9228]

Great video, but forgive me if I'm stepping out of place. If you elevate your overspray template and inch or so above the body, the overspray will naturally feather out under the paper and save you some time on the sanding. Prevents hard paint lines

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Yeah I know, I could have saved myself some work.

[@reijerlincoln]

Nice job. So many hours....!

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Thank you!

[@robertduvall7392]

Snidely Whiplash. Brings back memories...

[@dougmaccormack9485]

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[@lindsaythompson726]

Is drilling those holes a standard way to remove those necks? I've never seen that before.

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Yes. The screw must be removed of course. Sometimes the neck just pops right off. In this case....not so easy!

[@jimslattery4231]

Craftsmanship!

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Thank you!

[@kevingresham2277]

I have a 1964 Simi hollow 6120 Chet Atkins that has binding rot.May I send you pictures of it for your opinion? You are truly artistic at what you do.

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Yes of course! You may send them to [e-mail] . I'm pretty busy so it might take a few days for me to respond but yes.

[@micmacnz]

That's a pretty guitar...

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Thanks Michael and thanks for the Subscribe!

[@Sammywhat]

Wow!

[@dougmaccormack9485]

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[@lindsaythompson726]

Remember Oil Can Harry?

[@dougmaccormack9485]

I found that clip on an archives site. Is that where it's from? I've never seen it, no.

[@JoseGomez-lw2qk]

you talk too much make it silent ufffff

[@dougmaccormack9485]

Lol! The wife doesn't think I talk enough!