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[@duralw.freeman195]

Brother get a syringes for the fine cracks you can get those at a woodworker or antique repair store. I use those when I restore antiques and they work really well to get glue deep into cracks. Appreciate the work of restoring these wonder instruments.

[@billyghostal]

we in oklahoma my guy, no need for the woodworking shop, just go to the curb.

[@billyghostal]

@@alar7743 I was referring to finding syringes, pal 😘

[@stewartmcardle8149]

Or use a suction cap

[@robpaige2376]

That +/- 70 year-old P90 sounds amazing. so much musical clarity all the way through the volume range. Thanks for sharing this journey with us, and I hope it's not the last we see of this guitar.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

thanks so much for watching.

[@DS-nw4eq]

People still play guitar… that’s interesting. Not sure why.

[@SuperCrazylegs26]

It’s actually 69😏

[@Strugen.]

@@DS-nw4eq Do you prefer your "musicians" bobbing their heads up and down standing at a desk pushing buttons?

[@SixStringSlinger1]

​@DS-nw4eq wtf is that even suppose to mean?

[@microchrist6122]

This is what guitar ownership is all about . Not just a collection of the most expensive stuff you can buy, but passion and restoration and appreciation 💪 best series yet brother.

[@HeySenatorArnold]

I really appreciate how you structure these videos. No filler. You do an explanation after you show what you're doing. No needless talking and talking. Just perfect.

[@davidgagnon2849]

Yes! And no annoying music that is either a) too loud, or b) so low that it can barely be heard and is also distracting.

[@chasingpsychos889]

except it's all needless!

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

​@@davidgagnon2849...great call 👏👏👏🔥🥳👍

[@ivandee4011]

I always find it deeply gratifying when a guitar so old and battered can be resurrected and made to sound simply glorious (for lack of a better term). Sweet!

[@qua7771]

I can't help wondering about this guitars back story. When the story is forgotten it gone forever. It looks like someone was repairing it, and forgot about it. Maybe they decided it was time for a new one.

[@Gogosox222]

Dude. This is one of the coolest guitars I've ever seen. The authentic relic is insane. The tone is ridiculous. Well done man, keep it up!

[@Bushradical]

Thats a pretty great sounding junior! Awesome video series....you have to be pleased with the sound!

[@GuitarFosterParent]

I was thinking the same thing! It's always amazing to me how great these old warriors can sound. So thankful to hear it making music again!!

[@markgouras1099]

When you were strumming acoustically just after the restring, I knew that guitar was ready to live again! I'd name that guitar Lazarus! You are a great player as well. Carry on brother.

[@MrMeadfoot]

Same, I had to check it wasn't connected to the amp !

[@j_cbat]

That guitar rings nicely even without being plugged in and that’s a good sign

[@DrMurdercock]

if it were an acoustic yeah. My dads 80 dollar amazon beginner strat rings like a bell unplugged lol

[@1toonhead]

The howling from that guitar sounded heavenly

[@smc8144]

At the sound of the first acoustic strum I knew this thing was a real winner! The old dry wood is what I think is one of the main contributors to that singing tone.

[@mikeconner4773]

If I may humbly suggest a few tips for next time… -All that titebond in the grain on the back may show through any potential future refinish. Wiping away rarely gets it all. -Hot hide glue would have been advisable for all the glue up, or at least the neck mortise, as it is easier to reverse and reglue - should it ever need it - and it is period correct on a 1950s guitar, and finishes better -Laying titebond on top of a crack isn’t always going to get glue into the crack itself and may separate in a few years while not providing much structural strength -Heating up the joints a bit, and wicking / injecting in slightly thinned HHG to the body cracks and clamping up tight prior to ramming in the plugs would have produced great results. I’d have done one crack at a time. -Use wax paper between your glue surfaces and your clamping caul, like on the back of the headstock, so you don’t glue it all together.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thanks those are great tips.

[@mortimerbrewster8575]

Thank you. I was thinking the same thing. Very kindly and humbly presented.

[@mm9773]

Yes, good tips. Syringes are often used to get glue deep into cracks, it works quite well. I also would have glued and clamped the body before drilling out the holes and putting in the plugs.

[@joekiernan6915]

Fantastic videos. Love the guitar, almost looks like it could be from an alternate universe where Rory Gallager went with a LP instead of a Strat.

[@hansemannluchter643]

Rory Gallagher actually owned a 1958 Les Paul Jr with a P90. Judging from the photos, it's in disappointingly good shape😊

[@bobhewitt5047]

👍🏻

[@icemanire5467]

I saw his guitar collection in 2006 I'm pretty sure he had one

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

Thanks for mentioning Rory ❤

[@WokeUpScreaming]

I've always been more of a modern metal guy. I've heard lots of blues and rock style music in my life and ive always liked it enough, but something about the way you play resonates with me way more than anything else in that style thay I've ever heard! Absolutely incredible and these guitar restorations are amazing!

[@bobhewitt5047]

There’s a bond between you and this beautiful old LP Jr - almost as special as your favourite Stratocaster. Sympathetically breathing new life into this old guitar will reward you tenfold Matthew - and you’ve done a great job with restoration… retaining the history and ‘personality’ of the guitar. Sincere congratulations… there’s no greater feeling than bringing something deemed to be a ‘write-off’ back to life. Enjoy it and play it like crazy…😊

[@user-wv5nv7dz3q]

Just a joke. Matthew S. I can't stress enough how great it is that you play guitars so well AND you know or figure out ways to restore and bring them back to life. Someone hopefully cherished this guitar back in the day and you're giving it a new life again 🎉 Thanks alot for being a kickass"guitar doctor"

[@davidlindomaravilhoso]

I put a single coil between my guitar's two humbuckers and now I'm unstoppable

[@pdub4600]

What’s you’re favorite song to play?

[@davidlindomaravilhoso]

@@pdub4600 At the moment I don't have any favorite music to play, but I put the single coil on so I don't need a strat to play the songs I like, But what I like to play most is not a whole song but part of it, the solo by Dani california from red hot chili peppers

[@pdub4600]

@@davidlindomaravilhoso that’s a great song!

[@sixslinger9951]

Some people cry at rescuing puppies....I get teary eyed watching an old guitar come back to life.

[@steveperry3538]

These videos are outstanding. Reviving a piece of history and done so well. Thank you Matt ✌️

[@hobertgordon7465]

What a guitar, glad you saved from the scrap heap and gave it new life, great playing as always

[@saltwatersaddletramp7229]

Such a cool old Junior. I’m so glad you got ahold of it so it can be brought back to a useful instrument. Sounds fantastic!

[@dougbennett7881]

That sounds so good! An authentic vintage sound that is hard to find today. Enjoy that thing Matthew! And thank you for sharing the journey of the repair with us. I look forward to the continued repairs you make to this beauty.

[@lorenzo3987]

Ahhh the magic combo of 70-year old wood and a vintage P90! Only a lunatic would put 4 screws straight into any guitar, let alone a Les Paul.. it's a miracle it didn't crack the whole thing up!

[@John_2Much_Coffee]

Wow that pickup has some amazing crunch to it. Love watch your videos where you bring classics back to life. With the flame yellow paint and you bringing back to life, this 54 Les Paul is now a true "PHOENIX" Cheers!

[@Zharkov1969A]

Tremendous work - well done. I can’t wait to see how this turns out.

[@MatthewRMacKinnon]

Blown away by the sound and VIBE of that thing man! Risen from the ashes. It was meant to make its way to you! You brought it back from the end of its life- that’s a pretty special connection. Enjoy this thing!

[@williamrobinson7435]

Thoroughly enjoyable in every respect. Clearly this lovely old LP Junior is coming through bigtime, and it couldn't happen to a nicer or more talented guy. Top man! 🎶🎄⭐👍

[@gregorytekippe5021]

I respect your hands on approach to not only repairing this guitar, but your organic playing style. As I am over twice your age, Matthew, and don't have to much more time...watching you work and play, I feel so much better knowing there are young like you to carry on. Thank you sir.

[@hamerhead2]

Nice job glad you saved that piece of history before it was gone.

[@guitarwizard1989]

These videos are great man. Good job getting that old guitar back up and playing again. Those neck screws were brutal. Much better now and u can still see where the old screw holes were so it still has that character/story to it. Just not the old clunky metal screws there. Good job!!!

[@mytbioutdoors4928]

Holy crap the sustain on that thing is incredible! Love the tone and playing! Great job!

[@Emas4646]

Awesome videos on this restoration! Can’t believe the tone unplugged. Great rescue & restoration. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@Lookup2Wakeup]

It sounded like an acoustic guitar....

[@Emas4646]

Yes. Beautiful @@Lookup2Wakeup

[@charliemcgrain]

Blown away. The one thing that was missing from The Beatles "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," was a guitar that really wept. That beautiful old piece of wood and bone can weep. So beautiful. Well done brother and many thanks for this.

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

Antones! Congrats - that's fantastic. As for the guitar, you're not afraid to jump in and get it done. Excellent job!

[@bigmoviesify]

Simply stunning! Can't wait for the total repair.

[@bobbyparks801]

I would love to play this! I really am glad to see your love and appreciation for these ol' hunks of wood, this would be more valuable to me than a brand new 10 Top!! Keep the tradition alive Matthew!! Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Soul 🎶🎶

[@Superjet113]

Amazing! The tone is to die for! Nice job, and I cant wait for more of the repair/restorations to make it better.

[@Yannplaysguitar]

Your renovation videos are so great Matthew. It’s a beautiful thing that you give back life to old instruments. I would love to be able to make such a finding but it’s a tad harder in Europe. Thanks for the video in all cases and looking forward to the next!

[@joaomarceloperdigao5386]

les paul juniors are some of the most beautiful instruments ever created by man. thank you for sharing.

[@gabemanson8918]

I cant believe tge Unplugged sound, the resonance, the bass! WOW! Great job

[@patmcwilliamsmusic]

So cool to see this brought back to life. Sounds absolutely amazing!! Look forward to the next steps and hopefully a video of you playing it on stage.

[@jeffreykaban1589]

Wow. What a great sounding guitar . Thankfully you saved it . Can't wait to see and hear more 😊

[@jltrem]

Another incredible restoration. It sounded amazing unplugged.

[@davidbrown-bh7it]

That’s a great find. I really like these videos of bringing old guitars back. Thanks for sharing!

[@Sean_Plays_Guitar]

Well done, Mister. Sounds absolutely killer!

[@JonMackenzieGuitarist]

Man…I love the editing in this video. All the angels of you repairing the instrument are really fantastic. You must have went to a lot of effort to make this video for us. Thanks! The aesthetic has really levelled up. Been following for ages. Thanks again!

[@b2bogster]

Thank you! I was given a 1964 epiphone 12 string acoustic. It needs a little body repair. I can't wait to hear it play. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@DLH.23]

Wraptails are killer and that old dried out wood sounds great. And that old pickup....so cool. Awesome job

[@belako001]

Good evening sir what you've done with this is so far Is fantastic the rewards of your efforts are not just your own this is a piece of guitar and music history. Thanks for bringing this to us

[@insufferablethrashelitist9305]

Sounds great. Awesome work. Can't wait to see what you do with the finish.

[@titustorkelsonmusic]

The richness in harmonics blew me away the moment you started playing it 😱 so awesome

[@funkyfender1]

What a treat and a treasure! Thank you sooo much…. Beautiful and simple…. I also love your playing in the demo…

[@dunk3793]

Even when played acoustically it sounds awesome!

[@WeirdandWired]

So much mojo! 🤩🎸 I'm so invested in this restoration 😂 it's great to see the level of care you put in, this guitar definitely went to the owner it deserved 😎

[@TraneFrancks]

That might be the best Junior tone I've ever heard. Absolutely epic. I love that you have the skill to restore these old birds.

[@JShawseph]

You can tell that guitar was grateful to be singing again. Awesome restoration!

[@cooperlangford1833]

Oh, wow. Just wow. What a journey for that guitar. It’s like you saved a life, Matthew. Well done.

[@matthewnovosedlik3302]

Sounds so amazing almost like there is an Octave Fuzz on it in the higher registers but its not too nasty such a unique tone hard to describe. The tone has a hint of buzz and the playing and technique is superb!

[@jameshowell905]

I absolutely love this style of content. As a luthier I really enjoy watching Matthew taking apart and repairing these incredible vintage guitars, keep up the good work!

[@lukausky]

What an amazing sound ! Just wonderful . Wonderful !!!

[@srfgrn]

Thanks for the dowels in the screw holes on the neck -- those screws were driving me crazy! 😄

[@maddie63442]

Enjoyed watching this. Many thanks!

[@rockitflash]

I’m a gnarly old guitar picker and I love gnarly old guitars.It’s encouraging to know that there are some in the younger generation that understand our reverence for these old warrior instruments✌️❤️🎶

[@buzzbabyjesus]

That guitar deserved to live. Once again, you've made the world a better place.

[@SouthpawSatch]

Amazing work! Fantastic to see it playable again! I'm shocked that the pickup works still and sounds great

[@GuitarIv69]

Matthew, apart from your amazing playing, this is really amazing to see. Saving an old instrument and giving it new life. Play it! And love it. It suits you just as well as your Strat does :)

[@bernardvdhorst1490]

What a sound . Best junior sound I've ever heard. Love your video's Matthew,please keep us updated with new episodes.

[@davidchang155]

Amazing work. The guitar sounds full of resonance and the harmonics just sound so organic and rich

[@kennethquintini658]

That Les Paul sounds amazing 🤩, the sustain and harmonics, fantastic restoration, happy holidays 🎉☮️

[@georgemobley5913]

Killer video and guitar. Such a nice and rich tone. So glad it was ressurected. Great job man and Merry Xmas. Take care.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Same to you my friend, thank you!

[@SurfGreenTelecaster]

@@MatthewScottmusic you restoring a square body Chev too? 👌

[@edwinh7908]

AWESOME! Great Restoration job on a classic!

[@lukeallen6444]

Thanks for not overly restoring that beautiful thing and leaving some character on it.

[@PowerTronMan]

You are a natural at the guitar. You also have a gift. You are going to move a lot of people with your playing! I know what I’m talking about too. Also, as soon as you strung that up it sounded alive acoustically! I thought “This thing really wants to be played”. Good work and have a great gig in January.

[@bobhewitt5047]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻 absolutely right

[@guymaddock648]

Killer work Matthew! Great stuff. Love that you filled the screw holes - the right decision in my opinion. This will be a great guitar again one day. ps. The crumbly body and neck finish is giving me deep anxiety - can’t wait until you seal that somehow! Looking forward to the next episode already ❤

[@vintagetubeamplifiers]

I'd ask Dan Erlewine about the finish.

[@edgeofeternity101]

I think like you, but I think the wood itself has been damaged past just the surface, so sanding it to "clear" wood might be too aggressive a fix. Maybe talk to a couple of experienced luthiers and get their thoughts. If nitro isn't the best choice, maybe linseed oil or gun oil, it might penetrate further into the wood than clear nitro. I bet Matthew has done his homework, and will make a good decision on the finish. The guitar sounded amazing, congrats on the gig, i wish i could be there.

[@leonarddaneman810]

I watch a LOT of guitar videos on YT . . . was waiting for this restore video . . . best content I've seen, bringing this old beater back to life.

[@YooTooobJeff]

A properly glued neck joint makes all the difference! Nice job!

[@ziggylayneable]

I am a luthier. Some of this work is making me recoil in terror, but I'm sure it will hold. You're playing is incredible Matthew. You're way better than I'll ever be an I'm 50 years old. Let me add the fact that that thing is incredibly acoustically resident and sounds great plugged in❤

[@lordgraga]

Just curious what you would change? Open up the cracks more to get the glue deeper?

[@ziggylayneable]

​@@lordgragaExactly my friend that's where we start LOL. But he got it together and it sounds amazing!

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thanks, I'm happy with how it turned out. I'm an amateur but I prefer to do my own work when I can.

[@ziggylayneable]

@@MatthewScottmusic it plays Matthew it turned out. I'm happy that you're interested working on guitars it's a very rewarding job. You did the best that you could do with what you know and it plays so good for you man!

[@richarde3378]

More barn finds, please! Like Pawn Stars Guitars!

[@amaxxio]

Congrats. The Junior is alive and kicking!! Cheers from Germany ...

[@andyplatt6692]

I've enjoyed this series so, so much. Great job Matthew!

[@drnerd]

At least there's no fear of making it any worse! 🙂

[@kingoimkenya]

Beautiful sound of 73 years of musical history. Well done!

[@shawnbowling5766]

That tone is simply beautiful. Great work!

[@PetriSyvakangas]

So relaxing and satisfying to watch. Love this kind of repair videos!

[@model_number_band]

The acoustic profile of that axe..... That's a special one... the resonance is top shelf.

[@Hammerman48]

Lovely job. Great to see the journey of this amazing find.

[@michaelb.42112]

That tone and feedback is perfect. Nice job.

[@rep1979]

It sounds so incredible. What a nice guitar.

[@ChrisCanMakeStuff]

Sounds amazing, good to see it coming back to life!

[@BudoReflex]

Great feeling in the playing, amazing tone and feedback.

[@dannyv.6358]

Absolutely 'sticking around' Can't wait. Already sounds amazing!

[@vortexgen1]

Nothing but a work in progress. How wonderful a sound.

[@kazuoblues]

Great job, Mathew! Not only you’re a great guitar player but you’re a darn good luthier as well. I thoroughly enjoyed watching 3 videos you posted restoring this pretty little LP Jr. Keep up the good work!

[@andrewmallard2301]

Just love the idea of bringing a piece of history, back to life and giving it the love it deserves.

[@bluekoi455]

Good stuff! Thank you for rescuing this old Gibby❤

[@pasteye1671]

Despite the shortcomings (bridge-lead, frets played out, etc) it still sound great,. It yet again proves that it is the player not the instrument that matters. I envy your talent and ability. Thanks for the vid.

[@glennpace9783]

I have a personal preference for older guitars...especially player grade and unique items that have had a life. They end up with their own stories and unique looks. The Japanese call the wear and tear "Wabi Sabi"....the unique features that show the individual path of the object through it's life cycle. This was a joy to watch. Looking forward to the next chapter, and more of these finds. Thank you.

[@williamcarson5505]

Matthew I’ve been following this guitars journey since you got it. So amazing to hear her voice finally. Absolutely beautiful.

[@MegaTubescreamer]

so far matthew the way you`ve nursed the parts back to good condition is incredible, it has to be appreciated that some of the raw materials, have been cobbled together from this planets beginnings, the ore to smelt into steel ,copper, nickel etc is timeless, the trees that provided wood for body and neck may have been growing for 200 years,so its a lot older than we credit the sum of its parts, you are not just restoring the instrument, its so much more ...chapau👍😎

[@Prousto]

Astonishing restoration. That guitar has the voice of an angel.