Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop 74´Vintage Guitar Repair

Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop Vintage Guitar made in 1974 on my Luthier Workbench.
This amazing Guitar has a hidden s secret.....
After the inspection I have noticed that there are a lot of unusual details. There are a lot of scratches and sanding marks all over the Instrument and at first I thought uhhh... this looks really goofy and it took me a while to get behind the Story of this Instrument .
The owner who got this beautiful Instrument in this condition asked me to take care about this heavy played Guitar. I decided to level the Frets and to make a nice new Bone Nut. You can follow the whole repair/ restoration process in this Video and I have to say this is like a low budget maintenance to get this beautiful Guitar playable again. The replaced Frets a pretty worn down and there is not a lot of life left........ I will also explain and show a couple of "Luthier Hacks" in this Video. So if you are interested in my Luthier Craftsmanship stay tuned and enjoy the Video. I love doing stuff like that - if you are interested in more of my Luthier life Projects, please feel free to check out my other extended Workshop Videos on this channel.
Enjoy watching and sharing.
Best Regards Nik
Welcome to my my Luthier Workshop since 1997.
Some people asked about the Background Music:
This is composed and recorded by myself with
my Handmade Instruments.
If you like to listen to the Full "Workshop Petrek Guitars" Song feel free to follow the Link:
• Album - Workshop Petre...
Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop Vintage Guitar made in 1974 Luthier Workshop repair Ep.32
I have buy these Tools by myself and use them for more then 10 years know.
Used Tools in this Video:
- Nut and Saddle Vise - stewmac.sjv.io/c/5423911/2018... *
- Double-edge Nut Files - stewmac.sjv.io/c/5423911/2018... *
- Pull Stroke Gauged Saws - stewmac.sjv.io/c/5423911/2018... *
- Vise - stewmac.sjv.io/c/5423911/2022... *
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This helps support the channel a lot and enables me to operate independently.
Thank you for your support!
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[@petrekguitars]

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[@tonyevans9999]

That wedge block with the belt sander is pure genius

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for your positive comment Tony. Best Regards Nik

[@hubertbauch4349]

A manually made and adjusted bone nut is always such a big difference on a guitar. Thank you for sharing how you do it. Great attention to detail!

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. Best Regards Nik

[@jonathanmartin3375]

This is a master class in proper nut shaping. It's perfect.

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words Jonathan. Best Regards Nik

[@markjames9487]

A work of art. Brilliant. That material looks really good to work with. Each time I see a LP I regret getting shut of my one. I part exchanged it for a Martin 000-28 EC. Which is a great guitar.

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your positive feedback and for sharing your story. Both great Instruments for sure 👍🕺🏻Best Regards Nik

[@pedraw]

Super fine work Nick. You're obviously a man who knows his business and cares about doing excellent work. It's the little things that matter. Cheers!

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your kind words. This is really motivating ✨🙏👍Best Regards Nik

[@jrumiano]

Well done! Making a correct guitar nut is a vitally important aspect of building and repairing. It's really an art, and many luthiers just don't understand.

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for sharing your opinion and for watching my Content. Yes you have to take care about every detail to get the best results. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@JurasPriest]

Whatever you do, is done as skillful and as thoughtful as it can be. 👍👍👍

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for saying this. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@genemaddux9343]

Excellent work and I totally dig the amp cover!

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your Kind word. This cover was made by my Mum🙂 Best Regards Nik

[@pablo963]

​@@petrekguitars the amp cover is indeed a highlight, and I regret to inform you I'll steal the idea 😂. Great craftsmanship and great quality video , thank you for sharing it!

[@cheintz44]

Everyone should have a drawer entirely filled with steel wool !!!! LOL - another great video - nice work!

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much. Yes that can be very useful.....sometimes🙂 Best Regards Nik

[@kimbopslayer562]

Thanks so much for this valuable, informative, and most of all, inspirational content. 👏

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your positive feedback and your kind words. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@Furtheronmusic]

I started playing guitar in 1974. So gold top deluxe hasa special place in my heart. I wish I'd bought a player grade one back when people didn't value them as much as now.

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much sharing your story. Yes theses are amazing instruments and I also like the look of the bigger Headstock 👌🕺🏻Best Regards Nik

[@stealingtomorrowband]

I also think that some of the pricing on older instruments are vrazy outrageous.. i thought spending $2000 on a bass was very pricey but I couldn't imagine spending anything over that. Believe me I'd love to own a 59 Les Paul but I'll never see that haha Cheers...

[@petrekguitars]

@@stealingtomorrowband Yes the prices are very high and not affordable for normal income people… Best Regards Nik

[@littlerhodyguitar2169]

Great video @petrekguitars I especially liked the dramatic investigation music. Enjoy your day Sir 👍☮️❤️🎸

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your kind words. You are welcome. This was really fun to make😉🕺🏻👍Best Regards Nik

[@Scotanthony1]

Excellent work! I enjoyed watching this video so much. I wish you were in my area, I would definitely be bringing my Les Paul’s to you, that’s for certain! Thanks so much for sharing, you rock brother!

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for you kind words and for watching my videos 👍🕺🏻You are welcome Mate. Best Regards Nik

[@juzzybassgrove4354]

Pro work

[@petrekguitars]

@@juzzybassgrove4354 Thanks a lot Mate. Best Regards Nik

[@fedetriple2779]

Dude, you got a cool rockstar attitude. Well done!

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot Mate for sharing this 😉✨🕺🏻Best Regards Nik

[@brunogino1916]

Very nice restoration Nik. Best regards

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for your positive feedback Bruno. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@OmiGimenez]

Love this job my friend! Big argentinian Fan here 🔥

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much. You are welcome. Best Regards to Argentina Nik

[@empressita47]

the bone nut! so precious 🩷

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for watching and your positive feedback. Best Regards Nik

[@ramonzeira]

Nice work

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for watching and your positive feedback 🕺🏻👍Best Regards Nik

[@seanhoward5562]

Surprised to see a lot of people using steel wool without skin protection. Great work.

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for your positive Feedback.Yes you are correct you have to clean the Workshop immediately.... Best Regards Nik

[@JONNIE_ROCKER]

Congrats on 20K subs 👍👍🍺

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot Jonnie, you are welcome.Best Regards Nik

[@nationalduo4945]

Great Work…

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for you Feedback. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@MillwalltheCat]

I have a 1974 Gold Top in similar condition, discoloured gold and very soft, flaking lacquer. Probably painted by the same person on a Friday afternoon.

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for your feedback. That sounds interesting… maybe is simple as this 👍Best Regards Nik

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video have a wonderful day also Saturday was my friends birthday also may the fourth be with you also happy star wars day ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for you kind words and for watching and enjoying my Video. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@michaeladamcairajr6366]

Hello my friend,looking at the gold top it seems as if it was exposed to direct heat or sunlight but the rest seems like humidity damage either way another great video

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks for your feedback. Yes that’s totally correct. I think there is a new Clear coat on the original finish and this was removed and sanded down on some areas. Best Regards Nik

[@user-cb1ve6ke6y]

Отличная работа, спасибо было интересно, лайк.

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for Feedback. Best Regards Nik

[@youngscottpmu1387]

Hands and brain, Magic ! thank U ! Just a question Nik : why don't you clean the fretboard with, for exemple, alcohol, and oiling with, for exemple, citrus oil, it's more easy without cords in the middle !

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your positive Feedback. I am always carful with Acetone and alcohol because of the old Inlays. Best Regards Nik

[@samright4661]

That’s a gold sparkle! Gibson made them in Red, Blue and Gold I believe the gold is the rarest of them . Tell Me I’m not seeing things, I can swear I seen sparkle in the finish

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for your feedback Sam. Yes I know the series pretty rare Instruments a friend of mine used to have a blue one. But theses were really big sparkles . I will post some pictures on my Insta account in the next days so you can have a closer look 👍Best Regards Nik

[@deanbartone8187]

Excellent precision work very similar to how I do it. I would let you work on my guitar anytime.

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your positive comment and your kind words 👍🕺🏻You are welcome. Best Regards Nik

[@deanbartone8187]

@@petrekguitars where are you located?

[@petrekguitars]

@@deanbartone8187 In Frankfurt/M Germany..

[@deanbartone8187]

@@petrekguitars I figured that but it was worth a shot of asking might be too far to send a guitar lol keep up the excellent work. I look forward to your next video.

[@petrekguitars]

@@deanbartone8187 Thank you so much Mate. You are welcome. Next Video is coming up these Friday 👍🕺🏻Best Regards Nik

[@bpaakwaan7325]

Have the tuners been changed. Would have thought they would have been Kluson Perloid tuners like mine.

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks for you question. Yes you are correct there were been changed. Best Regards Nik

[@skullheadwater9839]

This looks like it was in back shape and someone sanded it to a point and oversprayed a thin coat of gold metallic and over the years the overspray faded and showed the sanded layers below.

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks for your feedback. Yes you are correct that was also what I assume.. Best Regards Nik

[@timbott6719]

Tolle Arbeit, Hut ab! Darf ich fragen, was für eine „Karte“ du zum Messen der Saitenabstände benutzt?

[@petrekguitars]

Vielen herzlichen Dank. Das ist von der Firma GEWA. BG Nik

[@gcheath]

That finish looks Polyester? My '72 De Luxe Gold Top is Nitro. In the process of making a new fingerboard for mine, the rest of the guitar is in much better condition than that one, must've had an interesting life.

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for sharing your Story. Yes you are totally correct there is something wired happened to this Laquer. Best Regards Nik

[@Chiro75]

Are those humbuckers skinnier than modern ones or is it just a trick of the camera. They look 1/2 as wide as the ones on my ‘94:Les Paul.

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks for your question. These are mini Humbuckers they have a shape of a P-90- Best Regards Nik

[@mainoffenders4662]

Nice job. What's the oil you put on at the end?

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot I use Ballistol Oil for the Nut. Best Regards Nik

[@FlipDahlenburg]

@@petrekguitars Ball-istol? Nut? Seriously, what did you rub on that nut?

[@guitarsofold100]

Not one comment mentioned you left the shim in place ! WHY??

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks for watching your feedback John . I didn’t remove it because it was so heavy superglued in Place in it the owner asked me for a „low cost“ repair😉👍Best Regards Nik

[@ElReconquistador1]

Les Paul sandwich, a very good friend of mine has a custom in tobacco burst

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks for your feedback. Surely a nice Instrument. Best Regards Nik

[@slimsantilli4476]

I have '71. I should sell it sinc I haven't played it in over 12 years. Heavy ass boat anchor.

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for your feedback. Yes my Goldtop was also more a heavy one 😉👍Best Regards Nik

[@jamieomusiclive]

Take out the mini humbuckwra and put P90s in. Plug into a 50 watt Fender Bassman with a couple Greenback Marshall Cabs and you will have the BEST sounding rig on the planet!

[@petrekguitars]

Thank you so much for your Feedback James. You are totally correct. I used to have a P-90 in the Neck position of my 1972 Goldtop and play it over a Fender Bassman 70 and a 2x12 Cab... This was the best sound ever ..... Best Regards Nik

[@oneminutefixed5003]

why don't les pauls wear like strats ?

[@petrekguitars]

I think because they are so different🙂 Best Regards Nik

[@nghiale5200]

have ever u use the tovit so hard and damaging the guitar ?

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks for your question. But do you mean with „tovit so hard“ ?? Sorry I don’t understand it. Best Regards Nik

[@nghiale5200]

@@petrekguitars oh in my country viet nam its call tovit and english is Screwdriver

[@petrekguitars]

@@nghiale5200 Ah thanks for your explanation 👍 Sometimes it can happen that a screw driver slip out of the screw… of course this also happens to me when… Best Regards to Vietnam Nik

[@michelgiachino5887]

THE MOST EXPENSIVE GUITARS ON THE MARKET...

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks a lot for your feedback Michael. Best Regards Nik

[@BushidoPhoto]

Original pots and switches don't mean better. If it isn't working you need to replace them, they are wear parts.

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion. That’s absolutely correct. Best Regards Nik

[@guitarsofold100]

first fret is poor re fret needs replacing!

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks for your feedback John. The owner want it this way. Sure the frets are pretty worn out but replacing them is a lot of work and quite expensive. Best Regards Nik

[@lawrencefranck9417]

Looks like gasoline stains

[@petrekguitars]

Thanks for your Feedback..It looks strange I think this was sanded down.... Best Regards Nik