Some more info: copper based metals (brass) don’t rust; they form patina (oxides) Patina actually protects the metal, not destroys it. Statues that are green, brown, blue etc have a forced patina to achieve two things: (1) the color desired by the artist; (2) to protect the copper alloy. If the tubs are showing actual rust then they are likely an alloy of tin, not copper. With Ferric based metals there’s two main types of rust (oxides): one destroys (red) and one protects (black). Red oxides should never be allowed to form. A note on vinegar. It actually induces black oxide on ferric metals. It can also oxidize other alloys to various degrees. Ferric Chloride will oxidize steel to near black and almost instantly, thus preventing destructive red rust forming so fast. Ferric Chloride will dissolve copper into nothing. Do not use it on copper based alloys. It’s what we use to etch printed circuit boards. (I know all this stuff from making precious metal Jewelry and Knives etc)
@cactus-mcjacktus3 жыл бұрын
fascinating, this comment needs more upvoting
@malcolmhardwick42582 жыл бұрын
Good stuff to know !
@alden22052 жыл бұрын
Wonder why Mike didn't acknowledge such great information. I was pretty shocked to see him using vinegar and a wire brush here
@Wolf_K2 жыл бұрын
@@alden2205 I don’t really wonder as people change when they get a bit of a name for themself and then mistakenly think that no one - me, who is essentially an anonymous nobody - could ever possibly know more than what they know. Often, they’ll quietly take that new information that they had no idea about and recycle it as their own, giving no credit to the source whatsoever. This type of thing is rife in the guitar and effects world. I’m not saying this is what Mike has done here, it’s just an observation in general. I know everything there is to know about setting up, maintaining, and fixing Fender offset guitars and I’ve been playing them far longer than they’ve been popular, but I mostly keep it to myself unless I can pass it on to help others who may be missing something. The only thing I’ve ever learnt about Fender guitars from Mike is his hammer vibrato arm trick. I gladly give him credit for it as I didn’t think of it and it works great.
@jltrem3 жыл бұрын
Any man who loves Jazzmasters and Red Velvet cake is a man after my own heart.
@Brannington3 жыл бұрын
I may not be one of your past teachers but you've been one hell of a teacher for me, Mikey. Keep up the fantastic work and live long and prosper, brother!
@Brannington3 жыл бұрын
P.S. The dumble knobs on that POG are fucking clean, you're truly a man of class and taste
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
Brian thank you. I like those knobs too but on stage they're a nightmare, too shiny to see my settings!
@Brannington3 жыл бұрын
@@Puisheen gosh, i could imagine. I've never hit the stage personally, always been a bedroom warrior myself ahahaha
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
@@Brannington We gotta get you out there when there's a "there" to get out to
@danc.7323 жыл бұрын
Not sure what's more impressive, the brass restoration or the title cards voiceover and playing
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dan I worked hard on those Spongebob cards
@airbornemoxen3 жыл бұрын
Mike's videos are like a warm hug from a friend you haven't seen in a while
@simonrongeholmmadsen3 жыл бұрын
Came for ol' pal Mike and his awesome work, stayed for the velvet-vinegar tangents! Love it!
@flapjack4133 жыл бұрын
Ever try Barkeeper's Friend? Very, very gentle abrasive that's great for removing oxidization from metal. I even use it to clean my cymbals, in both brilliant and natural finishes.
@devon84192 жыл бұрын
Just used this for a similar project on a '59 jazzmaster, worked like a charm. For really bad buildup, soaking in clr really cuts through it.
@MrWillington373 жыл бұрын
Love the voiceover work in this episode, and the editing is getting tighter too! Can't wait for the next episode!
@analogkid83 жыл бұрын
Killing it with the outerwear in this video; we may need some sweater donning during future intros ala Fred Rogers
@markdesouza60443 жыл бұрын
I came to your channel for some jazzmaster goodness and stayed for your infectiously wonderful spirit. I really enjoy your content! Thanks Mike!!
@anthonycampbell71873 жыл бұрын
Also big ups for these longer videos. I happily watch every minute.
@jessekitts39763 жыл бұрын
You can also use a lemon and salt to clean up rust on brass. Cut the lemon and use it to scrub with the salt. Takes it right off without scratching. Just make sure to dry things off when youre done. Smells beter too.
@mcfontaine3 жыл бұрын
This was strangely therapeutic & relaxing. Thanks Mike.
@keenaheaton88533 жыл бұрын
Love your vids! You've helped me get my fender jag playing great, added a little shim and basically cleared every issue I was dealing with. Now to find that damn high fret. This restoration is going amazing!
@conorfowler3 жыл бұрын
This was hugely enjoyable, your attention to detail is super admirable! Those brass parts turned out especially nicely, looking forward to seeing what's to come!
@DavidLHolzer Жыл бұрын
Love love love your work ethic, dedication, philosophy and humor!! I wish every guitar tech was like you. Keep up the fantastic work.
@SomeReallyUniqueName3 жыл бұрын
An old electric toothbrush with the oscillating head is great for cleaning. Just make sure it is really no longer in use! ;)
@VelcorHF3 жыл бұрын
Love it man. Huge difference between before and after.
@PsionicAudio3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, from one obsessive tech guy to another (amps here), I really enjoy your videos and how you present yourself. I'm in the industry, so I'm rightly jaded, but I look forward to your videos.
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
This means a lot, thank you!
@xzatious3 жыл бұрын
Clean guitars are happy guitars! I say looking at my dirty instruments...
@BasBach3 жыл бұрын
I would rather have a tech like you with such attention to detail than have someone that do the work half-assed.
@sjlBoise543 жыл бұрын
&^
@actionboy32212 жыл бұрын
You ALWAYS gotta use your whole ass, never half 😉 🤣
@dandan0o0 Жыл бұрын
well duh
@Aniki823 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing my friend.....!! Perfect timing ! :D ps :Oh nice you came to France :) hellow from paris ! :D
@connormckee44313 жыл бұрын
Loved the red velvet commentary, I was having the same conversation today 😂
@raynefaded3 жыл бұрын
Love this, it's so satisfying. Wish you were in Montreal to work on my offsets/teach me your wise ways in person.
@therealthomasbraam3 жыл бұрын
Great video, seems like a lot of work to make this. Big respect!
@R3TR0R4V3 Жыл бұрын
Nice work dude! 🤘
@fatcatnordleadx3 жыл бұрын
love ur atiitude bro , freaking awesome !!!
@jampay443 жыл бұрын
love this series!
@ThatMattGoodMusic3 жыл бұрын
Having recently watched Cat in the Hat (2003) every time Mike says 'Ohh yeah' here is making me feel some weird amusement
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
haha
@pascalgalipeau17963 жыл бұрын
I love this project. This is cool. 😊
@DestroyingAmpsGearDemos3 жыл бұрын
I think I have the worst neck plate ever. I will send you a pic of it on Instagram. Great video as always Mike!
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
Barf!
@dulouz3 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else get strong vintage This Old House vibes from these videos?
@phantom_spaceman2 жыл бұрын
The Bob Ross of offsets
@thecaveofthedead3 жыл бұрын
Super informative. I'm wondering if my terrible tuners can be improved by changing the lubrication. But they aren't grinding so much as they stick and kinda jump when I'm detuning. But I'm now excited to try this before replacing them. I guess what you've done is a bit like the hand-built amp people making sure their wiring looks beautiful. It's not visible, but it kind of fights back against our weariness over disposability - where the phone we were so excited by is in a huge trash pile in Bangladesh 5 years later. Taking care of these invisible details is spiritually satisfying in rejecting that tiresome way of consuming.
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
That could just be a mechanical issue, sadly, but give cleaning and lubrication a try
@MidtownSkyport3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, important to rinse in water after treating parts with vinegar to neutralise the acid and stop it from doing damage. Of course make sure you dry it well, too, or you're just going to get rust again ;)
@jhalvor54383 жыл бұрын
More info about sourcing a tailpiece spring that has pat. pending specs. would be incredibly useful.
@bretolson84843 жыл бұрын
“Everything’s coming up Millhouse” !!! 🤣 I hope so. I’ve done the same with chrome and had limited success with cymbals (drums) but how does Gold Plate hold up to vinegar? Thanks for another great video
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
Gold plating will come off with just about anything. Gentle polishing with a slightly damp cloth is generally what I do
@BushidoPhoto Жыл бұрын
I just got a new Jazzmaster, MIM, and it buzzes when I don't touch the strings and the buzzing goes away when I touch the strings. There is a ground to the thimble to the back of the tone pot. Is this normal and will copper shielding tape reduce it? Thanks, I love your videos and subscribed a while ago.
@vrieskip3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm maybe I should have another look at the those rusty klusons on my 64' jaguar.
@SarahEHowson3 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE A GENIUS
@ARWest-bp4yb3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, always a pleasure to watch you work!
@bristol1312 Жыл бұрын
I’m looking at a guitar with a string through body . The metal rings where the strings come through on the body has rust and the bridge is blueish green. Bridge I can replace or clean but the metal rings recessed into the body has me worried . Wonder if I can remove the rust and somehow reblue the metal rings like I’ve done with old shotguns.
@chrisst89223 жыл бұрын
One of the things I seriously don't like with old gear is the smell of tobacco. It's not just old gear though, I few years ago I had my AC 30 repaired and left it with a guy at his home. I think his work was ok but I had to leave it in the garage for a few weeks to kill off the smell of his cigarettes. Maybe it might not annoy some people but if I bought a old guitar the case could really reek.
@CORDUROY003 жыл бұрын
Feelin' randy and tenacious.
@raavenstark59053 жыл бұрын
How can i have you t shirt ? It's so cool ahah
@actionboy32212 жыл бұрын
Dude I love the dedication, but you can put a wire wheel on a bench grinder 🤣 they even have different grades of how course they are! Why you working so hard!? Still though, love this. Didn’t know about this baking soda trick!
@richardwalley2862 Жыл бұрын
Part of the cleaning is not just cleaning. It’s doing a full evaluation of the parts.
@nynoah3 жыл бұрын
have you ever tried citric acid powder in water brine. Its amazing and it will make the rust fall off. Used it to restore my classic 80s freestyle bike.
@grandudetonesnob71073 жыл бұрын
If you're put off by the smell of vinegar, lemon juice and salt works well.
@MidtownSkyport3 жыл бұрын
All nice on fish & chips
@lvonh93883 жыл бұрын
tooth paste works really well on brass
@Mudhoney19913 жыл бұрын
Would just like to ask a question if you dont mind.Love your channel and always value your opinion. I brought a American pro11 jazzmaster during lockdown.my local guitar store was closed so my JM was delivered straight from fender USA to me in the UK direct I've noticed the action is quite high as you get to the higher frets and the intonation is slightly out on the 12th fret too.Are these common problems when buying a guitar straight out the factory.do you think as I do it just needs a set up.? I love the guitar.sounds amazing but plays a little awkward.my 1st guitar was a fender jaguar.i started playing 1 year ago so my knowledge about set ups and stuff is limited.🤔
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
It's very likely it just needs a proper set up, and it's true that factory setups usually aren't ideal
@katsarostom3 жыл бұрын
“You are doing fine my son” (your teacher talking) hahahaha
@danielsgrunge3 жыл бұрын
Gotta try that
@steelopus3 жыл бұрын
This was basically 48 minutes of unresolved “that’s what she said” jokes, which make sense now that you’re just a short jaunt from Scranton.
@frizzotheclown3 жыл бұрын
I think this whole video was just a ploy to show off your sweet TNG jacket.
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
Ben I've been looking for a way to do this for a year
@NathanSink3 жыл бұрын
What does the “light resurfacing” of the pivot plate (@41:37) entail?
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
Sanding, nbd
@dennisdalesandro61053 жыл бұрын
Love your channel! I just bought a Nash JM-63, any thoughts on them??
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
I do not view Nash in a positive light lol
@dennisdalesandro61053 жыл бұрын
@@Puisheen fair enough...
@shckltnebay3 жыл бұрын
Im 100% sure you marred up that trem lock button using a needle nose on it, guess it didnt matter in the end lol
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
And you'd be wrong!
@johngeddes78942 жыл бұрын
Like that aging actress who wants to look and feel her best, this somewhat errant and even erstwhile ‘Caster finds its way to a clinic at last.
@brywestwhit Жыл бұрын
Is there a video focused on Pancake?
@chrisquinn91043 жыл бұрын
Does vinegar age nickel?
@CLMEHNRY3 жыл бұрын
How do you record your audio in this episode? Boom mic?
@MidtownSkyport3 жыл бұрын
You can spot the mic at 7:09
@Alex-jq5ft3 жыл бұрын
okay but we needed a *Tenacious* counter
@BadChizzle3 жыл бұрын
Sweater is goot. Basement likes it’s inclusion in your work. This is an area that has life and endless possibilities. Enjoy...
@guitarman1inwd3 жыл бұрын
oooo steel wool buddy...
@vfjayr3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike! I came to you earlier this year and have really enjoyed watching your offset videos. Is there a way to contact you offline? I was wondering if you would be interested in doing a set-up demo-review of a Maverik dorado that I just purchased that has couple of issues.
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
For the moment Instagram is the best way to contact me if you're on there!
@BCEpedals3 жыл бұрын
Hey mike check out Berch Audio - Rat’Leth pedals on reverb, I think you’ll like them and want one immediately!
@1mchartmann3 жыл бұрын
Surf guitar probably played in a bar next to the beach or right on the beach lol.
@chancecsmith2 жыл бұрын
Vinegar has me 🤔 “What other cleaning materials might taste good?” I mean, who can blame anyone for trying tide pods. I put vinegar on all kinds of foods.
@Aeidotronics3 жыл бұрын
I feel like the baking soda neutralizes the vinegar's acid and makes it stop "working".
@gretchman3 жыл бұрын
Oh hay Mike and Mike shirt. Oh hay taxi sweater.
@Reolins3 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I can see a lot of scratches on the trem plate chrome surface - looks like the brush damaged the surface. I myself would not use a hard brush on a chrome surface
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
If you watch the first part, that was there already. I did not use a wire brush on the trem plate, just a tooth brush
@Reolins3 жыл бұрын
@@Puisheen Yeah, sorry - I re-watched the vid and indeed the scratches were there already!
@Puisheen3 жыл бұрын
@@Reolins Thanks for checking!
@stravaign11 ай бұрын
Does this guy wear the same T shirt for 3 days running or just changes his top during the day?
@shanewatters92513 жыл бұрын
If I remember my high school chemistry correctly, vinegar + baking soda = water and CO2 and have a neutral pH nullifying the cleaning ability of each of them. But I did google this factoid before posting so I might be full of it
@joshuadevries34593 жыл бұрын
play wear = mojo. Dirt and grime = dirt and grime.
@jordanlee92462 жыл бұрын
Again, “This Old Guitar”
@NintenDub Жыл бұрын
I've never heard of rust spreading....
@KristofferPaulsen3 жыл бұрын
TAXISWEATER!
@spencercox40923 жыл бұрын
You're flexing them VO skills on this episode
@SirJuancelott8 ай бұрын
we all notice that you have the same t-shirt all the video.
@zackymueller Жыл бұрын
Id rather have a fully functioning guitar than have non-working original parts.