REFIT & RESTORE Episode 4: Refit & Refret on a 1961 Fender Jazzmaster (Partnership with Stew Mac)

[@danfrancisjr]

Congratulations StewMac, for recognizing Michael's talent and sponsoring the video. His content is extremely influential to his viewers!

[@stewmac]

Mike is great! We're loving this series. 👏👏👏

[@Puisheen]

[@jamesf2918]

I second. I'm cruising Stew Mac right now for fret polishing stuff. I've lurked their website for years but I've always been nervous to work on my guitars.

[@RiffsAndBeards]

I knew Mike back when he was hucking guitars in shady gym guitar shows

[@Puisheen]

lol the good old days

[@aaronfinney1740]

Love you, love Stewmac but this channel has the least toxic comment section in all of KZbin and I couldn’t be happier about it.

[@thebreakfastmenu]

Dang, nice work getting sponsored by StewMac, and nice work StewMac for sponsoring our old pal Mike. Match made in heaven.

[@GeordieGuitarGuy]

This series is one of the most interesting and fascinating I can remember on YT. Your technical attention to detail and just general happy demeanour whilst presenting is refreshing in this day and age. My hat is off to you sir.

[@airbornemoxen]

Mike's videos are the equivalent of grabbing a cup of coffee and talking with a friend that you haven't seen in a while

[@butchlauer]

Kyle seems to be a pretty lucky guy. A super cool guitar and some super helpful work to make it better than ever. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@TelecasterMaster1]

After watching part 3 I happened to buy a 1966 Jaguar, and I've ended up doing most of the processes Mike demonstrated in this series for the first time ever, and this series has been a HUGE help for me! A month ago I wouldn't have dreamed of doing most of these things. Thanks for the great videos, Mike! (:

[@Artefracture]

This is your opus. Can't wait to binge the entire season back to back!

[@Eliguitar1]

Nothing finer than playing a guitar that has just had a perfect refret. Smooth as butter. Well done.

[@francisgori5631]

Best refret video I’ve ever watched... thank you Mike!

[@daniellay7457]

Loved this video, great job! Neck work seems so tedious but so satisfying. Also loved the many a true nerd shoutout, definitely my favorite video game channel.

[@jasonsather4409]

5 minutes in and I have to say, you have absolutely nailed the use of background music. I’ve seen so many videos ruined by horrible background music making the video unwatchable

[@doogdoogdoogdoogdoogdoog]

Sounds like some tunes directly from own Mike's fair hands to me! edit: and indeed it was!

[@Jayrawk]

Knowledgeable, talented dude. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite KZbin channels.

[@hotrod54chevy]

Such craftmanship! A real treat to watch! Thanks for the edutainment! 😁

[@xzatious]

This was a fantastic watch. As someone that dabbled poorly in fretwork years ago its a real pleasure to see it done right with such clarity. I can definitely see how having the right tools makes a big difference! STEWMAC FTW!

[@BadChizzle]

When I hear (tear-out) I get the heeby geebies. Even more so when I see it. Ok... so I was happy to consider that after the sanding you could achieve an end to end 9.5, while getting rid of the tear out. Cool! That board previously, the way you described it, was crazy talk. Fret work is tedious to say the least. Nicely done. Much easier with the right tools. I have bought from Stewmac, but prices are such that I only get this and that. I don’t do the work for a living, so the tools won’t pay for themselves. If $ was no issue... I would have a complete collection of their tools, though. The quality and concepts are solid and all there. Thanks for the video!

[@J4060]

In any work, the right tool makes the job much easier and efficient. Beautiful fretjob. Congratulations.

[@conorfowler]

This was incredibly enjoyable and relaxing to watch. Beautiful work, thanks for sharing. Also, I love Many A True Nerd too! Kudos on your excellent taste.

[@Puisheen]

I've been watching MATN since the early days of New Vegas challenge runs!

[@conorfowler]

@@Puisheen Nice! His YOLO runs are my favourites

[@mcfontaine]

Honestly, these videos should be part of any guitarists mindfulness during covid. They are just so relaxing. Who wouldn’t want to watch a craftsman as he brings a 60 year old lady back to life. I’m so glad StewMac jumped in to help out a bit.

[@Mr.Steve-O]

Great job Mike , you are a true craftsman !

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

Always a pleasure to watch you work Mike! 👍

[@matthewrevell2706]

so satisfying once the lemon oil went on

[@interludeschannnel]

so good to see you during the actual job this time. can't wait to see next episode, the arpeggios of the first few minutes sounded glorious

[@nosajsnoyl9526]

Top class workmanship & so relaxing to watch, your attention to detail is awesome!

[@chrisst8922]

Good stuff. I didn't feel I enjoyed this any less through the use of the voice over this time. And props to you for pulling the rabbit out of the hat right at the end.

[@caiovictorsardinha2330]

YESSSSS MATN YOLO IS THE BEST THING Or, like, tied for second -- when a R&R episode comes out on here I drop what I'm doing to watch.

[@Puisheen]

I'm such a huge fan! I first found Jon when he was in the midst of the original NV YOLO run back in, what, 2014? Genuinely enjoyable!

[@maxrei]

Nice work, and nice tools! That's a big job with a lot of different steps

[@igavehimadollar3354]

I’m a sparky here in Australia but I hade years of experience building things with timber and the last few years epoxy resin . I change pick ups ppts etc but watching this now it’s time to learn more thanks for the video I hope your doing great

[@NickLoopsGuitar]

This was fantastic, long anticipated and very much enjoyed. Thanks for the tips Mike! Great job too :)

[@eternallearner8185]

Always enjoy your videos, I have 3 Jazzmasters so I'm in from the get go. Have been doing re-frets and levels as a hobby for some time now, have tried some of the newer trick files but I have gone back to the simple 3 sided triangular file, a little slower but more accurate i.m.o. Keep 'em coming!

[@christophernoia5197]

That dark rosewood board is gorgeous. I’m just not a fan of the lighter brown colored fret boards that come on a lot of newer fender guitars, even some with rosewood. I try to keep my eye out for a fender with a darker board when shopping for a new guitar. Though it’s not the top priority, it’s like icing on the perfect guitar cake.

[@trbr1799]

More gold from Mike! Great $#!&, and very nicely explained. Wish I had seen this prior to doing my first few refrets! Partnering with Stewmac, also great so proper tool use and application covered as well. Thanks so much!

[@beckermen]

And now a moment of zen.

[@ampoll88]

Awesome job! Definitely a lot of hard work went into this. Can’t wait to se me the final results!

[@DestroyingAmpsGearDemos]

loved it Mike! Excellent excellent video! I want to have a go!

[@jasonsather4409]

Another great video Mike!

[@pascalgalipeau1796]

Thanks for sharing. Super cool project

[@charlie-obrien]

This is inspiring work that you're doing on this vintage JM. I'm glad that Stew Mac gave you a "generous" discount, because otherwise how could a normal working tech afford all of those awesome tools you showed and used. Lol But you can't argue with results.... That neck turned out so beautifully, I would be proud to play it anytime.

[@dominiksosnovec11]

Very nice video, Mike. I have to say that I am really grateful for your content, it is entertaining, fun and very well put together. You also pushed me into full on offset world, as I bought my first jazzmaster. I would like to do basic setup myself, but I am also worried a little bit when working with the neck. Do you think that you could make a video about complete neck setup? Something like neck special episode? (action variations, nut slotting, string height at the nut, truss rod adjustment and so on). I would be really grateful to see this one. Thanks again for your videos, I really love them!

[@LuisRFeliu]

awesome content man!

[@TheDeedeeFiles]

Awesome video

[@Moka8]

My 65 is going to need a full refret within the next few years. I wish I could take it to you to have you do it. I trust you more than anyone else. Haha.

[@whoismichaelmoschos]

Great video as always, I can't wait for the final of these series. Can I have a link for the clay dots please?

[@Sutra-xn1xl]

Love the soundtrack!

[@globalevents0]

The twist at the end is better than finding out Bruce Willis was dead the whole time

[@Frankyandhisguitar]

Really enjoyed this one, thanks!

[@MichaelLagerstedt]

Great video and great job. Thanks 🙏

[@Wolf_K]

Nice job, Mike.

[@dongonzulman6478]

that was relaxing af

[@Eman-e9u9e]

so good!!!

[@jackiejtheg]

Love your content

[@gretchman]

Goood afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I'm Mike, this is Puisheen and wel. come. back. to. Refit and Restore episode 4, where we find ourselves refitting and refretting our 1961 Fender Jazzmaster.

[@thecaveofthedead]

Damn. You _should_ be proud. The fret-ends look close to that modern look. You've seen the closeups that millimetricinstruments in Montreal posts? Without you speaking to camera, it's super-meditative for the viewer - while your face suggests some of it was really intense for you.

[@Puisheen]

Oh I would never dream of being as talented as Millimetric! Unreal, mind blowing builds

[@MatthewSmithx]

Your presenter voice is really getting wonderfully presentery

[@Taallyn]

Great video! I suspected this guitar recorded the background music. Don't know why, it just seemed to have been the right thing to do with it. Plus, I saw you talking to those frets when you were removing them.

[@tidepoolbay]

Nice work! WooF!!

[@iagobroxado]

Fantastic work, Mike. Watching this series has been a blast in inspiration. By the way, does Mr. Riggio sell his clay dots online?

[@Puisheen]

I think so, look him up!

[@guitarz]

Making the push for 10k! Onward

[@Puisheen]

YEAHHHHHH

[@musicmann1967]

Hi! Can you tell me the purpose of the solder when heating and removing the frets? I understand the water, and I understand the soldering iron to heat the old glue and heat the water to steam, but I don't quite get the solder. THanks!

[@Puisheen]

It transfers heat a lot quicker than holding the iron directly onto the fret

[@musicmann1967]

@@Puisheen Okay gotcha! Thanks!

[@neatguitars1664]

Nifty content! Have you tried a single sided razor blade for the glue clean up? (around the 15min mark) they're a tad more flexible, I love 'em! 👍

[@KevinBlank]

Man, I'm curious about your playlists because I dig the songs/sounds you come up with and I wonder who are the bands you listen to.

[@anarchicspider-man9873]

Watching you leveling the board is very nerve inducing for someone who finds it scary to do simple stuff like changing pickguards like me

[@BrandonSorianoMusic]

My girlfriend saw me watching this video and called it “Fret Level Midnight” lol

[@brianlobue4649]

The beer is a necessary luthier tool

[@marcodalessio80]

Seeing how one can be that professional when maintaining a guitar I wonder how can I ever send mine for maintenance to someone else, except that being in Europe it’s unlikely that I can get the great Mike to work on mine :-/ great stuff!

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

I gotta say Mike, your visage whilst doing fretwork is a mite intimidating! Perhaps Jedi mind tricks?

[@conblurgh]

Neat!

[@Puisheen]

Sweet!

[@conblurgh]

@@Puisheen Too sweet me, brother!

[@MidtownSkyport]

What's the solder for? I use the water and soldering iron trick but never actually added solder

[@Puisheen]

Transfers heat a lot quicker

[@peterjg1952]

I was wondering why use solder on the wet fret wire Mike. Isn't the heated soldering iron enough?

[@Puisheen]

Nope! Solder transfers heat more quickly and helps build up steam

[@AndreaAustoni]

Mike, how do you file fret sprout on a glossy one-piece maple neck? I've done it to my Precision bass with a #4 flat metal file, very carefully. I marred the finish a bit but I polished it with fine grit micro mesh pads. I'm happy with the result but maybe you have a better method? BTW I also use micro mesh pads to polish the frets, gee I use micro mesh on everything, nuts, pickup corners, fretboard edges, pickguards, rough Squier necks, just versatile.

[@Puisheen]

Micro Mesh is certainly a life saver! On finished maple like that, I tape off everywhere but the fret end, file away, and generally yeah, I finish with a good polish with those pads. If your taping is good enough you'll have minimal damage.

[@jamesf2918]

Great video, as always. It's a shame that this isn't the standard for everyone working on guitars.

[@ebanizalex]

I feel like I just got Christopher Nolan’d at 28:05

[@Puisheen]

BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM

[@Metody89]

Refret ASMR

[@colonelbrando]

wood related question: aren't you worried about putting water on the board? I thought it could penetrate and cause rot or issues? (clearly it isn't much) also this is awesome!

[@Puisheen]

Not at all. I mean, it's a fret board, so it's seen a lot worse than tap water over the years!

[@MrFenderbender87]

im a simple man, i see a fender guitar repair and i click :)

[@nothingandmore]

Sorry to criticise but I would have attached the neck firmly to the surface and sanded the radius using parallel guides. Free hand sanding has waaaaay too much side wobble.

[@Puisheen]

Totally fair! It was my first time in six years, and in the time since making this series I've gotten my process right back on track

[@nothingandmore]

@@Puisheen Top man! Cares about the comments. Offest fam!

[@beckermen]

What!? I can just cut the tape overhanging the frets. I feel like a dummy. You don't even want to know how I was doing this before...

[@Puisheen]

oh no matt lol

[@SIXX2772]

Freaky shirt...the darkside of Sesame St lol

[@AnthesBill]

Has someone already pointed out that this is like ASMR for hipsters?

[@AnthesBill]

I mean that in a good way.

[@sk8125]

Morgan Freeman wants his voice-over jobs back