Repairing a Seriously Broken Acoustic Guitar-Cracked back, Neck Reset, Broken Truss Rod...

[@terryreaves6529]

Damn dude you are fricking in credible. wish I could hire you for repairs. you are more than worth whatever you charge.

[@slapitman]

Nice work David, I'm doing the identical job now. I have worked as maker for many years on my own instruments but always nerve wracking working on somebody else's build. Anyway, as a refresher this video helped me and I actually learned a few extra tricks that I don't normally do. Thanks. One thing that is often overlooked is that with a reset you need to make a new bridge saddle as the up tilt changes the intonation so it needs to move accordingly.

[@btlmania64]

This is your first neck reset ? Well done !! All your hard work paid off . Love the Golden Syrup screwdriver holders .

[@frogfishfoot]

Interesting to see what happened to my iron. This was a lot of work, well done!

[@joelhill4107]

A labour of love! Hope your girlfriend gives you as much loving as you put into her guitar! Fantastic job. Better than most do called luthiers that would tell you it is unrepairable. Very patient and talented man you are!

[@DavidParker]

Haha not my girlfriend and she paid me in money but thank you! I enjoy a challenge!

[@CaptainRon1913]

Most "so called luthiers" as you say, wouldn't say it's un-repairable", rather, not worth the money to repair this cheap guitar. Although, repairing cheap guitars are a great way to hone your skills as a budding luthier

[@garcdonald]

Dave: Really incredible job. One suggestion: put a sheet of Millar on the top before removing neck or bridge (although it looks like you didn't need it).

[@joq702]

Inspired by practical effort. Great effort and helpful to my next home restoration of a 1920s Oahu

[@DavidParker]

Thanks and good luck!

[@bobnancymiller4931]

Great video. Just one little thing. When glueing up the neck / body joint, it's the notice and tenion that have the glue applied. The heel itself is not glued. It can be a real nightmare getting the neck off again otherwise.

[@conartist267]

I think with my first neck reset I’ll do it your way. I was going to just cut through the finger board at the 12th fret. Well done 👍🏼 Very neat and tidy!!

[@DavidParker]

I only took the fretboard off to repair the truss rod, I don’t know if I’d recommend it for a neck reset. I’d recommend checking out some of Ted Woodfords videos.

[@kingiburu2778]

What size but are you using to drill

[@luisgonzales7730]

A have a classical guitar nylon expensive. The back of the body sound is made out of 3 part, I didn't put humidity and the joints split What would you subjest.

[@DavidParker]

I would suggest taking it to a qualified luthier

[@brittanymcnamara83]

can you make one of these were if the whole neak breaks off the main part. i need the help pls

[@redbed1604]

I would suggest that you cover the threads on those body clamps with plastic soda straws to keep from scarring the finish.

[@mikeblake1000]

Very good work, but why do you refer to the utility kife blade as a 'razor blade'?

[@markzim8295]

One of the most informative of "MANY" video's I have watched. Thanks

[@MinimGuitars]

I like your bridge clamp! Nice one.

[@zv1564]

Damn. You're not a professional? This makes me realize that I am not nearly as good at many things as I thought I was. I'll definitely be more careful before I call myself a professional at anything else in my life ._. Great job on the guitar, my friend!

[@delldavis6222]

I can't imagine the guitar was worth the amount of work you put into it. Hope the customer appreaciates all you did. Good Job!

[@aliceroloff3641]

Nice work your homemade neck puller worked great

[@larrywob5611]

How can I get my acoustic to you?

[@mcween18]

Nice job! Is this how you make your living? Or do you do other woodwork too?

[@DavidParker]

Josh Cook thanks, my day job is working for a musical instrument wholesaler, I got into woodwork building guitars and have built a few for friends and take on the occasional repair in my spare time, so this is kind of a hobby as well as other woodwork/making!

[@honeyrunguitars]

What brand guitar is it? Any info about the wood?

[@joq702]

Yes, would like to know this also. Looks like a very nice guitar. Has kind of a Taylor headstock.

[@DavidParker]

It was built by a friend of the owner, can’t remember what the woods were!

[@koeshizuka9521]

What glue did you use?

[@DavidParker]

Titebond original

[@koeshizuka9521]

@@DavidParker thank you !!!

[@davidsims1329]

Great job mate

[@jthonn]

Very nice Job!

[@julanesutton9626]

Awesome job David, and interesting to watch. Your client must be delighted.

[@lizenwen]

Very interesting video, nice job, thanks for sharing and best regards

[@frankhughes172]

i have simular on a Fender acoustic bass, truss rod and neck work

[@mauronaviglio]

Great job. How much it cost this kind of repair?

[@DavidParker]

I can’t remember how much I charged but they were a friend so got a very reasonable price for the work I had to put in

[@mauronaviglio]

@@DavidParker i see. The point is that a client of mine asked for the same kind of repair and it's the first time for me, so I don't know how much money ask for it. Thank you

[@stevesstrings5243]

Well done!

[@DavidParker]

Thanks!

[@penguinofphoenix]

Nicely done!

[@olegbaskin6408]

intonation ?

[@RonnieIsGrumpy]

Thanks for sharing your process! I find this sort of videos very satisfying to watch :^)

[@granddad1954]

nice job well done

[@alext8828]

Amazing for a first-timer.

[@johnwelch2959]

What make guitar is that?

[@DavidParker]

It was custom made by a friend of my friend

[@InsidetheBoothTV]

wow great job! can you do mine? .. lol if not ill try on my own.. lol

[@ezequieldiazbaruj491]

Amazing job!

[@bboyging]

Nice 👍 work man~~really great recording documentary, i love it. Hellow from Taiwan.

[@malcolmmacmillanmacmillan2050]

It looks like a very good professional job. This guitar sounds beautiful and looks like a brand new now. Keep on doing it because you are ready for it

[@liamm9400]

Great video with very clear information. I have a question: I have acquired a Maton EM225c with a broken truss rod (the adjusting nut has been over tightened and snapped the rod at the nut). Do you have any experience with Maton truss rods ie what type are they? and can I get around removing the fret board? Thanks in advance mate. Always enjoyed woodwork and just been getting into some luthier work and have found your videos invaluable.

[@DavidParker]

You could look into the stewmac truss rod rescue kit but it’s impossible to tell without seeing it

[@neilthomas9244]

Few years late to the party, but nice work.

[@Danoofaz]

high speed glue removal sounds give me the heeby jeebies

[@feoysabroso]

So Freezer became an iron water being created by Goku

[@SNMCustomWork]

Good jog, thanks to share.

[@cuongtran4166]

Hàng hiệu gì mà cong cần, nứt nẻ như hàng mã...

[@kennethbransford820]

==== Wow your first neck reset and other problems. You're highered. =====

[@justsayn839]

Looks like you’re putting steel strings on a nylon stringed guitar.

[@DavidParker]

Hi Kevin I spoke to the builder, it is definitely not a nylon string guitar

[@olegbaskin6408]

who made this guitar ? a shoemaker

[@brianwalendy3735]

Exacerbated, btw. Great fuckin video though bro