Gibson SG Restoration! Complete Tear down And Rebuild!

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In this video, I restore my friend Mickey’s Gibson SG back to a pretty decent Guitar from total trash. Now the goal here was not to make it look new just make it look better, leave some scars, and make it play like it a bat flying straight out of He!! My friend Mikey loved it, so in my mind mission accomplished. Tell me what you think and what you would’ve done differently and if you want to use any of the tools you saw in the video here’s a list.
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[@mickeyilardi8391]

I can't believe how this guitar turned out!!! Not only does it look good, it plays good and it sounds good!!! I can't thank you enough for scarring my guitar!!! Thanks Sean!!!

[@timmackenzie8145]

Nice licks at the end 👍😎🎸

[@roycevaughan2148]

Stinger and truss rod cover was a nice toutch, the better a guitar looks the more you want to pick it up and play it, with that said nice job! Mickey seemed to be happy with the results and at the end of the day that is what matters. Thanks for the video and all your hard work.

[@gingerjay6483]

What a dime piece!! And bros playing is outstanding!

[@Josie.Merchant]

I was expecting to hear this guy to thrash it and play some classic rock, but he played some jazz wich was very nice. I never get to hear anyone playing anything expect rock or metal on the Gibson SG so it was actually a nice surprise showing how it's not just a one trick pony.

[@SIXPACFISH]

Your friend is Guitar George, he knows all the chords. Great job rebirthing that stick O firewood into a fine instrument anyone would be glad to own. You ROCK, Sean!

[@MrMike-fm8bp]

Cause he’s the sultan ……….

[@ChadwickRider]

Great work Sean! ... and Mickey's playing said it all... he was flowing all over that neck brother!!!

[@demuthjesse]

Amazing job on that beautiful instrument! But that man's guitar playing! Holy cap, that's a musician!

[@jukebox5308]

You put love into that SG

[@scarmyguitar]

Thanks man I appreciate that

[@donovanhaas7315]

Mickey's got swing.

[@CurtisPuetz]

I just had to comment on how beautiful you made that guitar. Excellent work.

[@robaustin9557]

Very nice job on bringing new life in that SG. If I may provide a couple of tips. I’m a guitar builder here in the Pacific Northwest. If you’re going to use a screw gun / drill, okay, but run the screws down but do not tighten. Use a good hand held screw driver to finish torque the fasteners, especially on the pick guard. It’s way to easy to over tighten the fasteners with the screw gun creating damage you don’t need. You did a great job on the fret level. Next time, support the neck when you use your leveling beam. The neck will imperceptibly flex while you are leveling making you chase various frets. When you are crowing the frets, use sharpie on the top of the fret to see your progression. Regarding scraping, if you’ll sharpen your scraper, you can achieve a, (Same As) 320 sanding job using a scraper. With that said, gouges in the wood don’t count, sanding or if too deep, filling may be required if you go that route. Try “Tru-Oil” from Beachwood MFG. for a finish, it was made for gun stock finish. It’s an amazing product and is easy to work with. Apply, let dry and buff. Apply 2-3 coats and Bob your ante or something like that. Please understand, you did a great job on that guitar, this is just a few pointers that may help you along the way. And it from the heart. Rob-

[@rayballestero8872]

You do good work an artist expressing creativity.

[@ottovonnekpunch1268]

Dude, as a jazz person, watching your friend Mickey blow through some jazz licks on the SG you just worked on inspires me to the Next level! Thank you, for sharing your craftmanship with us! 👍👍👍

[@thejonathandoan]

Wow, she turned out beautiful! Talk about a new lease on life. You and Mickey really brought it back! Nice work!

[@finaljesus]

the best part of this restoration job is that man’s playing absolutely sick playing love it

[@markpell8979]

WOW is the word! This came out so nice it almost makes me want an SG. It sure made your friend Mickey happy as a hot pig in the cool mud. Great job, brother!

[@edwinstovall3334]

I know you hated to stop your boy there, Sean, but you had to do it -- he'd have been there for HOURS! Beautiful job, man ... just beautiful!‼🏆✨

[@GaryArmstrongmacgh]

That absolutely sounds clean...no buzz or snap when played quiet! Rocks when on. Best work Shaun!

[@allancopland1768]

I can tell Mikey loved the job you did on his beat up SG.

[@douglasdegraff8335]

I'd let you have any of my guitars in your capable hands. Outstanding work. Thank you. Man!!!!!!!!!

[@finaljesus]

this is one of your best videos thanks Sean very beautiful guitar awesome work

[@michaelr.4878]

I find this dude very soothing and calming to listen to. Not only does he have a very soothing voice...but he is clearly a great guy and he reassures me that good people still exist in the world. Sean, thank you for my daily therapy session!

[@adamhaney5231]

Awesome job with restoration Sean! I am truly glad I found this channel Sean's no BS approach is refreshing...

[@davidqueen5098]

Hey Sean, hey Kathy, I know this was a while ago but it’s still an amazing lesson for me to learn on guitar, repairs and everything that you all do and now with Kathy’s pick up situation and her channel man, I’m going to school! You guys rock see the next video, peace, David Queen

[@WillThibodeau-tm4fh]

😮 I commented before I saw it finished, beautiful!!!

[@Lovetone1983]

beautiful transformation Sean. Love your content and your attitude / style. From Manchester, England. Keep rocking!

[@thaliahelene]

This may be my favorite episode. That is one pretty beastie, and looks like your friend is happy with it.

[@OttoVonRaz]

What a transformation on that SG. And that playing is so good!,🎉🎉

[@cambian]

That poor SG! Nice work getting it respectable again!

[@thisisqualia]

It's so beautiful to hear Jazz coming out of an SG. So sweet and mellow. Great job!

[@Libra1059]

Fantastic job on fixing up the guitar and killer playing!

[@kevinwager9284]

Nice save

[@IggyCotton]

What a transformation ! With the sound so clean and crisp, How could he not be over joyed! This rebuild was a real joy. Thanks for sharing!

[@bradyazell]

Outstanding!

[@rickycompton2610]

Hell yeah Shawn killer job this guitar doesn’t even look the same I’d love to own it Great video it’s amazing what you did to bring that Sg back!! Scarred Sg gotta love it!!!

[@javiercojoba]

Good Job! Stamped on the 224th day of 2008 At first, the guitar looked like it belonged to a punk metal kid... then Mickey played it! 👍

[@Inadvisablescience]

That was an incredible restoration! Dude, that was totally awesome and worth that man's reaction at the end. Kudos!

[@meanhomerb5530]

I love that you used lineman pliers and a claw hammer. Impressive improv ! Nice job !!

[@martynharveythepoet5114]

Superb video my friend! Polished off with a superb bit of playing demo at the end! Great work! Thanks!

[@scarmyguitar]

Thanks for the visit

[@douglasdegraff8335]

That's a beautiful guitar job. Fantastic!!!!!

[@jimhaldemanpossumman7994]

That’s simply amazing! You are the best!

[@e.scottdaugherty8291]

Outstanding project Sean, ya gave that beastie a new life. Nice.

[@brianpriestorg548]

Now that’s a kickin way to remove paint

[@timothypotter2137]

Hot dog, Scar Daddy, you mad a big difference in your friend's guitar and his life!

[@jckelley10]

I love watching your videos Sean. You have inspired me to upgrade my crappy imported guitars into much more playable instruments! Thank you!

[@michaelkelly1251]

No nonsense just good guitar work. Until watching your videos I was afraid to tackle fret leveling and filing you have taken a lot of the mystery and worry out of trying it for me. Even nut filing seems doable now. Thank you! very nice turn out on this scar you can hardly tell its been operated on.

[@wonderchild53]

I've watched a few of your videos and have to say that Chris, you are the man when comes to Guitar repair...!!!

[@TexanUSMC8089]

Shawn. LOL

[@wonderchild53]

@@TexanUSMC8089 Sorry I must be mistaken wow hahaha

[@junebromley5621]

that sir was AWESOME

[@junebromley5621]

Sean i am really liking your stuff can you refresh my memory on how to cut the nut slots again i cant remember what video you did it in ho to use the feeler gauges for cutting height.thanks again you are the best on the internet

[@scarmyguitar]

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[@richardrachell21]

Dang Son, outstanding!

[@robertnilsson8213]

I really enjoyed this video Very Very much. Good job man on that beautiful beast of a guitar. Really enjoyd your friend's jazzpicking, you guys really made my day. Thank you for that. ~Rob

[@scarmyguitar]

Rock on!

[@mikechirhart8840]

Great job Shawn! The SG has always been my favorite guitar. You absolutely hit it out of the park with this one! I'm actually jealous! Keep up the good work, Shawn! You da man!

[@chriss2452]

Absolutely stunning! Great job! Great to see your friend happy!

[@stevemayo1175]

Man that turned out awesome Sean when you started Scrapping that Black off I was Like Why would any one cover that Beautiful Wood Great Job

[@GothicXlightning]

a complete little Black Sabbath Beauty

[@shakyblues2099]

Fast becoming one of my favourite guitar channels. Great content mate. Keep it up. Best wishes from England 🤟

[@scarmyguitar]

Wow, thanks!

[@thefiqhtgame138]

Great job man! God bless!! 🎸

[@scarmyguitar]

Thanks! You too!

[@Nugmania1]

Very good job on this, I missed this vid somehow, Time is the fire upon which we dance and burn, you use your talent for good and not evil lol

[@sonicismybrawler]

Probably the most impressive work you've ever done. That guitar has wow factor.

[@sickb2200]

Fantastic job, Sir!

[@scarmyguitar]

Thank you kindly!

[@cber1517]

Sean, dude! I think this your best video yet! Amazing work and I never thought I’d hear jazz on a SG😅

[@israelvaldez26]

Man, you did an amazing job with that guitar!

[@edwinstovall3334]

This is my favorite video so far! Congratulations to both of you! That axe came out wonderfully, and it was a great idea to capture the genuine reaction to the transformation. I also can relate to the amount of work put into this masterpiece. While I did no such thing or even close, I put everything I DID have into rescuing a 2001 Cort-built Ibanez RG220B with an angled headstock and a rather bad neck break from a pawn shop. The rescue was on at $25 of acquisition cost, then I put into effect my plan for gluing that neck -- I wouldn't have bought it if I couldn't figure out the next step. I got lucky with the neck and later I replaced the entire single-locking Floyd-esque vibrato system with a brass-and-steel straight Floyd clone from GuitarFetish that I'd bought for another project and had left over. It got labor-intensive because I decided to replace the existing inserts and studs with the bar-connected insert unit that came with the replacement bridge. The bar kept the inserts from achieving their proper depth, so I had to pull the unit back out and route a deeper shelf into the body. Yes I WAS terrified that I would punch the inserts all the way through the body, but NO, it never happened. It remained cool even when I hammered on the bar as hard as I could to drive it as deep and flush to the body as possible. Believe it or not, the whole thing worked like a charm, especially after a decent-to-good fret job. Even a tyro (newbie) like me can do a fret job better than the factory job with the right tools, some easily-gathered instruction from places like KZbin, some good attention to detail and a liberal amount of elbow grease! The only thing that would slow me from gigging the thing right now is the need for a routine setup refresh. I did change out the pickups. I tried to like the original stock pickups, but they just kinda sucked. I got lucky again with a pair of Epiphone Alnico Classics that I think were from the second and better revision. They give this otherwise "Metal A.F." axe true vintage tone. I now have what a product description of another Ibanez metal axe -- an S Series, if I recall correctly -- threw out as something like, "a metal guitar with the warm sound of an axe from the fifties ..." I remember bridling at that description, as if it implied that only those axes could possibly sound good. Now, after getting several decades older and achieving the effect in my own roundabout way, I see what they meant and why it was/is good. Thing is that both axes were/are better. Guitars from the fifties didn't have Floyds!

[@timtaylorguitarnut]

You're a good man

[@allancopland1768]

Awesome! Safe to say he liked the job you did on it.

[@RollinCoco-Nut]

Awesome work, Sean! All the stuff I love doing. Man, do I wish I was your neighbor, so I could come hang out and learn from you ... If you'd have me that is! 🎸🙂

[@63stratoman]

Wow! Who’d a thunk you could play jazz on an SG!

[@kimballormsby9908]

You did a great job. It looks so much better. It's hard to believe it's the same guitar.

[@corporalrich]

Awesome work Sean!

[@paparingo5163]

Great job on the SG and Micky sounds great!

[@scarmyguitar]

Thanks!

[@TURBOCAST]

Congratulations on another amazing job!!! Holy moly!! And to your friend….. tell him congratulations…. He just got scarred!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@jerrymorgan1752]

Well it says Made in USA 2008. So I recon I’ll go with that date. 😂

[@JamesFord-g5e]

That's the. Joe cool music rite there

[@joestahl9102]

I love your channel and what you do with these guitars God bless keep on Rocking

[@74dartman13]

It looks awesome! Nice work!👍😎🎸🎶

[@gunnerman5435]

Very nice work there

[@theNextProject]

Fun video, turned out great. Nice to see the owner's surprise and great playing too.

[@chrisbrumbaugh9936]

Another great job

[@studowling]

Wooh! Look out boys Mickey's tearin' it up! Man that thing looks good. I like the truss rod cover that was a nice touch. \m/

[@bobperu1]

Great Transformation and he looks happy as hell

[@robr471]

Hot diggedy that was a lot of work! Man, the look on his face when he got it back, holy smokes and the sounds coming out of that instrument,. Well done sir.

[@FatInfestedGhoul]

That is a solid restoration, I like that finish and I'm glad you didn't decide to go with a gloss finish like a lot of gibson's have.

[@valueofnothing2487]

Looks fantastic.

[@nicopoppe4838]

That was great, with a aluminum tailpiece would be even better.

[@cubfanmike]

One word for Mickey, 'jazzzzz'

[@n4pwx]

That was truly s great video to see. Thanks so much.

[@Mega3st]

Hey Sean, great channel and great work! Greetings from Germany. Cheers.

[@scarmyguitar]

Hey, thanks!

[@robpodd8665]

Great video !! Love this kind of stuff!! Great content ❤️⚡️🎸👍

[@tantibusking7095]

That guitar was made on August 11th 2008 in the Gibson Nashville factory.

[@davidqueen5098]

You are amazing it looks as good as my SG custom. Thanx again you all 🎸✝️

[@zolar55]

Great work…..sounds great!

[@JamesJames-zp7dy]

New to your channel. Love it!

[@sixstrings4568]

Fantastic job! Wow! 👍👍🤘

[@thomaspower8197]

Nice work!!

[@jeffmancuso2715]

I’m not sure, but I think you just Unscarred his guitar???? Great video great playing thanks so much for making these videos.

[@PierreLewin]

Well done Shawn! That's really doing some for Music!

[@that_thing_I_do]

Clean guitar,clean playing!Wonderful

[@shawnbest4317]

Great job brother🎸🎸🎸🔥

[@scarmyguitar]

Rock on!

[@RandalSmith]

Great job Sean! Love Mickey’s playing too, especially the walking bass lines.

[@calbrockocat8728]

A now Custom Scarred SG. Awesomw job!

[@TexanUSMC8089]

That's unbelievable to see a Gibson in that kind of shape. This was a basket case that somebody threw back together. I would love to find one of these for the right price. Great job.

[@timmackenzie8145]

I got a little scared when you started to stain it but it came out beautifully!! Nice work!

[@dmett3828]

Nice!! Fun channel! And im learning 😊