Sometimes You Have To Broke Guitar Even More

In this video I show how to glue cracked guitar side using hide glue. And do a fret leveling.
So here my thoughts about hide glue. In cons it's require additional equipment, time to prepare (it's definitely not an option for a busy days in shop), it is tricky in use and not really versatile. But in pros it's really good when you need to glue some thin cracks (like this one in video) and make them almost invisible, it's easy to clean. It sets quickly so it great for places where you can't use clamp,
I don't think its superior than regular titebondish types of wood glue, or this is the right way, this is the right glue. It's great when it's appropriate to use :)
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[@acousticMP]

Amazing work! We need to see you play the guitars after you fix them! It'll make the video even more entertaining!

[@danielktdoranie]

THIS!

[@nicksnisar4135]

Погоджуюсь на 100%

[@julianandres8712]

Yes !

[@zachfrank7394]

You know Leo fender couldn't play guitar right?

[@jackyboygee777]

I agree that Tanya needs to show a full setup, and actually let us see and hear the results.

[@TanyaShpachuk]

!!!! ATTENTION !!!! We have a huge YT scam activity, so I remind you again - I do not hold any giveaways or contests, moreover, I do not have a public telegram channel, if someone try to contact with you like this - block them! Be careful and don't fall for such scams.

[@StepanVasylyshyn]

Гарна робота! Але мабуть потрібно на різьбові зʼєднання (болти) надіти короткі силіконові трубки. Це гарантує запобігти подряпинам на корпусі при такому варіанті склеювання. ;)

[@johnhicks7057]

This is so satisfying to watch. Not being a guitar repair person but guitar, lover, and player. I get lost in all the things that you do wondering what it is that you’re doing. No matter, I am mesmerized. Like others have said, it’s so therapeutic. Go figure. Thank you for everything you do to keep people playing their guitars. Stay safe.

[@williamsporing1500]

She does great work!

[@Stratsrule]

That was awesome!! I would’ve been pulling my hair out after the split!! Beautiful work

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you!

[@Stratsrule]

@@TanyaShpachuk I live in USA. I work on my personal guitars on easy issues. I have an acoustic that the string height at 12 feet is super high. My neck is straight. What should my strings measure at 12th fret? If u don’t mind me asking ? Ty

[@GrB-M]

@@Stratsruleyour guitar almost certainly needs a neck reset. That’s a job for a professional, unless it’s a Taylor or something else with a bolt-on neck. This isn’t a cheap job, it’ll be at least $250. At very, very least. Whatever you do at least pay someone to check it out to make sure this isn’t going to create structural damage over time. The neck should be parallel to the topsheet but over time the strings pull it up at the nut, increasing its angle to the topsheet. Which can push the fretboard extension down into the topsheet etc. depending on design. You might be able to just lower the saddle and forget about it without anything getting damaged but don’t assume you can. Unless it’s not worth it to you to spend a few hundred dollars on it. There is no correct string hight but most companies set them up to be as low as possible without buzzing.

[@w13rdguy]

​@@Stratsrule1.5-2mm(It's personal preference, really, but you can find your specific model spec sheet online) and, after you set proper neck relief, if it's still high, you can "shave the saddle." The first step of shaving the saddle is to have an extra saddle on hand, in case you shave it too much. How to do it? Look it up on KZbin.

[@ericniemann8338]

I cringed a little and got nervous watching you cut that wood on the band saw with gloves on. 😬 If any part of the glove (loose fingertips?) caught the blade, it could potentially pull your fingers and hand into the blade. Consider ditching the gloves when using this type of equipment. ❤🖐👍

[@FracassadoGamer]

another excellent job, a question, what number of sandpaper do you use to level the frets?

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you! It`s 240p

[@edirfloriano5430]

Entende Portugues, Brasil, Congratulations !!!

[@heavybrett-al4082]

Sorcery! The fix on that crack! You performed magic! It definitely looks tricky dealing with acoustics.

[@TanyaShpachuk]

thank you!:)

[@Sammywhat]

Well done! Did your heart skip a beat when that crack widened? Mine did a little. 😳 As many have suggested here, it's all in a day's work. But still... outstanding job as always!! 🤠👍

[@Mick_Aus]

Watching Tanya's videos and work is such a therapeutic experience, and congratulations on your rapidly increasing subscriber base, it's testament to the quality and pride you put into all your work!

[@georgesmith345]

I love watching your videos (-: I'm trying to absorb your technique, and the products, and tools you use to get beautiful frets, and fretboard. I have a few refret projects, and I want to make sure I get them done right. Keep up the great work! Have a great day/night! ✌️🤘👍🎸

[@williamstephens9945]

7:08 I like the way you modified the super glue nozzle! 😆👍

[@donaldholman9070]

Great work..the repair..the filming….thecamera work…the editing. Thank you so much.

[@JoseGomez-lw2qk]

i like your woek because you dont talk you do the job very well keep it on & thanks.

[@alexdeleon7135]

That was an outstanding recovery after the crack worsened while attempting to expand it for applying cleats, and gluing. Like you, I'm also on the fence regarding the use of hide glue. I normally thin Tite-Bond with a bit of distilled water. Then again, I agree that the hide glue does set more rapidly, Nevertheless, this was well done. I'd like to buy you a coffee.

[@CA10Z]

There's that fret setting Drift....I want one......."My favorite part" factious? Or sarcasm?

[@bluesman354]

Master of her Craft. Very talented. Love the Ukrainian Flag at 6:03 Слава Україні Героям Слава 💛 💙❤

[@finmac5548]

Amazing work! A joy to watch…..I just wish they were a little longer. 😬🙏🏻

[@dmytro4861]

Ніколи не працюй в перчатках чи рукавицях біля лєнточки чи циркулярки. ) виготовляти гітари не пробувала?

[@eseryener6896]

Thank you for your great job. I learned a lot from you. 🧿🙏

[@tperki2322]

I appreciate your work, but those cleats, OMG. Perhaps a 2x4? But then, that is one junky Martin. Can't believe they put their name on it. Alas, that is what you get in today's market.

[@jimcastillo8950]

wonderful work, you dont just fix the problem but go the extra mile. Do you receive work from the United States?

[@8Saneck8]

Жесть, струни накручені, як лайно на колесо. Бідра гітара, і це я лише хвилину переглянув.

[@rickmoore52]

Tanya, where did you learn your luthier skills? Are you self-taught? or did you apprentice with someone?

[@alexlevymusic]

Seeing how it cracked when you were so gently pushing the body back together makes me think the wood was especially thin and brittle (as if Martin has lowered their quality over the years). Is that true? What do you think, Tanya?

[@mikeadkins1854]

I would like for you to explain what you're doing throw the video you do an amazing job and what the work is second to none ! Also you are a beautiful young lady just saying !🤟👍👌🎸😜

[@reynaldotorres4420]

Alguien podria decirme que brujeria hizo??? Jajaja que liquido es ese??? Que son esas cosas como imanes (circulares de metal que estaban de fuera)

[@Bassguitarist1985]

Hey! New sub! You have an amazing gift Tanya! Keep up the content!

[@ClumsyFlounder]

so... are we all just gonna ignore how trying to pry open the crack was completely useless and just resulted in a harder fix? The luthier I know woulda smacked me in the head if I pulled that dumb shit

[@_kukaracha_]

Якісний контент 🐈‍⬛

[@MusicalBox]

Good as new! Very impressive.

[@donaldholman9070]

Great video. That was not you fault. It was seriously cracked.

[@georgewhite1972]

You did excellent work repairing this Martin ✌❤

[@ousley421]

Ver4y nice recovery Tanya, sometime we make things worse before we make them better.

[@jcows12]

Lol whomever owned that guitar has no clue how to put stings on😮 the low e didn't even have one wrap lol. Help them tanya lol

[@hpblack1953]

Seriously, you have to wonder about some guitar owners who do not know how to properly wind on new strings.

[@broms316]

Probably teach the owner to put strings on correctly next. Lol!

[@dylandylan11731]

Just discovered your channel - this is the most enjoyable and relaxing content to watch - inspiring !!!

[@aronTbass]

It's amazing how quickly you managed to build a channel! Congrats from a long time follower 😊

[@himokis]

Una pregunta … veo que usas para rascar el sobrante de pegamento … no se ralla el diapasón ? Gracias

[@indignow]

wow, an excellent job!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@PageBernie]

Très beau travaille , et très belle dextéritée . J'appréçies beaucoup le cté Zen de chaque vidéos .Merci beaucoup.

[@arteCee]

i enjoyed not having to do this job, and all the scritch scritch sounds.

[@nomeansno2335]

Sometimes things must be broken before they can get fixed

[@BillyTheKidsGhost]

I don't know anything about acoustic guitars. But maybe a humidifier could have helped prevent the crack...

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Cracks caused of lack humidity are different is frequently happens on soundboard of solid top acoustic instruments. This one was caused by _accident_ :)

[@peterdefrankrijker]

That ebony finferboard is just gorgeous

[@bluescreekguitars3346]

that ebony may have been dyed , Martin used to use Feibing leather dye to make them black. enjoy watching your work

[@peterdefrankrijker]

I came here to say this, only to discover that I already said it six months ago. Well, at least I’m consistent.

[@patrickhenry350]

I really enjoy watching you work your talent is top-notch, thank you for all the videos you do

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you so much!

[@anthonygaikoski986]

Good job Tanya, love watching you work. I hope all is well over there… 🙏❤️🙏

[@AnimalJohn85]

Another fantastic job! You got some skills :)

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you 😊

[@PashaDelaetVeschi]

доброго ранку) Таня, подскажите, 505 клей это обычный цианокрилатный клей? То есть в принципе можно использовать любой секундный клей или космофен например? дякую)

[@eudeciogabriel8571]

can someone tell me what is that thing in the circle of the acoustic guitar?

[@alexrolko5057]

Thanks for video .Thanks for Ukrainian flag .

[@marutbanrai6182]

Are you Ukranian?

[@GeorginoEstevez]

Yes she is

[@petedazer3381]

Awesome job! Where did you learn the trade?

[@Raunchola]

3:15 at first i thought you started singing. 😄

[@thomasmoore1003]

Beautiful work, can't wait for the next video

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you, so much💙

First off why is a Martin guitar in a soft case? 🫤

[@bobmumphy3548]

Always like to see what nail design on rhe video

[@ServiceOrchestramegastore]

thank you for shearing this great video

[@novichok-dyrachok]

клевые струбцины, надо бы тоже таких наделать, спасибо за идею :) А еще впечатлило, что лады полируете без малярного скотча даже, и все быстро и четко получается!

[@songqongqo]

Amazing Where you from

[@billkath]

Brilliant job and setup, Tanya. Thank you !

[@guitartec]

That's an acoustic resonance soundhole pickup in that little guy. We call them acoustic expander pickups here in my shop. Not many players know what they are, but they are the next gen of the Tonewood Amp. . I sell a ton of them in my shop, but only after players try it in our demo guitar. They are very cool.

[@rbongiovi814]

From a Martin employee, great work!

[@ziggylayneable]

Good;but twoodford has the medal

[@rendiprtm3885]

What is the tools for pinch the guitar?

[@olejo5002]

Татьяна мастерская в Киеве . куда отправить гитару на ремонт .

[@bobbeattie9695]

I would recommend keeping your hair up and out of the way of your power equipment. I put up notes around my shop (pony tail) HAIR UNDER HAT? Nice work by the way!

[@antonionery8603]

Gostei dessa ideia de sargento,top e parabéns pelo trabalho

[@fordsrestorations970]

I have known and worked with Mastercraft people for quite some time and you would be welcome.....As you probably have discovered by now there is a spiritual language and a music that most of the world can't hear or see , only true Artisans are born with it .🙋

[@Docsjeff]

I can’t even imagine.I have a 98’ D28 I bought new on 01-08-1998.It’s like one of my children.I can’t even IMAGINE!

[@tribestribes2555]

Ok Tanya, no fence at all, but wasent the reinforst parts a bit thick? Must have been around some 4 to 5 mm thick. Otherwise I follow Your jobs that is just great and very learning for my self. Even a cheaper D Martin will have some care. Thank You so much.👍

[@ВоваКуринов-з3ц]

Волшебная работа, а каким вы клеем трещину залили ?

[@OleksiyS]

В описі все є.

[@edisontimoteo5680]

what glue did you use ? Please

[@fazeeztaj1618]

Watch your every video gives me a new lesson, thanks for sharing your brilliant work, I wish I can have a workshop like your's, keep doing , love from Pakistan 🇵🇰, can I join your workshop?

[@yunowot]

Fab video. Any chance of letting me know what's the pickup system on this guitar, please?

[@ale1953]

Good job. I was scared seeing you use oversized gloves on the band saw. Simply wearing gloves with certain power tools is controversially thought by many to be dangerous, but wearing oversized gloves makes it much easier for the tool to hook your hand. I ask you to be more careful. Fretboard work is exactly what I do and I really enjoyed it. Brava!

[@tomueller]

Please don‘t do it…the vids are so soothing and contemplative…please change nothing! 👍🏼🎸🤘🏼🙏🏼

[@MrRonk55]

Those braces looked a bit thick, but I'm only a clumsy amateur. Fish glue is a good alternative for hide glue I hear, though I haven't used it yet. Your work is solid, so and I like how you approach things.

[@tonywampler217]

Very very good 👍😊 Love you too 💗😘❤

[@mooferoo]

I love guitar work anyway, but the ASMR way of filming is amazing!

[@김도경-n1d]

What kind of glue is it?

[@robarnold6998]

This is probably the only KZbin channel that I subscribe to that I’ve seen all of its videos. 😉 Keep up the good work, young lady. Be safe and God bless!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you!🙏🏻

[@robarnold6998]

@@TanyaShpachuk you’re welcome!

[@harleyhexxe9806]

You do very fine work Tanya, I'm impressed. If I may ask, how did you become interested in doing this kind of work?

[@jeanlawson9133]

Love your videos.....

[@aaronhenschel1885]

Thanks for the therapy

[@The-Light1]

This Girl is very good.

[@patricialapointe6470]

Such expert and loving care for that instrument. I wish I could have you care for my guitars too

[@garvdarb]

Tanya. You have restrung this differently than your stringing video! I do like this method

[@philipcoats335]

As an aspiring luthier, I absolutely love watching your videos!

[@marcomagnoni7341]

Video molto bello .. per la richilite che pulizia fai? Puoi far vedere anche la lavorazione dell'interno ... come hai istallato i supporti sulla fascia - grazie

[@kennethevans138]

Beautiful work

[@ANTONIOSilva-vj6po]

Good morning, beautiful, that lp that you renovated a while ago, it was wonderful

[@AnonymousUser66649]

I love these videos so much. So relaxing to watch these and very inspiring aswell!

[@jeffhutchings7107]

What are you using on your rag to clean up the hyde glue? Thank you!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Just warm water will clean it easily)

[@kidguitar]

Great job! Did you use suction cups to migrate the glue into any parts of the crack?

[@lespaulgailbert]

Teach the owner how to install the strings properly.😆 I did better when I was 12

[@guitfidle]

Excellent work 👏 ❤ Nesrly invisible repairs sre hard to get right!!

[@robertgriffin7569]

Splendidly done... ✌️❤️😊