Worst fretwork on a Gibson Les Paul

This guitar got to the "master" who did not have enough experience or knowledge for such work. What exactly was done I can only guess, but even if the guitar is in such terrible condition - it can still be restored to perfect condition

[@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.

[@kennylongnose4001]

Yes, we know it but nice to remind us again!

[@ellobogallo9796]

Are you using an sodering iron with flux strips to heat up the frets hotter and faster?

[@kennylongnose4001]

@@ellobogallo9796 Much easier IMHO

[@Canem69]

Omg!!! 😢

[@redpillcommando]

@@ellobogallo9796 I would like to ask the same question. Why are you soldering the frets before you pull them. Is it to loosen them to reduce wood damage? Also, about the scammer. I almost fell for a giveaway scam a few months ago. The scammer spent an entire week chatting back and forth with me but I managed to get it through my thick skull the I was not chatting with a scammer and not the real person.

[@Csjustice72]

Your video just popped up in my feed and its the first time I have seen your work. As a fellow luthier, i think you did a fantastic job on this refret!!! You can tell that you have patience and an eye for detail. Great job!

[@christophklein4554]

laymen luthier here, I agree - Tanya is that epxid you apply sparingly after setting in the frets and wipe it down with ethanol? I use epoxid and acetone/ethanol building fishing rods (winding, guides). BTW, it`s so soothing watching this work, no talk. Thank you!

[@jritechnology]

@@christophklein4554 Yes that is epoxide.

[@billmadle1235]

Your work is totally amazing! I’m 65 years old I’m an interior finish carpenter but in my younger days I played guitar and bass and so I can appreciate and understand what you’re doing. Your work is so precise and you amaze me with somebody tools you suddenly appear with with your workmanship it’s just totally top notch in every way. I enjoyed your videos great work😊

[@deanturner7630]

Insanely steady hands to be recutting those frets with a rotary tool! Well done, really didn't think this was gonna be salvaged!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you! )

[@ehss192]

I was just thinking the same thing. There was a time for me where I would have but not these days.

[@Returnality]

Agreed, I don’t have the balls to do that lol

[@fabiopunk1661]

I noticed the same. Agreed

[@MrSongwriter2]

@@TanyaShpachuk have a few questions, why the brass fret end setting tool to hammer the frets in rather than just using the brass faced hammer? Was it not possible to use a fret slot cleaning saw or as unbound board a fret saw to clean the slots, I agree with everyone else I wish my hands were that steady but due to the medication I have to take it makes my hands have a slight tremor. Last question was that some kind of abrasive foam you used when sanding the frets or some foam with wet and dry paper underneath? I must say, there’s not many I’ve watched do it how I was taught with the 3 cornered file to bevel the tops of the slots for the benefit of the next refret. You did a fantastic job. Love to know what on earth the last person glued those frets in. It kinda looked like the gorrilla glue the expands with water. You really did a sterling job

[@CaptainBlackadder75]

Strangely relaxing, and satisfying to watch. Love the way the beautiful rosewood tones just ‘pop’ when the polish is applied.

[@NateButlerFresnoCA]

Wow. I've had such work done on my (bass) guitars, but never actually got to see how it was done, and now I'm fascinated. I've learned a lot by just watching. Thank you for this! P.S. I also like how you didn't dress your video up with any music, we just hear the sound of you at work. It's actually quite mesmerizing, and very relaxing to watch.

[@xtheory]

Now you know why it costs so much for a refret, eh?

[@deemika]

Totally agree! it's very interesting to watch her perform her craft without the usual background distracting music that other vids use.

[@rubenbarni2977]

Muy de acuerdo con no poner música, el sonido real de su trabajo es la mejor musica.🇦🇷👍

[@courier11sec]

Turned out great! Thanks for sharing your process. You did a great job getting nice clear camera angles of everything, which seems nearly as challenging as the work.😊

[@mylesjarvis7571]

WOW, great job! I love the attention to detail here. Thanks for no rubbish talking and just a straight video of awesome work.

[@erwinroman4217]

Wow, what a difference. Your attention to detail, the filling of fret slot end gaps really impressed me. I've subscribed. Hoping you have a video of a refret with nibs on the neck binding.

[@patrickoleary936]

I just found your content as well and its great! That was one nasty fret work but you changed that. Beautiful work!

[@gregoryschmidtdvm9103]

Great job and great video! Fun to watch! Can’t wait for the next one!! Keep them coming.

[@johnmartin60515]

Fantastic job on the guitar as well as the video. I love your “ no fluff, no bullshit,” style. Your wordless presentation taught me more in five minutes than any of these bloated thirty + minute lectures that some people produce. I look forward to watching more of these . Thanks

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you :)

[@ilovecops5499]

Amen!😀😊😇🥰😍🤩🥲😋💯👍💪🙏

[@JimsGuitarGarage]

Fantastic re-fret job. You have impressive skill and great attention to detail! No masking at all: unbelievable!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you!:)

[@LumpyFPV]

Just found your content and I love it! Thank you for this and I hope to see more in the future. 💜

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you!🫶 It’s just the beginning

[@LumpyFPV]

@@TanyaShpachuk awesome, that's what I like to hear. 🎸⚒️👩🏽‍🔧🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@SandalGuy1]

Really nice quality, thorough work! Great video. Thank you Tanya.

[@zorglubmagnus455]

Awesome work! Everything is so precise and beautiful.

[@jamesgrant3343]

Super enjoyable to watch! I (almost) can’t believe it came out of the factory in that original condition - looks like a bodge. Your skills are outstanding - from the look of the headstock finish, I’d hand that guitar over to you for a full rebuild, paint strip and refinish!!

[@robertnewell5057]

I CAN believe it came out of the factory like that. I've seen one or two awful Gibbos.

[@bassyey]

​@@robertnewell5057lol exactly. It's a Gibson, which is why a trip to tech is warranted.

[@gragra556]

I,ve heard that gibson totally went to crap when they moved to memphis, tn.

[@MaxSxB]

Damn what a beautiful job you did there ! And congrats for you kickstart, 2 vids in 2 weeks and already that much views and subs ! Looking forward for more :)

[@OldGothAndy]

I really like watching your restoration videos. It must be very satisfying to bring new life to old instruments.

[@LucasMastropasqua]

Love watching this! I’ve been doing my own tech work for 30 years, setups, and full custom electronics work, even tube amp modding and repair, the one thing I haven’t done to this day is refretting I’ve read and watched a ton of videos but this is the only thing I’ve ever been super hesitant to do. I’m never afraid to jump right in and do something even if I never have but this is that one thing. It’s staggering to see so many people each do it a little bit differently and use so many different techniques and supplies. I might just buy a cheap guitar to learn on before I do my good instruments.

[@Thomasdgolden]

Best way to do it is on every throw away guitar ive ever had, I’d rip the frets out, throw the guitar in the Street and make the repairs. 😊

[@ricksworkbench1386]

That rotary tool had me on the edge of my seat as well. It worked!!! Using a fret saw is the method I use to clear out the old slots and make way for the new. Super easy and quick but we all have our methods and no one is right....just different. Its whatever works. Great job!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thanks, I also use fret saws, but not in this case :)

[@ricksworkbench1386]

@@TanyaShpachuk I guess in this case all that glue could gum up the saw.

[@ramilshakirov33]

Грамотный подход к работе. Молодец Танюша 😊

[@BassFuzz4]

This is the most satisfying video I've seen for this type of work! So meticulous. Thank you for sharing this, as I built my first and only diy guitar during the pandemic, and I'm now going back to finish the project. I most definitely learned invaluable tips from this.

[@alteredpercy5543]

I don’t usually watch this kind of content so I am pleasantly surprised that I was recommended your channel!! Instant sub. Watching your work is so satisfying!!

[@FortyHurts]

Any stringed instrument player knows that a good luthier is worth their weight in gold. You certainly qualify - what a fantastic restoration!

[@user-zh2ff9jt1w]

@Streetshitter They have a war in their country, the girl is not hiding in a bomb shelter, she works and someone needs her work. A qualification is experience and knowledge. The more work, the more experience.

[@jack8162]

​@Streetshitter that's simply untrue. Being a luthier is more than re-fretting and string changes.

[@missingremote4388]

Lol... guitar setup isn't easy

[@mangamaniaciam]

I'm cringing at how horrific this fingerboard was previously treated!!😱

[@Beautiful_Evil]

I'm cringing on how all these old ass Gibsons keep popping up in my feed when I hate Gibson. Lol. There needs to be a Gibson filter.. dude if someone gave me that guitar I would burn it.

[@emilychristoff9404]

It’s considered an American Icon like Martin guitars show respect even if you don’t like it! If you had any idea how hard it was back in 70s even 80s for musicians to get a Gibson back then in eastern block countries… almost hardly very rare instances. They love our guitars…. Yes our designs have improved Paul Reed Smith and the amazing Parker Fly Deluxe Parker Fly Mojo Ken Parker redesigned the guitar even his acoustics too bad Washburn bought them what a shame… those two names resonate change and progress to me… I love acoustics the most Martins, I apologize coming off strong but we so very blessed living here, yes we’re going through some rough patches but it will ok there’s going to big change and we’ll be back to normal because we are “We the People “…

[@mangamaniaciam]

@@emilychristoff9404 Oh no; I was meaning NO disrespect to such a well built guitar! I was saying how sad/terrible the condition of the fingerboard was! I spent a year repairing an Ibenez electric for my friend (painting, shielding, new pots, new wires) before it needed to get further treatment from the local Luther. You did a great job repairing this fingerboard I must say!!😁

[@pauln6803]

​@@Beautiful_Evil I might argue that a three grand guitar should NOT have quality control issues. Ok, so Gibson, Fender, PRS and other high end guitars have to be high price and high margin for both the company and the retailer not just because they want to be seen as a "Premium" brand but because their instruments can sit on a shop wall for months, if not years. But custom shop work aside, they aren't all that hand labour intensive. Secondly, I've read Gibson neither pay well or treat their production staff well so there's a high turnover, which will compound the QC due to a) people not knowing when tooling needs replacing and the qwirks of certain machinery, and b) simply not giving a shit because the pay is poor and the management are abusive. American made guitars used to be something to aspire to, they used to have a mystique to them. But in the age of information the idea of your American instrument somehow magically having "better woods" and being carefully crafted by highly skilled luthiers can easily be dispelled and the customer should demand better. I'm personally not interested in a brand's legacy, I want a guitar that (IMHO) looks cool, has a feel to it that I like and doesn't have any production flaws that compromise the esthetics or playability. In the age of CNC machining and China rapidly catching up with the West in every area of manufacturing, companies such as Gibson and Fender really ought to be taking that extra step to provide the experience that potential buyers of high end US made instruments want for their money.

[@gothickingmongoose3028]

​@@Beautiful_Evilgo play your PRS

[@yeeeehaaawbuddy]

No talking. No music. Just beautiful closeup shots of a pro doing what they do. How lovely! I literally know ZERO about guitars, yet this was so plesant. Thank you!!

[@jamesdavid7099]

A real pleasure watching your meticulous process. Very good work. Very professional. First time I've watched your videos, I'll be watching more for sure. Thanks.

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you, so much!

[@philipdennis-rh7uj]

Only 2 things hold me back from this kind of work...skill & talent. That was amazing

[@edwhite7475]

Dont forget training and experience-

[@martin-1965]

Love how you didn't bother with masking off the fretboard. I've often wondered why I bother with non-maple non-gloss necks, but it's just become part of the routine and really slows down the refretting process. Especially considering I always condition the board at the end with lemon oil anyway. Certainly doesn't appear to damage the board in any way I can see, so will try this out on a test neck soon. Great job by the way - what a transformation 👍👍😎😎

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

The side of the fretboard on non most non bound rosewood gibsons is lacquered so there’s still a risk of damage, but nitro touch ins blend in well so it wouldn’t be a huge deal.

[@martin-1965]

@@Jonathan_Doe_ Yes, I would probably tape off the sides along the board just in case of a slip. Using low tack painters tape I have - so far - not had any issues with nitro peeling off, plus clean any sticky residue off immediately afterwards just to be sure. I get why folks love nitro but I'm quite happy with the modern poiy finishes as they are more resilient.

[@pauln6803]

​@@martin-1965 Nitro has to be applied in thin coats due to it's longer curing time than more modern paints. I've long argued that a poly finished guitar can be every bit as resonant as a nitro finished instrument as long as the paint/clear coat is applied thinly. Poly gets its rep due to the wood being utterly smothered in thick plastic. At the end of the day, once a valve amp is cranked up to the point of compression and distortion then you're not really going to notice any difference!

[@joeurbanowski321]

@@martin-1965.. I “samd” the back of any poly necks that I use .. but to each their own,ay..?

[@theboopsmithy8523]

I take 00 steel wool to the backs of all of my Fenders. The gloss is pretty, but your hand slides faster when it's gone.

[@havenguitar]

Super !!! I’m always learning more & refining my own refretting techniques !!! Love yours !!!!!

[@bayloch]

That's not something I would ever be able to do, but it's very interesting to see the process and attention to detail. After you pulled the frets out, I was thinking, "well NOW what are you going to do???" 😀 Great video!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you :))

[@StepanVasylyshyn]

Тетяно, ви молодець! Благословінь в бутті та роботі!

[@brunolevasseur]

Third video I watch, with definitively each time nice work, I've to carry on my views! Congrats, Tanya!

[@mangezable]

Amazing work! Thanks for showing how it is done.

[@lovemetallmusic]

Дякую за натхнення і за чудовий майстер-клас! Після нашої перемоги обов'зково зроблю заміну 0-го ладу, бо вже знаю, яким чином треба діяти))) Хай щастить і завжди буде багато творчості !

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Дякую :)

[@IHTACast]

you really saw that in the beginning and said “I can fix her”

[@jonizr]

Another amazing project!!! Gracias Tanya desde Terrassa, Barcelona, España 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cuddzilla]

Magnificent work! Your passion shines through in your work!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you!

[@Ergilion]

Have you ever tried finishing the ends of frets in a semi-cylindrical shape? I saw such frets and they are impressive in that they maximize the working top area of the fret for bends and vibratos while at the same time rounding the edge. I believe they actually machine them like this.

[@jdpower9032]

I wouldn’t say it’s the worst fretwork. It looks like you did a pretty good job.

[@mileguitars]

That was good 👍

[@jamesshepherd3476]

Educational, inspirational and above all absolutely superb job.just a joy to watch .

[@splashfizz]

Excellent work! It's great to see a talented craftsperson at work.

[@jeejeeism]

Привіт💙Мабуть, у мене є мільйон питань, але я втратив дар мови. Справді чудова робота! Я бажаю миру вашим людям, щоб ви також могли продовжувати виконувати свою важливу справу💛

[@axa.axa.]

Pfft... prepackaged frets. Amateur.

[@jimjudge8877]

Let’s have a look at your luthier work, then?

[@artysanmobile]

Pft… Know-nothing KZbin commenter. Typical.

[@jimjudge8877]

@@artysanmobile great argument 👍🏻

[@kimthompson5871]

I find it cool how you work with your hands yet so meticulously keep your nails painted . Tanya you are amazing !

[@PocketUnv]

It makes me so happy to see you give this instrument a new lease on life. Always a joy to see a pro at work.

[@Dani-El.]

This is one of the most relaxing videos I've ever watched. Thanks

[@jiggs_life_goals]

Amazing, i couldn't stop watching!! Great work!

[@eseryener6896]

I learned a lot about guitar repair. Thank you for your enthusiasm.

[@DGP311]

Love the videos I have learned so much. Thank you.

[@MorganPettersson]

Enjoyed watching you work. Great job!! 😊

[@ERIC-65]

That was AWESOME ! I loved watching it! Great work ! Very gifted !

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you :)

[@JuanG2020]

It's incredible how much work went into refretting that neck. I always love seeing restoration/repair videos like this. I really appreciate the skill and patience that goes into such work. What got you into doing guitar repair anyhow? Love the vid. Excited to see more.

[@tatters72]

Superb work. Truly outstanding. The condition of the fretboard at the beginning was shocking.

[@wadewalla1398]

Excellent video; super-clear photography. Much appreciated!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you!

[@elicarlton-pearson8945]

This was great. Thank you. Really good quick refresher.

[@RedLittleBee]

Fine work. Thank you very much for sharing! ❤

[@MARIO-uf1no]

Mad skills! I really enjoyed watching that. I never saw how frets are replaced. Great job.

[@CB-tl8pp]

Absolutely amazing work! Great job.

[@solilacio]

I'm learning a lot from you. Thanks for your content.

[@cramerdoyle3713]

So good, nice work and thank you for sharing your art🎉🥳

[@uknow7236]

My dad had 2 of these years back when he was playing brings back memories and you are a legend at your work perfection an love for the items you heal nothing but respect 🙏🏻

[@dankerusmusic3608]

Fascinating!!!! Don’t believe I can do a fret job myself however you just taught me a few things that I do believe I might be able to do 😊

[@TheOdizeo]

First time I've ever subscribed and hit the bell when told to do so haha great stuff

[@neverenoughguitars8276]

Beautiful job. That was so satisfying to watch!

[@addicted2tone349]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch. You mam an artist!!

[@cbacousticcollective]

Superb job, like to see what you do. Detailed video presentation! Greetings, Bodo

[@daviddaniels6473]

How have I not seen content from your channel before now? You're fantastic. I subscribed

[@noelpatrick5074]

Excellent work,,, especially the way you removed the frets,,, Also a detailed video on refretting,,,👍👍👍❤️

[@chris_fang]

fantastic job, I'm really impressed! I've watched your video thanks to youtube's feed, nice recommendation! 👍🏻

[@guycore5478]

Just found this video in my feed. Subscribed because of your spectacular work!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you!

[@michaeloakes3667]

This was a treat to watch! Great work!

[@mauriziodelucia]

Have to say this is a fantastic job, you have a very high accuracy, precision and patience. Nice job!

[@letshuman8985]

This is very beautiful work!

[@itsrob2321]

Nice work, Tanya! You seem confident and thorough in your fret work. Good job!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you!

[@darkestfugue]

i have an 81 les paul deluxe that was my main guitar for years, i got used to the fretless wonder frets but after changing guitars and my style for a few years then trying to go back to those non existant frets was impossible, i had it refretted and it plays great, you did a beautiful job on that neck

[@GuitarCentaur]

Great video and nice shop you have. Thanks.

[@CanyonWanderer]

magnificent job the refret and excellent filming of it!

[@g.graves8939]

Great work & good luck with your channel... I've already subscribed!

[@CaffeineInjected]

Nice video. Just popped up on my feed. Really love guitar maintenance 😊

[@GuitarNTabs]

Very well done! I loved watching this!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you :)

[@jeeeeev]

I find your content relaxing. Please do upload more videos with the same style of setting.

[@joshcarter6297]

I just did my first fretting work over the holidays on my epiphone les paul, I only had to dress, level and polish as it's a new guitar, but this video blew my mind. That rotary tool was nuts, great job! I feel much more comfortable with an old fashioned fret slot cleaner personally. My next project will be to refret my grandpa's 60's something Gibson J-45. This video will come in handy as inspiration. Once again, freaking next level job on this old LP.

[@rayosytruenos]

First time I see you. Fantastic. Thank you. And... very relaxing without music and without words (you managed for words and music to be unnecessary).

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you! I'm very glad to hear this!

[@alanniederlitz8630]

BEAUTIFUL!!! AWESOME work

[@erickvalencia2016]

I stumble across this video and i have to say i like verymuch your work, will follow/watch more

[@TooleyPeter]

First time. Instant sub. Beautiful work, Tanya.

[@Supernice604]

Incredible work great job!!

[@daionsavage]

So very satisfying to watch! Thanks!

[@MRGTR-94]

Always love to see proper craftsman at their job, great stuff!

[@vintagepipesnightmares]

Wow! The best fret job I’ve seen in my life!!👏👏 I wish I could afford to send my Strat neck from Europe to you!! Beautiful work!!

[@InAtlasAtLast]

Great work and attention to details!

[@warrenelder2187]

Beautiful work, just excellent!!

[@aldocg4105]

Love your work!! 😊

[@jeffbosch1697]

Beautiful work, well-done video, thanks! One suggestion: In the transcript, maybe add the tools and supplies used? Thanks again!

[@Terry3Gs]

Beautiful work!! & Interesting tools you used here !! Subbed !! 👏👍❤️

[@frank_lehne]

Beautiful work!

[@bubbab8617]

Amazing Talent this young Lady has! I love bringing old things back to life. Well done - you go girl !

[@bryana297]

fully restored. 👍 beautiful work. much respect

[@michaelmitchell8218]

Nice video to sit, relax and watch. I still got my 50th anniversary fender, still like new, but I bet it could do with some work now. Not played it in years.