Total restoration of a broken guitar | Martin Classical Guitar (Part 2)

[@bboy327]

Hi Tanya, it's Grandpa. We just want to thank you for wearing you glasses as often as you can. Love from us!

[@onazram1]

If only I could get my 11 yr old grandson to wear his!

[@bboy327]

@@onazram1 In a perfect world :)>

[@aragornelessar7399]

Russian grandpa can speak English and type KZbin comments?

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

@@aragornelessar7399 The entire world knows some English…

[@bboy327]

@@aragornelessar7399 In the spirit world many things are possible.

[@jaymacwing]

Hello from Virginia, USA. I'm a retired guitar technician of over 45 years experience. I know good work when I see it. This series of 2 videos impressed me. First class work. I'm especially impressed with the way you dealt with the "finger notches" in the neck. Beautiful!

[@throttlebottle5906]

do you think it was from wearing rings, using a capo or cut away for very small hands? I'm thinking constant capo usage and being knocked around with it left on.

[@sonofromel]

​@@throttlebottle5906 it was definitely carved

[@IssamUAhmed]

No capo would do that, not even if used for thousands of years ​@@throttlebottle5906

[@ЕвгенийЧерный-ъ9р]

I wonder why this was cut out? Maybe on purpose?

[@ЕвгенийЧерный-ъ9р]

Таня конечно умница что вернула внешний вид как по заводу❤❤❤

[@rkgaustin]

When she hand carved the wood grain into the neck, I died. Absolutely top notch attention to detail and craftsmanship.

[@shmalberto]

Same! I thought of Bob Ross' effortless mastery.

[@johngrant5749]

@@rkgaustin yes totally invisible now

[@jamestonini2967]

Me too… I totally agree. Her attention to detail and creative problem-solving is beyond words! I took a few screenshots and I am sure I will be using her “grain detail technique” in a future project!!! Bravo!! 👏👏👏

[@bkmeahan]

why is it always so fascinating to watch a craftsman work? I never intend to watch the whole video but before I realize, it's 30 minutes later and I'm still watching.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

Craftswoman

[@johnm2012]

I find it interesting to watch someone with the skill to repair something that I couldn't possibly fix. 30 minutes to watch a video is a small investment of my time. That's condensed from hours of actual work.

[@johnm2012]

@@MrJohnnyDistortion The word "craftsman" applies to both sexes, as does the word "human", or would you prefer "huwoman"?

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

@@johnm2012 Crafts person?😃

[@davidhall8874]

Incredible since the video is less than 29 minutes!!!

[@cheshirebowman4465]

I'm a Luthier of 40 years. This is absolute top class work. Beautiful attention to detail.

[@EbonyPope]

Why is she removing the splines?

[@cheshirebowman4465]

@@EbonyPope splines?

[@guitashamilele]

@@cheshirebowman4465 7:10 the reinforcements in the neck

[@johngrant5749]

Hardly top class

[@doofwop]

@@johngrant5749 what's your problem? You could not do what she did. You must be z. Get out of here putinist

[@Cosmosfavoritelofi]

Wow! That was top notch! Not only was that an expert repair job, the fact that you recorded that entire process and edited it in a way that was entertaining and made sense is thoroughly impressive!

[@gonzorudeboy]

The amount of work you've put into this guitar makes it even more precious. You've become a part of it as much as the original makers.

[@gonzorudeboy]

Also, hearing it sing again is moving❤. Great work.

[@SamLove-l2p]

I'm 63 and have been woodworking for over 50 years. You are very good. Thanks for the videos.

[@MrAntisound]

same here, i think she has good skills for a young person already, well done !

[@stevelaferney3579]

@@MrAntisoundI think she has great skills for any age person. Man, she is talented.

[@gitaarmanad3048]

40 plus years of prof. guitar repair from the Netherlands here. I'm impressed by the way you're doing this restorations. Gives me hope for the future of luthiery. Thanks! For you and all luthiers here, I found a tool for the Dremel that's realy helpful for our work. It's designed for cutting tiles in bathrooms, but it cuts exessive wood real fast. This is the type: D REMEL 562

[@stevelaferney3579]

Looks good Amazon has both the bit and the depth gauge/guide less than $15.00 USD. About $1.00 more than a bit alone. 1-2-2025

[@dejavu666wampas9]

As a woodworker myself, I’m very impressed by your expert use of all the varied tools and techniques involved in woodworking. I especially enjoy your work with hand tools. Awesome skills on display here. I find that having an air compressor, with a hose hanging nearby makes blowing dust and particles out of the way so much easier than manually blowing them from your work surface.

[@speedracer2336]

Thanks for keeping those old guitars players in this throw away society. You are a professional craftsman(lady)!

[@Focusonlife60]

Просто титанический труд... Спасибо большое вам за вашу работу! Глаз не оторвать!

[@grene1955]

You are amazing! I would never have thought this guitar was repairable, but you gave it a whole new life!

[@dtdyvr]

this is nothing short of miraculous! but, of course, no miracles involved - just amazing skill, intellect, incredible patience, and a deep love for instruments and music. this was a joy to watch - thank you Tanya.

[@markplautz6842]

Girl! You’re not just talented, you’re an AR-TEEST! The way you resurrected that instrument was absolutely incredible! Brava!

[@DanKuches]

You are a brilliant craftsman.... an artist that is detailed and caring towards that Martin. You don't just see another guitar. You see a damaged work of art, and take the challenge on to restore it.

[@waltervancleave6495]

Your good. Most people don't have a clue the knowledge it takes for doing this. Not to mention lnharited skills, hours of on the job training, the frustration of learning from our mistakes. Trust me, your good. Think you for sharing this video, I'm just an old retired luthurist that injoys watching a master at her craft. God bless you. WALTER from Ohio ❤

[@JayAker-x7e]

I like how you don't sugar-coat it. I spent half my life repairing and building; this is how it's really done. Nice work!

[@pedrinhorep51]

Never thought that a neck repair like this was even possible. Great job!

[@mallard4998]

No indeed!

[@inahbaxter6964]

Everything is possible

[@lucascosta6255]

Ok, beat the arms and fly@@inahbaxter6964

[@blanebutler4631]

11:32am. My grandfather was a cabinet maker. I could watch him for hours and learn. Watching your videos gives me the same feeling. Thanks for these vids!

[@drewcolcher]

The level of craftsmanship you display is amazing. You can barely tell from the fingerboard side that there's even a separate piece glued in. Brava!

[@keiranbradley3238]

Aside from the obvious level of skill involved it was like a whole new finger board was made, it was beautifully conditioned into a much darker piece of rosewood. Outstanding!.

[@dancartlidge5202]

I commented on vid #1 on this that the wood on the top of this guitar basically rates as fire starter!! What you have done is mind-blowing!! I really enjoy this type of restoration video, especially since music is my trade!! Keep up the great work, Tanya!!

[@NavyVet63]

This is, without a doubt, the most comprehensive and beautiful repair of a guitar I have ever seen on youtube. CONGRATULATIONS

[@MarcelHuguenin]

First video I watched on your channel. Captured for the whole video to watch real craftsmanship. You perfectly restored the battle scarred guitar. Beautiful, well done!

[@MichaelCorran]

Hello from Brisbane, Australia. I absolutely LOVE your content. I wish PEACE for you and your people.

[@raysouza6535]

I've been playing guitar for over 45 years, when I first started out, I could afford a guitar and maybe the pickups, but couldn't afford to pay someone to replace them or do minor repairs/setups for me, I learnd how to do the basics...setups, wiring, basic maintenance etc, the two things I never learned how to do but always wanted to were fret replacement and nut replacement, watching you do you do what you do is absolutely mesmerizing, you are an artist, hopefully some day I'll be able to learn what I would like to learn from someone as talented as you, best wishes.

[@Henni63]

Unbelievable work. So great to see instruments being brought back to life.

[@peterhowells7309]

Greetings from Scotland! Such a pleasure watching someone work when they know exactly what they are doing and doing it well! ----- Вітання з Шотландії! Яке задоволення спостерігати, як хтось працює, коли він точно знає, що робить, і робить це добре!

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Having only seen nine minutes into this repair job.. I'm amazed at your skill level. To attempt to repair what would seem as the impossible..i commend you on so a different task at hand.Bravo for your workmanship !!!!

[@mikemccormick1676]

Hi. This guitar repair is the first time I've seen your channel. You are truly skilled. You do so many things that I would never have thought of. Thanks for the tips and ideas!! I wish you and ALL the people of Ukraine nothing but love, good vibes, prayers for an end to the sickening situation youre all in, and good health. I look forward to watching your other videos. Prayers from U.S.A.!!

[@letitroll1972]

Very well done. It's always nice to watch a true crafts person at work. Especially on such a damaged guitar. Beautiful work.

[@JosephTaverns]

Ah soso mediocre😂😂😢

[@TPINSC]

You did an amazing job of repairing this guitar. It took a lot of patience but You were up to the task. I hope the owner appreciates the work that You did to bring this broken Martin back from the grave. You should really be proud of Your finished product.

[@nuszbaumferenc9614]

There is one thing I can say: when Kurt Russel broke that guitar in the movie Hateful Eight, it was said there is no one who can repair it. they should have ask you to do it :) Amazing work!

[@toastedphantom3007]

When my friend showed me that scene, my first thought was "Tanya can fix that."

[@EbonyPope]

Why is she removing the splines?

[@toastedphantom3007]

@@EbonyPope to replace them with new ones that look like the surrounding wood

[@EbonyPope]

@@toastedphantom3007 Yeah I thought so. Thank you.

[@GinoGenero]

Maybe next Stephen Bishop's guitar that Belushi killed in Animal House.

[@sydmarty1]

iI love how you are bringing back such a fine old instrument. I'm a Martin guy through and through.

[@mikemorrisonmusic]

Yay, you're back!! Unreal craftsmanship, Tanya!

[@zoomalatahangout]

Beautiful work. I love how you take something broken and make it new again instead of it just being thrown away. That's awesome.

[@breaux2806]

using that center punch or scribe to add the grain marks, filling them, and using the color match marker was absolutely brilliant

[@billymccoy10]

It is just stupid that someone has this kind of talent. Tanya you have blown my mind, and I would trust you with anything that has great value. WOW!!!!

[@xoxb2]

One day, when the war is won, somebody will make a movie. I hope they put you in it, patiently solving these unfathomable problems, using your skills and all the tools to restore musical instruments to life. It's quite poetic, and very inspiring.

[@игорьгоголев-х5е]

Война будет выиграна обязательно. Вопрос только в том, кем именно.

[@bartoszarszynski6250]

Tanya You are absolutely grand artists.❤You are absolutely one of the best in this luthier's industry. You create works, you restore the soul to old instruments. I would throw this guitar in the bin, and you with Benedictine precision play piece by piece. In Efekt a work is created that emphasizes your greatness. A beautiful and talented woman. I watch these films with pleasure.🎉❤

[@robbertram3310]

It is amazing that guitar was restorable. Outstanding work! You’ve had an excellent teacher.

[@edwardwade2696]

Not only did that guitar need a lot of repair, it also needs counseling! It's been through a lot. Great job!!

[@uphillracer]

Wow that is one loving fretboard replacement!

[@leascaart]

No annoying background music. AWESOME!!! Great video.

I barely can believe my own eyes and what they've just witnessed. I've never seen a restoration work like this. And I watch a lot of restoration channels in here. I mean A LOT. Astonishing talent and final results. Your channel randomly jumped on me but I'm really glad that happened. I'm a new subscriber from this very moment. Congratulations.

[@andysutton6436]

Puts my mediocre repair to shame. But then I don't have anything like the tools and machinery you have. Well done. I am very impressed.

[@timmillikan1155]

Skills well beyond your years, amazing work, thanks for the great content.

[@RidgeDogRoxx]

You are an amazing talent. Any lesser luthier would have written that Martin off as one that couldn't be repaired. Thanks for sharing this journey with us.

[@buddyvincent9205]

Fantastic repair young lady. You did the near impossible.

[@JosephTaverns]

Ah so so would not beat Jerry

[@gerrymcdonald6194]

Wow .. I am overwhelmed that anyone could restore this historic treasure! Thank you on behalf of all guitar enthusiasts who appreciate the preservation of guitar history. Beautiful job, Tanya!!

[@morenocarloni2281]

In Italy, with the cost of labor, it was convenient to buy a new Martin 😊. But your work is a masterpiece. I wish PEACE for you and your people, you are not alone.

[@impastavoldemar_8409]

Поистине уникальный инструмент получился, то как Вы реанимировали его заслуживает глубочайшего уважения. Я был рад наблюдать за работой, спасибо за труд и видео❤

[@LightBranches]

The surgery on that side-scalloped neck was extraordinary!

[@NobodyIRLFR]

I was broken hearted, as well. Her work is phenomenal but that was one-of-a-kind customization!

[@williamfitch1137]

I am just blown away by this young lady's skill in restoring this broken guitar! Absolutely blown away! You are awesome Girl!

[@TheCharley53]

Your attention to detail is A craft in itself, Your skill and technics are superior and a lost art these days, You are Gifted , Thank you for sharing .

[@alexunder4304]

Another guitar got successfully Shpachuked! 🤙

[@theglitch_713]

Lol somehow I got this image of Ashton Kutcher saying that and laughing like on his show Punked. 😂 "You've been Spachuked!" 🤣

[@123omairma]

Hello tanya your are ferry good i look all your video's greathins Richard from city Rotterdam the Nederlandse🎉🎉🎉

[@alexunder4304]

@@theglitch_713 🤣🤣🤣

[@columben7272]

Vraiment impressionnant

[@wasichu66]

Beautiful job. There were a couple of stages where it looked like a possible horror story, but the result is fantastic. The step of recreating mahogany grain at 17:28 got me smiling. Congrats for saving a gorgeous instrument.

[@chipper7711]

You are the most ambitious, courageous luthier on KZbin, dear Tanya. I love your work!! 🇺🇦❤🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦❤️🤩

[@ЖанВиктор]

Наконец посчастливилось увидеть лицо мастера! Такая одна дочь, лучше пяти сыновей! Каждый гитарист был бы счастлив жить в одном подъезде с мастером Таней! Оставил гитару заплатил и спокоен , на утро зашёл и всё готово. Уважаю Таню сильно! Благодарю! Золотые руки! ❤ Благодарность родителям Тани!

[@charlies3287]

Maybe the craziest and most wonderful guitar restoration I have ever seen. And I have seen many. This is mind-blowing.

[@alithomaga]

What a pleasure to see hands creating beautiful things. Patience, attention to detail. Thank you to share your work/art with us.

[@Andreas_Straub]

She did it again! Repair a "hopeless" case until it became usable again - wow! 👍

[@JosephTaverns]

Come on there's much better let's get real her😢😢😢😢😢

[@dizzybee7386]

I just finished watching both parts of this video and found it very satisfying to watch. Thank you for the content, you're very skilled and patient, I enjoyed that.

[@caelanholder3765]

There’s no way that neck wasn’t made like that without intention. Those grooves are insane I just can’t believe that would be from time played

[@TheRealMachoSavage]

Of course they were intentional. The polished finish on the grooves kind of gave it away

[@eilati4024]

Tanya, I can believe what I just saw in these two videos, when I watch the first pair of minutes I wouldn`t give a penny for that guitar. Chapeau!!

[@Whaleydavey]

Beautiful restoration work on the guitar. I can’t believe that a guitar was played so often that it wore nearly 1cm finger grooves into the neck. I’m torn. On one hand, it is such a sign of respect to restore the guitar so lovingly. On the other hand, the finger grooves is a badge of honour as it shows the thousands of hours that someone practiced and played on that one guitar. I’m sad to see the visible signs of all that practice disappear.

[@Stumpybear7640]

I deeply suspect the guitar was made with finger dents ❤

[@georgeturley6005]

Neither a guitarist nor luthier, but I love to see superlative craftsmanship from a heart of passion for unparalleled results. Color me greatly impressed and appreciative of your skills. Thanks for the reminder to always seek excellence in whatever I undertake.

[@JosephTaverns]

Ah to each his own I've seen much better 😢😢😢

[@davidstanley9726]

Great work....Are those lifted up slightly curled bumpy fingernails some sort of Euro fashion?

[@darrylsmith8739]

wow. I started this a long time ago but you are the real deal. A super star. Thank you for showing me a new way to wrap my strings on the heads.

[@PatHaskell]

Hi Tanya, It’s your manicurist. It is time to upgrade those nails we did in the 8th grade to something more elegant.

[@jimetheridge2677]

What an amazing restoration on a guitar that any other luthier would have written off as a total loss! AMAZING! And your fret work is second to none in the world!😃

[@devinfordale8386]

Can't believe you were able to restore that using most of the original. Truly a master of the craft.

[@johnkeykey8]

WOW what a wonderful work of art restoration of a badly damaged guitar, your patience and care you put into your work is stunning. The sound was beautiful and mellow, you should be very proud of your workmanship Tanya. I look forward to seeing many more of your projects John ❤❤

[@Fenrirs_Ghost]

That´s the most insane neck/fret board repair I´ve ever seen. I had no idea that this is even possible to do so. Great craftsmanship and focus on details. 10/10 👍

[@JosephTaverns]

Then you've never seen Jerry 😢😢😢

[@michelr2521]

Le fin de cette vidéo m'a surpris, captivé par vos main, et l avancement de la restauration, le temps a été suspendu, un instant. Je suis plein d'émerveillement devant un tel résultat. Merci

[@davidsiegeld576]

I'm a player, not really a fixer.....Tanya - you may be a fixer, but IMHO you are more artist than anything from what I can see on your videos. What an inspiration you are!

[@nicolaskotseronis]

Hey, as a hobby player with basic understanding of how to set up and modifications I love to watch how you do things. So fascinating. Keep going! Greetings from Germany

[@WayneFletcher-sk4ci]

Can't believe the work that goes into it,and a young woman could be that skilful,really enjoyed watching the video

[@chrishamblin2774]

You are a true Blessing to your Grandparents. Be Blessed ❤

[@CertainlyNotJacobBuckman]

What beautiful scarring on that instrument in it's repaired state. That's amazing craftsmanship and It will sing wonderfully now that you've restored it!

[@tedium37]

Love these non-verbal style vids. Good watch to calm down before sleep. Also the pace and quality of work is most impressive. Thanks for sharing.

[@peterdockerty8077]

Utterly fascinating and a pleasure to watch a craftsman at work

[@chadglass7705]

You're at an expert level. A lot of the cuts you made to the replacement wood sections were all or nothing. Excellent work.

[@JosephTaverns]

Your kidding right I don't know what Luthers you've watched but I'm glad I don't know them😢😢😢😢😢

[@iuridossantossilva6754]

Congratulations Tanya, this was a magnificent job. I really liked. I'm a teacher here in Brazil, I teach classical guitar, electric guitar, electric bass and ukulele. I loved your work. I will be your follower and become your fan! Don't be sad about any errors in the translation, as I used Google Translate.

[@stratman3771]

Wow you are a wizard. Great job. I watched both videos without even forwarding or anything. Pretty relaxing.

[@jhakman5641]

omg thank you❤ as a classically trained guitar player that was like watching a surgeon save a dear friend. you are so skilled

[@renatom68]

At first I didn´t realize it was the part 2. I was thinking 'why so much work on its arm?' But after when I saw the guitar top I immediatly have realised which guitar was. This is an incredible result with a pure sound of the guitar at the end. Great!

[@yablokosmonaut571]

So satisfying to watch. I'd never before seen such grooves worn into the side of a guitar neck! A well loved guitar that is able to continue being loved.

[@jeffhogan9125]

Tanya, I'm not thrilled with your technique for stringing a classical guitar; however, I am completely in tune with every technique you employed to make this instrument ready to be strung and tuned to proper pitch. You are amazing to watch. Thank you for posting your work. I became disabled 17 years ago and must now live vicariously through people like you, who post things on You tube of the things I loved and used to do (instruments, motorcycles and woodworking of all kinds). Again, excellent work, and thank you for taking me back to what I loved doing when I had all of my limbs; no, not a power tool or motorcycle accident. I'm thrilled to subscribe and will visit you often for my fixing fix. As you were shaping the bone nut, I could smell the bone dust. I miss that smell as well as the aroma of hot hide glue in my shop. I'll stop there as this is about you and your great work.

[@Flea-Flicker]

You wanted a comment and subscribe. This is my first time seeing your channel. That busted sad guitar was brought back from the kindling pile was a miracle of hand craftsmanship.

[@tjdevroede3882]

Very nice. I appreciate it when young people learn something with such craftsmanship... and skill for that matter. 💚

[@choschiquitopastel]

Hola Tanya, acabo de quedar impresionado por tu trabajo. Llevo unos años dedicado a la luthiería, empecé de ayudante de un señor de mi pueblo y luego hice varios cursos, pero tú estás en otro nivel. Eres muy buena en tu trabajo, de lo mejor que he visto en youtube. Un saludo desde Tenerife (España) de parte de un nuevo suscriptor que te has ganado 👏

[@charlesbartholomew2910]

Talk about a labor of love with this guitar. Magnificent work.

[@ДмитрийЖук-м5ь]

Чудова робота. Атмосферний відос. Бажаю успіхів в цієї справі

[@robertr4193]

Over all with the amount of damage that this guitar had when you started it is very impressive that you brought it back to a good looking playable condition. It also sounds quite nice. Nicely done very nicely done.

[@davecormier]

That bandsaw cut popped my eyes open... "I wonder how she's going to cut down... OH SHIT!" Super fun to watch. Great job.

[@timpanda3780]

That was wonderful to watch. It’s fascinating to see a true craftsperson at work!

[@fgamez1857]

Tanya very good work. I was very impressed. You brought that Ol Classical Martin Guitar back to Life.👍 ❤️✝️🇺🇸

[@harryprater9014]

WOW. 98% of luthiers would never attempt such a repair !! I am very impressed with your work !! EXCELLENT!!...👍👍😊

[@andreaspano9136]

first of all congratulations on the channel I discovered it by chance. (luckily) for me seeing you restore these guitars is therapy, it does me good to see the art and mastery in giving new life to these instruments that produce emotions and passion. 🎸 ❤