Total restoration of a broken guitar | Martin Classical Guitar (Part 1)

[@TanyaShpachuk]

What your thoughs? ☺ I'm excited for the time it will be able to sound again 🙃

[@FlameFlickers]

Wow, that was impressive. There have been a couple of times you've worked on guitars that I thought could not be rescued and this was one of them! It's amazing to watch you bringing it back to life. Sorry you have to work through blackouts at the moment. I hope things improve. Stay safe and thanks for sharing your talent.

[@johnwhitaker545]

At the beginning it looked like someone stomped it like a cockroach. You do great work.

[@hessex1899]

It's pretty crazy to see a guitar like that in this state. It's a blessing that Tom Humphrey didn't live to see it in this state.

[@ElKataplun]

I hope you can provide video of it played

[@hellomynameisbenjaminupton]

The best lutherie channel on KZbin.

[@KennethNicholson1972]

an impossible rebuild made possible. truly amazing

[@hilariohernandezandaverde3077]

una reconstrucción imposible hecha posible verdaderamente sorprendente

[@idus315]

I’m not normally a KZbin commenter, but DUDE! I learned at least 4 new tricks/techniques in the first 10 minutes of this vid. Props to the pro!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

❤️

[@jritechnology]

So glad you are ok Tanya. It is terrible what is going on there with the power grid.....simply ignorant goings on in the world. I hope it gets better for Ukraine. Edit: Yay! No "booger" nails!

[@Vander0808]

Thank You) вітання з Києва)

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you! Yep, and only hope it'll end someday

[@NDNdivergent]

@@TanyaShpachuk I liked your other nails... keep em coming!

[@alibaba4063]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought her nails look like boogers! You are amazing Tanya!

[@jritechnology]

@@TanyaShpachuk And Tilda is so cute! If only people could see that face, the war would end.

[@terryadams775]

Got to say seriously you're a master luthier you're fixing guitars that others can not fix thankyou

[@craigstrickland1572]

Excellent to see this guitar being revived instead of trashed. You do awesome work!

[@nbmike65]

7:22 Gesundheit 🤧

[@carlnietoweise4653]

It not only takes a fair amount of skill and, certainly a lot of imagination to think up solutions to difficult problems, but it takes a love of musical instruments, no matter the make or value to devote all the dedication and time you spend to bring them back to life.Well done, Miss Tanya!, I have so much respect and admiration for you!

[@mrmusic248]

I think the main question here is: "What the hell happened to that guitar in the first place" ??? A standing ovation to Tanya & her talent for bringing the dead back to life.

[@josebegui]

I am just blown away by how she brought that destroyed top back to life with the original pieces.

[@5roundsrapid263]

It can be done, but it’s incredibly tedious. Bill Monroe’s mandolins were shattered into hundreds of pieces, and were rebuilt into one. I’ve seen it.

[@juser-abuser]

This guitar got Shpachuked!

[@gcarson19]

"...something old and broken down..." Thanks for the shoutout! A true craftsman still makes mistakes, but knows how to fix them.

[@maxx7733]

These are the best guitar restoration videos on youtube. No talk just woodwork.

[@MarkMcCluney]

Gosh, that's the strangest neck mod I've ever seen! Looking forward to the next part Tanya.

[@TanyaShpachuk]

I have a plan for it :)

[@jeremylambden2284]

Builders bog❤

[@scottketterer1672]

This.

[@downmid]

Everyone admires the skills Tanya has and shares with us. Sharp tools, plenty of a variety of clamps, great finishing techniques. It was like watching a skillful art restoration of a valuable painting. She should come to America and open a school for stringed instrument repairs. She has a lot of knowledge to teach. High marks for Tanya, we look forward to part 2. ❤

[@johnkoutsoupakis]

i am beating my temples with my palms with the disbelief of the amount of patience you have. i would have just looked at this and cried.

[@farko63]

Why is so relaxing watch a guitar repair ....

[@pitkon6147]

Only a great professional could get involved in such an adventure with a guitar in this condition. Tatyana, you are a great professional. Well done! I'm looking forward to the continuation.

[@lesliemclearran7983]

I just subscribed to your channel and I gotta tell you, I have learned a lot!!! I am a partially disabled 66 y/o man who started building guitars about 9 years ago. I am not very educated on doing this, but I watch you and am enthralled by your work, you have given me so many ideas and helped me figure out problems!!! Thank you for the inspration and this old dude just loves you!!!! God bless you!

[@scottbrown4534]

What an absolutely heroic restoration!!! There were tears in my eyes the whole video.

[@chrise8986]

Outstanding work T. Thumbs up back to ya and that magnet trick brilliant. I look forward to the next part. Cheers to you and yours and Tilda🐾 too🤘🌞😘

[@johnnygrind77]

Every time I hear Tanya sneeze, I say, "Bless You." Great work as always!

[@charlessutherland5572]

Love this content. Let's try and get the subscriber count up to 250k and then 500k and ...... So much better than the inane TikTok challenges and shows an actual skill and craftsmanship. Well done Tanya. You and your colleagues please stay safe, keep your spirits up and never give in. All wars end and the flowers will bloom again.

[@nv1493]

That top has so much character, shows its story, so beautiful. Much better than a new top installed.

[@rustydomino]

I've been binging a lot of KZbin luithery videos of late and this repair is every bit as impressive as big name lutihers like Dan Erlenwine, Tom Woodford, Jerry Rosa, etc. Amazing work!

[@Windiguana]

Who TF is Tom? You mead Ted?

[@williamlewis2460]

I came across your video by accident and I must say that I am fricken extremely impressed at how talented you are at bringing a piece of garbage back to life that most people would've just pitched in the garbage. Now I'm hooked and I love watching you repair these old guitars. It's obvious that you really know what you're doing and that you are a real professional. Watching you do this repair work is like watching art in progress. Thanks so much. Bill Lewis. Indiana US. I'd love for you to do a neck adjustment on my Taylor 410ce.

[@walther9161]

Wow!!! Another one “Shpachuked” 😊 beautiful work saving this instrument… they all deserve to be live on. Stay safe and than you for posting!!!

[@zapa1pnt]

Absolutely! Any instrument can be repaired. It just depends on how much work/money you want to put into it. 😁✌🖖

[@kevinrenfro2254]

Repairs like this are so satisfying to watch! Nice work, Doc!!

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

I am so glad you have your power back! You don't look old enough to have the experience necessary to work out the steps of this order of repair, and execute the order so confidently. Brava! . Good Job!.

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you!

[@colinfairhurst8949]

Amazing how a ton of talent and the right tools can make the job flow !

[@briand7381]

The ending… what the hell! Great rebuild on the body! The neck…. Uh.. 🎉

[@RByrne]

Yeah, that was a shocker! I'd like to see what happens with that.

[@litemetal]

Wow ! What a repair. I have one crack, a little crack in my Martin . I had an authorized Martin repair guy fix it. It’s right wear the strap peg goes in on the bottom. I measured it, and it hasn’t changed at all in 20 years. My “buddy “ was checking it out and he noticed the crack . He mentions it every time I see him. I should send him this video.😅 maybe he’ll quit crying about my guitars little crack ( that I can barely see). Great job girl! I think I would’ve gotten a new piece of wood to make a new top. But this is impressive.🎉❤

[@swishswish386]

That vid was outstanding 👍👍👍The transformation from trashed "write off" back into a beautiful guitar was amazing. You are certainly very gifted with your skill and talent

[@sevenstreams]

I have been watching all your videos over the past few days. I love watching people practicing their craft without talking. The little noises you make from time to time are adorable. Thank you for all the wonderful content. It really helps me to relax.

[@JohnBuoey]

Best guitar repair I've ever seen well done you should be very proud of yourself 👍 John

[@terrybeaud9348]

Hi Tanya ! I am a cabinet maker and a musician. It is wonderful to see such a beautiful and precious guitar restored. You did a fabulous job on the guitar body !! :)) I must say, you look so young to have such talent. :)

[@johncoleman6908]

It’s too bad that there isn’t a Nobel Prize for instrument repair, you and Tilda would certainly win it!❤

[@Julius-cf9vn]

Who is tilda? Is it an other channel of restore old Instruments? I would like to see it too

[@geloreynales3681]

​It's the dog 12:10 ​@@Julius-cf9vn

[@Jakenstein9]

@@Julius-cf9vn Tilda is the dog around 12:11. She looks very sweet

[@andydyas5384]

This has to be one of the most amazing restorations ive ever seen done on a guitar. Amazing work as always and so much talent

[@LostSoulAscension]

It's hard not to fall in love with someone who puts this kind of love into guitars, amazing work!

[@timharris6835]

Tanya you did the restoration very well ,impressive skills. When you hand polish if using shellac be selective with the material you choose, flannel is very good for this purpose, remember it is all about the feel of the pad, when it starts to drag don't push it or can leave tiny particles of pad in the polish, just lighten your push on your strokes. You are fearless!

[@drgdieselfrenzy7707]

I never knew Pete Townsend played classical guitar. 😁

[@edbertoli1]

I think it was Bluto from Animal House... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bofCmXanhJuIh9Usi=rK-DlyJ15i5m-FO5

[@jonathansmith2824]

Ha ha, it is for too laugh

[@TobiasC-mg4zk]

Underrated comment!

[@muddysoles]

The way you breathe new life into all your guitars without any of them losing their soul, makes you a godess Tanya!

[@robbedontuesday]

Only Tanya can fix the unfixable.

[@TanyaShpachuk]

💪

[@juser-abuser]

Only Tanya can Shpachuk this guitar!

[@slimjim3229]

Excellent work! You are very talented. Cannot wait to see the rest of this story. Many of those repairs looked very tricky and you pulled it off like it was no big deal. Bravo.

[@BrunoNunes83]

I'm not a hater, I don't work with luthier things, but... couldn't you remove all the cracked top wood, restore it, then glue it back? wasn't it harder to do it all without removing it from the guitar? that said, I can't wait for the part 2. great work!

[@CC_Timbral]

Wonderful skill and application to fixing such a broken up guitar. And, some of the best You Tube out there, its not a video to skip or leave half way, its enthralling. Thanks so much,

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

Well done --you have great fortitude --I never would have attempted this daunting challenge!

[@johnblackwell5630]

Well done Paul it was excellent the way it was put. And well done for keeping someone memories alive and his family . Excellent work

[@Stirling62]

An excellent labour of love, very well done!

[@pjchris90]

You have the patience of a saint, I think. I hope it ends up with no sound defects related to your beautiful repair! Saying it is a nice job is a gross understatement for sure.

[@joelosacco]

Amazing work! I would never think that could be put back together but you did it! That neck is a whole other disaster. Can't wait to see how you tackle that mess.

[@ToloFest]

I like the fact you still see where it broke. Hoping you and your loved ones are ok.

[@omnaraiya]

Its great to see these instruments being saved and put back into service.

[@manoharbelur1436]

I appreciate your skill and patience

[@roncakes]

Excellent work. When your video started, I would have not believed that you could get back to this condition. Can't wait to see part 2!

[@Razoredge]

Patience of a Saint, hands of a Master, absolute wonders done on each instrument... Your work is out of this world, Tanya.

[@karioa2346]

been a while since i had time to catch up with your videos, love the background noises of the other people in the shop!! i can hear some strumming and chatter and it makes it more immersive. thanks for sharing!

[@svgitana2499]

I love watching your videos, and ow you fix guitars, the sounds, it’s so soothing 😊🫶🏻

[@theglitch_713]

TAAAANNNYAAAAAAAA SHPACHUK!!!!!! You're amazing. I love your content. I like that it gives me courage to work on my guitars! Ive successfully avoided Guitar Center because of you. THANK YOU!

[@cherylstevens4302]

I really enjoy your channel. I found a discarded acoustic electric guitar in a bin at work. So l took it home. After watching your channel l have been inspired to work on this 12 string. I'm 64 and have managed to get this guitar working which is great. Im so pleased l decovered your channel. Thank you for your inspiration. You have do much talent

[@nobodyhere4961]

As a long time woodworker I am impressed with her ability, skill and talent..... there are a lot of people that can build a guitar but there are very few that can repair them to this level .....great job!

[@Bobswann6723]

Love it...much better to see an honest quality repair rather than something disguised

[@DSteinman]

Absolutely amazing work! An even more treasured instrument after such a masterful restoration

[@JayJayden45]

The amount of work you put into this guitar is astonishing. Somebody must really love this instrument!

[@whatsmyageagain91]

This guitar looked so destroyed, I never would've imagined that an instrument in that condition could be restored! It completely blew my mind-fantastic work. Can't wait for part 2!

[@billknudson7895]

Tanya, my mother’s parents were natives of Ukraine. Their last name was Shpak, which is pretty close to yours. Though I’m not a trained luthier, I’ve been in the process of restoring my father-in-law’s beat-up acoustic guitar. Because I never worked on an acoustic guitar, it’s been a battle from the start. Your video has given me some extra encouragement. Thanks for sharing it!

[@tonyhunt4250]

WOW!! Can't wait to see Part 2. Well done!

[@jackauhagen]

Mad skills! It’s awesome to watch someone that really knows what they’re doing for a change!!!

[@billybundorxo]

The amount of original pieces you were able to preserve is very impressive! They should hire you to repair that guitar from the Hateful Eight.

[@davidpage3893]

Or, repair Willie Nelson’s guitar…it’s worn so bad, holes everywhere.

[@bumblebeevision]

@@davidpage3893I believe that he's said that the holes make it sound better, and I'm inclined to believe him, haha. If you haven't already seen them, Mark Erlewine's videos on how he maintains Trigger are fantastic. He goes into how he maintains the iconic wear on the guitar while making sure it's stable, and talks about the history behind it. They're here on KZbin, would totally recommend checking out!

[@matthewmargetts8516]

Remarkable patience and tenacity. I think perhaps most people would have tried just to replace the whole top, but you've proved what a beautiful result you can get if you put your mind to it. Well done. Can't wait for part two.

[@MikeGervasi]

This was a staggering amount of work and an amazing result. You should be very proud of your skills.

[@mchurch3905]

You are an amazing luthier. These skills were undoubtedly taught by someone who saw in you a reflection of hundreds of years of the love of these musical instruments. Admiration is an understatement….

[@stevemercure902]

Very impressive on how you have this guitar looking to the point. The remaining cracks and repairs that can still be seen give the guitar its own character. Now I'm also excited to hear it being played again.

[@czzham]

I have nothing but respect for your labor of love. Blessed Be!

[@maxmason6053]

Hi Tanya. I restore vintage and classic motorcycles to pristine condition. As a bass player of 55 years I also restore two instruments , hollow body guitars and all violins. Currently working on a full restoration of a1967 Emperador acoustic six string and a 1940's Schonheit 4/4 classic violin.. You do very fine work Tanya. Keep up the excellent work and always be aware and alert of the sharp tools required in this rewarding profession or hobby. ❤

[@ethangrier9887]

Another wonderful restoration in progress by Tanya. I always look forward to seeing what you’ve brought into the shop for repair. Amazing work and craftsmanship! I am so sorry for the atrocities that your country has to deal with. I pray one day this will all end for you.

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you for your support 🙏🏻

[@diamondbrown7285]

There's a gift for making people smile. Thank you for sharing it.

[@mikemorrisonmusic]

This was one of the most incredible rebuilds I’ve seen. Most luthiers would’ve passed on this, but you dove in headfirst. Amazing work!

[@dangerousXS]

Very few would have the heart and inspiration to take on project like this. Amazing. Again, thank you - I have learned so much ! I think we agree - you can never have too many clamps ! Tilda@12:10 -❤!

[@richweinstock2069]

Tanya you are amazing! Glad to see you are safe and up and running! Also really cool to see the face behind your masterful hands!

[@dirtydanandthebasketballbo305]

You're so good at what you do and it is such a pleasure getting to watch your work!!!

[@cliftongardner4367]

Stumbled on this video because a friend is going to give me an old US-made Ovation with a deeply-cracked top that she had in her house. I was trying to see if it might be possible to repair, and this video showed me that yes, it very much can be, and far worse can be repaired. Thanks for giving me an idea of what I need to do to make that guitar work again! Phenomenal restoration job here.

[@rockstarmonsteer]

Just incredible, I love the patience you have and the creativity to solve. I have an old guitar in storage that is cracked, and you already inspired me to repair it. Thank you so much! Cheers from mexico

[@YourInternetGrandpa]

I’m deeply impressed by how much of the original top you’re keeping. I imagine many luthiers would have replaced it entirely.

[@berniedelonay5624]

I have been a guitartist for nearly 40 years. I can play, but NOT fix'em like you do. God Bless you for your Time and Talents. A humble Master and Professional Gardener Bernie De Lonay from "It's Not Work, It's Fun."🇺🇲🐦⚘️

[@stevehogg]

Because of you and Tilda, I subscribed. Love your work.

[@bertbrause]

I wouldn't have thought that to be possible! You can be very proud of yourself. I thought one have to be 60 or 70 to have that many skills and ideas for a job like this, but you are a young lady! My highest respect for your craftsmanship. I'm looking forward for part 2 !!! Thank you Tanya

[@qua7771]

Maybe she learned from family?

[@DaveCurran]

Amazing work. Wasn't sure where you were going at the start, but when it all started to come together, wow!

[@StonyRC]

I'm completely speechless - to even try to restore something that is so badly damaged is never going to be financially viable and it's highly questionable whether the body will resonate properly with so many dditional cleats, BUT it's truly wonderful that you have lavished your extraordinary skill on this beautiful instrument. You have achieved the impossible!

[@larrymacaluso9051]

You have a rare talent and the patients of a stone, watching you bring that Martin back from so much damage, is amazing.

[@ivanproano3742]

Amazing work Tanya!! Thanks for sharing the process 🙂❤

[@patricegohier922]

What a craft, what a patience... for an amazing result !

[@jjcale2288]

With this restoration you won my respect forever!👏👏👏

[@garymucher4082]

Absolutely amazing work. Can easily see this isn't your first repair. Ideas and techniques make the difference... Thumbs Up!

[@scorpionsaloon4169]

I can't believe you were able fix that. Crazy. Great job !

[@tommurrayGTR]

I haven't seen a rebuild from this level of destruction before, really incredible work. I'm watching thinking this can't be done and then it's done. I think anyone's guitar would be safe in your hands after watching this and all the other repair videos.

[@anthonyBD]

Enjoyed my first video of your work. The word I most think of that best describes this type of skill. Patience. Lots of it.

[@ryanmattson9997]

Truly amazing. I've never seen such skill. Tanya, you are a national treasure.

[@AnonymousUser66649]

Your work is so relaxing and inspiring to watch. I hope all the best for you and your family during this horrible terrorism. ❤ Please stay safe out there.

[@malcolmmacmillanmacmillan2050]

I love your work! I'm learning so much from you. The best guitar restoration videos ever! And you have no fear to take on such a wreck... 99% of the luthiers would just replace the top... what a patience and skills! Thank you and I'll be waiting for more such amazing resurrections because that's what it is- a resurrection

[@kevisp77]

Truly a LOT of work being done here! Many hours of patiently fitting pieces back together, and then waiting for the glue to dry only to fit more pieces together! I've always been hesitant to sand the tops down with an electric sander, as you do take wood off and make it that much thinner. Your top certainly looks like it has more flex than I'd feel comfortable with - even with nylon strings. You did an amazing job, I'd love to hear it being played when you're completely done! Great job keeping it all original and making a masterpiece!

[@jackjohnson1666]

These videos relax my anxiety. Which is extremely valuable to me, thank you