1953 Les Paul Restore Part IV - Fixing the Body

[@bigdguitars]

Part 1 Project intro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5S0k359iM2YgKs Part 2 Taking it Apart: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZrKnqSvm7d6qbs Part 3 Fixing the NecK: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqjbqKWoa5yCrJI Part 4 Fixing the Body: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYaugKWwi81lgck Part 5 Binding the Body: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYaugKWwi81lgck Part 6 Repairing the Fretboard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX6rgomdjJtkjdk Part 7 Repairing The Headstock: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXWQlKyji5x-Y5I Part 8 Assembly: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3imqISjq9SgfKs

[@MrTimThunder]

I had a shitty day at work today. This video helped me mellow out. I’m loving this series.

[@bigdguitars]

have a drink on me!

[@BigEdWo]

i had a good day. first corona home office day.

[@MrTimThunder]

BigEdWo I wish we had that option. Majority of my morning was spent on what to do as far as prevention and if someone even comes to work with a sore throat. Joys of health care

[@BigEdWo]

@@MrTimThunder i don't like that shitty virus. it spreads like hell and there is almost no chance to not get infected.

[@pdp977]

This is one of the best series of videos ever - really informative and your enthusiasm for the project shines through. Some days it's as much as I can do to fix a nut on one of my guitars - you put us to shame...

[@dyamariv3628]

Very Impressed with the attention to detail and the skills you have! Can't wait for the next video!

[@barrywebber100]

Bit by bit the guitar is getting back into shape! Great job, thanks for posting.

[@anyhoot47]

Awesome project, brings back great memories. Around 1978 my brother's friend picked up a 1953 Gold Top for $500. A few years later he needed drinking money and sold it for $500. Easy come, easy go.

[@pvdguitars2951]

Amazing how much love and talent you put into your work. I hope the owner will treat her well! Can’t wait for the next videos of this awesome series. ✊

[@philwild5279]

Love the way you go "above and beyond" to make sure that the instrument is going to be durable & playable for a long time to come. Lots of people would have just hidden the defects with filler and paint. Great video series .

[@vanillagorilla4007]

Excellent job Derek. I really enjoy these videos.

[@ADFinlayson]

That bandsaw is a beast, I need one of those.

[@sykko.exit2348]

JFC... A Gibson-branded vintage firewood. I admire your and the client's commitment.

[@bigdguitars]

haha

[@orvilfarley7861]

I bet the owner is loving these videos

[@jdubs78]

That body is looking great! Amazing job.

[@larryadams1873]

Fantastic video series bro! You’re doing killer work. This has to be a fun project for you. I’m learning a lot here. Keep up the good work!

[@jamesbutler8643]

Absolutely loving this restoration - amazing work.

[@interact48]

Great work, I can’t wait for the next edition, love from the UK

[@bigdguitars]

it will be a min. I need to figure out the headstock

[@Ian_sheridanuk]

Incredible dedication and work. I'm always left thinking that of this was an old Tele the restoration would consist of a truss rod adjustment and a restring😂

[@tommycato6368]

That guitar is going to play and sound so good with all that love put in to it.

[@cruzedude1]

its shaping up nicely

[@quintstone4248]

Awesome video

[@GlenDeanII]

Great work, Derek!

[@myrtilusgames]

Awesome work

[@georgew.morrowiii118]

I just subscribed. I’ve been watching your videos for a few months.

[@chuckquinn8026]

Awesome work as always!

[@bigdguitars]

thanks!

[@LuisPauloMarques]

Hey I want to see part V on :-) Your job is fantastic

[@concernedcitizen939]

Great stuff. Thanks for this content. Really informative.

[@74dartman13]

It's looking awesome! Great video...thanks!👍😎🎸🎶

[@madduck692002]

What a chore. If it wasn't a vintage LP, I would have turned into a pattern blank.

[@bigdguitars]

yea one of the first classic guitars. gotta save it.

[@bevinmodrak4997]

I love my kettlebells! I will admit that i've used them for glueing on more than one occasion.

[@MrJonniewilson]

Great work! Too crazy on Owl Lumber, literally a couple minutes down the road from me. They're super helpful with shimming materials and woods for small repairs.

[@bigdguitars]

love them

[@timothystevenhoward]

I wawondering how you'd fix that control cavity. great work! =)

[@bigdguitars]

=)!!!

[@thomboy54]

when is part 5 coming i can't wait so interesting

[@thestuffmikedoes2309]

OH CRAP part IV dropped like a hot potato. Thank you for sharing your work!

[@fezmey6117]

Great work on hiding most of that Bondo! Looking forward to seeing the next steps on this. Headstock, fretboard, or is there gonna be another issue that hasn't been addressed yet to see another wonderful repair? Loving this one D! Learning a lot, and keeping me entertained.

[@bigdguitars]

gotta get the headstock plate back on, critical, and do the binding.

[@bwgti]

This video series is absolutely inspiring! The levels of problem solving going on here. I talk to my wife everyday about the various jigs and methods you use! One question. Is it normal to remove so much of the old guitar in restoration job like this? I know. What else could you do? The guitar was pretty wrecked when you got it. I cannot wait for the conclusion of this series.

[@caughtbynothing]

Nice to see the restauration work you'r doing here on the guitar. What I would be really interested in, is a link for the templates. Looking on Amazon and eBay it is quite hard to find good templates

[@dougdevine5117]

We’re is the next part!! Can’t wait to see this.

[@Jkirk1988]

You should put these vids in a playlist because I'm having trouble following the sequence.

[@DrMordiBenhamou]

can't wait for the next step!!!!. When?

[@pedraw]

Mad skillz........you've nerves of steel it seems.

[@bigdguitars]

thanks!

[@avielkharrat5788]

Hey D! Awesome vid ! I'm sure you've got a good reason to use hide glue (which is a pain) rather than regular titebond. Could you please explain?

[@bevinmodrak4997]

my question exactly. Guess I don't understand the properties of hide glue very well. I know it's easier to remove down the road but really are you planning on ever removing that back piece?

[@bigdguitars]

I think to keep it somewhat at spec... I could have use tightbond too I guess.

[@avielkharrat5788]

@@bigdguitars you mean they used hide glue in 53?

[@Whydoyoureadme]

Avi Elkharrat They did, yes.

[@buffdoc46]

Has the owner thought about making this an all gold. Seems logical with all the issues. I fixed a 54 that had a lot of mahogany replaced and some maple around the stud holes, the All gold hid everything.

[@dimmon3991]

You done more with this guitar than even if you make new one))

[@bigdguitars]

I have done that so much more work. This just requires tools and some tinkereing.

[@bierce85]

Did you use a pad in between the sandpaper and orbital sander when sanding the top?

[@bigdguitars]

yes one of those contour pads

[@alexscott7226]

excellent...fascinating...

[@fromaggiovagiola9128]

Craftsman owes you some gratitude. That footage with the router was great advertisement. I like when you say what tools you are using and how they are set-up. Is your whole shop in your garage?

[@bigdguitars]

Shop tour. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3zTdmlsqrecg5o

[@gibsondrummer]

When is the final video with the Finish going on and set up and demo ?

[@Terry3Gs]

Awesome work Derek !! that white on the bottom of the body really sticks out like a sore thumb though :/ Btw I told "The Troglily's" channel that if he wanted someone to fix up his stolen gibson stuff to give you a look at to do so .. He had given some gibson guitars to a local so called luthier to fix up & the guy basically held onto them till he got the cops involved & he recovered about 3-4 gibson's I think. So hopefully he read my message on the video & checked you out here n possibly contacted you to do so for him.

[@maxmustardman298]

that is a great idea, those poor guitars need help from a pro

[@bigdguitars]

I would do that would be a cool collab. I am nose deep in a few guitars.

[@Landeros2286]

What brand is your drum sander? Where did you get it? Greetings from Yucatan Mexico !!

[@bigdguitars]

woodworker.com/25-dual-drum-sander-3hp-1ph-mssu-109-352.asp

[@JMnyJohns]

Why use hide glue on the back instead of our usual tight bond? Is that an age correct thing? When you were match grain on the back I was confused because you then covered it up. Were you trying to match end-grain? I can see that being an issue. As always, truly love these vids amigo. Thanks so much!

[@bigdguitars]

i probably could have used tight bond but since it was such a larger area I figured the hide glue was more age specific. was trying to match the end grain.

[@JMnyJohns]

@@bigdguitars Thanks D!

[@davemis40]

Adding a mahogany cap on the back .. will that not change the resonance of the guitar ? .. I know it’s knackered anyway but ...

[@jjim0437]

When does part 5 come out!! Or is it out? Can’t find it. Thanks.

[@gibsondrummer]

When is part 5 being released ?

[@BubbaTGanew]

What happened to the Wine Press station?

[@mr.joshua657]

We can rebuild him. Bigger, stronger, faster!

[@markbundy1694]

Amazing Work, I'm in Awe of this entire series... New Name Alert, Big D Derek "Clapit"... lol... Question? Does your Family Wear Ear Plugs To Bed? Lol

[@bigdguitars]

what do you mean?

[@markbundy1694]

@@bigdguitars ear plugs because of noise in the basement.... Derek Clampit, because of all the clamps you use... Also a Beverley Hillbillies reference, Jed Clampit... lol...Its a joke.. obviously not a very good one...lol...U Rock D...

[@linoleum1979]

Nice chiefs hat!!!!!!!!!!

[@bigdguitars]

Derrick Thomas was my hero growing up.

[@隠れた花]

I wanna get into this so bad and getting paid for something this fun would be a plus too

[@tzvitombak5671]

You're incredibly talented and I can't wait to see the results. I just think to myself with all this new wood and essentially complete redo, will the finished product even be able to be considered the same guitar you started with?

[@bigdguitars]

not really, but gotta keep that neck carve!

[@thetreblerebel]

How did the neck come off?

[@scarmyguitar]

killin it man...design a guitar in Easel and we will make it and send it over for you to finish and give away to your subs...thumbs up if you wanna see us collab

[@williamthrasher8540]

Nice work, looking very good. Are you going to end up with more work in this fix then you have if you had made the guitar from scratch?

[@bigdguitars]

no this is soooo much easier. carving that maple top is a pain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqSrgHpjecaLo8k

[@tommix3031]

Nice work but, jeez, is it really worth the huge effort required?

[@pascalgalipeau1796]

This is a super cool project. Will you be selling this guitar once it is completed?

[@bigdguitars]

no it has an owner

[@BobMelnik]

I am confused why you put a plug to fix the dent - and then you knocked it down past where the dent was to allow for the thickness of the cap.

[@bigdguitars]

Bob Melnik multiple dents. And the big dent was deep.

[@juliansuarez3849]

So cool

[@mikesonneson2824]

Enjoyed

[@memor5514]

are you gona put veneer on the sides and top?

[@bigdguitars]

nope.

[@SilentNightBodomNight]

Sweet. It’s coming along good. How much longer do you think it’s going to take?

[@bigdguitars]

I don't know this is literally as of last night. I have to figure out how to get that logo on the new headstock. thats a big one next.

[@SilentNightBodomNight]

BigDGuitars Awesome! Can’t wait. Keep up the stellar work dude

[@sebastjanhannsel443]

you could have built 4 les pauls with all the material you wasted to end up assembling a patched guitar, which over time ruined all its wood and left it unusable with countless cracks... by far the best job done, with the worst criteria to do it

[@agustiaraelakh3623]

Do you sell every guitar you made? I'm really attracted to flame maple guitars

[@bigdguitars]

I have some guitars on the website now.

[@msolbakken]

You sanded 1/8" off the back and added 1/4" panel to the back. Why isn't the guitar going back to factory specs for thickness? Otherwise, nice job!

[@bigdguitars]

great point!!!! I cut 1/4 off the piece of wood but sanded it down to 1/8 so it would be spec!

[@Nomad4u]

Nice work but I don’t think this would be right to call it “restored “. This is why I refuse to buy any guitars that I don’t have video or photos records of the repairs. This has way to much new wood and parts for my liking l. With that said you are very good at what you do!!! I can’t wait to see a video of you doing a relic job on a new guitar!!!

[@bigdguitars]

here is a relic on a poly guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/pau4ZXhjh7ehrq8

[@robertcastillo6590]

Nothing is perfect, i would've left it alone tha's the beauty. Massacre the guitar why dont you.

[@bigdguitars]

ok. guitar was broken and unplayable. watch the first video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5S0k359iM2YgKs

[@elbarto34ful]

primer comentaio xd I love you

[@Lorenzodude1966]

Maaahagony. How about a video where all you say is Mahogany

[@markmccawley2526]

Thats George Washington's Axe.

[@bigdguitars]

haha.

[@Goomer]

Nice BigD

[@jimvincent6408]

I get the benefit of learning how to rebuild this but honestly in "real Life" why wouldn't you just start with a new body blank. The hours you put in on this it will turn into a $5000 Les Paul rebuild! :-)

[@bigdguitars]

haha. this was supposed to be a refinish that was amess

[@jimvincent6408]

@@bigdguitars Dont get me wrong I enjoy watching your pain, I just keep telling myself "this is crazy, this poor guy is losing his A** on this job"!

[@coreypowell7194]

Why such poor quality sanders?

[@bigdguitars]

What does that mean?

[@coreypowell7194]

@@bigdguitars your doing an amazing job I've been a cabinet maker for the last 20 years just kinda getting into guitars I was just surprised what you were using for a random orbit sander as the cheaper models leave tons of scratches and marks I use a festool and a 3m

[@paternuin]

What a bad move. Why all that wood removal and patching? Would be better to leve it as it was. it wasn't that bad!

[@sagrado5]

Agree

[@damonkatos4271]

Some shit just needs to be thrown away

[@MrBighairyass]

just so you know, they still make Les Pauls...just buy a new one...

[@alanoffer]

You should put the router dust on eBay you never know a real les Paul nut might buy it ,, (joke)

[@bigdguitars]

very true!!!

[@robertcastillo6590]

Nothing is perfect that's the beauty, i would'veleft it alone. Butcher