Wierd old german Framus parlor guitar, refinish and repair

It took a while, and I made a couple attempts, so tell me how it look? ☺️
Also we launch YT sponsorship, and already have educational content about fretworks.
Detailed description of video, tools and agents used will be a bit later on my Patreon.
0:00 Dissasemble
2:21 Cleaning and sanding
5:07 Burst and finish
12:30 Fretwork
21:00 Nut
22:20 Assemble and setup
25:32 Test ;)
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[@AlexVonCrank]

Thumbs up for the funkiest fingernails in luthiery!!

[@MickHapp3579]

3D nail art, way cool.

[@jfastard]

Gonna have to respectfully disagree here. The nails are gross and kind of detract from an otherwise great video. Love the channel and the projects here, though!

[@AlexVonCrank]

@jfastard you just need to look up the definition of "funky" and recognise it's not your thing. Remember, Funk ain't nothing but FUN with a K. Not your thing... we get it 😉👍

[@enricopg1]

Hemm… not my thing either. I’m gonna have to agree with jfastard here… but who cares? 😊

[@FloridaManMatty]

Someone needs to create a Dunlop Jazz III nail…

[@harleyhexxe9806]

I'm always amazed at how much pride and care you take in your work. You can make the cheapest guitar look like a treasure. Thank you for sharing, and stay safe there, all of you.

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Framus is an older German brand from the 50s/60s. Bill Wyman (Rolling Stones) played a very cool hollowbody Framus 'Star Bass' in the mid 60s. I used to own an identical one to his in the late 70s; it was comparable to Hofners of the same vintage, maybe a little heavier build quality. And John Lennon played a beautiful German-made Framus Hootenanny 12 string Dreadnought in the movie Help on the song "Hide Your Love Away". I presently have a 1963 Framus Hootenanny 12 that is almost identical to his except that mine has a slot headstock (John's has a paddle headstock); mine appears to be a higher-end model from the same period as his. It has a nice wide fingerboard and plays quite well, although it appears to have had a pro neck reset and re-fret some time ago, making it much more playable than most early 1960s era 12 strings... I think the Framus brand was licensed to Asian manufacture in the 90s, but the ones from the 50s/60s are generally good quality German made instruments; comparable to similar Hofner instruments of the same era. The company actually has a very interesting post WWII history, which is searchable online. They were the largest guitar manufacturer in all of Europe in the 60s/70s! What an excellent clean-up and refinish you've done! The old-school style hand-burst is fantastic, and totally appropriate to the instrument. Bravo! :) It would be really great to find an old Framus magnetic pickup to further modernize the conversion; then it would be a real Blues-machine or even Garage Rock monster!

[@mikesalmo]

What a bizarrely constructed acoustic: The bolt on neck, string tree, top fret, and bridge. Most is kinda cool, but that particleboard neck pocket makes me twitch. I love how you put your best work into everything on your bench. I love how the videos are real: frustration, adjustments to approach, mistakes, fixes, and all. Incredible work. I always learn from these. The best luthier videos I’ve ever seen.

[@LuisRamirez47]

German style.. the best

[@maxs.3238]

If you set them up right, they also play really nice. Acoustically not exactly world-class but I kinda like the sound of mine. I've got an action on mine that rivals my electrics, might only work because It still has the original tiny frets.

[@mikesalmo]

@@maxs.3238 It’s pretty fascinating because it has mix of a lot of features that I would expect in an early ‘70s “white label” electric guitar in the US. The wood and neck assembly like a Danelectro (Silvertone/Airline), the 0 fret, etc. like guitars imported from Japan to be sold under different brands. I love those guitars. The particleboard probably freaks me out because I live in such a humid climate, I can’t imagine it surviving the years. But don’t get me wrong, it’s fascinating and awesome. A Gibson from this era is nice and expensive, but it’s just another Gibson. Nothing particularly remarkable about it. I like where people took bang for the buck as a source of creativity. I don’t think there’s a “right way” to do much. If it sounds awesome to someone, it’s awesome. This probably let a lot of people get a guitar who wouldn’t have been able to, and that’s beautiful. I also love parlor guitars. I like the idea of a guitar designed to share music with friends and family. And practically, they are perfect for keeping around to play whenever inspiration hits. I’m selling/trading my cheap dreadnaught soon because I never use it. It’s too huge to keep/play in my chair in my living room.

[@howardcrane5902]

I picked up a Framus in 1971. Carried it through Greece, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan and India. It was a great guitar and gave me joy for many months. Somehow lost track of it in Amsterdam in 1974 before heading back to California. I’d like to think it received the love you’ve given this one. What a beautiful restoration!

[@fraenkiboii]

Wow this guitar has been sold some time before 1993, because it still has the old zip code for Michelstadt on it. What a cool project and great work, Tanya

[@maxs.3238]

The model is mid sixties, so "some time before 93" is somewhat correct

[@slowplant]

Through your channel I have been exposed to many guitar brands that I haven't heard of before! Has anyone ever commented on your nail art?? I think it's FABULOUS!!

[@Sammywhat]

Great work as always!! And please thank that lad for playing a bit for us! It's nice to hear these different guitars that come through your shop. God bless you, Tanya!!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

🙏🏻 thank you

[@MrPnew1]

4:53 bless you Tanya 🤣 Another fantastic job, thank you and really interesting to see how you do the sunburst finish.

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you

[@glennlopez6772]

So thats what sunburst is all about! Now, this "restoration" makes me think! Looking at that neck to body joint, the electric guitar style neck and acoustic body, would give me bad vibes, but it must have looked good with original colours, when new! After restoration it sounded like what one could expect when it was new! Of course we all need work to survive. Please dont try these dark colours when painting your bedroom!

[@mvyper]

I love your videos. I'm an amateur in luthiery, and I learn a lot from those. Even the sounds of the wood and the tools being used is actually relaxing. Awesome job!

[@jimdoner3443]

This was really a great video, I played a 12 string Framus once that was quite a nice guitar. Prayers are with you and your country. Merry Christmas, be blessed, your videos are a blessing to many.

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you so much! Merry Christmas!

[@jimdoner3443]

@@TanyaShpachuk did you send me an invite to chat

[@bobmumphy3548]

One girl sneeze per video

[@left-to-do]

My first guitar was one of these Framus Models. Nice work you did! 😊

[@zeph5800]

1:08 haha I just love how you took the time to carefully remove the 3 first strings, then you got frustrated and went with the tongs instead 😂

[@TanyaShpachuk]

It pisses me off😁

[@MEGAMIGA]

Love the new tint you gave the instrument. Looks like those old Gibson Parlour guitars

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you, my version on a dark(ish) side but I get about what you talking :)

[@MEGAMIGA]

😃@@TanyaShpachuk

[@user-tl3kc7rx2n]

Framus are a big name in Guitar world so seeing such a specimen is quite exciting. I would guess it is from the 1970s based on the design and stickers. It is also obvious that it has been fixed and repaired a few times - some of the repairs are not the most elegant... so good that you give it some proper care.

[@alexdeleon7135]

This was a lot of labor, as hand-rubbed finishes are typically. The finished instrument now has a rustic, aged character. I've worked on many Framus models, but this one has never crossed my bench. I'm glad to know you've branched out to offer merch! I enjoyed this. Thanks for posting!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you so much🙏🏻 By the way, this model is quite common in Ukraine

[@martinlouden9005]

I wish I had half of your talent Tanya!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

💜

[@leer.2137]

Thanks for getting someone to play the finished work of functional art now. It was an emotional rollercoaster to watch. I kept thinking; is She going to match the headstock with the same stain....

[@andydyas5384]

Wow you took this guitar form a 0 to a 10. Amazing work as always Tanya

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you ☺️

[@ROCKNROLLMODS]

Sometimes my work gets slow, and I'm doing a lot of sitting. Watching your videos is so much more worthwhile than flipping through shorts all day. Thank you very much for what you do!

[@alecfraser1928]

Very brave to post your first effort doing something like this. Initially I thought it was a bit dark for my taste, but it ended up looking very cool indeed. Take care.

[@patrickkeenan6331]

Awesome restoration, and your nails are fabulous!

[@Dan-LXI]

Turned out nice! Always a pleasure to watch you work.

[@tedmich]

A very old Framus! They make nice amps too, nice work as usual Tanya! 4:53 don't breath that dust!

[@FloridaManMatty]

I can’t remember the last time I saw an OLD Framus, especially an acoustic anything. People think Bob Taylor was the first one to make a decent bolt-on Acoustic geetar. The Germans had that sorted out decades ago (and I’m sure someone somewhere tried it the first time they saw an Esquire). So yeah. Outstanding work. Hand rubbed bursts are a dying art form.

[@ousley421]

Excellent job, great demo.

[@nhm1069]

I love watching your videos. You've got some great skills.

[@ADFinlayson]

I see a lot of those old Framus in my workshop, they made a really interesting range of guitars. Lovely work on the restoration.

[@rcoveyduc]

As always, amazing work. Better than new.

[@cjhenry41]

What an interestingly constructed acoustic. Bolt on neck. Good job.

[@RayBecker]

Tanya, it is so cool to see young ladies doing guitar work or mechanical work. You are well on your way to becoming a YT Superstar. I really enjoy watching you work and I can freely admit that I learn from you. You take care Doll Baby!

[@indignow]

Pure ASMR wood sanding. Nice looking guitar 👍🏼

[@joesantamaria5874]

It sounds great given its heritage. Nice finish work, appropriate to the style of instrument.

[@MrSparks54]

Beautiful work Tanya!

[@kiddcomet3563]

Awesome job I like the way it turned out 👍

[@IPv6Freely]

While you were putting the sunburst on, I admit I didn't really like it. BUT once it was all done, it looks beautiful! Amazing job on yet another restoration. I'm so happy I found your channel :) Glory to Ukraine!

[@TanyaShpachuk]

In the middle of the work I was afraid of how horrible this all looks. But in the end it turned out pretty nice 😌

[@donaldholman9070]

the blend looks great!

[@kevindaly5093]

Lovely job Tanya. I love that you see potential in these older instruments and breathe new life into them. Thank you.

[@claudiomarranghino9224]

Fantastic job👍

[@steveroberts]

Really nice work Tanya

[@nielab]

Once again, remarkable work !

[@u3all81]

I am so amazed on your work with these old instruments!!! youe awesome!!!

[@Mike-Olds-1]

Well done 👍

[@JJawsyW]

Bless you! That has to be one of the cutest sneezes ive ever heard. LOL. Amazing work!

[@truth-ig2um]

not just the prettiest luthier on the web,but therapeutic to watch work.thanks for videos.

[@thomasbrewer3571]

Never saw this done by hand before. New guitar great job. I enjoy your videos. Thanks for posting have a a great day

[@ANTONIOSilva-vj6po]

Wonderful, beautiful thing, you are the top of the galaxies

[@cmjudco]

Really nice work! Bravo!!

[@Pommo70]

That was soooooo relaxing! What a fantastic job, absolute mastery of your art.

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@2old4u]

Most excellent!

[@diegodistefano4594]

Hi, your work was excellent. I actually don't really like that kind of sunburst, but that doesn't detract from your great work. Congratulations!! Greetings from Buenos Aires

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

Omg, I had one of these. Good luck!

[@billkath]

Fabulous work, Tanya! Good for another 50 years at least. ❤

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@personchen]

What a great job Tanya😎

[@sylvaind9086]

🤭 again! 😂👍🏻I always love to see you work. You are a true artist!

[@brianjohnson3486]

This is an early 1970s Framus - I've only seen a couple of these in the last 40 years. I've just finished working on a late 1970s Framus Texan (same neck with the softest frets ever, but with a huge bridge adorned with chromed plates) so this is all very familiar. Good job on the parlour Tanya! Strangely these guitars sound pretty good because they all had solid spruce tops.

[@MSPPER]

Lovely. I have one of these Framus guitars and your video is an inspiration.

[@josephrodriguez2764]

You are amazing at guitar repair. Awesome job 👍

[@mikepillittere7486]

That's got to be one of the cutest sneezes I've ever heard at 4:54! 😁

[@crsnhppr8256]

Bless you 4:54

[@ronboff3461]

bless you!.......excellent work!

[@pdstokes8]

Excellent work. Hope you all stay safe 🙏

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you

[@durstondarden8765]

You are absolutely wonderful at your craft, and you have another great job well done! I don't know how you don't destroy those works of art on the end of your fingers...! Rock on!👍👍👍

[@Contact_Info]

Good work Tonya, very professional, greetings from 🇺🇸 🌎

[@walther9161]

Thanks for posting. I’ve learned how to at least dress frets by watching you content . Don’t have the nerve to replace them yet.. 👍 very enjoyable videos.

[@donaldholman9070]

thank you so much for the great video. I love your work. You are careful and very skilled. The Bolton neck surprised me. I love you nails..cool!

[@dcraft969]

I heard that sigh as you were taking the strings off. I don’t why folks get inventive on the unique knots used on the tuner posts.

[@Rifff3]

You kept it's vintage look, but improved it . Looks great.

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you

[@ProgKey]

thx for letting us listen the instrument after this delicious work

[@fatbarbie5679]

Bolt on neck and screw in bridge on a acoustic guitar, I like it!

[@bonjourtoi3894]

Merci à vous tous qui prenez soins de nos précieux instruments. La musique c'est la vie !

[@DavideBellontheair]

I like the photo in the post. Half original and half gradient sunburst

[@paulwilson6421]

Ahh at last you are back! my coffee and I have been patiently waiting to see you working on another great project, awesome as usual, thx from the great white north, P

[@TanyaShpachuk]

🫶

[@carltosten7875]

Love the videos, you do such a fantastic job on everything. Greetings and Merry Christmas from the U.S.A.

[@evilempire1808]

This project just reminded me of a double one I did. In my son's nursery, years ago, there was an old German guitar. I wanted to get started in luthiery. Also at that time I was given another Spanish guitar. Both broken and neglected. Well, I restored them as I knew. The German one was a "Wandern Gitarre" ("Guitar for hiking" is the translation) and the other is something bigger. I painted the first one white and the other dark brown. My son's daycare was called "Salt and Pepper" Hahahaha. Well for being my first luthiery job, I can feel proud Hahahahahaha... It's nice to see how you give a new life to something that seems like just rubbish and isn't. Great job.

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you! These are great memories☺️

[@karaokeitaliano]

Great job! Sunburst is one of those things where you have to "trust the process".

[@theglitch_713]

I cant wait to see more. ❤

[@terryllewellyn1677]

You're very skillful, great video 🙂👌

[@TanyaShpachuk]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Ange6624]

Bravo et un bonjour de France !!!

[@rodrod5000]

The wood at the first fret sure looked dicey. Great job stabilizing that wood and not blowing it out. :) Thanks for another great video!! Merry Christmas!

[@tetedur377]

I watch AT Restorations (he's Estonian) and Restorations in the Back Room (Russian, maybe). Neither of them talks, but they don't assume their audience knows as much as they do. Both of them use subtitles that they put in themselves, since the closed caption doesn't work. For instance, I didn't know what a string tree was until somebody below mentioned it specifically. I know it's more work, but I, for one, would find it helpful. Love your work.

[@ohpotatoesandmolasses]

That string tree is both hideous and somehow extremely charming. Fun one.

[@JobyP]

Nice work Tanya! This may sound backwards but next time go Light, then Dark to about 1/2 way to where you want it. Then go back to the light color (over the dark) drawing it inward… saves a lot of time. After that i typically switch to just alcohol to kinda even it out. I haven’t done a lot of them either but this technique helped me a lot.

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

Omg, I had one of these. Good luck 😅

[@heikkivuori]

Very good job!

[@oneminutefixed5003]

Did not realize the actual size of it until the very end 😂

[@weets69]

Agree. Thought the old girl was much larger than she actually is. What a cool little travel piece. Awesome minresto as always 🤘

[@user-dv7hb2sc9m]

Very cool seeing how this is done..... I'm not afraid of the wood working part of restoration as we owned an antique restoration company but when ya get to the metal, gears, & mechanical is where I would stop? Thanks for showing this & the wood repair at the top(the fretboard) nearest to the gears. You added like walnut wood dust & glue to fill in the semi-eroded corner? That's a trick of the trade well worth seeing.

[@maxmustardman298]

I always love the look of the fretboard after the leveling, so tasty

[@Aeidotronics]

Nice. I have a Framus like this. It's bright yellow all over.

[@HeikoMichaelOh]

4:53 Gesundheit! Greetings from Germany!😄

[@BlaisPianoGuitars]

Wow, very brave.

[@teresasorrels6697]

I thought you were gonna fill in that zero fret and it was gonna make me happy

[@TanyaShpachuk]

If I remove it it`l completely changed look of that place. Zero frets in the past, but I kinda ok if they exist 🙃

[@teresasorrels6697]

@@TanyaShpachuk that totally makes sense. zero frets are kind of funny at my work because they make repairs harder for us, but i completely understand and i love your work and channel! you are so talented

[@dannyparker9873]

Hey, Stevie! A few guitar mistakes I’ve noticed over the years: Jimmy Page comes in too early after the intro on the original recording of “ Hey,Hey What Can I Do. You can hear Joe Walsh rush to get to the b note ( almost not making it)right after the “ groovy” . middle section in “ Funk 49”. Gilmour misses a pinch harmonic in the solo in “ Money”. You can hear Ian Thornley roll his volume up too early in “ That Song”. I love these little humanizing things in music and would love to see you do a video on strictly instrument errors from back when Pro Tools could fix everything.

[@frogling98]

Fantastic work done. Never even could of thought that sunburst is being done that way. Треба буде до вас зазирнути в майстерню з моєю гітарою :)

[@xoxb2]

Very nice! It looks cool in its dark overcoat. Keep well and safe and have a nice Christmas. Maybe you should do a Christmas nails video?

[@valdocesarsiqueira8716]

Rio de janeiro- Brasil Parabéns, ficou muito bonito

[@zoso23160]

Interesting project and it turned out awesome! Maybe next time you could try to put vyshyvanka patterns on the guitar? That would make one unique instrument. Great work as always! Thx!

[@jslute]

4:55min Bless You!

[@LuisRamirez47]

they made it so easy for you to take the neck apart