Great fun Dan. Thanks for inviting us along for the ride.

Just another humble professional who knows exactly what he's doing.

@richardm8003

Жыл бұрын

Could you give us an idea about how much it would cost to get that kind of job done?

Someone needs to persuade Dan to let Matt make some clones of the pirckups out of the Red Tele!. You'll sell a zillion of them!

@chrisegg7936

2 жыл бұрын

this is a good idea

@WutipongWongsakuldej

2 жыл бұрын

How about also making Pete's purple strat set as well :)

@fearnpol4938

2 жыл бұрын

Well he had a Don Mare pickup in one of the positions so it would be a bit cheeky and maybe slightly unprofessional to copy that.

@andsoistopped

2 жыл бұрын

@@WutipongWongsakuldej see wot you did there.

@musicmanJR

2 жыл бұрын

@@fearnpol4938 д. Эй @

Please do more of these shows. Such a blast to see this process.

Dan, I had an identical J6. Sunburst. I sold it to my cousin and regretted so much that I bought another some years later (natural, not sunburst). It’s a great guitar. It sounds like a dream (I swapped the neck PU for a Gibson PAF). The funny thing is that in the very beginning of the video I saw your guitar and thought “Wow! A J6. Wait. That seems a lower quality version” because the neck was looking like made of cheaper wood. 5 mins in the video I realized: gosh, actually the neck is covered by dust. That’s why he is looking weird. 🙂 Thanks for take us through this very nice journey. Excellent job!

I am a HUGE fan of these videos when you document methods & advice the Pro's give while doing work and adjusting different components, Even learning about how they clean various parts. I learned and absorbed a ton of good information with this one & the series you did with Kinkaid. Thank you Dan.

@kennethc2466

2 жыл бұрын

Sans the steel wool BS. NEVER use less noble metals on metals! Yo'll end up with ferris oxide EVERYWHERE, including putting RUST in the fingerboard wood. No machine shop on earth uses steel wool, because they understand chemistry and technique. This gut is like a painter, letting the car dry next to a train track.

@craig.encinitas

2 жыл бұрын

@@kennethc2466 What do you use?

@kennethc2466

2 жыл бұрын

@@craig.encinitas I find Mother's chrome polish, on a microfiber covered hard block, the best. Hard block keeps the lows from getting lower. Then, finish the frets, strings, AND fingerboard in pure silicon spray. Keeps the friction down, while sealing sweat out (especially the strings, makes them last so much longer). Haven't changed my frets in 17 years, on 7 guitars, after using this method, when previously I'd need it bad every 10 years. I play everyday, at least once. The mineral oil and steel wool BS is just tradition built on unquestioning ignorance.

Hands down to Matt!!! what a humble and unselfish person! he literally gave us all those tips and tricks, that even if you aren't going to do the work on your guitar, now you know how to ask your technician or luthier to do it or try it in your instrument!! Also LOVE!! the attention to detail in all the graphics in his products! hands down!! congrats on reviving that jazz box Dan!

@Montysguitarsandpickups

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 🤜🤛💚

Great - now I'm going to have a 5 year wait to get Monty to fix my guitar...

This video is worth it for learning how to spot a “good” string. Well done

@ThatPedalShow

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Scott, he’s so knowledgeable

@julienmarchand2499

2 жыл бұрын

indeed

To say I am gobsmacked, stunned and amazed, by this young gentleman's talent, his mastery of so many skills. All of this video is perfection. He is a treasure. A master of his craft. This video will be watched many times, and shared with all my guitar buddies. Dan, yes please, we need more of these kinds of videos. 😊😊😊

Great topic! Jazzbox servicing has remained an underexplained area until this video and Matt has been extremely open about the tricks of his trade. Fretboard wax was cool. Enjoyed every second.

It went from a well-loved basement guitar to a stage-ready jazzbox. Absolutely gorgeous now, and no, I don't mean Dan'.

I love his high quality and conscientious work. It really looks like he truly cares, and prides himself about doing the job right the 1st time.

These types of episodes are my favourite. I get tired of all the pedal / gear stuff sometimes, but it's always fascinating to see a craftsman at work.

Thank you for this video, it was great to see the work done to keep this guitar working buttery smooth!

Being an American, I can't hear the nome," Monty", without thinking about Monty Python! Lol. Looking forward to watching this video!!!! Woot!

I truly loved watching this. I don't have the money for expensive guitars or guitar techs. So I buy cheaper electric guitars and set them up myself. Videos like this are so valuable for people like me. Thank you!

Bassist and orchestra teacher here (who apprenticed in a violin shop for a while). I sometimes use a little rosin on the feet of the bridge on a polished finish instrument.

27:20 - For an even deeper dive, look for Carl Verheyen tremolo setup videos. He goes so far as to setup up intervals and also references Mr Beck. Lovely episode - thanks Dan!

Love how Dan switched to the neck position at 42.05 without being plugged in. We all do it don't we

@alanhowell3646

2 жыл бұрын

it is plugged in. You can hear the more mellow neck pick up when he changes it

@boykeschaafsma1117

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanhowell3646 guess i missed it haha, but a lot of us tend to flick switches when they're not even plugged in

I think this guys work backlog is gonna increase 3000%…..and what a nice guy.

24:28 Fletch F. Fletch 🥰

Love these kind of shows. Mixes things up a bit and gives great insight into different elements of this crazy world.

It is so amazing to see a real artisan at work; someone who loves their craft and has a deep knowledge. I think the NHS should prescribe watching this for stress! So relaxing and interesting. Well done! Bravo!

Its so zen to watch a guitar being restored

This Mark teacher of yours must be so proud to have you as a friend, Dan. What a wonderful act of friendship.

finally/// something interesting

What a pro...I've learned a lot from this. Many thanks mate !

Mate, there are a lot of pearls of wisdom in this video. As someone who chooses to do all his own guitar work I am very happy to learn new tricks for setup stability. Thank you so much for sharing the journey and happy strumming.

I have a 1984 Epiphone Emperor in which I am getting ready to do the very same upgrades to so I am glad to have come across this video which will help me to do the job right!

I respect the spitfire hoody. He's a skater. Also george made my birthday really special. Got me some aged nickle pickups, with outstanding service. Long live montys!!!

Wow how beautiful

This was an amazing learning and very enjoyable video. Thanks so much. Nice to see a real professional at work.

I get so much joy from watching someone who is genuinely in love with what they do and really nerd out about the details. It's so much fun to see and hear the enthusiasm.

Watched the whole video like watching a brain Sergion at work mat was incredible thanks darryl Miller from New Jersey.

Making an old guitar like that functional is great. It’s probably sat unloved in a case for a while and now it’s dazzling and ready to provide somebody with years of joy. Good on you!

Absolutely amazing - what a talent and he's obviously very committed to getting the best setup possible 👏

This was absolutely riveting. Couldn't take my eyes off. Inspires a shout out to all the indispensable guitar techs out there. Mine is the reason I keep playing and feel inspired, knowing each guitar has been made special. If there's ever a problem playing, it's always operator error. We just spoke this morning. About a new guitar...

I like all the tubes connected to the sides of the guitar while he's working on it... like a patient on the operating room table!

Outstanding. Thanks.

Great vid Dan and as a user of Matt's pickups n stuff he's a gent.

I’m a bit of a Mod nerd and absolutely LOVE videos like this where the rough is just baking polished off the diamond. So great! Glad you love it! Cheers!

r.e. Matt’s set-up: BRILLIANT! r.e. the guitar: (drools) Well done, gents!

The backward turn to get the screw threads aligned... chef's kiss. Never heard of that trick.

wow;what anice story!!!!Thx for posting!

@ThatPedalShow

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🤓🙏

wow that was the best most complete, useful , how to set up this style of guitar. Loved the way he didn't have to use fancy guages or tools. I'm going to rewire my japanese 70's pearl the same way. thanyou

Have to say that guitar now sounds and looks amazing.

Wow, that little reverse turn trick - to find the existing thread! Brilliant! And looking for the curve of the string, this is the kind of knowledge you can only get from experience, it's very generous of people to share it. It's already sounding beautiful in your paws Dan. Quoth the Raven "What, a, shiiiine"

@t-tone5560

2 жыл бұрын

I told 2 guitar players about the curve string. They had a look of disbelief, I shared the video so they could see. Lol.

Interesting 😊 thank you for sharing

Superb video.👏👏👏👏👏

I love these equipment type blog videos. I completely nerd out on these without having to turn down the TV at midnight in Singapore. Nice jazz box to tide you over until the Kinkade instrument makes an appearance (some doofus 😂) 👏 P.S. how good is Matt at Monty’s??? Awesome!

Matt at Monty’s is a crazy knowledgeable guy and equally as cool. Great video and so glad he made an appearance here!

Life is good for Dan 😎

There is something about a guitar maintenance and tech video that is so relaxing to me. Very stress relieving for some reason. Thanks Dan and Matt!

This episode had soothed my soul even before a single note of jazz guitar was played.

Man, I wish this guy was in the states. What a great luthier with tons of knowledge and ingenuity. He’s a British version of TV Jones

Great show. Thanks for that. Thanks to Matt. Well done!

One of the best posts ever. Great to watch and brilliantly informative. Awesome as always Dan!!!

Monty's explanation helped so much! thanks for sharing this one!

I really enjoyed this episode! As always so much value! Thank you and Matt for letting us observe this process!

Always fun and interesting to follow you guys to the workshop peoples! More of those kind of shows please. 🙏

Beautiful guitar, some very choice chords and notes, and lots of lovely genuine smiles from both you and Matt. Great show, and a fab insight into what a little TLC can do to a tired, neglected instrument. Keep on Jazzing Dan!

Great show, love Matt at Monty's always great tips and knowledge

Such a great video, thanks for sharing Dan! What wonderful playing.

Such a lot of great information thanks Dan and Monty!

Wow! Looks and sounds just beautiful! You sound great too, Dan!

Always great to see how somebody else does things, ALWAYS something to learn 👍👍

Thanks for taking us on this journey Dan. He did a fantastic job with the upgrade and setup. It sounds beautiful. Looking forward to more videos of your playing some jazz tones on it.

I always learn so much from this channel. This is no exception.

What a transformation, and BEAUTIFUL Playing!

I have really enjoyed watching this I have a Washburn it's a J7 big jazz box it has a bigsby on it It really looks like he's done an amazing job Thumbs up from Geelong Australia 🦘🇭🇲👍🇭🇲

What a great video. Matt did an awesome job. Looks and sounds fantastic. Congratulations, Dan.

These are among my favourite types of videos from you guys. Really loved this.

that was sick - perfect blend of knowledge, skill and style. Lovely

I learned SO MUCH from this episode, and it was really entertaining too. Thanks, chaps!

This was very cool to watch. I usually would only watch a few minutes when I see it almost an hour long but I was really engaged and stayed until the end. Loved it

Awesome episode, Dan! Matt brought that beautiful guitar back to life. Lovely! Cheers

That was just an awesome episode, Matt has a great way of explaining stuff.

I just love these episode. So inspiring to watch. And great work by Monty.

Stellar video with lots of useful info! Dan, your chops sir were outstanding!

Brilliant video. Outstanding. Matt a wizard with a toothbrush and T-cut... Love it!

Terrific to see real expert at work. Always pick up (boom boom) something to improve my endless tinkering through videos like this

Best video ever I've never been concentrated more than this

I have learned so many new stuff. Thank you very much.

This guy is a legend 🙌

Thanks Dan. Very relaxing video. I enjoyed watching. Thanks for the field trip.

This video is worth the price of admission 1000%. Makes me want to get a bunch of Monty’s things

Matt is simply the best. So inspiring to see someone totally absorbed in their craft. I have a couple of sets of his pups - they are divine.

Great to watch this episode! Learned a lot! Thanks!

I’m waiting 7 years!!!! 😂

Dan it’s great to see you so stoked there’s something about getting a good guitar transformed into a truly great guitar….happy picking Dan.

That was really entertaining and informative, Matt explained what he was doing so well and it was really well shot and edited. Thanks both!

Great vid, Dan! Matt is a very knowledgeable and interesting young man! Thank you both!

This guy is literally amazing!! God bless him

Matt has some serious skills, fantastic work by him, his tips on things like checking if strings are good or not were terrific, the guitar sounds incredible now !!, fantastic and enjoyable episode !! 😄

Dan, beautiful guitar. Matt, spectacular work, very well done.

Beautiful Dan. Really enjoyed seeing that transformation.

I have never seen a better set up video. The mans a genius

Matt, the Monty's in my SG are awesome. Was nice to see the man behind the winds. Dan, your shop trips are excellent!

My favorite kind of video !!!! Well done all around ! Oh , And it sounds great !!!