Honestly, I have know idea wtf happened to this, but here we are lol. Literally so much work had to be done to this garbage fire that the restoration had to be split. Part 2 dropping tomorrow! Make sure your notifications are on so you don’t miss it! UPDATE Part 2 (the final build and TONES) is LIVE: kzread.info/dash/bejne/epumt7SSY5y4dto.html

@andybungert

3 жыл бұрын

Liked this comment, forgot all about it. Assumed the video was going to go full circle. Disappointed myself with my bad short term memory :D Can't wait for tomorrow!

@sog6289

3 жыл бұрын

How the paint job of the guitar? If it poop maybe someone like historicmakeovers on Instagram can help? Like when sanding off the paint maybe they can find the serial number and added it to the new paint job? Idk just an idea it your guitar after all haha

@Guitarmachine115

3 жыл бұрын

You’re so lucky lol I would literally give you my sg for it lmao 😂

@ScttSt_vocals

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, it's a shame tho. You could've put 7 string soapbar fishmans in those routs. And it would be hella unique. But classy works as well. I guess..

@AljonGo

3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to part 2!

Thank you for letting us at Wendell’s work on this. We had a lot of fun

@suitsandstrings55

3 жыл бұрын

You guys are incredible, a treat to watch!

@jonnykanesantos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting him in! We love to see this stuff

@decrypter

3 жыл бұрын

It was an inspiration to see you guys working on this!

@AD1978leo

3 жыл бұрын

You guys do great work!

@TheFojacko2

3 жыл бұрын

That evh face mask is sick!

Ah yes, a "gently used guitar". As far as mod projects go, this may be the most exciting one you've done yet. Truly starting from nearly scratch.

Did not skip a single part of the restoration footage, put some respect on the man doing a fret job FROM SCRATCH with STAINLESS STEEL

@robertwilkerson1720

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard stainless steel frets are a pain in the ass to work with and now I see why. The guy spent days filing them down! I’ve never played a guitar with those frets but I’d like to try them out. Frets can make a guitar feel and play so much different.

@squibblez2517

3 жыл бұрын

For real. Fret work is a pain without having the frets being huge and having to work with a 50ish year old ebony fretboard. The man is a legend.

This video makes me wish there was a "Pimp My Ride"-type show for guitars. Just have a custom shop go nuts to butts with old/rescue guitars. Don't think there's that much of a market for it, but it'd be super fun to watch.

@jantradaach.4996

3 жыл бұрын

exactly what I was thinking when I watched the whole re-fretting process

@jadendubose4066

3 жыл бұрын

Id absolutely love that

@DoseOfRiffs27

3 жыл бұрын

Look up “trash to thrash” here on KZread

@RockyH.

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea....see ya on the History Channel soon! LoL

@halovair

3 жыл бұрын

Check out "Sharpen My Axe" by Phillip McKnight

I was waiting for the luthier to utter the magic words, "Um, I hate to tell you this but you bought a Chibson."

@shaysonclay1943

3 жыл бұрын

Luckily chibsons are painfully obvious. Those pick up cavities are a dead ringer for chibson quality though.

@trillrifaxegrindor4411

3 жыл бұрын

you would have to be a fucking tit to think this is a chibson

@MrPhins

3 жыл бұрын

@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 If I had put a 🤣 emoji would that have helped you comprehend? Others seemed to have no problem understanding the joke.

@gc6391

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never had a Chibson. Out of interest, have any of you guys had one or played one?

@squibblez2517

3 жыл бұрын

@@gc6391 I have a Chibson version of a Zakk Wylde flying V. I gotta say, if its well put together, they can be fantastic instruments. However, mine was bought as parts and built here in the states by a luthier as a project. Most Chibsons built overseas will not perform that well, sadly.

After all that teasing on the community tab, I CALLED IT

Norlin era Les Pauls are awesome. The Personal/professional is my favourite. A great way to launch Gibson purists into a stratosphere.

@cjj312

3 жыл бұрын

I figure that statement always needs an asterisk. There were some from that era that were real dogs, but unless you were planning to keep it original you could do a project like this to correct a lot of issues. Unfortunately, if you have payed collectors money for a guitar and it's a complete dog, it isn't always attractive to do a major mod project...

@tommywd40

3 жыл бұрын

@@cjj312 not some, many LOL.

@ronniefnd

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I'm a huge deluxe fan. Love the Norlins with mini humbuckers.

I love these types of videos. I love watching passionate guitarists and luthiers give these guitars a seond life when companies like gibson would rather run over guitars with minor defects with a bulldozer. Good shit Aqufish! Enjoy the new(ish) guitar. I have a 1974 Les Paul custom that was literally given to me as a gift by a coworker because it sat in his basement for 25 years untouched, and he wanted someone to enjoy it. Youre about to hit 100k too man. That sick, I think I am going to pull the trigger on a alpine white or black les paul custom also since my own KZread channel just hit 250k subs (if you like comics check out Key Issues). Looking forward to the next video!

@agufish

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, man! Congrats on both the 250K milestone and the gifted Les Paul lol. Been looking for a crash course on the MCU because I haven't the foggiest what's going on, so I'll definitely check it out!

Local to the area and it's super cool of you to be supporting independent local music shops. Been taking my gear to Wendell for years. Cheers from Marietta!

hi intergrity Les Paul Custom? i fuck with it

As a les paul purist....I love what you di to this guitar. It was never going to be a les paul again, and what you did to it is in the spirit of custom guitars!

I really don't see how anyone can have issue with your choice not to 'restore' to factory specs. You have taking a complete relic piece of junk and turned it into a functioning and no doubt loved musical instrument!

@BadMotivator66

3 жыл бұрын

And refrets on ebony can’t be done too often anyway. Stainless steel makes a tonne of sense

@RockyH.

3 жыл бұрын

I'd kill for this 74' my year.

That's Snyder cut levels of fret work footage

@agufish

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha needed to develop the characters of the frets 😂

@Sticky_Tea

3 жыл бұрын

@@agufish haha, yup, proper backstories for all of them 😄👍🏻

That is pretty fucking great to see Hunter! I haven’t seen many people take such a modern approach toward redoing an old Les Paul. Aaaand old Les Paul bodies have now gone up in value.

I LOVE the fact that you are going extra jumbo stainless. Amazing.

unpopular opinion: it would be sick if Epiphone released a series of LPC’s based off of the Norlin era, since they have 50’s, 60’s, and 59 LP’s, they could probably call it the Les Paul Custom 70’s or sum (also fix all of the problems like QC and all that other shit ofc)

As much as I love it when an old guitar is restored to fac spec, seeing this old girl get a breath of modernity was really cool! Earned a sub from me!

Wendall's did an amazing job restoring this guitar. It really shows dedication and craftsmanship. I live in GA and Wendall's just gained a new customer. I definitely want to go to them for all my guitar needs.

@wendellwalker1025

3 жыл бұрын

Come see us!

I love that you showed the whole process from the luthier. Great video.

wonder what cost more, the guitar or the luthier

@acoffeewithsatan

3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure he got hooked up with a nice discount from the luthier, sure it has certainly put some work in the backburner over his shop (as well as requiring a trip to StewMac's website for a whole new set of fret files, all that work around SS frets has certainly taken quite a toll on those), but the skill showed off in the video was surely intentional, as no better way to get nationwide commissions than showing off your capabilities on a popular YT channel. As for the parts, he was mostly sponsored by the makers, he was transparent in that regard. This means that for you and me, attempting this would've been quite costlier, but that's a perk you get after putting all the hard work Hunter did on his musical and entertaining career.

@ithemba

3 жыл бұрын

For any normal customer, pretty sure a luthier who has to do THAT much work on a guitar costs more than what anyone should reasonably pay for a POS like that husk was at the beginning.

So cool. I can’t tell you how jelly I am over a 1974 Les Paul. That’s awesome. Can’t wait for part two!!

I can get behind this kind of video. Effort -> Results. Mad props for Wendell, and you for paying his efforts. This could be a nice "series", one instrument every 6 months, showing off what can be achieved. You should do a breakdown of cost, time and such for folks to "get it".

This is one of those projects that we all think we can do, but don't. Way to make it happen.

Cant wait for Part 2 man. This build is so inspirational.

I just fixed my grandpa's Turbo Electronic Les Paul copy. I put some Seymour Duncan JB/59 buckers with CTS pots and braided wires. Took a couple of tries and a lot of KZread videos to get the wiring right but it works and I love it all over again. It was my first official guitar of my own and I plan to play it more now that it's playable. Love your videos. 🤘

This is totally like an ASMR video. Very calming, soothing and reassuring. Looking forward to part II. \,,/

If Im ever down in GA I'll have to check out Wendell's. Taking this on alone deserves at least me getting some strings from the guy lol! An absolute craftsman.

@carybarron5821

3 жыл бұрын

Bring an axe for s setup for something :) he really is the Mayo clinic for guitars.

@racinzebra95

3 жыл бұрын

I kinda wanna take my old stage Washburn down to GA for it's much needed maintenance

Dude that looks so cool. People that judge others for modifying their guitars are annoying. If it’s your guitar you can do whatever you want! You earned the money and you’re the one bringing it back to life!

Ironically, by having it in such a bad condition, you got the rare opportunity to make a vintage Gibson in your own personal specs, and that's awesome. Need a 2nd part!

Watching this reminds me of my own 1976 Gibson Les Paul custom. It went through a restoration process (it suffered a neck break. Somewhere in its past life, someone broke the neck off of it and it had to be reglued and reseated. It also went through a refret. She now sports Dunlop 6100 frets!). Fast forward now, it is one of my most favorite guitars and it’s quite a player with lots of character! 🤘🎸 Really enjoy your content Hunter! You’re one of my favorite KZread channels! 👍👊🔥

This is an amazing video. Looking forward to seeing and hearing the end result. I like your mix of demos, reviews and tech stuff. You and Phil McKnight are my favorite channels.

You making whatever you want with this vintage Gibson Is the peak of everything i like about you're Chanel Love you man 💖

I bought one in similar condition and rebuilt it the same way. I feel your pain but the reward is worth it!!!

Part of the reason the fretwork took so long is the use of stainless steel, but the attention to detail there is supreme.

Super appreciate seeing this whole process. Stoked for tomorrow's video

2021 has been a pretty shitty year overall so far. well not for Agufish, god damn man. The content you've been putting out is amazing, can't wait for part two.

I love how happy he sounds when he says "it tells a story now"

applause to Wendell, he must be so patient and was holding his temper while doing this project. he might got annoyed over and overfor every discovery of things that should be done properly on the guitar...

Bruh, I’m ready for part 2😂 I’m such an ML/Stealth nut, but old LP Customs will always have a special place in my heart.

That was freakin awesome!!!....best 35 mins of my day...can’t wait to see the finished product!!!!

Absolutely amazing video, those pickup cavities were a monstrosity. Can't wait to see part 2.

Loved this video. Can't wait to see the final result!

Fixing the gaps in the fretboard was insanely impressive!!!

Recently did a really similar project, took a risk on a $110 single cut style husk that also needed everything. It looks rough but is completely solid, all I had to buy was a bridge and a nut and it still needs a proper set up. I can already tell it's going to be a great guitar once it's finished.

And just like the prices for butchered 70s les paul carcasses scyrocketed on reverb.

@agufish

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I hope not 😂

@fdfsdfsvsfgsg4888

3 жыл бұрын

Tired comment.

This was amazing! I watched this hole thing from start to finish without skipping ahead... well except the sponsor part! Sorry for that brother but I did watch it from start to finish. This channel should be SO much bigger than what it is! Amazing content! 🤘🏽 🎸 🔥

That’s why I want to become a luthier. To do fretworks like that. It is honestly amazing.

Wow, very eye opening as to the amount of work it takes to polish those frets! These luthiers really do a lot of work! Major props to this luthier and you can tell he loves what he is doing.

Awesome project! Can't wait for part two.

This is the best video you've done so far! Can't wait to see part 2

What a great video Hunter! This is my favorite video you've made by far. Great to see you put your dream specs in your favorite guitar. Doesnt get better than this. Keep going homie!

There's nothing better than tall stainless steel frets that are well done, they feel amazing and last a lifetime

EAsily my favorite episode ever on the channel ! Love this!

Yes! HARDER BETTER FASTER STRONGER! As someone who is critical of Gibson for never getting with the times, I love the upgrades!

Great video! I did the same thing with my beat to death 1974 Strat that was routed for a Floyd Rose. I still need to do the frets but yeah, it's going to get extra jumbo stainless frets also. It's great to have a vintage beater axe with some cool stories behind it.

This was amazing. Would love to see more of this with wacky, non-conventional, modern tune-ups. I bet this guitar plays better than any custom off the line with those stainless steel frets.

Really enjoying this resurrection build! Can't wait to see the conclusion. Great video Hunter and excellent work from Wendell just goes to show why a good refret ain't cheap! Nice work on the aging as well. They look very nice. God bless and rock on!

This video was fucking dope! Love seeing someone with Wendell’s experience and talent saving this otherwise doomed LPC from utter destruction. Wow!! It looks absolutely stunning.

Not going to lie seriously thinking about tracking down a husk to mod my way now.

I gotta say awesome project i wish i could something like that but it's awesome showing the process and the gear, love your videos always watch them and enjoy every one of them thanks greetings from New York City ✌

I had Crimson guitars fit stainless steel frets to my Tele, and they did a fantastic job, so now I'm going to have it done to my Strat. I'm got a Ragnarok bridge pickup in my Jackson, and a set of Ragnaroks in my Chapman ML1 pro modern, they sound amazing!

I would love to find an older "project" status Les Paul to bring back to life and add to the collection one day.

Huge respect for this project. Massive amounts of work needed - but you will love this guitar for sure!

I tend to use EVO frets on my guitars. It's almost as strong as stainless steel but much easier to work with. Also its gold so it looks cool!

If the second half is as good as this first part then we are in for a treat. The amount of work on those stainless steel frets is astonishing.

Love the jumbo stainless frets, but I was kind of expecting you to say you were gunna scallop the fretboard!

The attention to detail by Wendell is absolutely insane! Thank you for filming it all. I was mesmerized. Can't wait to hear this thing rise from the grave!

@darksu6947

3 жыл бұрын

Zombie guitar 🧟‍♂️

I love Les Paul Customs!! Such an intriguing video. I’ve always wanted to buy a Gibson husk and put my own pots and pickups in. Make it play better than it was

Fantastic job bringing this custom back from the dead ! He really went all out on the fretboard !!

That’s what I call a fret job🤘 Beautiful work

i put jumbo stainless frets on my '92 les paul classic. the guitar was finished and needed a refret i figured ss would last forever. they feel great and sound awesome. intonation always spot on.

This my friend.. was a GREAT watch!!

Great video. I love to see old guitars rescued, instead of sent to the scrap heap. Rock on.

*Soooooooo satisfying!* I'll round my stainless steel frets on my Warmoth neck, so thanks for filming the whole process.

Matt Heafy's Epiphone's are modeled after his 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom. I bought the 88' from him some years ago, then sold it back to him to use to spec out his Epiphones.

This is now my fav agufish video

Can’t wait to see how this all turns out. Hell yeah.

Wow this is so cool!! I'd love to try and do a project like this someday

Great video man! Too bad it’s so expensive or it’d be super awesome to see more videos like this!

A proper work to an awsome guitar. I made the same mods to my guitar, plays like no other guitar, all my friends call IT frankentar, its a beast, same as urs ;)

Thumbs up simply cause that man put more work in those frets than I have into anything in life ever

@adamkatona7784

3 жыл бұрын

I feel sorry for you..

@toemasmeems

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamkatona7784 LOL it’s a joke bro

You and Windell are legends bringing that shitbox back to life and that is how you save a old guitar by making it something you want to play and doing the work correctly.🤘

Dude, that's a kicking ass project!!! Can't wait for part 2

Having done the rounded fret ends on my own guitar, can confirm, its a fuck ton of work. Props to this madman for doing it on stainless. Ive been devising a way to do this quicker but school slows me way down 😌

This was a fun watch. Also, what's the music on here? It's killer!!!

I had a 1960 Les Paul fretless wonder. First thing I did was have jumbo frets installed. What a great guitar

Love these type of projects.

8:28 all that salt made my cholesterol levels high asf ..idk what I saying honestly I’m drunk asf right now In all seriousness, amazing video Hunter, this is probably one of my favorite videos on your channel, seeing guitars getting repaired/brought back to life is the most satisfying thing for me.

Seriously awesome man! Can't wait for the next video 🤘

Man these vids are so entertaining. Good stuff Brother Fish!

Man watching the sped up defretting was so satisfying

I could watch this type of content for hours. Also, the luthier needs a prize!

Absolute banger! always a fan of longer form content!

The original condition of the Norlin LP was a crime against guitars everywhere. That was APPALLING.

First video I watched completely, that luthier is in another level, great job!

Love that you showed the polishing of the frets! Wished you showed that with the leveling and work on the re-radius-ing fretboard! Thanks man!

Dude, this is fuckin sick so far! Also, supporting local businesses? That's the good shit.

I'm sure many of the "WTF, dude?" comments were just for teh gigglez, but what else would you do with that husk? Hang it on the wall with a big note saying "Rek't"? Such a restoration project can't have come cheap either...

Dude rocked getting those frets off👍Wendell Music should make there own channel...its looking good fish🤘