Full demo here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6JrxNuco82zY6w.html

@HaoXiaoXi

4 ай бұрын

What type of oil did you use on the neck?

Man, if I received that back from restoration I'd be over the moon. Beautifully done. Just the right amount of work, not overdone, you allowed it to tell its story, but be playable enough to make many more.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@prostobardak

Жыл бұрын

well said!

@YogsenForfoth

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.k1t An absolutely amazing job. One of the best restorations I have ever seen. Well done.

Ole “Poop Hands” McGee is going to love it!

@TheNewenglandboys

Жыл бұрын

I watched the entire video, then I saw this comment and I’m still laughing a half hour later at 4:45 am lol

@ChicagoBulls1984

Жыл бұрын

@@TheNewenglandboys hes gonna shit himself when he sees it!

@TheNewenglandboys

Жыл бұрын

@@ChicagoBulls1984 lol I wonder if he’ll wash his hands before he plays it the first time or just wipe he a.. and grab it lol

@gorillaump5869

Жыл бұрын

Correction good Sir, it's actually Poop hands Mc poopy hands the third.

@MikeDragonborn

Жыл бұрын

Edward dookie hands! 😂

Beautiful work! You did the bass's history justice without overdoing the restoration. Much respect for your skill and patience. Cheers!

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@montauta

10 ай бұрын

I think is more a "preservation" than a restoration job, and is an excellent choice.

What is great about this is that he's obviously working within the client's wishes and budget...and doing it competently...not always the easiest kinda dude to find...

Beautiful birds-eye neck. I'm a bassist too and it was a pleasure watching you make it look and play good again. Thank you for sharing

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for comment. Good to hear it

This is a joy to watch. You've resurrected the beauty and life of this gem of a bass. Time well spent. Dude, you've got SKILLS.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your words

@jmanzemail

Жыл бұрын

I'd have to agree. He kept what he kept and he left what he left perfectly...

@jmanzemail

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.k1t You're welcome...

Good job. I had a brief Duh moment while asking myself, why didn't he do the full Resto? then It dawned on me 1/2 way through the thought... Some things are worth keeping, including every memory attached to every dent, scratch and tiniest of mark on the instruments that have brought us so much joy and healing. Being restored to original is fine on old cars, on old guitars, I think some artistic license can can be afforded if it can keep it's 'character' while improving it's playability.

@sparkyguitar0058

Жыл бұрын

That's the only way I would want mine done. A 93 Amer deluxe plus Strat maple neck. I've owned since 96. Lots of character marks in it I want there forever. Nothing all that bad but. Did the string line marks have to come out. I don't have that but I do have finish coming off on the fretboard and would like the look to stay the same. It's kinda dirty and worn looking. I like it. Can frets be replaced and original neck look still be there? Or does it all HAVE to be sanded smooth? Just wondering.

@DSteinman

3 ай бұрын

Stripping the back of the neck seemed a little overkill to me

That was so therapeutic to watch! Beautiful restoration!

Beautiful instrument. Clean work. You did justice to the age of this bass. Keeping the patina is so much better than a full refinish! 👍

oh man... that neck was a beautiful piece of birdseye. The restore was just right - many stories to tell of the songs and gigs past, but ready to go for many many more thanks to you.

Your passion and dedication are pure art! It's gorgeous to look at that wood!

Absolutely fantastic work! Beautiful in every single way, both the craftmanship and the bass itself (and the playing at the end, too).

@anxose

Жыл бұрын

...da gusto verte! precioso trabajo!👍👍👍👍desde🇪🇸🇪🇸

Some would say that this bass was abused I believe it was well loved and played with heart felt enthusiasm!!

Thankyou.... my dearest lovely friend was a french instrument maker.... a "compangion"... a true master of his art... for 30 years i watched fascinated as he worked on my old 12 string.... I am crying as i watch this...the emotion is too strong... he was killed last year... i miss him very much...seeing this video brought it all back.... but i don't mind... i still love to see this work....thankyou for reminding me of so many happy years...and please! Keep up the good work......

@lambdaman3228

5 ай бұрын

So... many... ellipses...

That wood in that neck is absolutely gorgeous. And looks sooo much better without that lacquer

It's so theraputic watching you do this. Beautiful restoration my friend 🙂

Great work, it was just delightful to watch your work. I play a 89 sting ray for 30 years and still love it. I love the classical mm sound when you finally played it. Stay strange in Kiev, all the best for you, your family and Ukraine

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This is like ASMR for bass nerds. Hands of a surgeon.

I started to learn Guitar few months ago, and I like restoring or repairing something else. Your video is so clean and enjoyable! This makes me want to maintain my Guitar that I bought 2 months ago😅

A labor of love. Great work on this bass under extreme conditions. Stay safe and we pray your life will get back to normal soon.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for yours prayers!

@EuropaMan

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.k1t When I first watched your video, I had no idea where you were from. I live in Canada and when this nightmare began I couldn't stop thinking about your plight and wrote this song to get my feelings out. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aoCtw5itfM3SiNo.html

A real skilled worker The bass looks so good and cleaned up . I like how you kept it all original and didn't paint or refinish.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Absolutely beautiful job. I love that you've left the "patina" (chips, dents etc) on the body. I was expecting a full sandback and lacquering but thankfully you kept the look and history of the bass intact. I used to worry about the minor scuffs and dents on my stingray but it is what it is, those scars are a part of its life. How the fret board got quite so filthy, I mean I always cleaned mine after a gig, it was part of the packing up ritual. Bearing in mind I played mostly punk for 17 years the guitar has taken a beating but looks better now than it did new in 1990. Nice one!

15:56 the blow to clean the dust/hair off made my soul calm and saved my day lol

This is a wonderful video, a real joy to watch. Thank you so much for sharing it! You are clearly very skilled and your heart is in your work. I also really admire you approach to the restoration of this gorgeous bass ... you gave it a new lease on life without destroying the mojo. Brilliant. Thank you.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Comments like yours motivate to create new videos. Thank you!

@SteveWeltman

Жыл бұрын

You're spot on.. Wish I could have given you 5 thumbs up for your comment! :D

@ivannavi4260

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.k1t ти часом не знав Андрія Андрійовича?

Thank you for doing the aged instrument justice by not removing its history and charm with over restoring. Now it is beautiful and playable for many more years to come.

I know this was a couple months ago you posted but I loved watching you bring that bass back to life, and that neck looks amazing! 😊

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Music industry is standing on People like you, i appreciate you very much, thank you for your work, have a niceday.

@MegaChiller

Жыл бұрын

From Russia, with love)

Greetings from Canada, fantastic work! I wish you the best of luck and safety.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank You for support!

Incredibly satisfying video to watch! Gorgeous instrument 👏🏻

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank You!

You did a fantastic job! She looks better than ever.

This was so satisfying to watch. As a bass player I feel happier now haha

Крутой ролик, воскресение одного инструмента! Будьте здоровы и в безопасности ❤️

In my opinion it looked way better as an old mojo bass, but i respect your work👍🏼

@therealpalo001

Жыл бұрын

I agree.

@drovoseg

Жыл бұрын

Yep, you should never remove finish from fretboard, it looks unnatural and reduces vintage guitar value

@mattrogers1946

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@benmarshall6663

Жыл бұрын

Yeah someone spent 25 years getting it to look like that. All those gigs and stories- gone.

@mattrogers1946

Жыл бұрын

@@benmarshall6663 💯

Wow... you could tell that would play like a dream once you finished everything on it. Love what you did with the neck it looks brand new!

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Yes I could. It was one of the most beautiful and pleasant bass what I had.

Mesmerising! I couldn’t tear myself away from this - it was really enjoyable to watch. What skills. Top marks!!

It is always a pleasure to see care taken with the old instruments. I am glad to see that you have not given up on this. Slava Ukraini.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank You for support!

@blaiseroche

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. A contender for best musical bass repair video of the year, was awesomely musical. Anyone else play bass all the way thru it? lol.

Fantastic work in conditions most of us could never appreciate. Bless you and your country.

@filipdemeyst8842

Жыл бұрын

Bless you AND your neighbourhood.

That's some rare craftsmanship you've got there great video

Beautiful bird's eyes in that neck and the fret job you did looks outstanding. That's one lucky bass to have landed in your workshop. Certainly it needed some love!

Very relaxing - I would love to see the before and after comparison at the end

This was great to watch. You're methodically purposeful because you know what you are doing. I work on 6 string guitars of all types and this was a pleasure to learn from. Thanks.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad that my work has been useful to you.

Beautiful job on this great vintage bass! And that neck! That's got to be the most beautiful birdseye maple neck I've ever seen!

@mattrogers1946

Жыл бұрын

Until he stripped all the finish.

Basist and musicman stingray owner! I appreciate the video well informed along with great backround music really enjoyed this video! Merry Christmas 🎄!

Супер! Я як власник дуже задоволений! Усім рекомендую!

@user-mu8mx4uw1p

Жыл бұрын

Де знаходиться майстер?

Make no mistake about it, and with God as my witness, not the world, the universe is a much better place because of people exactly like you who do this kind of work, modifications, and really healing is the word to guitars and basses. I'm not kidding either. Thank you for everything you do and most important, thank you for sharing what you do with us.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your words!

Excellent work! I'm very impressed how you were able to restore the beautiful Birdseye maple hiding underneath all the gunk on the fretboard and neck.

May you and your country be blessed and for this episode in your history to be over. Fantastic work and thank you for documenting it.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow ! Realy cool work man !! Svitlo v kogny xaty))))

Craftsmanship of the highest order. This was awesome to watch. Thanks for posting!

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for comment!

Отличное релаксирующее видео! Всегда приятно видеть специалиста за работой. Хороший инструмент, надеюсь, прослужит хозяину в два раза дольше

Boy that was refreshing. Excellent skills. Loved seeing new mute pads installed for a complete and thorough job. All the best.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you are the first to notice this)

Great middle of the road restoration that increases the playability, but maintains the worn in look as well. Great job.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@mattrogers1946

Жыл бұрын

Nah. Sadly, a lot of the mojo was removed from this well played instrument.

Nice job. I'm sure it plays great. Since all the natural patina was removed from the neck but kept on the headstock, I would have used a tinted oil or lacquer to match the vintage.

@darkscience1466

Жыл бұрын

Oh really Ted would you have? You would have ordered from Stew Mac for delivery in Kyiv is my guess too?

@tedtownsend8933

Жыл бұрын

Actually, I would have paid someone to do it for me.

@hoosierdaddy2308

Жыл бұрын

@@darkscience1466 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@cody.meadows

Жыл бұрын

He did it just as Musicman offers from the factory with an unfinished neck. Mine is exactly like this where the finish starts at the headstock. You would never get the same finish with a tinted oil. Adding a lacquer defeats the purpose of the repair.

@NicleT

4 ай бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. When I saw the headstock put back almost as they were at the beginning, I got a shock and didn't understand why.

Tremendous work. Detailed and with love.

Expertly filmed and beautifully worked, you have great skill 👍

I dunno. I’m pretty bummed that that fantastic patina was scraped off the fingerboard. Was that necessary to do the fret work? That was decades in the making and gave the bass so much character.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

It was necessary to get a straight neck. And and it felt disgusting.

@mattrogers1946

Жыл бұрын

No it wasn't...

I was born in 87. I have a Mman 2012, how I wish a vintage bass like this. Perfect job!!

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Really brought out the beauty of that birdseye maple- bravo!

Красиво, вы большой молодец

What a job, man! It must have taken you ages to finish it. Well done!

Loved that you repaired what needed, but left the character of the instrument.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Boy! that bass has seen some action. Although, a sympathetic restoration on a great bass and a beautiful result. All done under very difficult circumstances. Well done my friend, keep on doing what you love.

Great work on the nut especially, despite it being a "small" part of the overall job.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Maybe I’ll make a video about all types of nuts.

@jeffbur

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.k1t LOL

Should’ve left it!

Wow, excellent job! Thanks for letting us watch a master at work.

@ernieball9516

Жыл бұрын

NO WAY….!!!

Great job, particularly on that neck. The active pickup on this bass has beautiful clarity. Makes me want to drag out my Enigmatic Ocean (Jean Luc Ponty) LP. It's been awhile.

It first I was hoping you would somehow keep the cool wear marks on the fretboard, but I like the full restoration much better. Excellent!

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

If you press the headstock back to open the kerf, Fender-style nuts come right out. Honestly never seen so much craziness to pull frets. If you grab them at an end and curl them backward like you’re using a claw hammer to take out a nail, there is minima tear-out. The solder approach seems dicey for a finished fretboard you aren’t going to refin.

@mattrogers1946

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

Beautiful, congratulations for your work!

Beautiful! You have me just the info I needed to avoid my making a mistake! Thanx.

@janvanderheijden3733

Жыл бұрын

Clear👍🏻

the fretboard now is looking so new to make a stark contrast with the still flaking-off laquer of the body (suppose the customer didn't want a full restoration, but might come back later for it after seeing the difference)

This was awesome! Well done on an amazing restoration! Out of interest, what wood was the body made out of? From the grain pattern it looks like it could be pine. Also, out of curiosity, why didn’t you put a new coat of lacquer on the neck and fretboard?

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s ash. A new coating would take longer and be more expensive. the customer preferred faster and cheaper.

Absolutely Marvellous !. A master at work. Fabulous dedication and patience. Wonderful job. Greetings from Scotland.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Greetings from Ukraine!

Outstanding! Fantastic work my friend! Respect…

Ждем больше подобных видео. Это просто потрясающе

I was a bit apprehensive at the beginning of the video (I love the look of a well-aged instrument), but you had expertly restored this bass! The nut is a piece of fine art! Well done! 👏👏👏What type of oil did you use for the neck? Glad to hear you are safe!

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

I used “Osmo Top Oil” Thank you!

@Alex-nw4mt

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.k1t

It's alive !!! Excellent job ☆☆☆☆.

Watching from the UK. Great video. Loving the care you take in your work. Keep safe my friend. ❤

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, best wishes from Ukraine!

I owned a Stingray back in '81-'83 and I miss it terribly. More than my two former wives, that's for sure. I can't believe this one was in such terrible shape, but you did a great job under ridiculous circumstances. Stay strong! 🇺🇦

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really like the MM.

@Mr512austintexas

Жыл бұрын

I never had a Music Man, but I'm right there with you about the "former wives"! 😂 And Ukraine. 💛💙

I might have waited for the frets to be installed before I oiled the fretboard. That way the oil isn’t in the slots and the swelling wood holds the fret tangs tighter. And using a press rather than a hammer for the frets for a more uniform result. I also use glue under the frets. PRS does that. But that being said, the result is beautiful.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sometimes I use a press, but often I work with a hammer. I have also tried oil after I put the frets on and still I like to prep the wood first, the result is more cleaner.

@mattrogers1946

Жыл бұрын

Yup, I'm not a fan of oiling guitar. It's not a lawnmower...

Just wanted to say, thanks for the smooth music as a backing to a superb video. And G'day from Australia.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for comment. Greetings from Ukraine!

I would cry if someone did that "cleaning" on my bass... beautiful work indeed.

Sorry man , what about the headstock?? What about the tuners, the pickguard, the laquer on the fretboard??? What about the body????etc..

@ernieball9516

Жыл бұрын

What is this amateur doing to this nice bass…..😢

@theopinions47

4 ай бұрын

I thought it was just me. It seemed like a half way job

@OfficialKevinFox

2 ай бұрын

He actually did a great job. I’m a luthier as well. Did none of you think about what the customer wanted? Maybe the customer just wanted it restored to being able to be perfectly playable and sounding great, while maintaining the patina and aging to the rest of it. If the tuners fu thin perfectly fine, they don’t need to be messed with. Same goes for everything else. Because now, this bass, to collectors, hasn’t been refinished. Which devalues a guitar significantly. You guys don’t need to be putting him down for not doing the job you wanted him to do. It’s not your instrument. And did, what looks like to be, a great job. Neck and fretboard shine and look smooth and frets are polished to a mirror shine. So why the hate?

@kamikazehound3243

20 күн бұрын

​@OfficialKevinFox they are probably young and do not know know any better

Great work - pleasure to see it come together!

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Beautiful job on one of the best looking basses there is!! Fantastic work!! Peace ! x

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

MusicMan...oh man,this slapmachine💔

Very glad to see you're still safe. We support Ukraine and pray for a better tomorrow!

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

I am glad when I hear such words. Thank you for support.

I love these restorations! I would also like to have these skills... and the necessary equipment. It's just a pity that the metal parts were not cleaned ... but I think it would have been very complex. Great job anyway! Bravo 👏🏻

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Outstanding! 🤘🏼

Such a great video and restoration! Thanks for sharing. We support Ukraine! 🇺🇦

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for support!

Great restoration! Maybe a thin layer of laquer on the fretboard and neck? So it will protect the birdseye for another refinish in 2045 🙂

Great job in this Musicman. looks very good after your service, congrats!!!!

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

My bass player had one of those Stingray basses , they are the cat's meow sound wise. Great job on a fabulous bass !!

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Fantastic work on that bass. That neck wood was way too beautiful to be covered by laquer. A couple questions. I thought you were going to refinish the whole instrument. Why not work on the tuners, the electronics plate and refinish at least the back of the body? I continue to keep Ukraine in prayer for peace and safety.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Customer didn’t want it, he preferred to leave such a condition.

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for support!

@SteveWeltman

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.k1t Ah... I thought this was your instrument. Makes sense to do these things to me, but not to your customer. Even still, what an epic rebuild. I bet it plays 1000x better than before. You have a pretty amazing luthier shop.

As much as I admire the skill, that bass looked sooooo much better when it had all that mojo... I would have gone with some light cleaning, but I imagine this is what the customer wanted.

@robayojimbo

Жыл бұрын

???

@theaquabatsrule777

Жыл бұрын

It was filthy looks way better now imo

@Bassmith1

Жыл бұрын

Mojo? That was filth. Good players create “mojo” on any bass they play. Mojo is in your hands! The guitar is just an instrument.

@Gubbins_McBumbersnoot

Жыл бұрын

Naaaah. That thing needed a deep cleaning man. I would never play something that gross on stage lol.

@jasonstansell8090

Жыл бұрын

Very good job!!! I would love to know more about the tools used for the restoration......well done!

Amazing work ! You are fantastic

This video is so relaxing, I feel so calm now. Although the world tiniest tablesaw did crack me up..I spent more time than I care to admit using a big one in a joinery factory...

I'd say just get a new bass, but probably not possible right now..

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

You can't just buy a new Music Man 80s)

@HabAnagarek

Жыл бұрын

@@mr.k1t true, true, and I was thinking Ukraine right now. Stay safe man.

Why do that to that guitar, that guitar has a story behind it I don't get people that want there instruments so clean and mint when my guitar gets nicks scratches and a worn down fret board I love it why would anyone want to change that ?

@mr.k1t

Жыл бұрын

The customer bought this bass and wanted a clean and fresh feeling. We did not do a complete restoration of the varnish just to preserve the history.

@mattrogers1946

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@larryn2682

2 ай бұрын

*their instruments

@handel1111

2 ай бұрын

I want my guitar squeaky clean though, don't be a hipster

@MrKenstar2

2 ай бұрын

Learn how to film, everything was too close