I just got chills when he started playing chords on it after the treatment. 😯

@pmcm-ih1ep

3 жыл бұрын

Similar effect of amazement on me too...perfect chords.

@UCEg7z1wK

Жыл бұрын

Yeah not much guitar techs are good both work and play, he’s awesome!

Wow....memorized. I played professionally 25 years ago, got married and sold all my stuff. Telecaster was the best with the ronk-a-donk Stones sound. You have motivated me to find a great used one and start it up again. Thanks man!

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rod ! I am delighted to hear this ... life is so short ...dig in !

Wow. That tele played so beautifully. My hats off to you sir. I have never heard a guitar that is so perfectly in tune before it gave me goosebumps. Two fingers in the air rock and roll salute to you sir.

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Ya ... it's pretty crazy Shafik. You can see why every customer I've done this for .... returns with every guitar they own.

Who was that masked man?! Good lord that guitar sounded amazing when you finished! You are extraordinary.

This is by far the best work I've seen form a pro. Amazing!

I love videos like this. My friends laugh at me saying that they think I'd like working on everyone's guitar more than I like playing. Most of my friends are too scared to do things other than change the strings on their guitars. The few times that a couple of them tried to do a little bit more ended up screwing up their guitar and they have to bring it to me to fix what they broke. I enjoy watching your videos I look to learn different ways that people do different things. In most cases working on something it isn't just one way that works all the time there's different reasons why you might need to do a different technique. I look forward to watching more of your videos

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you David. I am happy to have inspired you. MMcC

Tremendously well done! Extremelly interesting. Thanks

Hats off to the very excellent Michael McConville. What a lesson.

The best fretwork, intonation repair on KZread. This man is a perfectionist.

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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I would love to play that tele now,, ,,great craftsmanship 😀

Excellent running commentary from a real pro, much appreciated.

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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I'm impressed by the intonation of that tele, is perfect. Great work.

If only every time I took my Fenders in for a setup they came back as good as this Telecaster you've just transformed hat off to ya mate wished you lived in my town or even country

@KenjiKitahara

4 жыл бұрын

I also do this kind of work if you happen to live in Perth. Cheers, Kenji

This man is a magician. It sounds lovely and in tune. I wish I could get my 1996 U.S. standard to him.

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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Same calming voice and attention to detail as the great Uncle Doug :)

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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Beautiful. Just absolutely beautifully magnificent work. That Tele just sings and sounds right.

Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge of fret dressing. The next one I do I will emulate your steps and do so confidently. You’ve taken a lot of the trepidation out of being somewhat aggressive in working the frets back to playing conditions. I own 15 guitars and I have a few that could use a good once over. Thanks again. I look forward to more of your videos. Stay home and stay safe. 😷🤘

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

I am delighted to have inspired you. Now ....back to the workbench ... lots more videos to come \m/ !

thank you, your wonderful video made my morning. I watched it from the start until the very end, which is so rare. Your work is an art. I feel really happy there are such people like you who love their work that much. Wish you all the very best, and thank you one more time!

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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In the first 20 seconds of watching your video I knew i could trust you with my guitars!

That things sounds like HEAVEN ...well done indeed!!!

Greetings from England! That was beautiful work, those chords had a wonderful chime to them. You do superb work sir.

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! kzread.info/dash/bejne/aoZ1uLNugqqYk6g.html

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

I just found this little gem of a channel. The way I knew he is legit is that he uses an acoustic guitar brace as a pointer. Solid teacher. And not a roll of masking tape was harmed in the making of this video.

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

Lol !!

Nicely done!! Talented guitarists make the best Luthiers!

Such a pleasure watching him!

Very impressed! Had no idea the compensated nut (plus the levelling etc) could make so much difference. Fabulous job! Well done.

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! MMcC

Couldn’t stop watching, utterly fascinating!

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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that was as perfect as I've ever heard.

@timwatsonphotography

4 жыл бұрын

Same here.

You are a master of your craft, thanks for this and sharing your talent

Bravo!

Thanks for sharing your wonderful skills in this video, great stuff!

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Awesome job! Thanks for posting!

Just watched your video... I have worked on my own guitars for decades. I thought I was setting them up very good. BUT, after watching this, I am pulling out my 50's tell and other vintage and going over all them with your "fine tooth comb". And will make sure I am on point on all points on the neck. Great learning experience for this old man.

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter ... I am delighted to have inspired you into action. Gratefully yours, Michael

@peterpedersen1641

4 жыл бұрын

@@StringTechWorkstations I currently am working on restoring my 1951 Gretsch 6030 large body jazz guitar. It fell off a wall bracket. Knocked the neck out at the body about 1/16 or less, but totally screwed up the playability and set. What do you think is the best way to take this neck off for a reset? I have steam here. Just not sure of the glue and temperature/time it would need. Many thanks if you can give input. Stay safe in your shop.

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

This video will give you a good idea of what you are dealing with : kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoCZu5WodKjLZ9Y.html

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, If you join my Patreon channel, I do devote a bit more attention to detail to my 3rd Tier Level subscribers. It can be a bit daunting scrolling through 400+ videos. Patreon support allows me to take the extra time to address the individual needs with pertinent video links and follow up tutorials. Give it some consideration. It sounds like it would be fun to work with you. Respectfully, Michael

"I'm not death gripping this" LMAO thank you for sharing, I just love the tele. All the best

I must say, BEAUTIFUL JOB!

Such a craftsman, really interesting, a true professional

An incredible insight into the art of setting up a neck. So precise intonation. 100% Perfection. Wish I could find a tech in the UK like you.

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! MMcC

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Do you know Steve Curtis in Manchester ? He is getting set up to do the comp nut thing. Give him call. Nice guy ... very talented.

@lepappy

3 жыл бұрын

@StringTech Workstations Similarly I'm watching this video in Sydney, Australia wondering how I can possibly find a Luthier that will pay this much attention to detail in installing a compensated nut and intonating one of my guitars to this degree of accuracy. If you happen to know someone who could do this kind of work here in Aus, let me know! Really enjoying watching your videos by the way, super impressed with the final product and I'd love to have a play of one of these guitars post-surgery.

cool... 👍👍👍

I’m SO GLAD I found this channel. Been a player since 74? I’m a GIT/AIM, still learning!✌️🙏💜

@StringTechWorkstations

10 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! MMcC

Amazing

Wow! Excellent work and set up.

Very nice indeed!

How do you not have more subscribers? Great stuff. I learned a ton! Thank you!

Thanks mate, this is one of the most instructive guitar maintenance videos I've seen in years

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! MMcC

Love the video. Thank you for making it.

What an amazing channel. I'm so happy I came across this videos.

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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Perfect intonation on the finished item. Well done !

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it ! MMcC

Great Video. Thanks for a great overview. You are a true Craftsman!

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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Wow that sounds so sweet. Great job!

This is the most in depth Video I've ever seen for guitar setup secrets! Thank you! Subscribed with the bell!

@StringTechWorkstations

7 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Best in 2024 !

What a super job you do very very professional.

I’ve watched this several times and still amazed. My teles are going to this guy!

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the sentiment David ( and your faith ). But realistically; I am a one man shop ... and I don't "stockpile" repairs. I am booking for early April at the moment. Best to reach me at mcconvilleguitars@gmail.com Cheers ;^ ) !

A Beautiful 1,6,10!

Great job and very clear explained. Much appreciated!

@StringTechWorkstations

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! MMcC

I would not want to do this on my own. Makes it look easy but I know better. Making it look easy is the give away that its not easy. Years and years of practice and numerous mistakes to get to this level of expertise? I I had a pro set my my CS tele so I can now adjust the truss rod and string height as seasons change. But that's all I'd try and do. Wish you were in the Bay Area, CA. I'd bring my beloved tele to you without reservation. Well done video. Very educational.

Great job! Love your videos!

awesome video!

outstanding

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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I'm a guitar builder (Turbocaster Guitars), and have found that taping off the fingerboard between the frets before filing anything helps a lot. (of course after straightening the neck with the truss rod) After taping the board, and before milling the frets I use a black felt pen, and blacken the crowns of the frets. (I also use a fret rocker). I can then easily see exactly what I've taken off. After the fret tops are even, I then re-blacken the frets before crowning them. I can then see exactly how well they're crowned. It's usually very hard to see how the crowning is going without using the black pen, unless your lighting is just right, but with the pen, one can easily see how much to take off, as it leaves a very thin line on the crown when it's just right. It might take a little bit more time, but is WAY easier to see. I also discovered that when dressing the fret ends for fret sprout of poor fretwork, it's far easier if you put a piece of transparent Scotch tape over the fret ends first (be sure to pull it as tight as you can when applying). One pass of a fine file takes off the tape over the fret ends, and the fingerboard is now protected!! Especially nice on a lacquered fingerboard, where a little slip can remove the lacquer on the fretboard edges.

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks for sharing. I have had several students over the years in my College classes that have used the black marker trick and I do understand and appreciate this approach. The only cautionary suggestion: make sure you don't get any black marker onto those maple necks ! I love your scotch tape edge dress tip. I'll try that next time. Thank you. Stay safe. MMcC

@JillandKevin

4 жыл бұрын

@@StringTechWorkstations Yeah, the marker does make a permanent mark on a finished maple fingerboard (guess how I know that?). The scotch tape trick I just figured out a few weeks ago, and aside for removing the tape, it works great!! VERY nice video BTW!!! Thanks

Wow, now that's perfection

At last! I have found someone that knows their stuff. A fan forever. Very well done.

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Len ! Welcome aboard the Patreon channel. Thank you for your vote of confidence ! Let me know if there is anything specific that you are looking for ... I know it can be pretty daunting scrolling through the 400 + videos in my Patreon library. I will find what you need much more quickly and send along a personal tutorial to-boot ! Stay safe ... and play more guitar ! ;^ ) MMcC

I gotta admit i was skeptical while watching the work being done, but after hearing it, im a believer. 👍

@StringTechWorkstations

10 ай бұрын

Ya' ... it's pretty crazy to look at John. Lol ! Cheers MMcC

Amazing work! Thank you 😊

@StringTechWorkstations

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! MMcC

impressive

Great video. Awesome teaching insight.

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 38. I appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed. There is lots more to come. Cheers MMcC \m/ !

Amazing Thanx man Just beautiful...

@StringTechWorkstations

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! MMcC

That was hell of a job 😮👏👏👏

@StringTechWorkstations

8 ай бұрын

Aaaah .... but the end result ! Nirvana !

super ! you are the real master ! thanks for it !

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! MMcC

This was an amazing video! Best I've seen!

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Miles ;^ ) !

Great work. thx for sharing.

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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Спасибо!Ви хороший мастер и музыкант.

Excellent work 👌

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! MMcC

Marvelous .... respect!!!!!

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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Thank you! I learned something today. Subscribed.

@StringTechWorkstations

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Exceptional Video! Very informative! Thanks

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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Superb work, Sir! And some very nice playing, too…

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! MMcC

you're chording at the end bout put me out!!! lol. wish I had a tele that nice.

@AiMR

4 жыл бұрын

Your

Thanks!

@StringTechWorkstations

4 ай бұрын

You bet!

i always say it takes a guy that can play well with music in him, and a great ear to really do this job other guys just go by the tuners and other tools and its ok but this is a step above intonation all over the neck spot on which you seldom get great work if i lived in the us id bring u all my guitars

@Riverdeepnwide

4 жыл бұрын

Gerry, Mike is in Stratford Ontario Canada. One of those guys who makes me at least feel smarter for having listened to his videos. He's like that peaceful place where a creative mind meets able hands.

Thank you, sir! This was an absolutely fantastic video! However, it is a double edge sword. I already know and can hear - by design - that all of my Les Pauls are out of tune despite having done quality fretwork. Now, I am going to notice it even more, until I start making nuts like these!

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to have inspired you Bill. Cheers ! MMcC

This Tele went to the spa. Brilliant work.

Nice pro job and video. BRAVO.

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Beautiful , impressive craftsmanship! I really enjoyed this video and learned a lot too. Thank you, for sharing your talent and knowledge, Sir.

Excellent work, very professional.

@StringTechWorkstations

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! MMcC

Wow, sounded amazing when you were done

Excellent tutorial

@StringTechWorkstations

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I would drive 200 miles for this guy to fix my guitar. Incredible work

@StringTechWorkstations

Жыл бұрын

I have lots of customers who do exactly that ! In some cases MUCH further.MMcC

Great video. And it's great to come across someone else who does this kind of intonation work. We're a rare breed :)

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Is it Perth Australia where you are ? We just shipped a couple more TechDeck GPS Models to Australia this past week.

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

I just had another Aussie asking for someone down under for his guitars. Do you have a website or contact info that I can give to him ?

@KenjiKitahara

4 жыл бұрын

@@StringTechWorkstations Thanks for that! I'm on the west coast in Perth. I have a website, which is due for an update... kenjikitahara.com and I'm on instagram @kenjikitahara Thanks again!

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

BTW: I did send your info to him ... he should be contacting you. He was in Melbourne ... is that near you ?

@KenjiKitahara

4 жыл бұрын

@@StringTechWorkstations Thanks for that! Melbourne is way over on the other side closer to Sydney... and Perth is the most isolated city on the planet :) I'm happy to chat with him and recommend someone in Melbourne.

Thanks, great info!!!!!!

love your work

@StringTechWorkstations

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀 MMcC

Thanks for posting this..I'm a new subscriber now!!

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing! MMcC

You just did such a tremendous job with this Tele that I had to subscribe. Thank You.

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/aoZ1uLNugqqYk6g.html

WOW ...WHAT CAN YOU SAY ...GREAT JOB LEARNED ALOT

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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watching this video i am convinced that you are the right guy to trust my guitar.

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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@aleamparo

3 жыл бұрын

@@StringTechWorkstations Thank you , sir. Amazing job. Be well.

I love this man,,😇

Most other Luthiers I have met always without fail put tape on the fretboard between the frets, and I am sensing you are not worried about it at all.

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

There are many times I use tape. Usually to protect a maple fingerboard or delicate inlay.

I love the craftsmanship side of guitars just as much as learning to play them. Great video mate 🤙

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pal ! Glad you got something outta this... \m/ !

@mboyer68

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you on that. I find it amazing how little I saw when I looked at a guitar before a started playing and learning about them.

You're my new hero. I got a Les Paul that's got me puzzled. I'm gonna try a bunch of these things. I love to just send it to you.

@StringTechWorkstations

4 жыл бұрын

mcconvilleguitars@gmail.com / Text 519 275 1008 I generally book with a lead it time of 2 / 3 weeks. MMcC

Best ive ever seen..👍

@StringTechWorkstations

3 жыл бұрын

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My 2012 American Standard Tele really needs your kind of help..My frets still have lots of real estate to work with.. It would be wonderful to have correct intonation on the whole board..

@StringTechWorkstations

2 жыл бұрын

I am booking late July now ... mcconvilleguitars@gmail.com