David Collins
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Gibson Custom Shop CS7 - Magnificent Failure
Every company can make occasional mistakes, but some are more challenging to diagnose than others. This Gibson had an electrical problem so simple and slight, but unless you have encountered it before can seem near impossible to diagnose.
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Professional K&K Pickup Installation Tools
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How we install K&K acoustic guitar pickups in a professional guitar repair shop. Endpin jack installation - ua-cam.com/video/2efrisC0r1M/v-deo.html Vacuum suction cups - www.vacmotion.com/Details.aspx?Cat=Suctioncups&Id=288 Elbow adapter - www.mettleair.com/store/brass/b2tmain/brass-90-male-elbow-1-8-hose-id-barb-10-32-unf-male-nickel-plated-single-barb-design.html
The Best Fret File Keeps Getting Better
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Update on the motorized crowning system for guitar fretwork. Followup to the original video - ua-cam.com/video/VIuMArEF9Sc/v-deo.htmlsi=KtQonOzB2o3g4Blo
Luxury Luthier Tools - The Ultimate Saddle Slotting Mill
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A tool born of necessity, and created with no expenses spared. The best and easiest to use saddle slot cutting tool ever created.
Acoustic Endpin Jacks - Are You Really Installing Them Right?
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Common mistakes and a simple fix to keep the endpin jack from ever coming loose again on your acoustic guitar.
New Fretting Tool Every Guitar Shop Needs!
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A new tool adaptation for fret crowning to save luthiers' bodies from repetitive strain injury, increase work efficiency, without compromising quality or precision. Updates in follow up video, be sure to watch here - ua-cam.com/video/SIzKCFAKC1A/v-deo.htmlsi=Pu-BGIgufi_CLfDj
Tuner Button Rag
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Gibson tuner button replacement, condensed to one minute. "Diddie wa Diddie", by Blind Blake.
Sideways Fender Fret Removal
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Impromptu video showing a method of sideways fret removal on vintage Fender guitars. *Please note - Ann Arbor Guitars only accepts jobs from walk-in clients. We do not and will not accept any shipped in repairs.
Guitar Intonation Physics
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A crash course on the underlying physics behind guitar intonation. Achieving great intonation on a guitar can be a tricky task, involving a number of influences many players may be unaware of. Here we try to give at least a brief glimpse in to the complexities a luthier may have to consider when adjusting a guitar's intonation.
Temperament for Fretted Instruments
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A very abbreviated crash course on equal temperament, and how it applies to fretted instruments such as the guitar. Temperament is a topic one can study for years, but here we aim simply to introduce basic concepts of pure tuning ratios vs tempered, equal temperament, the limitations of fret spacing on the guitar, and why those limitations never really go away with special tuning systems or fre...
Gibson and Martin Scale Lengths Explained
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Clearing up confusion on varying ways in which the term scale length is applied, particularly with Gibson and historical Martin guitars. Gibson is supposed to be a 24 3/4" scale length, and Martin lists their guitars as 25.4". But are they really? The answer is not that simple, but not as complicated as some imagine it to be either. Here we do our best to simplify why the listed specs so often ...
Gibson Plastic Bridge Replacement
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Replacing a plastic adjustable acoustic bridge with a custom rosewood bridge on a 1960's Gibson B-25. Preserving and repairing vintage guitars can involve a number of gray areas in preservation ethic. This video offers a glimpse in to some of the factors we weigh in these decisions, and how we combine new and old world methods and materials to implement the best repairs for the instrument. *Ple...
Guitar Bench Control Switch
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A switching system for guitar techs to easily choose between typical electronic tools.
Bridge Saddle Slot Mill
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An overview if the tools and methods we use for cutting saddle slots in new bridges, and cleaning or modifying existing saddle slots on acoustic guitar bridges.
Guitar Electronics 6 - Independent vs Master Volume
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Independent vs master volume controls for multiple pickup guitars, and the peripheral changes they bring to taper and tone. *Please note - Ann Arbor Guitars only accepts jobs from walk-in clients. We do not and will not accept any shipped in repairs.
Guitar Electronics 5 - Output Loading / 50's wiring
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Guitar Electronics 5 - Output Loading / 50's wiring
Guitar Electronics 4 - Treble Bleed
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Guitar Electronics 4 - Treble Bleed
Guitar Electronics 3 - Volume Control
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Guitar Electronics 3 - Volume Control
Guitar Electronics 2 - Tone Controls
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Guitar Electronics 2 - Tone Controls
Guitar Electronics 1 - Potentiometer Values
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Guitar Electronics 1 - Potentiometer Values
Tone Capacitor Survey Review
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Tone Capacitor Survey Review
Tone Capacitor Comparison Survey
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Tone Capacitor Comparison Survey
Fret Grime
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Fret Grime
Cold Bridge Removal
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Cold Bridge Removal
Basic Headstock Repair
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Basic Headstock Repair