-Luthier Guitarmaker Since 1997 -Instrument repair and restoration Workshop -Guitar making and repairing with passion -Gitarrenbauer/ Mittenwald -Soundcheck Videos -Live Music "Attic Music" -Tutorials Videos -How to make Videos Gitarrenbauer/ Luthier/ Zupfinstrumentenmacher Nikola Petrek presenting his Craftsmanship Skills
You sir are a craftsman, first class, a pleasure to watch you transform this beautiful jaguar back to life. This guitar can live again for many many years, because of your dedication and skill.
Using steel wool without protecting the pickups is waiting for the disaster is what I think I don't know if I'm right or I am maybe wrong but I will appreciate if somebody can correct me thank you
Mr Petrek you have an awesome skills is so relaxing to see how you transform this neck to a beauty I love your work for that reason you have a new subscriber that's me and I would like to know how much that kind of work cost if you don't mind have a great day sir
Hey Antonio, you are welcome thanks for subscribing to my Channel. Actually this Guitar is my own, I will explain the Story behind this amazing Instrument in the upcoming Part 5 in two weeks. Actually a Repair like that is about 2200-2800 it's nearly 30-35 hours of work exclusive the Martial costs. Hope this helps you out. Best Regards Nik
Thanks a lot for your kind words. It depends on the time I have to invest in a repair... In this case it took me like 3 days of work to finish it up. So what do you think is this effort worth ??? I am curious.... Best Regards Nik
@@manueldesilva Hey Manuel, thanks a lot for your kind comment. I am located in Frankfurt/ Germany but I am Croatian. Best Regards to Portugal. Cheers Nik
Thanks a lot for your positive comment. I decided to make it a bit thicker than original because I don’t need to shimp the Neck to get the correct String hight and an other advantage is that this Instrument can be referred more times… Best Regards Nik
These videos really showcase just how hands on this work is. Also, it's only with this video that I've seen how the end of the fretboard follows the curvature of the headstock. I thought it was odd so had a look on Google and fair enough, that's pretty accurate to '65 Jags
Wow, what patience you have! I was thinking if it was me planing and sanding the fretboard edge, I would tell myself "good job, me!" when done...until I realize, there's still the other edge to do!
I have to say. You are a far more patient man than I a. I would have got a new sticker of the fender logo made and stripper the whole neck Dow and re finished it. And I would have re did the body as well. But I like making them look new again.
Thanks a lot for your comment and for sharing your opinion Ben. This is also a possibility...I decided to keep it original. You are welcome. Best Regards Nik
I greatly enjoy these videos because they highlight your skill and technique without having unnecessary commentary or background music. This is like watching guitar surgery. The detail and craftsmanship are a pleasure to see. Thank you.
Again I learn something or confirm something. I've watched many Luther videos and always have projects going on but I never heard someone say to count the strokes!!!!! I count them while polishing frets also, if they were really crunchy to start with and I count on the fretboard too. Counting and having a template make that not so hard. My Achilles heel is nuts lol guitars I seem pretty good but my bosses...I have a box of shame that's filled with bass nuts. Another great video
Hi Nik, the restoration of this beautiful guitar is certainly coming along. This is a masterclass, your meticulous attention to detail every step of the way is a joy to watch! Thank You for sharing and looking forward to the final part of the video. All the best , Paul
Thank you so much for your interest and your kind word Paul. You are welcome. The Final Part is gonna be amazing...a bit different than the previous parts. Stay tuned. Best Regards Nik
Thank you so. much for saying this Mate. You are welcome. Sorry for the 2 week release rhythm but I still have do run my Workshop to make my living...Maybe some day a will get in a comfortable position to post one Video a week... Best Regards and thank for your patience. Cheers NIK
@@petrekguitars I'm just messing with you friend.. i really wish some of you guys i follow lived closer and it would cost an arm and leg to ship stuff. I've got a bass 8 want to get frets and fret markers put in... All the so called "luthiers" around me i wouldn't trust tuning my instruments up ...
Hi Nik, mit was für einer Feile gibst Du dem Griffbrett wortwörtlich den "letzten Schliff" in der Vertikalen (also dem Übergang von Ahorn zu Palisander)? Wie immer fantastische Arbeit. Freue mich auf den nächsten Teil. Grüße Alex
Hey Alex, diese lange Feile die ausschaut wie ein Metallprofil habe ich schon fast 35 Jahre.Konnte man früher bei Rockinger kaufen Ist eigentlich ein Bundabrichtfeile. Aber den letzten schliffe gebe ich ihm mit einer Zierling da kann man den Radius einblenden ohne zu sehr in den Ahorn zu kommen und 400 Schleifpapier. BG Nik
@@petrekguitars Danke für die rasche Antwort, gibt’s tatsächlich immer noch bei Rockinger und kommt dann auch in meinen Einkaufswagen bei der nächsten Bestellung.
Great work, nothing more satisfaying than wood shavings ;) I still feel tricky to use a plane to make the radius, but definitely is the faster and cleaner way to do.
Thanks a lot for your feedback. Yes it’s such a amazing surface that you create with a plane… not comparable with a sended surface. Back in the days there was no sanding paper and the woodworkers just used planes and scrapers to finish up the wood. Best Regards Nik
@@petrekguitars I come from a family of carpenters and I grew up among wood shavings, I inherited an old plane all made of wood, but sadly my grandfather couldn't teach me how to use it properly, I'm sure he is somewhere looking at me and laughing at my skills ;-)
@@sirdeetoh For sure he is looking at you but he surly don't laugh about you...Grandfathers are amazing mine was a great Men and also a Woodworker and I am named after him " Nikola". And I am proud of that what he has teached me .... . Best Regards Nik
Hi Friend, thank you for this excellent video ! Once more, I can't help admiring your outstanding skill. It was a great idea putting back the original clay dots as they are parts of the guitar. Also, on the final sanding, you have adjusted the truss rod to make a negative curve and that is so clever : you are mastering so well, this detail is indeed very important. I hope, the Fender Jaguar sticker will be placed on the headstock so I'm waiting impatiently your next video. See you soon...
Thank you so much for all your kind words and your positive comment. You are welcome. The last part will be released in two weeks. I will explain a lot of my decisions that I have to make during such a intense repair. All the best for you. Cheers Nik
Great job mate ! I would have been freezed and terrorised before working on this high risk brazrose fingerboard. Did U change it for another piece of brazilian rw or which wood did U use? Wood's veins is howsome. A few weeks ago, I've been to Fusion fest and in Berlin, I broked my Sg's neck during a live. I would called you if I knew your skills. Peace from France and keep on rockin'
Thanks a lot for your positive comment Mate. You are always welcome.. I am located in Frankfurt but can recommend you great Luthiers in Germany when you have any problem with your Instruments 👍I decided to use Indian Rosewood for the new fretboard for a couple of reasons.. Maybe I will make a Video after releasing Part 5 to explain all my decisions on this Guitar Repair. If you are interested in that please let me know.. All of you who are watching these Fender Jaguar Repair Series..👍🕺🏻I am curious 👀 about your thoughts. Best Regards Nik
I was amazed how quickly the walnut clogged up the sandpaper. Love the "hands on" craftsmanship, that you obviously enjoy too. Looking forward to the final episode in 2 weeks Nik. Thanks for sharing. Kindest regards, Dave W 👌 🍻 🎵 🎸 🎶
Thanks a lot. This is from Lyle Närvannen a amazing Guitar player. I used to play about 7 years with him in a Band. He was playing for the Leningrad Cowboys back in the days. I will explain this in the upcoming Part 5 in two weeks. Best Regards Nik
I like your attention to detail. I haven’t caught up with some of your videos, but I love watching how you do it perfect craftsmanship. I wish you were closer to me. I would let you work on some of my guitars. You’re awesome.
