Dan Erlewine refrets the Mike Bloomfield Tele 

These are some of the most strangely relaxing videos. It's like a PBS show from an alternate universe where rock still mattered and the promise of the 60s was never quite extinguished. Just a couple of guys very, very slowly restoring Mike Bloomfield's guitar. (Powerful metaphor in its own right for never giving up on the music, I think.) I just woke up and my iPad was on the floor, my headphones were wrapped around my face. I had fallen asleep. I picked up the iPad and unlocked it: "Oh. Right."

I'd sweep the floors of Dan's shop just to hang around with him!

Dan is a national treasure!

If it weren't for Dan Erlewine's videos on RU-vid, I'd have never had the courage to learn how to do my own fretwork. And my story is not unique. Thanks, Dan!

Ex-instrument repairman here. See how much quality work is being put into this job and how much experience these two guys have...now imagine how much they're being paid to do it. Yeah now you see why quality repairmen are hard to find - you'll need another income to make ends meet nowadays.

9:36 I CAN BREATHE FOR THE FIRST TIME I love the Yakety Sax montage, too.

7:38 I don't think those are certified safe shop footwear.

I think Dan likes this guitar, considering its been in nearly every video for the past 4 months

Who needs Doctors and Lawyers? You all have one of the best Jobs in the world. . . .

Go for it pops :)

Got my Mojo working! You are unbelievable!

I can't stop binge watching these videos. They are done really well and show a true Craftsman at work.

Wow, that was really awesome!

I would have liked to see you do the ends of the frets and the leveling and polishing... also I thought that the action looked rather high... alas your attention to detail is unsurpassed Dan.

One of the coolest Trade Secrets vids you've done. Thanks, I really enjoyed it.

I like the way Dan plays that "I got My Mojo Workin'" lick there.

I've watched all these Bloomfield tele videos, just because I'm in awe that it was his tele. It's not right that he ain't still with us. Some people are destined to never get old and he was one of them. A tortured soul who gave the world so much and took so little in return. I hope wherever he is, he's at peace. I'm in my 20's, and this man still inspires generations and always will.

Already enjoying it, then you went into the Benny Hill routine! Too much fun. Haha.

Respect to Mike Bloomfield...Thanks for the great video RC

This is just like surgeons operating on a patient!

Don't fret! It's going to be okay!

Great video. I greatly enjoy all of your vids. Thanks.

I had forgotten for a second that I was watching a short(ish) Stew Mac video and that I wasn't watching a full how too video... When the guitar showed up at the end finished without getting to see the in between steps I was really disappointed, and then I remembered, "Oh yeah, this was free and WAY longer than a regular Stew Mac video". Then I was grateful for what I did get to see... Thanks for sharing Dan!

Dan sir,you are without any doubt whatsoever! AMAZING! Thank you for sharing!

I've been waiting for this one in the series. I wish you can record every guitar you work on, I'd watch this stuff everyday. Put a few camera's in that room and let it roll live. OR, can I just sit there all day, I swear you won't notice me.

nice, like a little movie)

the end of the video made me want to cry... "i wish bloomfield was here to play this"... we all wish! these videos strangely had his "presence", i mean, think of all bloomfield's feelings that passed through this guitar in the years he played it, surely has a piece of him. Now i'm wishing they do some like this for buchanan's "nancy", hendrix's "blackie", SRV's "number one" and so on!!!

Oh man that jam at the end was so good! Great stuff, thanks guys.

I used Dan's fish glue this morning when installing Stewmacs 0150 frets into a bandmates warmoth tele neck.

Dan's videos are always great. I enjoy it when he plays at the end. I really like the playing at the end of this video as it has a mysterious Bass player playing on it along with the 2 guitars.

This whole series from start to finish on the MB Tele, I think I'll leave the re-fretring to the experts.

just amazing to see to what lengths of effort and detail a real master of the craft will go to preserve a unique instrument. Very inspiring...

Considering it was originally his tele. Shouldn’t the title be Dan Erleweine refrets his old Tele.

Why don't they take care of their instruments? This guitar looks like crap. No matter how old it is. It's just a shame...

I suffer from depression and anxiety...Dan is a Lifesaver! Love his Vids!

I play the drums which is way cooler than playing guitar, as everyone knows, but I enjoy your videos even though they're aimed towards mere guitar players.

Right on pops! :)

Wow, I really enjoyed this series of videos - Dan, you are a true artist !!! Thx

How can anyone give Dan Erlewine a thumbs down? Silly. Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing your experiences. Most of us play guitar and don't know much about repair and building, so it's great stuff to learn from. Thanks, and double thanks!

I want Dan Erlewine to be my grandpa dad

Wow…a super video…super instructive and super funny…thanks a lot

Awesome! Now I know how to refret a guitar, something I don't have the need to do. The more you know

Oh the big cup of tea is my favorite part! Pops can really jam, too!

My goodness this is one of the most fascinating youtube tutorials I have ever chanced upon. Beautiful careful accurate considered work. Who ever knew so much precision went in to an electric guitar lovely equipment, materials and technique knowledge and experience - it is a great watch. Those of us with no musical ability look on with great envy. How wonderful it must be to pick up a guitar play a recognised tune perfectly and entertain people - a great gift coupled with a lot of hours of work and practice. Here in UK some of my favourite players are Hank Marvin Chris Rea Jet Harris, John Barry, Duane Eddy and a whole host more . Superb films keep it going

Dang! Where's your tip jar? Great video.

It's so comforting to watch you guys work! And I learn a lot from your videos, too. Thank you!

i love this guy . sooo awesome and full of knowledge ! i bet he can build a guitar with closed eyes

Thank you for your videos, I’m getting in to Luthier Jobs on my own guitars , I’m 20 years contractor doing construction but this is another realm

Can't possibly say enough about how much I enjoyed watching this!

I've only recently discovered your Channel. And what a fantastic service you are doing. I have very much enjoyed Upgrading lower and guitars. I've never had the guts. To mess around with the Neck of the guitar too much. Thank you for your expertise

So in this situation there is varying FINGERboard radius hence pre-bending fretwire at different radius prior to install. In this situation, would the smallest radius be used when fret-leveling entire fretboard? How is that dealt with? Thank you Dan Erlewine and Stewmac!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The first time I watched this video, almost everything was lost on me. Watching all the Bloomfield videos plus some I can really appreciate how awesome this is. It's a privilege to watch, thank you.

Dan you are beyond COOL! Would love to hang with you and jam and learn from you!

One day Dan woke up, and in his sleep he had accidentally replaced the chunk missing in the body. The guys a genius,

I'm on my 2nd video. Firstly your Tele body repair, now this. I've been smiling right through. Looking forward to more of your uploads. Thank you sir! ✌🏼️😊🇬🇧

Great production!: to the point, clear explanations, excellent videography, humor - it's all there! Your videos are among the BEST ON THE NET!

I love your laid back style. I just bought a Jaguar NOS. have you any tips for japanese gotoh tune-o-matics?

I don’t play guitar, don’t own a guitar, but think your videos are just terrific, engaging, fascinating. Kudos to you for sharing your technical prowess and love for these instruments. Wonderful!

what happen if you buy the cut frets? from dunlop? does it came already radius defined?

Holy hell, talk about rocket surgery. What beautiful attention to detail and so much care taken. Thank you for sharing it with us!

Mr. Erlewine palying us out with Got My Mojo Workin on Mike's guitar put a huge smile on my face.

you guys are doing an awesome job. oh man I would not want to play over some 6" radius positions though. i'm a wimp!

This is your best video yet Uncle Dan, I will change the way I install frets after seeing this, thank you.

I find myself mesmerized with all of your videos. I dabble in guitar playing but watching these videos and trying to comprehend your genius work make me smile!

9:23 We saw that.... drinks and cast iron, uh oh!

Really liked the "Go 4 it Pops." You cats R, way-cool. Santa Cruz Ca.

What I like the most about this video is the tools and knowledge. Dan’s shop is my dream come true

Can't you fix that top cutaway aswell.

i cant remember yesterday but you can remember back to 1963 🤯

You two are so cool, just love watching you work, so skilled and such experience. Thank you

Thank you both for these priceless videos.I have a 83 Tele I will refret soon. Thankz

All four videos in this series of refretting Mike Bloomfield's Tele are excellent. Dan shows the work and gives little history lesson along the way. From start to finish it was a joy to watch an learn from such an accomplished expert.

How can I get my Gibson Hummingbird Pro repaired by the great Dan Erlewine?

What a great vid, and sweet playing at the end too 👍

Curious as to why they didn't just widen the fret slots instead of modifying the wire. certainly, a vintage dealer isn't going to pull a fret out and scream AHA!!! It's no longer original, someone has widened the fret slots two thousandths of an inch!!!!

Just goes to show, you can't beat experience. Period. Great vid. Loved it.

Loved all the videos on the Bloomfield Tele , excellent work and what a piece of music history it is.

You guys have gotten exponentially better in front of the camera. This is awesome. :)

easily one of the most amusing and informative videos ever. one can really feel the reverence that Dan has for this historic guitar. Also the lengths he goes to in order to preserve the significance of the Bloomfield Tele

legends, really enjoyed this :-)

I am really in love of your work! Learning a lot from you guys! Cheers from argentina!

If I owned that guitar, Id have a refinisher fix that infuriating cutaway in the body.

I was there to ! It was a GOOD SHOW and your repairing that guitar wow.....

Amazing work amazing.

That was a masterclass!! With the coolest guitar tech on the planet,what a dude. !!

Got My Mojo Workin' Great video Dan, Eric... Thanks!

Watching these guys is like meditation for me

I would love to work with you guys.. just love the environment :)

Dan u r the best. but this tele should be retired.. lol.. Imo.. Mr Bloomfields guitar.. nice!! but how could u cut a piece out like that.. Waaatthafriggg??? Haaahaa. just nasty 😁

Why use fish glue instead of another product, such as (non-fish-based) hide glue?

Fantastic job Dan and Eric!

My new favourite channel! When you put that first fret in - wow!

That was great. I love these videos!

Always great to see real musicians learn how to fix theirs and others axes very well!

Not many people know, that prior Mr. Hendrix, Mike Bloomburg was considered the greatest, of the young Rock/ Blues guitarists. He was absolutely great. Died way too soon.

In 1967 Bloomfield swapped the Goldtop with his friend repairman/musician Dan Erlewine for Dan's 1959 Les Paul Standardand $100.

Dan rocks. And that's a fact.

If the board radius isn't true to what I assume was an original 7.25, wouldn't it have been simpler and better to just sand with a radius block? The refretting would have been simpler to do and the neck feel brought back to original specs... My two cents :)

"It was man this and man that" lol gotta love Bloomfield!

Does this Tele belong to G.E. Smith? I saw him do a video on it and I know he has an incredible collection that includes many important guitars. Also, why doesn't Fender make one of these? Its a cool alteration and it is an important guitar that we all owe a debt to... For "Killing Folk." :)