Extremely hard and difficult neck repair of Fender Jazz Bass 

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No music (apart from the occasional post repair strumming by others in your shop), no commentary, just an amazing demonstration of your skill. Love it!

I like watching luthiers working in silence. No music. Just the sound of tools on wood. It's very calming. Thank you so much

I've watched hundreds of luthier videos but this is the first time I've ever seen a truss rod replaced. It's like watching a guitar have open heart surgery. Beautiful work and well done on bringing the patient back to life!

Although buying a replacement neck is probably a lot cheaper than what you're doing, it's great to see a master at work.

Wow Tanya, I am a guitar tech for over 30 years but I would never attempt to do such a difficult job as this. You did a masterful job. I am blown away by your skills, and I am learning so much from watching you work. Thank you for being there ♥️

The way you work, your patience, your knowledge of tools, all this is beautiful. I'll let you handle my basses and my long range rifles anytime.

I don't play guitar, I'm a drummer. However, there's a lot of joy in watching a craftsperson do amazing work on any instrument. I dig the audio too, no BS, just the sound of progress.

There are two reasons that I adore this episode. First, and foremost was the demonstration of the entire process needed to remove, and replace a vintage installed, single-action truss rod. Then to fabricate a new fingerboard to match the spec of the original. The work was concise, detailed, and featured a methodical style of patient work flow. Second, this episode clearly shows evidence as to why stringed instrument repair fees are structured. Instrument owners, vintage or modern, should witness exactly how labor intensive this type of repair is. The magic of editing does make the course of repair seem to glide without time. Nevertheless, I applaud this necessary video for its attribute of your talent, as well as educating the musician(s) at large the cost of some repairs that require mass planning, and finishing. Excellent job, Tanya. I hope you were well compensated for this undertaking. Enjoy your weekend.

This probably came out better than it did originally from the factory. Fantastic work - it was a pleasure to watch you restore this.

Tanya, I love your videos so much. I've always wanted to repair musical instruments by myself, but never tried it. Since I discovered your channel I started to get some basic tools and I'm gonna learn to repair instruments by myself. So I wanted to say thank you very much! You're one of my biggest inspirations to learn to do something I've always wanted to!

This girl has great attention to detail. Id trust her with any of my instruments.

Siempre quise ver como una profesional reparaba éste tipo de problema y he de decir que no es un trabajo sencillo.Enhorabuena eres una maravilla!❤

This really makes me miss my old CIJ Jazz bass. It had neck issues but I wasn't equipped for this kind of repair at the time. Good to see it can be done.

most people will never know the amount of work involved in repairing guitars. Well done Tanya, keep it up girl

Thank you for posting this video. I've never seen a truss rod replacement before... your craftsmanship is second to none. Absolutely beautiful work on this job.

Beautiful work, Tanya. I have always wondered how truss rods could be repaired. Now I know how much care it takes. Thank you!!

That is the highest level of skill. There are other videos about this topic, but this is on the level of Stewmac or even above. Someone really most love this Japanese made Jazz bass.

No wayy. This is the first time I’ve seen someone replacing the fingerboard on guitar. Most luthier here in my country they always saying no whenever i ask them to replace my fingerboard 😩. You are such a talented luthier Tanya. You really did a great job 👏👏

As soon as I saw you drilling out the the strip over the truss rod I knew what the issue was. I didn’t read any comments first so I could figure out the issue. You have crazy good skills as I’ve said on many of your videos. You go after these hard jobs like an old repair dog who has been doing it for 40+ years like me. I would be a little tentative on this but you killed it. I was a certified tool and die maker for my day job for 30 years and that skill was definitely applicable to guitar repair. You would be great at that trade as well. Guitars are much more rewarding to build. The pride you put into your work is very evident. Your videos hopefully will encourage all who do this have the same attitude. 👍👍😎😎🤘🤘

So completely impressive. If you had filmed this in real time it would have kept me watching for all the time you put it. I hope people cherish your work! Thanks

Nerve wracking to watch how much precision this type of job takes. So many ways it could potentially go wrong. I think I'll be sticking to repairing my own instruments because I'm not sure I could handle the stress of knowing the stakes of working on something sentimental to someone else.

As a bass player, I always wondered how worn or broken truss rods were removed and replaced by luthiers. You are very skilled in what you do. Hat's off to you!

Absolutely beautiful work. Such respect being given to that instrument. I had no idea the amount of work and craftswomanship that went into the fretboard.

That bass player ain't gonna have nothing to complain about. Excellent work.

This one was the most difficult i've seen so far. Incredibble job ❤

Such patience, and a brilliant result. I have a 72 Jazz Bass that someone put a fretless fingerboard on (sometime before 2001). I have no idea who but it's a great job. With that in mind I took my prized 78 Precision Bass to Jim Fleeting (Stockport, England). He did the same and although the barbed frets caused problems the end result is incredible. Smooth and balanced all over. I lose patience changing strings so Big Shout out to the luthiers.

That was therapeutic to watch. Beautiful craftsmanship and attention to detail. I’m sure it plays better than the factory setup. Well worth it to save a MIJ jazz bass. 👍

Holy moly. I will never ask anyone to replace a truss rod again!

I love your patience as you work. This is one beast of a job to do. Well done.

You have such precision in what you do. And patience. Watching Luthier videos has made me appreciate my instrument, ukulele, more.

Terrific video and exceptional skills! Thank you for sharing these examples with your very nice video presentations that provide great insight into your methods without getting carried away with unnecessary video over production techniques that plague so much of what social media displays currently. I've been a part time luthier, player, designer for over 5 decades and your level of skills is not often witnessed. Congrats!

I can feel the delicacy and precise work just from the video. If I were from the same country as you, you would definitely be the luthier I would pay for services on my musical instruments.

Remarkable skills that you have! The fret board and the highly polished frets look great. Thanks for another learning lesson.

Great video showing the details that go into an insane repair like this. Someone must really love the feel of that neck to have paid for a repair like this instead of just getting a replacement or custom neck made.

That was excellent work. Thank you for sharing. I am excited to see the number of fans you have gotten in just a few months. You deserve it! Keep up the good work!

I'm heading in to my very first truss rod replacement. Thank you for the example. I like the idea of putting the filler piece below the truss rod instead of doing exactly what fender did.

You are amazing!!. That looks like it was a tedious job and massive patience. Ive never seen a Truss Rod replacement, let along the entire neck with new Fretboard. I see the Crocs made the video, gotta be comfy as you work. Truly Amazing, Tanya.

wow i dont even know a truss rod can be repair or replace like this, good job !

Wow! You’re as professional as they come 😊 I didn’t realize how much work time and skill is involved in this… Awesome job Tanya 😎

I've owned guitars my entire life but never watched someone step by step replace a truss rod. Wow, that was one arduous task! I'm sure the owner is very grateful to have their instrument back to good:) Interesting technique using the surgical rubber. Very skillfully done, excellent job with meticulous attention to detail. As it should be:)

Очень деликатная и тщательная работа, потрясающее внимание к мелочам!

God this is amazing.. i have been looking for a video like this with no ridiculous trendoid voice over or even trendier hipster music.. this is just heaven and amazing skill to go with it! Mezmerising!

I’ve done a bunch and this is among the best I’ve seen demonstrated. Real first class work right here.

i’ve been doing some basic lutherie work for a year or so now as the first woman to work in the shop, it’s nice to see your epic skill! inspiring. i hope to be advanced like you in the future

Definitely went above and beyond with this one Tanya. I've seen luthiers tackle this problem by clamping the neck in such a way as to apply enough torque to facilitate engagement of the truss rod. More stubborn ones required the additional use, within the clamps, of a conductive high heat press. As always, great work and video documentation. :)

This video is exactly why I steer clear of Fender basses. It requires a lot of expensive labor, new frets, and often new fingerboard to replace a $20 truss rod. The main reason someone would choose to go this route is preserve the original neck, but when the jobs done, the neck has been so worked over it isn’t the same, esp if the finger board had to be replaced. Best to just swap the neck and call it done.

Love these videos, as a fellow luthier (hobbiest) I know the difficulty and you did a great repair, nice work. Stay safe!

Thanks for the video! Extremely difficult and also could be dangerous! I had used a steam iron and paint scraper just like you did, long ago! The blackened scraper blade seemed to be like a spring. Nearing the nut end, the fret board sprung away, when it seemed really stuck hard. The fretboard nicked my wrist - the working hand! I had not used any clamping, as things seemed not so difficult! The paint scraper also had sharp corners. Suggest dulling the corners and restraining the force, not the maximum! Protect the other hand and body near the job. Having seen your other videos, its clear that you are a very capable expert. Stay safe on every job!

Astonishing!! Wonderful to see your work, calm, precise and perfect executed. Wonderful. Congrats!

This is my favorite channel to watch. Very interesting to see all of the techniques used along with the attention to detail. Look forward to every video!

Ah the good old surgical elastic I used a couple of bicycle inner tubes which I found in my stepsons pushy which he didnt use . Now that is what I call a professional job . Excellent work there I hope you are proud .

Wow that was like watching an open heart surgery. Such a great job Tanya! The new fretboard looks absolutely stunning. Even though I'm a guitarist, I'd love to play this bass

Wow so much work! But I would be so glad to have someone agree to save a beloved guitar like this!

I know it's a really hard and tough job for you, and you're really good at it!🙏🏻 But for me, and I'm sure for other people, it's very relaxed to watch your video's. It stimulates me to be more precise on my projects! Thnx Tanya!

Extremely satisfying!! What a perfect job done!!! 👍X10K I don’t see myself wanting to be a luthier but this video is so good to watch!! Now I got to see how a neck replacement is done professionally. 30 minutes well spent!! Love it!!!!

Really incredible craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing your work!!

Totally , Absolutely , Completely Awesome & Amazing Unbelieveable !! ( i am , right now , in a very state of shock )

That was about the most amazing repair I’ve ever seen. Artistry.

You have to have a great sensitivity in your soul to be able to do that type of work, it is pure art. Amazing.

Tanya, well done, you are a master...good job....Tanya's hands are worth their weight in gold

Love your videos. Not only are you exceptionally talented but your video editing is fantastic! Those transitions of all black are really good. :)

This is so damn cool. I love the quality of your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them and share them with us.

I love watching you work on guitars after I finish working in guitars!

Love the videos. All the best to you and your loved ones in your difficult situation in Ukraine.

I'm genuinely suffering while seeing the video but good job. I'm checking my strat right now and feeling blessed for having no issue by now. I guess 99.99% of luthiers would prefer to replace the whole neck (even you maybe), but when you're in love with your instrument it's kind of hard.

I had no idea a truss rod could be replaced!! Stunning work....as always. This continues to be the best guitar content on RU-vid and its really cool to see the channel and subscriber number grow!! You should definitely offer those "Shpachuk" T shirts for sale! 🙏😍😁

Many people making videos don’t understand that the sound of life is music, so thanks you for letting us hearing the music of your life and your wonderful craft 😊 (land let me ad for the short documentary FOLI there is no movement without rhythm)

На это можно смотреть вечно) мастерская работа!💪

Wow!!! You are so good!! I watched the whole video… its so relaxing!! If i have a problem with my instruments i give them to you!

Who is this person without Nail Art who takes over at 7:28? What have you done with Tanya!

This is why i couldn't become a luthier, too many tools needed, patience and skills way beyond what i could do. Good work 👏

So I must’ve missed something but when did you put the new truss rod in, it just looks like you glued wood in there

Now I understand why replacing a truss rod is so expensive! So much time to spend to do the work 😮👍👍

I'm a little surprised this neck was worth repairing, since the only original piece that remained by the end was the maple part.

I've done this a few times and it is a chore. Well done 🤠👍

Did the client spec. a 14in. radius ?

You’re good! I am a professional luthier too and already learned three neat tricks from you.

No, I have no idea why you solder the frets.

I knew a truss rod replacement is hard and expensive, now I know why… Very interesting to watch, and what a beautiful result!

Is this cheaper than a new neck?

been doing lutherie for a long time and I have to say that looking at your work it's like looking at me in mine! nice:)

Flying mosquito 🤣👍

I don’t even play guitar but I really enjoy watching your videos. You do amazing work.

Fender designed his instruments with bolt-on necks so that you didn't have to go through all this.

great work. as a luthier who has never done what you just did, at first i thought you were replacing the truss rod because the bass is older and valuable, but with a new fingerboard radiused to 14” i’m guessing that it was purely client obsession work and had little to do with the value of the instrument. great work anyway. totally fascinating. i hope you price quoted well. - c

Just stumbled onto this video - amazing work!

Huge respect to skills, patience and dilligence to film this - BUT - considering the time, the visable existing damage/wear to the back and that the fretboard was replaced by the end, it really would have been more economical to just get a new neck.

I am watching this before going to sleep... Really calms me

Your videos are SO great! I could watch them for hours on end. Oh wait, I have watched them for hours on end. 🤣🤣❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻.

Interesting take on trimming the fretboard near the nut, I'll have to try that. Thanks for the tip & good work!

Wonderful, Tanya, wonderful!!! You are GREAT, GREAT, GREAT!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! No annoying music, just the sound of world class labor!!! I wished you were geography closer so that I could send you my vintage Gibson 345 ES-TD for some much needed love & care!!

I love this kind of videos cus she's very profesional in their job

That's not how I would have approached the problem but you got it together again.

Excellent work, the dedication is evident. However, the video is very long, I watched it at 2x speed and it was much better... thanks for sharing

The fact Fender designed his guitar necks to be recyclable an undertaking like this might just prove him right!! Just purchase a NEW NECK .. Not detracting from the fine work undertaken by you Tanya .........👍👍👍

I love this kind of video. no background music.. Relaxing.

Thank you for documenting this. I learn so much by watching others methods. I don't need the talking as the work will always speak for itself.

You have to be the most skilled luthier I have ever seen!!! Rock on Tanya!!