03/25/2025
Even this beautiful GS-Mini could use a little help. The action is a bit too high, making the guitar difficult to play. After a few turns of the truss rod wrench and sanding the saddle, she's much easier to play. I was able to lower the action by ~25%. That's huge!
04/20/2024
It's the grand finale! Now that the guitar is finished, I get to show it off! In this video, I perform a song specifically written for this project on this rescued and repaired guitar. I also reveal its new home!
Abandoned Guitar Rescue - Part 9 - Grand Finale!
Watch as I play "Out of the Can," a song I wrote just for this project using this rescued guitar! I also reveal where the guitar will be donated!Part 9 - Gra...
04/19/2024
I put the finishing touches on this poor guitar with a setup and intonation in my latest video.
Abandoned Guitar Rescue - Part 8 - Setup & Intonation
I rescue a guitar that was neglected and abandoned. I perform a full disassemble, cleaning, repair and setup on the instrument. Can I find it a new home? Par...
04/19/2024
It's time to put all of the parts back together and make this guitar play again!
Abandoned Guitar Rescue - Part 7 - Reassembly
I rescue a guitar that was neglected and abandoned. I perform a full disassemble, cleaning, repair and setup on the instrument. Can I find it a new home? Par...
04/17/2024
All great guitars have nice fretwork. What can I do about the frets on this abandoned beauty?
Abandoned Guitar Rescue - Part 6 - Fretwork
I rescue a guitar that was neglected and abandoned. I perform a full disassemble, cleaning, repair and setup on the instrument. Can I find it a new home? Par...
04/16/2024
Part 5 of the Abandoned Guitar Series is out. It's time to shield the guitar. I explain it all, right here :)
Abandoned Guitar Rescue - Part 5 - Shielding
I rescue a guitar that was neglected and abandoned. I perform a full disassemble, cleaning, repair and setup on the instrument. Can I find it a new home? Par...
04/12/2024
Sit back, relax and watch me deep clean this poor, abandoned guitar.
Abandoned Guitar Rescue - Part 4 - Cleaning
I rescue a guitar that was neglected and abandoned. I perform a full disassemble, cleaning, repair and setup on the instrument. Can I find it a new home? Par...
04/11/2024
Check out part 3 of the Abandoned Guitar Rescue series where I flatten that warped pickguard.
Abandoned Guitar Rescue - Part 3 - Flattening the Pickguard
I rescue a guitar that was neglected and abandoned. I perform a full disassemble, cleaning, repair and setup on the instrument. Can I find it a new home? Par...
04/10/2024
Abandoned Guitar Rescue - Part 2 - Disassembly.
Abandoned Guitar Rescue - Part 2 - Disassembly
I rescue a guitar that was neglected and abandoned. I perform a full disassemble, cleaning, repair and setup on the instrument. Can I find it a new home? Par...
04/09/2024
What can I do to rescue this poor, abandoned guitar? Can I find it a new home? This is part one of a series of videos documenting my efforts to ressurect this cool guitar.
Abandoned Guitar Rescue - Part 1 - Introduction
I rescue a guitar that was neglected and abandoned. I perform a full disassemble, cleaning, repair and setup on the instrument. Can I find it a new home? Par...
08/15/2023
Another setup complete! My customer was unhappy with the fret buzz that he was getting on the low E string. After some sleuthing, I was able to make some adjustments and get this beautiful Squier Classic Vibe Strat back in shape!