Jimbo and Matthew learn guitar

11/27/2025

Jump to the end if you just want to see Matthew playing the guitar after it’s completed 🤣

Basics tips on fret leveling using a fret rocker, fret file, and some sand paper. This guitar turned out so nice, it’s hard to imagine one playing better. Th...

07/14/2025

https://youtu.be/7D-zCYVZoEA?si=FE6KMSYZx2b0y_yR
Check it out, Matthew was able to play with the worship team this Sunday! Was a super fun set and we had a great time praising God!

This was great fun! Love worshipping in Parker at the Calvary campus. Great set this Sunday! Credit also to: Chase Diemer - Vocals, Barbra Caudras - Vocals, ...

06/23/2025

https://youtu.be/hrVtx9GYVLI?si=EAoxYThaVtVoi4Cy
Start the saga of the Marketplace Martin!!

Finding a phenomenal deal on a Martin OMC Aura Orchestra Model. It needs a lot of love. This is part 1, before any work is done.

05/27/2025

https://youtube.com/shorts/FTXZWV-lUhc?si=-v9VtXkj1kU9mMSM
Time to name Matthew’s Otomatone!

We let you choose the name for the Otomatone! Post your favorite!

05/24/2025

https://youtu.be/bZIn7eLttpA?si=Fu2Pkz71U77CnuNW
The Otomatone of DOOM!

Introducing the Otomatone of doooooom!

02/25/2025

Did a little work on the Stratocaster this evening… IYKYK. 😉

02/17/2025

https://youtu.be/cp3aH4IwGEM?si=eO4iT-nxq4vLQPwz
Matthew laying down some Fogerty with the A-78 Unicorn Uke. Playing one of only five that I can verify actually exist.

Dan, this one is for you sir! Matthew on the A-78 playing Lookin Out My Back Door

02/17/2025

https://youtu.be/1RhWJebSMOU?si=ueXBQdyUcW71tLvS
Solve the mystery of the A-78!!

Trying to solve the mystery of the Aria A-78 baritone ukulele. If you have historical data on this instrument, we would like to hear from you!!! #...

01/30/2025

https://youtu.be/qHBCCa6YwwE?si=Mzr-AoGgGXDV8wqU
Part 2 of the vintage Aria A-78. Featuring Matthew on the ukulele! This thing is a unicorn!

We restored this vintage Aria Ukulele to playable condition. We’re trying to find any historical data on this model. If you have any information, please let ...

01/26/2025

https://youtu.be/5g7ndD0UH4w?si=-aF9N34V-q_hBMDc
Found this uke in a thrift store. Restoring the Aria A-78 to playing condition Part-1

Local thrift store find, vintage 1960’s Aria A-78 Baritone Uke. Let’s get back to playing condition!

12/22/2024

https://youtube.com/shorts/Uh6qt35Lg5s?si=QSq4AeYk0zgKRl_1
Matthew and I have been having some fun!

We had some fun with this! the lyrics are by Matthew English @matthewandjames

12/01/2024

On the bench now is an Epiphone FT-145. It has failed (they are known for this) where the neck meets the body. Hopefully, this repair goes well and it will be playable again soon. If it does, I’ll refret it and put it in the fleet. 😎