Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This Martin Acoustic Guitar is one of the most abused guitars I've ever repaired. It's owner plays this thing hard. It's only about 10 years old, but it's already on its second set of frets and has had huge HOLES worn into the top. I've repaired this guitar several times in the past, but this time, the top is coming apart and the binding is falling off, oh and also the frets are totally worn again.
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For those asking, here are a couple videos of the guitar's owner playing this thing. He isn't particularly hard on it, he just plays a LOT...
Kevin Cummings & Lauren Eid Live in Studio: youtube.com/watch?v=4dA1dz0w45c&list=RD4dA1dz0w45c
Kevin & Lauren Live on Stage: youtube.com/watch?v=8veXAQGHLw4&list=RD8veXAQGHLw4&start_radio=1
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0:00 Introduction
3:19 Removing Duct Tape From Binding
17:44 Cleaning the Guitar
19:45 Regluing the Top
23:37 Adding Nitrocellulose Lacquer
25:41 Regluing Binding
28:25 Scraping Binding
35:40 FRTLZR Tools: frtlzr.com
39:31 Prepping for More Nitro Lacquer Overspraying
40:38 Wet Sanding and Polishing Lacquer
54:25 Troubleshooting Piezo Electronics
57:06 Leveling, Crowning, and Polishing Frets with FRTLZR: frtlzr.com
1:08:46 Restring with D'Addario: daddario.com
1:10:56 Final Demo
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This Martin Acoustic Guitar is one of the most abused guitars I've ever repaired. It's owner plays this thing hard. It's only about 10 years old, but it's already on its second set of frets and has had huge HOLES worn into the top. I've repaired this guitar several times in the past, but this time, the top is coming apart and the binding is falling off, oh and also the frets are totally worn again.
Tools Provided by FRTLZR:
frtlzr.com/collections/all
Strings provided by D'Addario:
Phosphor Bronze EJ16 BULK (25 Sets): amzn.to/3UaX7kM
Phosphor Bronze EJ16 BULK (10 Sets): amzn.to/3S3buqL
Phosphor Bronze EJ16 BULK (5 Sets): amzn.to/45LkvrA
For those asking, here are a couple videos of the guitar's owner playing this thing. He isn't particularly hard on it, he just plays a LOT...
Kevin Cummings & Lauren Eid Live in Studio: youtube.com/watch?v=4dA1dz0w45c&list=RD4dA1dz0w45c
Kevin & Lauren Live on Stage: youtube.com/watch?v=8veXAQGHLw4&list=RD8veXAQGHLw4&start_radio=1
*SHOW YOUR SUPPORT*
1: Become a Member on Locals: theguitologist.locals.com
2: Donate via Paypal: paypal.me/guitologist?locale.x=en_US
3: Buy Merch: bit.ly/GuitologistMerch
4: Send in Viewer Mail. (Contact Me for details at electrictoothsyndrome@gmail.com)
5: Purchase an ad! (Rate sheets available upon request at email above.)
6: Buy something from a sponsor and tell them I sent you.
7: Stand in the middle of the street naked screaming "LONG LIVE THE GUITOLOGIST!" Then when the cops arrive, tell them about my channel.
8: SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIXOLOGIST CHANNEL: youtube.com/@fixologist1
0:00 Introduction
3:19 Removing Duct Tape From Binding
17:44 Cleaning the Guitar
19:45 Regluing the Top
23:37 Adding Nitrocellulose Lacquer
25:41 Regluing Binding
28:25 Scraping Binding
35:40 FRTLZR Tools: frtlzr.com
39:31 Prepping for More Nitro Lacquer Overspraying
40:38 Wet Sanding and Polishing Lacquer
54:25 Troubleshooting Piezo Electronics
57:06 Leveling, Crowning, and Polishing Frets with FRTLZR: frtlzr.com
1:08:46 Restring with D'Addario: daddario.com
1:10:56 Final Demo
♠RECOMMENDED BOOKS
-RCA TUBE MANUAL amzn.to/2GOBVqS
-Designing Tube Preamps for Guitar and Bass: amzn.to/2DK5tmt
-DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF TUBE AMPLIFIERS: amzn.to/2HSNMne
