REFIT & RESTORE Episode 1: Discovery on a 1961 Fender Jazzmaster Guitar

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This week we take the first step of what will surely be a long, arduous journey. Around every corner are pitfalls and perils that may very well best me, but take heart! Fear of the unknown cannot withstand the light of curiosity. Also, we're tearing down a '61 Jazzmaster so this guitar tech can get a handle on exactly what the job entails.

00:00-01:21 Intro
01:22-02:41 I’m on Patreon!
02:42-03:36 Digging in
03:37-04:34 Patina Problem
04:35-05:41 Thimbles!
05:42-06:19 Plastics
06:20-10:40 Pickups
10:41-13:07 Electronics
13:08-14:49 Shield
14:50-16:07 Brass Shield Tub
16:08-17:23 Body Date
17:24-21:59 Neck stuff
22:00-24:11 Tuners
24:12-25:25 Discovery!
25:26-27:26 Pulling inserts/neck date
27:27-28:00 A minor snag
28:01-31:44 GAME PLAN
31:45-32:32 Outro