🎸The Washburn J6 jazz box guitar holds sentimental value as a gift from my guitar teacher.
🎵The guitar needs some repairs and restoration to improve its performance.
💡Restoring the guitar will allow me to continue learning and playing jazz music.
🔊The pickups on the guitar barely work, resulting in poor sound quality.
🧹The guitar also needs a thorough cleaning to remove dirt and grime.
Why did you choose to restore this specific guitar?
—This guitar holds sentimental value as it was a gift from my guitar teacher over 20 years ago. It has been my go-to guitar for learning and playing jazz music.
What repairs and restoration does the guitar need?
—The guitar needs repairs to the pickups, as they barely work, resulting in poor sound quality. It also needs a thorough cleaning to remove dirt and grime that has accumulated over the years.
Why did you decide to visit Monty's Guitars for the restoration?
—Monty's Guitars is known for their expertise in guitar repairs and restoration. I trust their craftsmanship and skills to breathe new life into my beloved Washburn J6 jazz box.
What are your plans for the guitar after the restoration?
—Once the guitar is restored, I plan to continue using it for learning and playing jazz music. It will be my main guitar for the next five years while I wait for a custom jazz guitar to be built.
What can viewers expect from the restoration process?
—Viewers can expect to see the restoration process, including repairs to the pickups, cleaning the guitar, and any additional adjustments needed to improve its performance. They will also learn about the importance of maintaining and restoring guitars to ensure their longevity and optimal sound quality.
00:00Introduction and background of the Washburn J6 jazz box guitar
02:39Arrival at Monty's Guitars and meeting with the guitar technician
06:50Initial assessment of the guitar's condition and discussion of necessary repairs
09:19Discussion about the wiring and tonal preferences for the guitar
16:00Discussion about the bridge and potential modifications
19:36Exploration of the rattle issue and potential solutions
26:17Cleaning and polishing the guitar to restore its appearance
32:45Final thoughts and plans for the restored guitar
