The great thing about hanging out with Dan is you never know what he is going to haul out of a dusty case to show off.
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After shooting another Trade Secrets video (By the way, are you subscribed to our YouTube channel?) He shows off not 1 but 2 mid 50's vintage Gibson Les Pauls. 🤯 .
He also shows a tip for how to get these old guitars to play in tune better.
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Dun dun dun dun dun dun..........dun dun dun dun..dun 😏
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Brand new 2021 Iris DE-11 Dan Erlewine signature model handmade in Burlington, Vermont. Serial #169. Dan’s first signature guitar, based on his beloved 1937 Kalamazoo KG-11, features a 1930s V-shaped neck, Rickard rear-mount banjo tuning machines, an Adirondack spruce top, a satin finish, as well as Honduran mahogany back, sides, and neck. Most intriguing, its neck extends past the nut before transitioning into the ears of the peghead, and threaded brass inserts in the fingerboard accept screw-down capos. “It’s the most musical new guitar I’ve ever owned,” says Erlewine. Satin finish with no pore filling. Bolt on Mortise and Tenon neck joint. Katalox fretboard/bridge. Adirondack spruce braces. Bone nut/saddle. Tiger stripe pickguard. Built in Capo System comes with 3 capos, 2 thumb screws, 4 torx screws, and Torx Screw Installer. 4.0” deep at end pin. TKL Hardshell case.
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Meet Dan’s new shop apprentice, Elyse. She's an OU senior majoring in sociology.
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After working for a year at Blue Eagle – a local Athen’s music store & vintage guitar institution – learning basic setups and working the counter she got bit (like so many of us do) by the lutherie bug and decided to make it her career.
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And, there’s no such thing as starting slow when you’re in Dan’s shop – one of Elyse’s first “setup” jobs was a BIG one — stringing and tuning a 1924 Gibson Style-U Harp Guitar.
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When Elyse discovered several of the tuning posts had string holes that were too small for the new strings, Dan had her remove the tuners, dismantle them, clamp them in a small vice, and drill a slightly larger hole.
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Then she de-burred the edges of the posts with Mitchell abrasive cord (it’s like sandpaper on a string.)
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And, after re-installing the tuner she was able to string it up without a hitch (pun intended).
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And she even got to learn to use the digital calipers in the process.
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Let’s give her a round of applause for a job well done and a great start to a long career.
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Another snowstorm, can't get to the shop. There's only so much paperwork a luthier can do working remotely. Catchin' up on my "Danification". Watching monsterfret doin' his thang courtesy of stewmac_guitar
I was gonna go outside and make a guitar shaped snowman but that almost feels like work.
Thanks mother nature!😊
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Makers & Shakers: After 50 Years at the Forefront of the Guitar Repair Industry, Dan Erlewine Is at the Top of His Game. Link in bio.
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Six decades after he first began working with guitars, Erlewine says the internet has changed repair tutorials exponentially. He’s hopeful about the future, too.
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Here’s a fun throwback from November of 2002. This was taken after my first one-on-one weekend workshop with Dan. Little did I know at the time, my career path would change within the following year and I’d be moving to Athens. Hard to believe this was almost 19 years ago! #guitarrepair #guitarshop #tbt #stratocaster #stadiumguitar #danerlewine #stewmac #luthier #luthiery
Looking to get top quality results with aerosol finishes? Check out today's trade secret.
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Dan shows off his 5 tips to getting the best possible results with aerosols.
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Whether you're doing a refin, a new build or a repair aerosols can be a great choice if you don't have a professional spraying rig.
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Link is in bio .
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More shots of this unique and brand new irisguitar DE-11 with extended headstock and built in capo system. www.StayGoldGuitars.com
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Dan Erlewine aka monsterfret has a new page devoted to his workshops and seminars. Check www.danerlewine.com frequently to see what is being offered. Expect other luminaries of lutherie to pop in to teach a variety of indispensable techniques. #luthier #guitarluthier #loothing #loother #guitarrepair #guitartech #finishtouchup #finishrepair #guitarrepairshop #vintageguitarrepair #guitarrepairs #luthiery #luthierie #luthierguitars #luthierschool #luthierworkshop #luthierintraining #luthiersecrets #luthiere #guitarrepairschool #modernguitartech #guitartechlife #danerlewine
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Just found this one on my phone. My Stewmac compadres wrestling the neck off of a ‘42 D-45, with a special Maglite assist by Steve! #guitarrepair #martind45 #1942 #vintageguitar #acousticguitar #martinguitar #stewmac #heystewmac #danerlewine #toddsams #elliotjohnconry
Dan's checking his handywork from a recent Trade Secret video where he shows how to cut a curved truss rod channel with a table saw, some scrap wood and a little ingenuity.
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If you don't subscribe to our Trade Secret's newsletter you really should. Every other week we publish a tip or technique on building or repairing guitars. They're super informative and a lot of fun.
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Also, be sure and subscribe to our YouTube channel where we continuously post lots of cool tips, tricks and tools to improve the quality of your work and make your time in the shop more fun.
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Did a safe distance hang with this fine fellow this evening for the first time in nearly 3 months. #guitarrepair #danerlewine
Paying my respects. 🙏🏻
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Building your first guitar? Not sure how to shape the headstock without messing it up? This can be a deceptively tricky step. In this week's Trade Secret Dan and Blake show you a very simple, effective way to bring your design to live and get a professional quality result.
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You should check it out, the link is in our bio.
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Three decades later, Dan monsterfret and Bryan have re-teamed to reproduce Albert King’s iconic V, “Lucy”. To ensure these instruments not only look and feel the same, Dan used the last of his original Lucy wood to build one for joebonamassa and myself. Very happy to be a part of Dan and Alberts legacy.
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Prime Movers, 1965: Jim Osterberg (Iggy Pop)- drums, Jack Dawson- bass, Dan Erlewine-guitar, Bob Scheff (Blue Gene Tyranny)- keyboard, Michael Erlewine- harmonica. #primemovers #annarbor #iggypop #bluegenetyranny #danerlewine #michaelerlewine
Albert King and Lucy.
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Visit Dan's shop with me! If you've been wondering what monsterfret has been up to, here's your answer. 🎶🧰🛠️