Part two of this video can be seen here https://youtu.be/-I8yQMmywN0 . It's on my other channel, Dashner Guitars.  I combined parts 1 & 2 into one video.  Thanks for watching!

I see what you are doing ... trying to hypnotize us into watching the next installment with a swinging guitar. Lol. Worked on me.

Please give us part two. I am dying for it!!

CLIFFHANGER!!!!

Thank God we managed to convince you into publishing this video Dash, it would have been a shame not showing this awesome piece of work to the public.
Great job, mate.

Over the years, I have acquired a couple of dozen electric guitars at very low prices because a prior owner had developed big plans for a guitar, stripped it, realized they were in over their heads, and given up.  I have managed to bring every one of those guitars to better than new condition.

Building, repairing, and modifying electric guitars is not rocket science.  While I recommend that people avoid tackling a rare or expensive guitar as a first project, the narrator does an excellent job of showing what can be done with some basic skills and willingness to tackle a project.

Been watching your channel for a few years and love your restorations. As a guitarist, even better when you move into guitar restorations.😃 intrigued to see how Dashner luthiery evolves…❤️🎸

I loved the patina’d look of the post-sand stage where the black was still in the wood grain.  Throw a matte or satin clear coat on that and I’d be a happy customer!

The big hole is where the Jack was until someone stepped on the cord. That’s why you always wrap the cord around the guitar strap.

Nice work so far!  Pro tip for hole patching; put clear packing tape over the hole, trace the hole with a fine point marker, remove tape and stick it to some 4mm MDF (or similar), cut tracing with scroll saw. You now have a rigid template of the hole which, with an exacto knife, can be  used to cut your veneer patches. Ask me how I know! 😉

I have modified, built bodies, and refinished electric guitars for years......and when you first
said "I will use my furniture refinishing skills to do the job"  I thought .....oh nooooo ! ......
but overall you've really done a decent job !     Strangely I kinda like the look of the stripped
body just before you sprayed on the undercoat .......might have used that myself with a
transparent slightly amber finish over top of the 'rustic' rough wood ......but that's me ....
Thanks , great , fun video !

This is really interesting, and my goodness, I loved your ingenuity in the way you filled that big hole!
Though I always worry when you use those utility knives, because I know how sharp they are!

for future vintage projects paint remover i believe would be your best way to remove old paint for fear of scraping to much material, your still doing a great job restoring this old guitar.

A fun project. Some of these methods would not have been my choice for a musical instrument, but the thought process was logical and methodical. I like seeing people just try stuff. The guitar was jacked up anyway. It's not like you could hurt it.
(The white primer made my teeth hurt a little bit.) It's OK, though. Everything is going to be OK.

LOVE the venture into new restoration territory. Your channel is my absolute favorite but it is even more exciting to see new and different things brought back to life! Especially love the guitar idea. Please do more things like this. But please be careful with those sharp razors around those beautiful hands!!! I am in love with your hands!😉✋🏻🤚🏻

The moment I saw those two holes I thought about how in the world you would repair them... I always learn something (and new words too) from watching your videos. But this time, wow... I would have never thought about making those kerf linings. Not to mention how to get them inside the bass body. Simply brilliant. You have taken your skills to the next level.

I would have taken the easy way out and would have converted that hole into a rectangle. But, what do I know?

I have been waiting for this video... but I was not expecting a cliffhanger!!!!  I want part 2 by tomorrow. 😆

P.D.  If you haven't heard the podcast, I strongly suggest you do!  🥰

Nice work so far! Every time I caught myself wondering wtf you were doing, I'd stop and tell myself "He is luthier. Do not question his methods"

I admire your guts for entering this field of craftsmanship.  As always, your methods are "down to earth" and without any snobbery.  This may not be the most perfect way, but it certainly is better than not trying or being afraid of doing it.  BTW, the types of glue have little or no effect on the sound.  After all it is an electrical base guitar, though I would not recommend these methods when restoring a high end acoustic instrument.  But I am pretty sure you know that yourself.

I'm not a guitarist or bassist or whateverist, but that shape of guitar — like BB King's — is my favorite looking one. Looking forward to how you finish it!

Patching that larger hole was quite a job. Very cleverly done. This guitar was in bad shape when you found it. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the restoration. Carol from California