Ripping The Neck Off a £27,500 -1954 Gretsch 6120T-LS - Part One

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In this video, Ben is beginning a repair on a very early, rather valuable Gretsch. Welcome back, Ben!

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:15 The first look at this beautiful instrument!
3:12 Detailing the repair - a neck re-set - to be done and some of the tools needed.
6.35 The fret has been removed - next steps
8:10 On to the modern drill with the bit marked so as not to go too deep!
9;23 Now for the heat - and a bit of water.
13:23 Positive upright pressure you say.......
14:47 And it's off.
19:10 Conclusion

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Ben's camera setup includes: the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro, Prime Cameras (Front facing and over the bench) Canon EOS 250D, suspended from the ceiling (bench side) Canon EOS 90D, and on the movable tripod a Canon M6 Mark II

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