YTube luthier - replaces truss road in a Thunderbird (Why do you solder the frets?)

[Marky L]

If you have 47:50 mins spare over lunchtime then this is a strangely relaxing video to watch -

 

YouTube luthier Tanya Shpachuk goes through the process of replacing a truss rod and frets on a Tbird in close up detail. I found it equally fascinating and also somewhat twitchy, as someone who is an absolute klutz with tools would have had that thing reduced to firewood in 5 minutes. I really do admire people with skills to do this sort of thing and the patience required too. Getting that fretboard off... ooohh!!!!!

 

(Ignore the odd bogey nail art.. it doesn't last long.)

 

 

[FlatEric]

An interesting watch. Never heard of her before but may have a gander at some of the others, Thanks for posting,

 

👍😊

[White Cloud]

That was an excellent watch. She's got skills!

[Norris]

Heating the old frets will soften any glue that may have been used, and also releases natural oils from the fretboard wood, helping to avoid tearout

[ahpook]

I really like her videos.

 

No talking, no fuss. Just the work being done.

[snorkie635]

Impressed I am

Yoda

[fleabag]

I had trouble getting past the mutant  fingers 'n thumbs 😀

[Dom in Dorset]

20 hours ago, Norris said:

Heating the old frets will soften any glue that may have been used, and also releases natural oils from the fretboard wood, helping to avoid tearout

The solder is to increase surface area contact between the iron and the fret thus speeding the process up.

Edited Friday at 07:19 by Dom in Dorset

[chriswareham]

She's a great luthier. It's quite poignant at times when she has to stop filming because the power has failed due to Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure (she's based in Kyiv). Ted Woodford, who is the gold standard for YouTube luthier videos, has spoken approvingly of her skills.

[Marky L]

On 02/01/2025 at 10:52, ahpook said:

I really like her videos.

 

No talking, no fuss. Just the work being done.

The occasional noise from other stuff going on in the background, fantastic.

[Marky L]

On 02/01/2025 at 11:43, fleabag said:

I had trouble getting past the mutant  fingers 'n thumbs 😀

I did too at first, but stick with it.. they usually change quite quickly.