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1966 Gibson J-50 Restoration

A 1966 Gibson J-50 came into my northeast Ohio guitar repair shop with a pot belly top and a separated bridge along with a few other issues. Purchased by the owner when she was in college, it had been neglected

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Martin D-15 Side Crack Repair

As a luthier in Cleveland, Ohio I see a lot of guitars requiring some manner of crack repair. Large side crack repairs can me among the most challenging. Here’s how we repaired a major side crack on a Martin D-15.

Jim Kozel June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Telecaster Setup and Output Jack Upgrade

A lot of telecasters that come into my Cleveland guitar shop for setup often have output jack issues, the dreaded snap, crackle and pop. Here’s how we addressed those issues while setting up this telecaster.

Jim Kozel May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Michelle’s Martin Repair

Cleveland singer songwriter Michelle Gaw’s cat knocked over her prized Martin causing significant damage to the guitar. Here’s how we repaired the damage. Oh…Michelle says she still loves her cat.

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1964 Gibson LG-1 Restoration

Cleveland-based Rachel Brown and The Beatnik Playboys https://rachelbps.com delight audiences wherever they perform. So, when Rachel brought her 1964 Gibson LG-1 to the shop for a stage-ready restoration, I was happy to help. Here’s days of restoration/repair condensed into a

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Alvarez Lifting Bridge Repair

A very nice Alvarez guitar came into the shop with a lifting bridge. Here’s the story of how the bridge was repaired and the probable cause of why the bridge lifted in the first place.

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“Short Cut” by Jim Kozel

Some years back, I wrote a song about a miner in Telluride, Colorado. Here’s an arrangement of “Short Cut” performed at Brent Kirby’s 10×3 at Brother’s Lounge on September 18, 2019. I’m playing my latest Tele creation, the Jimmy-Caster.

Jim Kozel September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 Jim's Music Read more

Fender Jazzmaster Classic Player Makeover & Setup

As a Cleveland area luthier and performer, I’ve a soft spot for the Fender Jazzmaster. Here’s a video on how this Fender Jazzmaster Classic Player gets its vintage mojo back with a Jazzmaster bridge retrofit, Lindy Fralin pickups, and a

Jim Kozel August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Strat Stripped Neck Bolt Holes Repair

This Strat came into the shop with four stripped neck bolt holes. Here is how it was repaired with rock maple plugs taken from the 90 year old stage floor I salvaged from the Cleveland Institute of Music’s Pavilion stage.

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Jim’s performs at the June 19, 2019 Brother’s Wine Bar Writer’s Night…the 10×3.

It was a treat to perform at Brent Kirby’s 10×3 on June 19th. As a Cleveland area luthier, it’s rare I get to perform with instruments that I restore or repair. But that’s just what happened last night. When the

Jim Kozel June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 Jim's Music Read more
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Bay Village, Ohio

2023 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE



RIDER'S INN
792 Mentor Avenue 
Painesville, OH  44077 Telephone: 
www.Ridersinn.com (440) 354-8200
With Kathy Lynn
~ February 24, 7-10 pm

LITTLE BIRDIE WINE NEST
6060 Broadview Rd 
Parma, OH 44134 
216 - 785 - 9922 
www.littlebirdiewinenest.com 
With Kathy Lynn
~ May 3,  6:30 - 8:30
~ June 7,  6:30 - 8:30
~ July 5,  6:30 - 8:30
~ August 2,  6:30 - 8:30
~ September 6,  6:30 - 8:30
~ October 4,  6:30 - 8:30
~ November 1,  6:30 - 8:30
~ December 6,  6:30 - 8:30


QUARRY HILL WINERY
403 Mason Road 
Berlin Heights, Ohio  44814 
Quarryhillwinery@Gmail.com 
(419) 588-3179
Performing with Kathy Lynn
~ May 6  6:30-9:30
~ July 1  6:30-9:30
~ August 5 6:30-9:30
~ September 2  6:30-9:30
~ October 7  6:30-9:30
~ November 4  6:30-9:30
~ December 2  6:30-9:30

OLD PRAGUE RESTAURANT AND BAR
5586 Liberty Ave
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 967-7182
With Kathy Lynn


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