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Damien & Dantez are Reunited

As Pablo Casals said, “Perhaps it is music that will save the world.” Music is our universal language. All of us appreciate, perform, play it. This is not much of a repair video, but please allow me to introduce you

Jim Kozel May 19, 2019May 19, 2019 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Neptune Bar & Grille by Jim Kozel

As a Cleveland-area luthier and musician, one of my favorite venues is Brother’s Wine Bar. Every Wednesday night Brent Kirby hosts a 10×3 writers night. Ten acts, each performing at least two original compositions. The February 13, 2019 10×3 was

Jim Kozel March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 About Jim, Jim's Music Read more

Vintage Silvertone Parlor Guitar Makeover

Cleveland-based musician Rob Miller brought his new find, a vintage Silvertone parlor guitar, into the shop for some TLC.  Here’s how we turned it into a very nice player.

Jim Kozel November 17, 2018March 14, 2019 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Martin OM crack repair using winch clamps & button cleats.

Side fractures can be challenging to reach and repair.  Here’s a detailed video on how I use winch clamps and button cleats to access and repair a crack on a Martin OM. Jim Kozel, Luthier (Bay Village, Ohio)

Jim Kozel November 10, 2018November 10, 2018 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Chad Hoffman’s Gibson J-45…34″ of crack repair.

As a Cleveland-based luthier, I see a wide range of instruments needing everything from a basic setup, to minor repairs and involved restoration.  Chad Hoffman’s Gibson J-45 presented an unusual challenge.  Damaged at a gig, it required 34″ of crack

Jim Kozel November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Harmony Monterey Archtop Crack Repair x 5

As a Cleveland-based luthier doing guitar repair and restoration, I see quite a few instruments requiring crack repair.  Instruments are allowed to dry out in the winter months or left in cars during the summer.  Car interiors can get to

Jim Kozel August 17, 2018November 6, 2018 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Cleveland luthier, Jim Kozel takes a musical lunch break…

When I’m not repairing, restoring or setting up guitars for local and not-so-local musicians, you can find me playing one of my guitars.  Today I took a musical lunch break to relax with one of my compositions, Moonrise.

Jim Kozel July 9, 2018July 9, 2018 Jim's Music, Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Alvarez Yairi Lifting Bridge Repair by Cleveland Luthier, Jim Kozel

This Alvarez Yairi came into the shop for an installation of my Lil’ Jimmy PA pickup system.  But first the badly lifting bridge needed to be removed, re-shaped and re-attached.

Jim Kozel April 11, 2018 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

1934 Martin OOO-18 Restoration by Cleveland Luthier, Jim Kozel

A 1934 Martin OOO-18 came into my shop for repair and restoration.  After several crack repairs and some serious bar fret work, it’s singing again.  It doesn’t quite need a neck reset.

Jim Kozel March 30, 2018 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

Broken Headstock Repair with Butterfly Inlay by Cleveland luthier, Jim Kozel

This 60 year old DiMauro gypsy jazz guitar came into the shop with a previous headstock repair.  It had failed.  This challenging repair required lot’s of planning.  Here’s the long repair process condensed into a 7 minute video.

Jim Kozel November 5, 2017November 5, 2017 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more
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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
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~ August 2,  6:30 - 8:30
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~ October 4,  6:30 - 8:30
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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
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OLD PRAGUE RESTAURANT AND BAR
5586 Liberty Ave
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 967-7182
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