Jim discusses the process of repairing a damaged bridge plate and replacing a bridge on a 1963 Martin D-18.
Where Have You Gone by Jim Kozel
Jim performs his song, “Where Have You Gone” in this video created during the “The Stories I Tell” CD recording sessions this past December 2015.
RainSong Shorty SG Guitar Review
Cleveland luthier and musician, Jim Kozel reviews the RainSong Shorty SG guitar.
It’s a Set Up!
Cleveland luthier Jim Kozel, with a special introduction from his buddy Guido, discusses how to evaluate acoustic guitar setup.
1966 Gibson Restoration Video
Living outside of Cleveland along the shores of Lake Erie can be pretty tough on our instruments. The sometimes extreme temperature and humidity swings between summer and winter can cause cracks, warping, fret and neck playability issues and the list goes
The Short Cut Trilogy by Jim Kozel
The Short Cut Trilogy is one of my most frequently requested group of songs. It chronicles the adventures of a miner working at the Tomboy Mine in Telluride, Colorado at the turn of the last century. To download your copy
Jessica by Jim Kozel, Luthier & Guitarist
“Jessica”, written for my daughter when she was four, is one of my most requested compositions. Here is a video of “Jessica” including some pics of my daughter today as a professional dressage trainer and competitor. “Jessica” is also available
K&K Pickup Installation in Mainland Baritone Uke
Ukes are small, even baritones, and present some unique challenges for pickup installation. I created this video to give ukulele players as well as other musicians a close look at the process of installing a K&K pickup into a Mainland
I Need a Drink and so does Your Guitar!
I’ve been getting a lot of calls from clients about buzzing strings and other issues with the way their guitars are playing. Well, it’s winter and guitars are drying out. Here’s a video on humidifying your instrument BEFORE you think about adjusting
Ukulele is for everyone!
I saw Jake Shimabukuro’s ukulele arrangement of While My Guitar Gently Weeps nine years ago and immediately brought the ukulele into my family of stringed instruments. Since that time I’ve composed with the ukulele, have built custom ukuleles and teach ukulele. Ukulele is particularly well-suited