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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

Jim Kozel June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 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.

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

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

Jim Kozel November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

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.

Jim Kozel November 8, 2019November 8, 2019 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

“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

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.

Jim Kozel June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

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

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
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