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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.

Jim Kozel July 20, 2016 About Jim, Jim's Music Read more

RainSong Shorty SG Guitar Review

Cleveland luthier and musician, Jim Kozel reviews the RainSong Shorty SG guitar.

Jim Kozel July 20, 2016 Instrument Review, Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

It’s a Set Up!

Cleveland luthier Jim Kozel, with a special introduction from his buddy Guido, discusses how to evaluate acoustic guitar setup.

Jim Kozel July 20, 2016 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

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

Jim Kozel May 19, 2016May 19, 2016 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

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

Jim Kozel March 24, 2016March 24, 2016 Jim's Music Read more

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

Jim Kozel March 17, 2016March 17, 2016 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

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

Jim Kozel February 15, 2016 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

1935 Gibson A-style mandolin restoration

This 1935 Gibson mandolin was left in the garage in its cardboard case for many years.  The owner had played it for his wife when they were much younger.  Here’s the story of how it was restored…

Jim Kozel January 11, 2016January 20, 2016 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more

A new double neck design for Gabe Marin

A new double neck design for Gabe Marin

Gabe Marin of Consider the Source visited my shop over the holidays to discuss the design of his next double neck guitar, the Elsa II.  I built the Elsa I (see pic) for Gabe in 2003.  It’s been his only

Jim Kozel January 11, 2016January 20, 2016 Custom Shop Read more

Installing a ZERO fret on a Guild Jumbo 12-string

Here’s how to install a zero fret on a Guild Jumbo 12-string.  The benefit?  Excellent action and consistent tone between fretted and un-fretted strings.

Jim Kozel January 11, 2016January 19, 2016 Setup, Repair & Restoration Read more
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