Big Tex Guitar Rescue The Finale Before & After

The journey with Big Tex is finally reaching its conclusion. What started as a $40 marketplace find with a separating fingerboard and "space-high" action has turned into a unique project that represents a lot of hours on the bench. In this finale, I walk through the specific steps taken to stabilize the neck, reshape the headstock, and save that fragile Texas flag finish. I’ve included plenty of tone samples so you can hear these stock pickups for yourself, and I’ll share my honest thoughts on the playability and whether this Six Flags guitar is staying in the rotation or heading back out the door. If you enjoyed the journey with Big Tex, don't forget to subscribe and join the conversation. Whether you’re a seasoned tech or just starting your first kit build, there’s always a seat at the bench for you. Support the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join Follow the Journey: https://www.facebook.com/TedTalksGuitars The Big Tex Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMhTW3lOIKQ1egUpZI7r4qU4UYAoAIkKt A special shout-out to The Jacks and the Pit Crew. Your encouragement and technical tips keep the shop lights on and the projects moving forward. Video Chapters 0:30 – The $40 marketplace acquisition 1:14 – Evaluating the "baseball bat" neck and plastic nut 3:24 – Fixing the fingerboard separation 4:44 – Disassembly and discovering "roach debris" 6:42 – Addressing the bubbles and cracks in the finish 8:14 – Reshaping the headstock and Gunstock 231 10:17 – Leveling, crowning, and polishing the frets 11:43 – Stabilizing the body with clear poly 14:01 – Pickup height and foam adjustments 16:56 – Tone Samples 26:02 – Final review: My thoughts on the playability 28:44 – Water slide decal ideas 32:52 – Six Flags guitars vs. the shop standards 35:56 – Closing thoughts ____ Shoutouts: @TonJager (Brant) @WickedFesterTR (TR) Checkout our playlist page for more series and journeys https://www.youtube.com/@TedTalksGuitars/playlists Special Thanks to our channel members "The Jacks" Want to support the channel? Feel free to explore Channel membership options: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join Ted Talks Guitars & Life Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwall.com/ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3W3PZox *If you click on this link to shop at Amazon the channel will receive a modest financial commission from your purchases. Guyker Referral Link: https://www.guyker.com/?ref=tedtalksguitars If you use the link you will save 15% at Guyker Use the coupon code: TEDSMITH #GuitarRescue #BigTex #GuitarRestoration #GuitarTech #BudgetGuitar #TexasFlag #BigTex #GuitarTech #MarketplaceFinds #TexasFlag #GuitarTone #DIYGuitar