Frugal Fixer Spike

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Welcome to the Frugal Fixer Shop home of Sparkle City Guitars — where vintage-inspired guitars are built from the ground up using real shop tools, practical methods, and a blue-collar mindset. This channel is all about: • Building 1958-style guitars (Les Paul, 335, Flying V, Explorer, and more) • CNC + traditional woodworking workflows • Shop-built tools and jigs • ShopSmith-based builds and techniques • Real-world problem solving in the shop, around the house and keeping the pool nice for my grandkids ! If you’re into: guitar building, luthiery, CNC woodworking, ShopSmith tools, DIY shop upgrades, and learning by doing… you’re in the right place. Just a guy in the shop building guitars and figuring it out as I go. ⸻ 🎸 Current Series: Build the 58’s – Recreating one of the most important years in electric guitar history. ⸻ 🔧 Frugal Fixer Content: Now organized into playlists — still here, just focused. ⸻ ⛳ Golf Content: Moved to the Square Golf OG channel

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Build the 58’s Neck Process | Disaster Strikes

Build the 58’s Neck Process | Disaster Strikes Frugal Fixer Spike

60 views - 5 days ago

My Old Man Tools and New Tech Inside My Guitar Shop | New AI Cameras & ShopSmith Machines

My Old Man Tools and New Tech Inside My Guitar Shop | New AI Cameras & ShopSmith Machines Frugal Fixer Spike

24 views - 5 days ago

The LEGO Lesson Fender Doesn’t Want to Hear | Spike Frugal Fixer Opinion

The LEGO Lesson Fender Doesn’t Want to Hear | Spike Frugal Fixer Opinion Frugal Fixer Spike

210 views - 3 weeks ago

Sparkle City Guitars: The 58’s Bodies Reveal & Color Testing

Sparkle City Guitars: The 58’s Bodies Reveal & Color Testing Frugal Fixer Spike

20 views - 3 weeks ago

Frugal Fixer Pool Care | Does your Pool have balls? 16 Years, No Repairs! My Pool Method Still Works

Frugal Fixer Pool Care | Does your Pool have balls? 16 Years, No Repairs! My Pool Method Still Works Frugal Fixer Spike

217 views - 3 weeks ago

🎸 The Consignment Nightmare Nobody Talks About

🎸 The Consignment Nightmare Nobody Talks About Frugal Fixer Spike

51 views - 3 weeks ago

The Plan: Square Golf OG, Family & Building 58’s Guitars

The Plan: Square Golf OG, Family & Building 58’s Guitars Frugal Fixer Spike

35 views - 1 month ago

I’m Tired of Seeing Builders Targeted While Fakes Thrive

I’m Tired of Seeing Builders Targeted While Fakes Thrive Frugal Fixer Spike

175 views - 1 month ago

Changing To Stew Macs Fret Saw Blade | Never Going Back To CNC

Changing To Stew Macs Fret Saw Blade | Never Going Back To CNC Frugal Fixer Spike

54 views - 1 month ago

#shorts My Gibson Headstock Jig, can swap out the head for others. #sparklecityguitars #jurgscup

#shorts My Gibson Headstock Jig, can swap out the head for others. #sparklecityguitars #jurgscup Frugal Fixer Spike

47 views - 2 months ago

My Gibson Neck Template Process | Shopsmith Processes | Jurg’s Cup 2 Entry

My Gibson Neck Template Process | Shopsmith Processes | Jurg’s Cup 2 Entry Frugal Fixer Spike

2.2K views - 2 months ago

Shop Walk, My Tools are Older Than Most Of You Guys, lol Shopsmith Rules.

Shop Walk, My Tools are Older Than Most Of You Guys, lol Shopsmith Rules. Frugal Fixer Spike

168 views - 2 months ago

#shorts Headstock Angle Jig

#shorts Headstock Angle Jig Frugal Fixer Spike

116 views - 2 months ago

Built Not Bought… This One’s for Toy | Jurg’s Cup Entry

Built Not Bought… This One’s for Toy | Jurg’s Cup Entry Frugal Fixer Spike

89 views - 2 months ago

Build the 58’s Update | 5 Body’s Roughed out | Working on Necks.

Build the 58’s Update | 5 Body’s Roughed out | Working on Necks. Frugal Fixer Spike

73 views - 2 months ago

#shorts Rocket Launcher Shopsmith

#shorts Rocket Launcher Shopsmith Frugal Fixer Spike

97 views - 2 months ago

Testing My Neck Jigs! First Gibson-Style Neck Cut | Built Not Bought

Testing My Neck Jigs! First Gibson-Style Neck Cut | Built Not Bought Frugal Fixer Spike

123 views - 2 months ago

#shorts my First Neck Repair, Buffing Next then Touch up the Headstock

#shorts my First Neck Repair, Buffing Next then Touch up the Headstock Frugal Fixer Spike

10 views - 2 months ago

Les Paul Neck Jigs For Roughing Out Cheeks and Profile Frugal Fixer Spike

105 views - 2 months ago

#shorts Build the 58’s Moderne Template and Body

#shorts Build the 58’s Moderne Template and Body Frugal Fixer Spike

40 views - 2 months ago

Damron String Height Gauge | Absolutely Wonderful Tool

Damron String Height Gauge | Absolutely Wonderful Tool Frugal Fixer Spike

196 views - 2 months ago

🔥 CAN I GET 2 GIBSON NECKS FROM ONE 2x3 LIMBA?! 🔥

🔥 CAN I GET 2 GIBSON NECKS FROM ONE 2x3 LIMBA?! 🔥 Frugal Fixer Spike

120 views - 3 months ago

Build the 58’s | Les Paul Jr. Double Cut | My Process

Build the 58’s | Les Paul Jr. Double Cut | My Process Frugal Fixer Spike

192 views - 3 months ago

Build the 58’s | Double Neck Glue Up Jig

Build the 58’s | Double Neck Glue Up Jig Frugal Fixer Spike

198 views - 3 months ago

Tone Zone | Cemetery Chimes | Rock And Roll | Sparkle City Guitars

Tone Zone | Cemetery Chimes | Rock And Roll | Sparkle City Guitars Frugal Fixer Spike

19 views - 3 months ago

Build the 58’s | The Jazzmaster Start

Build the 58’s | The Jazzmaster Start Frugal Fixer Spike

133 views - 3 months ago

Build the 58’s – Episode 1: Slab to 4 Guitars (You Choose the 4th)

Build the 58’s – Episode 1: Slab to 4 Guitars (You Choose the 4th) Frugal Fixer Spike

163 views - 3 months ago

👉 I Graduated from YouTube University?! (Building 1958 Guitars)

👉 I Graduated from YouTube University?! (Building 1958 Guitars) Frugal Fixer Spike

107 views - 3 months ago

#shorts 👉 I Bought a ShopSmith for $20… Was It Worth It?!

#shorts 👉 I Bought a ShopSmith for $20… Was It Worth It?! Frugal Fixer Spike

54 views - 3 months ago

Making Templates for my 58 Builds, Education by YouTube University

Making Templates for my 58 Builds, Education by YouTube University Frugal Fixer Spike

35 views - 4 months ago

I need a bulk string vendor bad, 40 Bridges and one 12 string set in all these parts.

I need a bulk string vendor bad, 40 Bridges and one 12 string set in all these parts. Frugal Fixer Spike

19 views - 4 months ago

#shorts Parts Haul , Stream announcement Monday 6 pm.

#shorts Parts Haul , Stream announcement Monday 6 pm. Frugal Fixer Spike

10 views - 4 months ago

Bought out a builders stock for some builds. I need a string sponsor Dudes!

Bought out a builders stock for some builds. I need a string sponsor Dudes! Frugal Fixer Spike

17 views - 4 months ago

First Run Flat Sander | Smooth As A Gravy Sandwich

First Run Flat Sander | Smooth As A Gravy Sandwich Frugal Fixer Spike

225 views - 4 months ago

ShopSmith Prep for 1958 series Guitar Builds | Maguiers Deep Shine Carnuba Wax | Quick Protection

ShopSmith Prep for 1958 series Guitar Builds | Maguiers Deep Shine Carnuba Wax | Quick Protection Frugal Fixer Spike

82 views - 4 months ago

Diy Thermoforming Machine for Gold Prospecting Equipment

Diy Thermoforming Machine for Gold Prospecting Equipment Frugal Fixer Spike

33 views - 4 months ago

Guitar Shop Walk | Shopsmith Fleet and My Guitar Build’s Coming

Guitar Shop Walk | Shopsmith Fleet and My Guitar Build’s Coming Frugal Fixer Spike

63 views - 4 months ago

Vacuum Bag Test | Glue up Top for Sander | Guitar Veneer Practice

Vacuum Bag Test | Glue up Top for Sander | Guitar Veneer Practice Frugal Fixer Spike

17 views - 4 months ago

String Height Gauge / String Smasher

String Height Gauge / String Smasher Frugal Fixer Spike

18 views - 4 months ago

#shorts Smart shopping and $500 spent on Shopsmiths that I have saved. All setup for my Guitar Shop

#shorts Smart shopping and $500 spent on Shopsmiths that I have saved. All setup for my Guitar Shop Frugal Fixer Spike

224 views - 5 months ago

How a Bad Saddle Adjustment Ruins Intonation | Fender Acoustic Repair

How a Bad Saddle Adjustment Ruins Intonation | Fender Acoustic Repair Frugal Fixer Spike

41 views - 5 months ago

ShopSmith Startup Problem Explained (Easy Fix)

ShopSmith Startup Problem Explained (Easy Fix) Frugal Fixer Spike

135 views - 5 months ago

Back to the Future, Big Volume Knob on a REAL Guitar Amp and Cabinet

Back to the Future, Big Volume Knob on a REAL Guitar Amp and Cabinet Frugal Fixer Spike

315 views - 5 months ago

Norton Cemetery Chimes, first look!

Norton Cemetery Chimes, first look! Frugal Fixer Spike

24 views - 6 months ago

Intro frugal Fixer Shop

Intro frugal Fixer Shop Frugal Fixer Spike

126 views - 6 months ago

#shorts Experimental Lutherie by Spike the Frugal Fixer

#shorts Experimental Lutherie by Spike the Frugal Fixer Frugal Fixer Spike

41 views - 7 months ago

How I Installed a Rear Truss Rod on a Single-Piece Bass Neck 🎸

How I Installed a Rear Truss Rod on a Single-Piece Bass Neck 🎸 Frugal Fixer Spike

168 views - 7 months ago

#shorts, RELATIONSHIP Nightmare, 5 string Bass, one piece Build!

#shorts, RELATIONSHIP Nightmare, 5 string Bass, one piece Build! Frugal Fixer Spike

31 views - 7 months ago

First time using Angelus Dye on Guitars, results are great, GGBO 2022 Journey, Thanks Big D!

First time using Angelus Dye on Guitars, results are great, GGBO 2022 Journey, Thanks Big D! Frugal Fixer Spike

57 views - 7 months ago

Offset Hardtail Guitar Build — Starting the StewMac Build Series 🎸

Offset Hardtail Guitar Build — Starting the StewMac Build Series 🎸 Frugal Fixer Spike

130 views - 7 months ago

Fender Fake From Facebook – Don’t Get Scammed Buying Used Guitars

Fender Fake From Facebook – Don’t Get Scammed Buying Used Guitars Frugal Fixer Spike

23K views - 7 months ago

How I Rebuilt a 2006 Joe’s CNC Guitar Maker – 60 to 400 Inch/Min Upgrade 🔧

How I Rebuilt a 2006 Joe’s CNC Guitar Maker – 60 to 400 Inch/Min Upgrade 🔧 Frugal Fixer Spike

39 views - 7 months ago

Jolly Fat Man Busy Making Square Golf Screens

Jolly Fat Man Busy Making Square Golf Screens Frugal Fixer Spike

35 views - 7 months ago

Screens for Square Golf The Process

Screens for Square Golf The Process Frugal Fixer Spike

34 views - 7 months ago

#shorts Square Golf Screens

#shorts Square Golf Screens Frugal Fixer Spike

27 views - 7 months ago

Play Your Square Golf From Both Sides a Magnet Mount Makes it Simple!

Play Your Square Golf From Both Sides a Magnet Mount Makes it Simple! Frugal Fixer Spike

625 views - 7 months ago

Introducing Project Joe’s CNC Revival

Introducing Project Joe’s CNC Revival Frugal Fixer Spike

39 views - 8 months ago

First Practice in 5 Weeks, On the Mend Again | Life is hard enough and then you get OLD!

First Practice in 5 Weeks, On the Mend Again | Life is hard enough and then you get OLD! Frugal Fixer Spike

47 views - 8 months ago

Square Golf Naked? No Cover Needed | Just Go BeFugly Screen!

Square Golf Naked? No Cover Needed | Just Go BeFugly Screen! Frugal Fixer Spike

329 views - 8 months ago

#Shorts, Bogeyman Bill and Spike's Unwatchable Practice Rounds, Bootleggers Lair and Lot 15

#Shorts, Bogeyman Bill and Spike's Unwatchable Practice Rounds, Bootleggers Lair and Lot 15 Frugal Fixer Spike

44 views - 10 months ago