James May: The Reassembler

S01E03 Electric Guitar

James embarks on the final leg of his journey to comprehend everyday items by meticulously reassembling an electric guitar. With 147 components to fit together in the right sequence, he’ll need to rely on his precision Japanese screwdrivers, soldering skills, and a knack for dealing with intricate electronics. The electric guitar has revolutionized both music and culture, and inspired by his namesake Brian, James will plug in his rebuilt instrument, anxiously hoping he’s assembled everything accurately as he prepares to deliver one of the most surprising guitar solos ever.