"...that's up there on the list of annoying jobs." - "...it's inelegant" - "...this was a transplant...we removed the malfunctioning organ..." So many great "Tedisms" in each of his videos...they are always a pleasure. Plus, his incredible, carefully thought out, and carefully executed work, making him and this channel some of the best (if not THE BEST) on RUclips. Your clients and their instruments, are all beholden to you forever...as are we, your lowly viewers. Absolutely great again, Ted, thanks. Please continue posting...forever.
I'm not a luthier, but am a retired piano rebuilder. I love your work and your videos. They harken me back. About the position-posts acting as a lever, I get it. In fact, I've often wondered why guitar bridge-pins aren't a similar hazard.
I think bridge pins aren't as much of an issue because they're often fragile, at least slightly flexible (plastic will bend, bone or resins will at least spring a bit), tapered pretty significantly, and are slotted so that the tension of the string is mainly acting against the topside of the bridge pin holes and the top of the saddle/strip.
Seems like an incredible amount of work for a guitar at that price. But it was truly fascinating to watch you do your thing. I saw the headstock break repair work on the 70's Les Paul Deluxe first and was super impressed as well. You're an artist.
I know this is a older video so not sure you will read this comment.im I'm 62 years old and have played acoustic guitar for about 15 Years , I know I got started late . I have watched hours of your videos. I would never try to repair my guitars but I have learned from you how to set up my guitars to suit myself, thank you. Recently I acquired an older kent guitar that I think needs a new bridge and some fret work I'm going to try this myself if I get it wrong I'm not out nothing but a 50 dollar guitar and the money I spent on some basic tools for the job I'm retiring at the end of this year so who knows maybe some set up work to fill my time and possibly a little extra money is in my future thanks for all the great video's
Ohhhhh Canadahhhhhhhh! In response to your saying: “ Careful not to be too Canadian. “ Enjoying your instruction. You are a very skilled artisan/ luthier as it were. Very knowledgeable and articulate in your explanations. Thank you. Merry Christmas!
Hey my fingernails grow like crazy since my twin and I got separated we both chewed our nails. A psychology student /friend offered to hypnotize me whilst at university .Cannot touch my nails since. Twin has short fingers and hardly any nails. I love your RUclips posts, great work and you don't speak too fast like most US guys. I think Canadians and Aussies are similar. Cheers from Downunder.
You have the skills of a brain surgeon ... and nerves of steel. Above that, your humor is striking. You may have no idea how lucky you are, following your path this way.
Here's a tip for you. Next time you have to replace a bridge plate/pad, make it out of Padauk. You will be amazed. That's what Mr. Jerry Rosa uses, and his finished product always ends up with super great tone, and LOUD.
Blimey what carnage!! I bought my Takamine new in 1997. It's needed no surgery so far (fingers crossed it won't need open bridge surgery like that one in the future!!).
Geez....I wish I had your talent (and tools on hand)!! I've "repaired several guitars of my own and for friends...but, mostly, I'm a painter! Your wood work amazes me!!!😄👮
In Canadian about should rhyme with shoot and scoot. That’s part of the charm of listening to this channel, to hear a talented foreigner speaking the English as only an occupant of the great white north can. Seriously, I’m Virginian and y’all say it like the folks from Richmond. Thanks Ted! Another wonderful video.
Gee, I really hate that pickup. Not that it doesn’t work, just whole idea of it compromises the soundboard. Thanks for showing this. It gives me a lot of food for thought
I bought the same stewmac router bit, because of how short it is. Local hardware stores had bit that had a cutting shank of about an inch tall. My jigs had to be way thick if i needed to route a shallow area.
Thank you for helping educate and entertain :) Always trying to learn more for my more serious repair work down the road.. currently just doing setups.
Don't check yourself about "about"! It's good to hear an identifiable Canadian accent. I'm a particular fan of Ontario accents from further east, which may almost sound Scottish or Irish. And I'm scientist and my cuticles are no better than yours. This one reminds me of my ongoing dental work...
You talk about you nails, I looked on my own and remember today metal work on an old rusty plane (n°4, razor cut now :D ), all blacks and dirty. I understand what you said :p
Genius, think I might have kissed the guitar goodbye and there you go and have it, I would imagine, better than it’s ever been. Great video, always enjoy your repairs. Thanks 👍👍
I worked on a friend of mines Takamine acoustic guitar and while inspecting found all the bridge pin holes had drill bit breakout on the underside of the top. There were splinters 1/2 to 3/4 inches long. I thought this was poor quality control. This guitar had never been worked on as it was only 2-3 years old. I think Takamine makes some really good sounding guitars, but mass production has cost them quality workmanship. I know this will be the first place I look if I ever work on a Takamine again. Great work on your project guitar.
You saved me today from buying a D28 with damage to the bridge and a huge belly bulge! Until I watched your videos, I wouldn't have known why the action was so horrific (nearly 4mm at 12th fret low E) and probably bought it thinking I could just lower the saddle or adjust the truss rod. I was tempted to buy it and attempt the repair myself, because I (foolishly) feel like I know how to fix guitars after watching your channel! Anyway! Inspiring stuff. I hope to learn some of your skills and perhaps fix my own guitars one day! Thanks!
Yeah its wise to question the feeling of knowing how to fix guitars lol. I get the same feeling myself, but actually doing it is something completely different. Ted's had shytloads of experience. Doesn't mean you shouldn't have a go at it yourself, but just go into it knowing you aint gonna do a twoodfrd quality repair (most likely). I'd mess about with electric guitars but not acoustics, they are way beyond my comfort zone
this is the only channel i know where i can get a lesson on repairing a bridge and a lesson on math lol holy smoke he must be a math whizz lol thank you for this channel
I have a 1990 Takamine EF341 (no cut-away) I think this is very close to what I have, the inlays around the sound hole are identical and mine is black as well. I bought it new in 1992 and love the guitar. Great seeing what you are capable of doing in pretty dire situations.
Ted - you did it once again! During my now 7 months long isolation due to the Corona threat (I´m at high risk) I´ve watched ALL of your great videos - with indeed great pleasure. Your videos should become must-see tutorials for any serious wannabe/established guitar luthier. I´m a banjo specialist/wizard myself - with presently very few banjos to work on due to the crisis - but also I have learned a lot from your videos. Do please keep on posting them - I´ll keep an eye open for new ones. Thanks a lot and kind regards. Polle from Denmark
That sound is very similar to my late model takamine dreadnought, she's blonde all over, super distinguished tone for each string/note but with a beautiful bronze string undertone ringing across eachother no matter the material or guage. Great work reviving her 👍
Once again...very impressive! I only recently discovered your channel and have since watched many of your videos...totally in awe of your skills! True craftsmanship!!!
Sounds nice! That was such a good repair job! I wouldn’t of known where to even start! Excellent job! I don’t know how the guitar sounded before but it sounds really good, now!
Sounds great, I bet it sounds better than before. You do great work. That is a bad design for that pickup, but you gave it the best chance for survival. If it were mine, I would have had you fix it without that hole, make a new bridge and put an under saddle pickup of some sort, whatever you think would be the best. But that's me...
New here, I hope many broken guitars come your way . 1stly so gots can be lovlingly and expertly repaired. 2ndly so you can keep making these craftsman videos, we all enjoy. Subscribed! And so you should too if reading this.
A real pleasure to watch you work, the narration is a perfect fit. Considering there is half a millimetre of plastic poured over it the Takamine sounds really nice acoustically. Well, to my ear through tiny phone speakers. Thanks again.
Takemine sounds great. You did a bloody good job on this one. Thanks for all the information. I feel like i should be paying for this. Feels like a masterclass in repair.
I have this very guitar.... and, while I have many Gibsons and watch the broken headstock repairs without emotion (I always keep,them in their case when not played ), this one scared me to death ! My takamine is my gig guitar, my Taylor is my “stay at home guitar” and my Martin is my “dont even effing think about touching” guitar
Nicely done! Good to know that there's someone nearby who can take on impossible repairs! I have two Takamine's and if I ever run into trouble with them, I know where to go! Thanks for the video!!
I’m also a Canadian and also had the same issue with my Tak.guitar. Guess they dont like using glue at the factory and instead rely on the bridge screws on either side to hold it down. I tried to reset the bridge myself and had success. Well sort of. The bridge is solid and glued properly. I did however cut my bridge mounting slot just a bit too big. Guess I can always try to make an oversized bridge to hide my mistake. A lot of work goes into a job like this. Keep up the great work.
altho im not a "luthier" . i have been doing guitar repairs, and custom builds. (almost 20 years now). i just recently started dabbling in the "acoustic guitar" repairs. do to my buddy having over 15 of them, that needed repairs. my last repair on one of his was almost the same Takamine and condition as the one you repaired. i wish i did that scarf joint as you did. yes it takes time to do them properly. but the rewards of a completed repair far exceeds doing almost anything else and as relaxing. (i only charged him $50 for that repair) and told him, if it happens again, it's a wall hanger
Really nice job, Ted. I used to have one of those black cut-away Takamines. Springsteen plays them quite a bit; they do sound very good thru an amp....now I wish I still had the darn thing.
Your videos are a crackling fireplace, a glass of warm milk, and a good book of knowledge all rolled up into one.
True.
I can feel all the stress melting away watching his videos.
Should be prescribed by doctors.
Amen
I would change the milk for some good Scotch. But share the same feel
this is the most accurate comment I have ever read. truly
@@armentumhominum9931 I am not a Scotch guy, but I am no fan of warm milk. When you pour, make it 2. LOL
Most luthiers would've passed on that kind of bridge work but you made it look perfect. That guitar sounded absolutely incredible at the end.
"...that's up there on the list of annoying jobs." - "...it's inelegant" - "...this was a transplant...we removed the malfunctioning organ..." So many great "Tedisms" in each of his videos...they are always a pleasure. Plus, his incredible, carefully thought out, and carefully executed work, making him and this channel some of the best (if not THE BEST) on RUclips. Your clients and their instruments, are all beholden to you forever...as are we, your lowly viewers. Absolutely great again, Ted, thanks. Please continue posting...forever.
Beautiful, thoughtful work with a bit of humor thrown in, what more can we ask for! Always a pleasure your videos....
I'm not a luthier, but am a retired piano rebuilder. I love your work and your videos. They harken me back. About the position-posts acting as a lever, I get it. In fact, I've often wondered why guitar bridge-pins aren't a similar hazard.
I think bridge pins aren't as much of an issue because they're often fragile, at least slightly flexible (plastic will bend, bone or resins will at least spring a bit), tapered pretty significantly, and are slotted so that the tension of the string is mainly acting against the topside of the bridge pin holes and the top of the saddle/strip.
An EF341ec. I did the same repair on an EF381ec (12-string). Thanks to this video, I did not make a mistake.
Seems like an incredible amount of work for a guitar at that price. But it was truly fascinating to watch you do your thing. I saw the headstock break repair work on the 70's Les Paul Deluxe first and was super impressed as well. You're an artist.
1:55 onwards was pretty funny to me, an accountant who works on cars in my spare time, son of a joiner and luthier.
2 mins in I was hooked. Great video. For a terrible moment though….I did think we weren’t gonna get to hear it. Many thanks.
I know this is a older video so not sure you will read this comment.im I'm 62 years old and have played acoustic guitar for about 15 Years , I know I got started late . I have watched hours of your videos. I would never try to repair my guitars but I have learned from you how to set up my guitars to suit myself, thank you. Recently I acquired an older kent guitar that I think needs a new bridge and some fret work I'm going to try this myself if I get it wrong I'm not out nothing but a 50 dollar guitar and the money I spent on some basic tools for the job
I'm retiring at the end of this year so who knows maybe some set up work to fill my time and possibly a little extra money is in my future thanks for all the great video's
Ohhhhh Canadahhhhhhhh! In response to your saying: “ Careful not to be too Canadian. “ Enjoying your instruction. You are a very skilled artisan/ luthier as it were. Very knowledgeable and articulate in your explanations. Thank you. Merry Christmas!
The master! Really enjoying binging your videos!
I can watch you Repair guitars all day, it’s very calming after a fast paced day. very insightful and straight up good content!
I think it has a beautiful sound, and it's only going to get better! Always been a big fan of Takamine.
i’m completely addicted, where have these videos been all my life? this guy is fantastic
Thanks for the free guitar shop repair lesson 👍
Hey my fingernails grow like crazy since my twin and I got separated we both chewed our nails. A psychology student /friend offered to hypnotize me whilst at university .Cannot touch my nails since. Twin has short fingers and hardly any nails. I love your RUclips posts, great work and you don't speak too fast like most US guys. I think Canadians and Aussies are similar. Cheers from Downunder.
Aboot eh? LOL! Wow nice job. So the pickup is hidden under the bridge. Very clever.
You have the skills of a brain surgeon ... and nerves of steel. Above that, your humor is striking. You may have no idea how lucky you are, following your path this way.
Here's a tip for you. Next time you have to replace a bridge plate/pad, make it out of Padauk. You will be amazed. That's what Mr. Jerry Rosa uses, and his finished product always ends up with super great tone, and LOUD.
I have to admit that after your spiel about sound quality at the end I wasn't expecting this guitar to sound so good.
Blimey what carnage!! I bought my Takamine new in 1997. It's needed no surgery so far (fingers crossed it won't need open bridge surgery like that one in the future!!).
The two middle clamps.....well.....they are tricky too. Nice job
One of the most impressive jobs I've ever watched you do!
Be all-the-way Canadian. It's fine with us.
us or US?
@@henryautumn37 Yes.
@@henryautumn37 us, but we are also OK with the US. At least I am.
After all, nobody's perfect!
It's all aboot you guys with your flappy heads buddy.
Fascinating video. Certainly won’t try that at home!! Thx for posting.
Geez....I wish I had your talent (and tools on hand)!! I've "repaired several guitars of my own and for friends...but, mostly, I'm a painter! Your wood work amazes me!!!😄👮
In Canadian about should rhyme with shoot and scoot. That’s part of the charm of listening to this channel, to hear a talented foreigner speaking the English as only an occupant of the great white north can. Seriously, I’m Virginian and y’all say it like the folks from Richmond. Thanks Ted! Another wonderful video.
I used to spend a lot of time on business in the Richmond area, it is a very unique accent.
Master craftsmen, enough said!
love your videos very nice work
Gee, I really hate that pickup. Not that it doesn’t work, just whole idea of it compromises the soundboard.
Thanks for showing this. It gives me a lot of food for thought
Just plain old good work Brother. Thanks from Philadelphia
“If manicures are important to you...” too funny! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Love this channel
I bought the same stewmac router bit, because of how short it is. Local hardware stores had bit that had a cutting shank of about an inch tall. My jigs had to be way thick if i needed to route a shallow area.
That thing is so glossy Esteban himself would approve this quality instrument !
Great work, you have a real talent. A pleasure to watch. Thanks
Thank you for helping educate and entertain :)
Always trying to learn more for my more serious repair work down the road.. currently just doing setups.
Don't check yourself about "about"! It's good to hear an identifiable Canadian accent. I'm a particular fan of Ontario accents from further east, which may almost sound Scottish or Irish. And I'm scientist and my cuticles are no better than yours.
This one reminds me of my ongoing dental work...
How you enunciate “about” is about right. I wince every time I here someone say “a-boot”. It sounds so affected to me.
You talk about you nails, I looked on my own and remember today metal work on an old rusty plane (n°4, razor cut now :D ), all blacks and dirty. I understand what you said :p
Best Lutheier channel on RUclips!!!!
Genius, think I might have kissed the guitar goodbye and there you go and have it, I would imagine, better than it’s ever been.
Great video, always enjoy your repairs. Thanks 👍👍
Great video and repair. I wouldn't have thought it was repairable so I think you should have an award for that.
I just admire the skill you have. It's amazing
Excellent job and beautiful sound!!! Congrats!!
I had that model Tak, I really liked it a lot. Great guitar to me. Mine was cedar top.
I worked on a friend of mines Takamine acoustic guitar and while inspecting found all the bridge pin holes had drill bit breakout on the underside of the top. There were splinters 1/2 to 3/4 inches long. I thought this was poor quality control. This guitar had never been worked on as it was only 2-3 years old. I think Takamine makes some really good sounding guitars, but mass production has cost them quality workmanship. I know this will be the first place I look if I ever work on a Takamine again. Great work on your project guitar.
Thank you Ted for another incredibly informative video and thank you for all the work you put in making those gems .
Cheers ! 😊
You saved me today from buying a D28 with damage to the bridge and a huge belly bulge! Until I watched your videos, I wouldn't have known why the action was so horrific (nearly 4mm at 12th fret low E) and probably bought it thinking I could just lower the saddle or adjust the truss rod. I was tempted to buy it and attempt the repair myself, because I (foolishly) feel like I know how to fix guitars after watching your channel! Anyway! Inspiring stuff. I hope to learn some of your skills and perhaps fix my own guitars one day! Thanks!
Yeah its wise to question the feeling of knowing how to fix guitars lol. I get the same feeling myself, but actually doing it is something completely different.
Ted's had shytloads of experience. Doesn't mean you shouldn't have a go at it yourself, but just go into it knowing you aint gonna do a twoodfrd quality repair (most likely).
I'd mess about with electric guitars but not acoustics, they are way beyond my comfort zone
hahahaha... Your cuticles are just fine. I love your guitar repair wisdom.
Awesome job, thank you for showing us your good work.
Another fantastic job, you subtle attention to detail is amazing.
I found a 3/8" bit with a 1/4" shaft and was able to fit a 3/8" bearing to it. Perfect size for doing the corners of pickup cavity routs.
this is the only channel i know where i can get a lesson on repairing a bridge and a lesson on math lol holy smoke he must be a math whizz lol thank you for this channel
I have a 1990 Takamine EF341 (no cut-away) I think this is very close to what I have, the inlays around the sound hole are identical and mine is black as well. I bought it new in 1992 and love the guitar. Great seeing what you are capable of doing in pretty dire situations.
What a nice job-I was enthralled! Seriously.
Very nice repair. Wonderful sound...
Ted - you did it once again! During my now 7 months long isolation due to the Corona threat (I´m at high risk) I´ve watched ALL of your great videos - with indeed great pleasure. Your videos should become must-see tutorials for any serious wannabe/established guitar luthier. I´m a banjo specialist/wizard myself - with presently very few banjos to work on due to the crisis - but also I have learned a lot from your videos. Do please keep on posting them - I´ll keep an eye open for new ones. Thanks a lot and kind regards. Polle from Denmark
Upvote for watching all his videos,
downvote for being a banjo player,
upvote for learning a lot from the videos.
That sound is very similar to my late model takamine dreadnought, she's blonde all over, super distinguished tone for each string/note but with a beautiful bronze string undertone ringing across eachother no matter the material or guage.
Great work reviving her 👍
Good one! ☝️
Once again...very impressive! I only recently discovered your channel and have since watched many of your videos...totally in awe of your skills! True craftsmanship!!!
Sounds nice! That was such a good repair job! I wouldn’t of known where to even start! Excellent job! I don’t know how the guitar sounded before but it sounds really good, now!
Great videos. Thanks for introducing me to the Veritas carving knife.
Love watching you work, my friend. Your knowledge, and down to earth demeanor is just the way it should be. Kudos, my CANADIAN brother! Carry on.
Sounds great, I bet it sounds better than before. You do great work. That is a bad design for that pickup, but you gave it the best chance for survival. If it were mine, I would have had you fix it without that hole, make a new bridge and put an under saddle pickup of some sort, whatever you think would be the best. But that's me...
"the last clamp is also the tricky one" 🤣🤣 has me in bits 👌
When I haven't seen one of your videos in a while, I rediscover how entertaining you are. Great work, and presentation!
Immediately after the cuticles comment, an ad for finger nail trimmers played. The RUclips AI apparently has a sense of humor.
Very informative video! Your repair work, technique and patience are wonderful to watch!
it's always interesting to see your approach to these repairs. I enjoy the commentary.
Wow. Looks fantastic. And now it should last a lifetime !!!
Tightbond is good because you can actually wipe it away, Not like other glues that just stick and never wipe off. It dries clear pretty well.
That bridge pad really did look like a monster... Just waiting to bite your fingers when you poked 'em through!
New here, I hope many broken guitars come your way . 1stly so gots can be lovlingly and expertly repaired. 2ndly so you can keep making these craftsman videos, we all enjoy. Subscribed! And so you should too if reading this.
Another great video. Thank you so much for sharing.
A real pleasure to watch you work, the narration is a perfect fit. Considering there is half a millimetre of plastic poured over it the Takamine sounds really nice acoustically. Well, to my ear through tiny phone speakers. Thanks again.
Love the work, Thank you Ted
Great job, great video.
Thanks for the upload, it was very informative and interesting to watch.
Takemine sounds great. You did a bloody good job on this one. Thanks for all the information. I feel like i should be paying for this. Feels like a masterclass in repair.
I am learning a whole lot from you. Enjoy your videos very much. Thank you for everything you do
I have this very guitar.... and, while I have many Gibsons and watch the broken headstock repairs without emotion (I always keep,them in their case when not played ), this one scared me to death ! My takamine is my gig guitar, my Taylor is my “stay at home guitar” and my Martin is my “dont even effing think about touching” guitar
Wonderful Job. Patience
I always “like” your videos before I’ve even watched them because I always know they are going to be fantastic.
Don't you worry about that Canadian accent...you do you! Thanks for the amazing videos!!!
Dude that repair is epic! Wow brilliant! Lovely playing too!!🙏🏻
Nicely done! Good to know that there's someone nearby who can take on impossible repairs! I have two Takamine's and if I ever run into trouble with them, I know where to go! Thanks for the video!!
I’m also a Canadian and also had the same issue with my Tak.guitar. Guess they dont like using glue at the factory and instead rely on the bridge screws on either side to hold it down.
I tried to reset the bridge myself and had success. Well sort of. The bridge is solid and glued properly. I did however cut my bridge mounting slot just a bit too big. Guess I can always try to make an oversized bridge to hide my mistake. A lot of work goes into a job like this. Keep up the great work.
I have a lawsuit Takamine, stamped August 2, 1978. It's a fabulous guitar. Got it at Ring Music in Toronto.
Incredible. Would not have believed that repair was possible!
Awesome video and Great advice !!
Thank You for all that you do !!!
altho im not a "luthier" . i have been doing guitar repairs, and custom builds. (almost 20 years now). i just recently started dabbling in the "acoustic guitar" repairs. do to my buddy having over 15 of them, that needed repairs. my last repair on one of his was almost the same Takamine and condition as the one you repaired. i wish i did that scarf joint as you did. yes it takes time to do them properly. but the rewards of a completed repair far exceeds doing almost anything else and as relaxing.
(i only charged him $50 for that repair) and told him, if it happens again, it's a wall hanger
Sweet. Beautiful job (top shelf). I have a similar bridge repair in my future, thanks for the demo. Cheers...
you are an expert beyond most. Something to learn everyday.
Another great video brother. Cheers.
For once a RUclips recommended channel is actually one that I want to watch in its entirety! Thank you fir an informative video, brother. 👍
master at work - enjoyed watching this - highly skilled - and i bet it sounds better now then before..!
Amazing work.
You articulate your endeavours so, so well sir !
You worry about the appearance of your cuticles, and we’re looking at how you have been protecting that shiny top. Impressive!
therapeutic to see the end result ...... twoodfrd fixing a small piece of the world . thumbs up
Really nice job, Ted. I used to have one of those black cut-away Takamines. Springsteen plays them quite a bit; they do sound very good thru an amp....now I wish I still had the darn thing.