Thank you for treating my dad's guitar with such care! I watched the video with him and he was very impressed and happy to see it brought back to the way it should be.
I have been traveling and haven't had time for RUclips. Coming back, it dawns on me just how valuable and educational your channel is. Thank you so much for not just entertaining us, but also teaching us. Dave Freeman should be proud.
That D-28 sounds just as good as I remember. A friend's father had one. What a beautiful tone. Thanks for showing us the proper way they are cared for.
Where else can you find such a true honest and professional channel? And then you add the meticulous attention to detail, next level craftsmenship as well as the amazing guitar history lessons. Just simply unbeatable!!
Man, I love these nice long episodes with two-plus instruments being discussed. I really get sucked in to the story and the process! Its interesting to see the similarities and the contrast between the two. A fine job on both instruments as usual!
That veneer looks like a home-job veneer sticker. Pretty sure the protege cedars are solid tops with a sun burst that more closely matches the sides. Definitely not a factory job. Thanks for the vids! Love watching your work.
I agree. The veneer seems a bit rough around the edges, and there's a clear patch around the bridge. Additionally, the sticker in the soundhole seems to indicate this was a sunburst from the factory.
Thanks for the D28 Martin 1950 with Brazilian Rosewood! I still love playing his guitar from 1973. It still has a great one of a kind of dreadnought style all of his guitar offers. I plan to make recordings high lighting it's woody tone unlike Taylor's guitar with pickup systems Martin never dreamed of electronics to their guitars, but by all the luck, I came across an AKG pencil Mike that seems to record acoustic guitars better than other Mike's I used in the past - I'll never give up that mic. It's a wonderful little mic!
I'm an aspiring builder. I've built 5 guitars so far. I use dual action truss rods simply for easy of manufacture. Stright flat channels are a cake walk compared to the curved ones. In each case I always make an effort to explain this(and truss rods in general) to the player so 1)they don't crank it too far in either direction and 2)if they take it somewhere else for a setup they can give the repair tech a heads up. Great video as always Ted. Keep em coming!!
That is one monster guitar, no two ways about it. I had a 1949 000-18 in utterly trashed condition...holes drilled in the top for two controls, neck sawed off at fret 14 for a gorilla-handed neck reset, top finish stripped off. I paid $90 for it in 1971 and worried that I had overpaid. It was a pathetic looking thing but it could blow you out of the room it was so loud.
Had the same problem with a Gretsch Hawaiian. I didn't know much about guitar construction and craftsmanship, but the saddle was slanted way forward. I assumed it was wonky and ordered a new saddle. In removing the old I found a considerable amount of paper shims packed underneath it. Once removed the saddle fit right in and fairly straight. Like your example I don't think the previous owner knew about the truss rod. Great video, thanks!
All of your videos are interesting, but this one in particular was fascinating. Seeing the thiness of the sound board behind the bridge made me wonder how it never tore out. The bridge differences between the guitars was informative, and I never knew the difference string size could make to intonation. As always, great craftsmanship. Thanks for great videos.
I had a hollowbody Raven es175D copy. It had a bridge support shaped like an H on its side. 1968-69 made in Japan. Very little sag if any. Amazing build quality.
I really enjoy your videos, and also really enjoy what you play at the end of each repair job. Do you have any recordings of yourself or other people you enjoy that you'd recommend?
Great video! I had a question regarding string size and relief. Thinner strings are looser and in theory move more than thicker strings, right? I run 10s on my acoustic because it is cheap and I don't want it to fold in half with 13s, so because the strings move more, would I in theory need a little more neck relief? Of course relief mostly depends on the guitar itself, but is it safe to say that guitars with thinner strings might need a tad more neck relief?
Out of the ballpark-Shohei Ohtani-Aaron Judge-Ted Woodford-spreading joy with their craft and skill for all to see and hear-as always, the crowd applauds and cheers their achievements-cue the music.
Looks great. There seems to be three phases for the D-28: Best: Pre WWII with scalloped braces and herringbone and Brazilian Rosewood. Very expensive. Next best: WWII-1969: Rosewood but X braces and no herringbone. Valuable. 1969 on: Indian Rosewood. Sells about like a news-28. To complicate things, Martin makes re-issues of older models at a cost and custom builds.
Wow. Thanks Ted that was great. Learned more about D28s forward lean of saddles, why to adjust them from the top o thru saddles and the right way to fix a thin top. Wow.
Do you have a video on how to change the location or position of the bridge pin holes? I have a guitar with uneven holes.. hoping you could suggest or help... Thank you mate
Hey Ted, so a newer video just came out on the stew Mac channel showing homage to Dan earlewine for his birthday and that he is retiring. I was wondering if you could talk about any kind of things you might have learned from him. If anything at all. Seems to me that he has had a big influence on the guitar repair world. I remember reading his articles in guitar world or guitar player magazines when I was younger in the 80’s and 90’s
Another nice vide of your work. I worked for a Martin warranty repairman early in my career. We never used to glue in those saddles. Interesting to get your take on that. Fish glue seems like a wise choice.
Guitars. Go figure. What a lovely instrument. There was a letter from Saint Paul (Les) to the Epiphonians. It simply read "Blessed be the music makers".
I don't play guitar at all, but I've been around a guitar player for most of my life, and I always thought that buzzing was just normal for some guitars. I didn't know it could be corrected. If my dad were still here, I'd get his Takamine fixed for him. Sorry, Dad.
Any information or comment on what appears to be a plug on the bridge between the 3rd and 4th strings, visible at 16:38? I thought for sure we'd find a bridge doctor or remnants of a previous install. Maybe before the neck re-set, then later removed? Thanks for another great video, BTW!
So the thiner the string, the more intonation compensation needed. That is counter-intuitive. I thought it was the reverse because the bass strings are moved back more normally. I have a nylon-string guitar that all string intonate well except for the G string which is sharp. If I find a fatter G-string, will that improve the situation?
23:13 "... 'cause this is a sensitive area, where the humping happens..." 🤣 Please excuse my childish brain! Ted, no joke, your videos are wonderful, and I've learned SO MUCH from them.
Really love your videos Tom, dumb question but you ever worked on a 1958 D-28 from the Ontario area with a large oversized pickguard (over the top of the soundhole) that was removed. ? Trying to track down my uncles original Martin from Nova Scotia. It was sold to someone in the Ontario area (obviously, that’s a huge place. Ha ha). But thought you might’ve seen ia simillar described one come through your door
Lots of cheap Chinese bolt-on necks have dual action truss rods. Which is a good thing, because a lot of those necks have backbow even with string tension.
Wait, you have to compensate the string more when it's thinner? I thought compensation was to compensate the extra tension a string gets when being fretted, and that being a stronger effect the thicker the stringe gets.
Thank you for treating my dad's guitar with such care!
I watched the video with him and he was very impressed and happy to see it brought back to the way it should be.
And Sunday is complete with a Twoodfrd video! 😀
Thank the maker.
I have been traveling and haven't had time for RUclips. Coming back, it dawns on me just how valuable and educational your channel is. Thank you so much for not just entertaining us, but also teaching us. Dave Freeman should be proud.
That D-28 sounds just as good as I remember. A friend's father had one. What a beautiful tone. Thanks for showing us the proper way they are cared for.
I have a 67' D-28 and now have learned so much more about it, thanks
Ahhh. My Sunday relaxation video. Thanks, Ted!
What wonderful sound from that Martin. You find the subtle problems; then you invent subtle solutions, Ted. I am impressed.
WOW! What a beautiful job with the Martin! Thank you so much for sharing.
The D28 sounds splendid...
Nicely done..
Thank you.
Where else can you find such a true honest and professional channel? And then you add the meticulous attention to detail, next level craftsmenship as well as the amazing guitar history lessons. Just simply unbeatable!!
I enjoyed your video very much my friend! I always love having these old ones on my channel as well. Great job sir!
Man, I love these nice long episodes with two-plus instruments being discussed. I really get sucked in to the story and the process! Its interesting to see the similarities and the contrast between the two. A fine job on both instruments as usual!
I get Ted's videos on Mondays (time zone, I'm in France). Always great Mondays!
This was a fun one with a few things I'd never seen done before.
Yeah thats one sweet sounding martin...but only because you my friend had the talent to bring that sound to fruition.
😊
Enjoyed seeing this Martin up close, thanks Woody..
Identifying those mis-matched strings on the Norman was brilliant!
That veneer looks like a home-job veneer sticker. Pretty sure the protege cedars are solid tops with a sun burst that more closely matches the sides. Definitely not a factory job.
Thanks for the vids! Love watching your work.
I agree. The veneer seems a bit rough around the edges, and there's a clear patch around the bridge. Additionally, the sticker in the soundhole seems to indicate this was a sunburst from the factory.
Man, I love the way Martin guitars sound! I know I'm not alone, given what they go for!😋
This content is so valuable and so well done. Thank you for this.
Thanks for the D28 Martin 1950 with Brazilian Rosewood! I still love playing his guitar from 1973. It still has a great one of a kind of dreadnought style all of his guitar offers. I plan to make recordings high lighting it's woody tone unlike Taylor's guitar with pickup systems Martin never dreamed of electronics to their guitars, but by all the luck, I came across an AKG pencil Mike that seems to record acoustic guitars better than other Mike's I used in the past - I'll never give up that mic. It's a wonderful little mic!
thanks ted you just made me realize where i made my mistake on my saddle!! you da man!!!
“A bluegrass cannon” for sure. Great work!
thought for a second he was going to bust out the closer to the heart intro on that first one... msterful work as always TW.
I heard that too and was enjoying. He may have cut it short before being subject to a YT copyright strike.
Nope... There are no better guitar related videos on the internet than those produced by Ted. A great watch, satisfying in every way. Thank you.
You always impress me with how much care you put into every job !
I'm an aspiring builder. I've built 5 guitars so far. I use dual action truss rods simply for easy of manufacture. Stright flat channels are a cake walk compared to the curved ones. In each case I always make an effort to explain this(and truss rods in general) to the player so 1)they don't crank it too far in either direction and 2)if they take it somewhere else for a setup they can give the repair tech a heads up. Great video as always Ted. Keep em coming!!
That is one monster guitar, no two ways about it. I had a 1949 000-18 in utterly trashed condition...holes drilled in the top for two controls, neck sawed off at fret 14 for a gorilla-handed neck reset, top finish stripped off. I paid $90 for it in 1971 and worried that I had overpaid. It was a pathetic looking thing but it could blow you out of the room it was so loud.
Very Close To My Heart.
Another great video Ted. Even thru my laptop's tiny speakers I detect that famous Martin thump!
Attention to detail is great.
I enjoy seeing these things come back to life. The dear ones and the not so dear ones, alike.
Had the same problem with a Gretsch Hawaiian. I didn't know much about guitar construction and craftsmanship, but the saddle was slanted way forward. I assumed it was wonky and ordered a new saddle. In removing the old I found a considerable amount of paper shims packed underneath it. Once removed the saddle fit right in and fairly straight. Like your example I don't think the previous owner knew about the truss rod. Great video, thanks!
Thanks again for imparting your knowledge and demonstration your woodworking proficiency!
All of your videos are interesting, but this one in particular was fascinating. Seeing the thiness of the sound board behind the bridge made me wonder how it never tore out. The bridge differences between the guitars was informative, and I never knew the difference string size could make to intonation. As always, great craftsmanship. Thanks for great videos.
Yesss, he’s back! 😊
Pickguard is unibinding like the f holes, great job. 😊
Like a physician, you treat nobility and peasantry equally.
So interesting. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Thin sound board in the bass area makes a difference beautiful sound and tone, volume is wild . What a guitar .
A new video with Ted always makes for a good day.
wow that's just amazing a 1950 D28, i'll probably never see one so thx for this!
wow that martin sounds great
Man you are noting but an artist! 🙏
Sounds awesome Ted
Thank you.
I had a hollowbody Raven es175D copy. It had a bridge support shaped like an H on its side. 1968-69 made in Japan. Very little sag if any. Amazing build quality.
Wow, Sunday already. That can mean only one thing. It's time for another one of Ted's excellent adventures.
thank you Ted 👍👍👍🎸
Great forensic detective work on the Norman intonation issue.
Beautiful instrument ready for another 3/4's of a century.
"Liked", if only for the burst of "Closer to the Heart".
Thank you Ted, from Tennessee.
That Martin sounds wonderful! You are a master! Nice work!
⚓️ Thanks Ted 🇨🇦
That was a treat.
A nasty form of jell-o! Coincidentally, I heard "Hank's Guitar" on the radio last night and thought of it again as you demo'd this wonderful D28.
I really enjoy your videos, and also really enjoy what you play at the end of each repair job. Do you have any recordings of yourself or other people you enjoy that you'd recommend?
I love seeing (and hearing) these iconic instruments. 😊
Thanks as always for sharing yourself.
A loved guitar. I don't know what it is, but some guitars can just emanate it. Like you can feel the difference between a runner and a lover.
Remember that leaving a comment helps Ted's RUclips algorithm. He's worth it.
Love it. Your knowledge is exceptional.
That Norman looks super cool. Reminds me of a mocha latte.
Great video!
I had a question regarding string size and relief. Thinner strings are looser and in theory move more than thicker strings, right? I run 10s on my acoustic because it is cheap and I don't want it to fold in half with 13s, so because the strings move more, would I in theory need a little more neck relief? Of course relief mostly depends on the guitar itself, but is it safe to say that guitars with thinner strings might need a tad more neck relief?
Out of the ballpark-Shohei Ohtani-Aaron Judge-Ted Woodford-spreading joy with their craft and skill for all to see and hear-as always, the crowd applauds and cheers their achievements-cue the music.
Looks great. There seems to be three phases for the D-28:
Best: Pre WWII with scalloped braces and herringbone and Brazilian Rosewood. Very expensive.
Next best: WWII-1969: Rosewood but X braces and no herringbone. Valuable.
1969 on: Indian Rosewood. Sells about like a news-28.
To complicate things, Martin makes re-issues of older models at a cost and custom builds.
It always amazes me how much strength there is in the thin pieces of wood that are used for repairs
“Other things on its mind” is a nice way of saying it
Nice guitar !!!!! I have a Tacoma in need of MUCH work. Have You done any work on a Tacoma 6 string Acoustic?
That sounds great!
Sounded like the into to the Rush song Closer to the heart ❤️ 😅
Yes, I heard that, too. Ted doesn't want to tempt a RUclips troll lawyer, methinks...
Wow. Thanks Ted that was great. Learned more about D28s forward lean of saddles, why to adjust them from the top o thru saddles and the right way to fix a thin top. Wow.
Do you have a video on how to change the location or position of the bridge pin holes? I have a guitar with uneven holes.. hoping you could suggest or help... Thank you mate
Amazing work, as usual. Outstanding craftsmanship. Thanks for these videos.
Ahhhh.... It's Sunday. It's Ted. Excellent !!😄
Hey Ted, so a newer video just came out on the stew Mac channel showing homage to Dan earlewine for his birthday and that he is retiring. I was wondering if you could talk about any kind of things you might have learned from him. If anything at all. Seems to me that he has had a big influence on the guitar repair world. I remember reading his articles in guitar world or guitar player magazines when I was younger in the 80’s and 90’s
Very pretty old martin, gotta love them!
The secondary function of dual action truss rod is to seize inside and brake when you try to use it.
I have a Taylor with some fret wear, would be so cool to get my acoustic on here
Another nice vide of your work. I worked for a Martin warranty repairman early in my career. We never used to glue in those saddles. Interesting to get your take on that. Fish glue seems like a wise choice.
Guitars. Go figure. What a lovely instrument. There was a letter from Saint Paul (Les) to the Epiphonians. It simply read "Blessed be the music makers".
That Norman sounded very nice, delicate.
Norman
Very nice instruments. Both of them.
Is there a situation where you might shellac the top where the wood is quite worn between the pickguard and the bridge?
liking. liking. still liking.
I don't play guitar at all, but I've been around a guitar player for most of my life, and I always thought that buzzing was just normal for some guitars. I didn't know it could be corrected. If my dad were still here, I'd get his Takamine fixed for him. Sorry, Dad.
I so look forward to your company. Cheers Ted.
What a terrific video 👍👍
Any information or comment on what appears to be a plug on the bridge between the 3rd and 4th strings, visible at 16:38? I thought for sure we'd find a bridge doctor or remnants of a previous install. Maybe before the neck re-set, then later removed? Thanks for another great video, BTW!
So the thiner the string, the more intonation compensation needed. That is counter-intuitive. I thought it was the reverse because the bass strings are moved back more normally. I have a nylon-string guitar that all string intonate well except for the G string which is sharp. If I find a fatter G-string, will that improve the situation?
23:13 "... 'cause this is a sensitive area, where the humping happens..." 🤣 Please excuse my childish brain! Ted, no joke, your videos are wonderful, and I've learned SO MUCH from them.
I’m Brazilian and I can confirm that I crack every single time I try stretching in the morning.
I wish you can repair my Lefties.
Cheers from Spain
Fantastic guitar and impressive work imo. Thanks for the video.
Great video. I built a Stew-Mac D28 clone a few years ago. Happy to see the kit is almost identical to this original.
For the algorithm.
Really love your videos Tom, dumb question but you ever worked on a 1958 D-28 from the Ontario area with a large oversized pickguard (over the top of the soundhole) that was removed. ? Trying to track down my uncles original Martin from Nova Scotia. It was sold to someone in the Ontario area (obviously, that’s a huge place. Ha ha). But thought you might’ve seen ia simillar described one come through your door
Lots of cheap Chinese bolt-on necks have dual action truss rods. Which is a good thing, because a lot of those necks have backbow even with string tension.
Wait, you have to compensate the string more when it's thinner? I thought compensation was to compensate the extra tension a string gets when being fretted, and that being a stronger effect the thicker the stringe gets.