Hey, it’s pretty cool to hear from you after watching this work being done on your guitar. You made a great choice in a repairman to fix it. I think we all want anyone who handles our guitars to be this careful and capable. Enjoy!
@@The411 Hahaha. The first one didn't take, it was just a straight glue job by L&M. This is why I went to these extremes to fix it. The guitar has sentimental value but also plays and sounds amazing (for all those Yamaha haters out there). But yes, let's hope it never needs another trip to the guitar doctor...
"Turned out okay." Your 'okay' is far and away better than most folks' 'damn near perfect'! Always a pleasure to watch your work, and I hope your family is holding up alright.
A sign of a good craftsman is that they don't overstate the quality of their repair, or they're more critical of their work than a non-professional. By all means I would be completely satisfied with the quality of that work.
2 things. When your face is inches away from a project you see every flaw and imperfection that your hands do. And I mean everything that isn’t absolutely perfect. And he is just showing the humble understatement of a true journeyman. 😎
I'm a professional woodworker so I understand the level of skill required to make it look that flawless. Im not often as impressed as I am right now. Phenomenal job!
Sorry to hear of your loss Ted, I've been through the whole process as well when my own dad passed away. Very nice repair, you are a far better painter than I, thanks for sharing!
It is such a great feeling to watch someone with your knowledge, patience and experience try to make the best job he can, even if maybe the second- or third-best might be enough. It feels as if in this day and age not many people share this kind of work ethic. Thank you so much!
“Turned out okay.” Understatement of the year, that is an amazing fix! Thanks for that, and also for the tool and product info, and also also for the humble wisdom and philosophy you provide to wood butchers like myself. Always inspiring, thanks.
His 'scale of perfection' seems to be at the extreme right of the bellcurve distribution, ie. far from average. Obviously if repairing an original Darkback Goldtop LP or a vintage D-45 he might fiddle much longer with wood and color matching, microscopic final dimensioning - all justified expense in guitars that are worth 500 times as much.
Watching a Craftsman like yourself is a pure joy! You use power tools as they do the job in a fraction of the time it would take to chisel something out! But the MASTERY comes in when you shape things by hand, sand and refinish! RESPECT!!!
This guy's logical approach is terrific. The explanations are clear and without BS. Your paint job was first rate. I can't even see any evidence of a repair
Excellent work and video. Hands down the best luthiery and repair channel on UA-cam...Funny side comment about Yamaha model numbers, I repaired and restored a 1986 Yamaha FJ 600 when I was 18...then I rode it to Florida.
Because of your AMAZING work and craftsmanship. I would not want the mortis and tenon painted over. I would want them exposed. To show off your incredible work. Great job
Sorry about your loss. My mother’s estate took over a year to close and it’s a lot of work. Love your videos - your repairs are superb, and you do a great job explaining them! Welcome back!
Thats weird. Ive had a gibson for 6 or 7 years and never had a problem with the neck. The problem must be the dumbass people that dont know how to handle or store them;)
@@Harmonic14 cool story bro. I know its outdated. But i dont care. Lol. My gibson plays great and stays in perfect tune. And i baby the hell out of it. Keep being salty, or buy a different guitar.
Okay??? WTF... by what standard? That is impeccable at the least! Fantastic. By far my favorite luthier/repair channel anywhere. Please keep the awesome videos coming. I, for one can not get enough! Someday after watching enough of your videos I might get the guts to attempt a crack repair on my old dreadnaught's soundboard. Thank you, sir!
I'm sorry for your loss, take all the time you need, we don't mind. Doing things properly and in proper timing and taking care of yourself is far more important than video output. I'm praying for you! And excellent work on the headstock! I'm blown away by how invisible this repair is
Been to many many luthier shops and custom makers, some who work on the pre war instruments. Been doing my own work and setups for 50 years, built 3 classicals. You, are an artist!
Ugh, settling an estate... I have done two of them now. What I have learned is to do my kids a favor, and get rid of almost everything, and leave very clear, up to date records. I am working on it. I am 65, and hope to be finished in 20 years (with the cleaning up work, that is). Great job on the repair.
Great to watch an artisan / professional add his skills and show the amateurs what can be done. I've only had to repair one head stock which I did with glue and clamp......it's rewarding to note I've done the same as you - though I didn't know it at the time !
After seeing your work, I don't understand why some people want to be critical of your techniques? The fix on the Slash signature neck is one of my favorites of your videos. That neck was trashed!!! Turned into a treasure....
Sorry to hear of your loss. sir. I just lost my sister so I feel your pain. This repair on the broken neck/headstock is stellar, as are all of the repairs I've seen you do! Keep up the good work.
I lost my father at 18 and last remaining grandfather a few years ago. It's always gets the whole family together and things go slow while we all decide what to do. In other words I get what it's like. The fact your still posting at all is surprising to me so if say your ahead of the curve. Thanks!
Very nicely done. There is that old saying that a poor workman blames his tools, but I find it is critical to have exactly the right tools and materials and to know exactly how they will behave to get a great result.
Sorry for your loss Ted.........You have such an informative way of teaching. I enjoy your videos very much. They are not just videos. They are great training videos! Thank you.
Hi, stumbled across one of your older videos and have been sort of chain watching them. Great explanations and just great expertise all around. Thanks for sharing.
Man! I started to work on a carpentry shop three weeks ago and, even I know that your work is totally different, I love to watch your videos y the way you told stories about the guitars and how you explain all the process!
Back in the 80's I had a full decapitation on my ElDegas SG. all I did was clean the wood of splinters so the parts would attach correctly, dampen the wood and then use carpenter's glue and clamp for 2 days. Worked great without any issues. No spines at all. I'm amazed at the skill that goes into the splines, I could never have done the splines at 14 years of age.
Having been,a,wood worker for the better part of my life I can tell that you have experience,and take pride in your work, which is very important to those of us who love and take pride in our expensive instruments. That neck should be as strong if not stronger than the original. You definitely,did,a great job on the repair, thanks for the post.
Watching this video with my one week old boy. He loves your voice and it actually soothes him :) I personally enjoy your incredible expertise and almost scientific approach to it all. Cheers!!!
Like several of the previous commentators, I'm consistently amazed at your skills, passion for the craft, and seemingly endless repair knowledge. I would say that this must be one of the most contented, purty-purty, neo-splined, buffed, brawny, stalwart, and herculean, Yamaha acoustic guitars ever to roam the planet. Me thinks that the next time her headstock hits the floor, the dang floor will cave in. I truly hope her owner is well pleased. // My condolences, good sir...the death/estate traumas are horrendous...on WAY too many levels. You've been missed, but we totally understand...well, most of us do. "Nothin' but the best, and later for the garbage", as John Lee Hooker used to say.
Lighten up and you’ll get a better head”. Words of wisdom. I cut steaks and roasts for a living and have come to understand the value of a good edge on a knife. I push my knife on the honer in a very delicate fashion, and as a result, I don’t have to put my knife on the grinding stones as often.
I wanna thank you for making these videos & uploading them so people like me can watch them, especially at a time like this. Watching your videos is so relaxing & help to take my mind off of the issues in the world, if only for a moment.
I have an Ibanez acoustic someone had repaired previously. Broke in exactly the same place on headstock. Boy it doesn't look anything like your repair. Someone actually put small nuts and bolts through it in a triangular fashion. Looks solid, just ugly lol! Glad to see it can be repaired professionally! Thanks for the videos!🙏🙋♂️
I think your comments on sharpening are something everyone needs to hear. Especially beginners, I remember when I started sharpening UA-cam videos led me to believe I need a grit progression up to 8000 grit to get any decent edge. It wasn't until I sharpened a Victorinox chef's knife on a 1000 grit stone to a level of sharpness I never reched before that I realized I only need 300 grit and 1000 grit and maybe a strop. If you have the patience a strop isn't necessary either. Now I use a Little Smith's trihone to sharpen a 3 inch plane Iron from a Stanly No.34 transition plane.
I love videos like this ,, thank you so much for sharing !!! I'm sorry for the loss to you and your family . take as much time with family matters as you want and need and don't worry about this channel ,,, you're a Great creator with awesome content ,,, your subscribers won't be going anywhere ,,,, I know I won't ,,, we all learn so much from All of your videos and appreciate all that you do
I know this is an older post but I must say, I really appreciate the level of quality in the work you do. I rarely comment on repair videos but when I do it's because the person is really a class act, and you are definitely that! I love how you always do what is morally right for the instrument and not what is easy. Granted there will always be people out there who may criticize a procedure, but in the end you always do what is in the best interest of the instrument. I'm sure anyone reading this would agree, you are definitely a very special kind of luthier, the kind that isn't easy to find. Thank you for everything you do for the guitar world!!
Please let me add my condolences. Certainly no need to apologize to your YT followers. I enjoy your videos so much and truly hope my Larivee someday needs your care and attention....
I kid you not when I say that you have the coolest job in the world man it takes talent to do this and you get paid for it seriously paid I have got nothing but respect for you
I am a Yamaha lover. I've poured money into gear with blinking lights instead of investing in expensive acoustic instruments. I would love to have a Lowden and a Collings and a Laivee and a Thompson, but I would probably leave them in cases more than I would play them. Thankfully, the model of Yamaha that I find to be magical goes for around ~$250 used. Sort of like this model (maybe not the Japanese ones) I might pick one up. I hope it isn't more susceptible to headstock breakage than other models, although if memory serves, I've run across tons of the particular FG I like with neck repairs. Thank you for your videos. They are absorbing and enjoyable. They make me feel like I've missed my calling, then again, so do machinist videos. A trade where I'd be more likely to cut my fingers off. I'll stick to watching you repair guitars. You seem like a fine human being. Thanks again.
True Master! The only thing missing in your videos is the reaction of the customers when they receive their guitars back. :) Thank you very much for all the insight.
i am a new viewer of yours and i just wanted to say how much i enjoy watching the videos, they really are therapeutic to watch!! Sorry to hear of the bereavement in your family i guess getting stuck into a big job like this is just like therapy to you also!! take care Sir
It freaks me out seeing those huge routed holes in the back of the headstock! It's crazy to think there's that much material there to work with! This is like watching major surgery. Phenomenal work!
Nice job - I definitely believe in splines...must have repaired a dozen Les Pauls this way over the years, almost as many SGs, an L6 and the usual crop of acoustics, 200s, a 45 and a 160e. The trials of owning Gibsons - comes with the territory and a 17 degree rake angle.
Nice job!! I just got a '60s Harmony Sovereign with a similar break, I doubt I will need the splines, but that was a great procedure on how to do it. I did a repair several years ago on a Fender acoustic that had a swirl in the grain right at the headstock angle. I did the repair but told the customer that it may break again just because of the wood it was made out of.... sure enough, it split again about 1/4" from my previous repair.
My guitar had fault from factory but also thin neck. The crack is hardly noticeable, but definitely bad .so I am repairing. I have no idea what I'm doing, and really appreciate these videos.
Amazing work! I hear you on cleaning those paint guns. I've restored several bicycles, I only have one gun. So the cleaning between prime,base,and clear is a busy time.
I repaired my guild using what I learned watching 2 or his videos. I like the splines i think they may make the headstock stronger than it was orginally because those breaks always happen where the grain is in layers of the rosewood the maple is much stronger my repair came out great but i would never guessed what to do the first time if i had not seen toodfrd's work thankyou
I had to handle my dad's estate. It took longer, and was far more stressful than I imagined. This is going to sound kinda weird, but on a couple of occasions I have drilled a hole just above the trust rod in the truss rod hole, and inserted a hardwood dowel. This is hidden by the truss rod cover. It works as a kind of internal spline. I would like to try a carbon fiber dowel sometime, for the stability. Very nice job, as usual. Thanks for showing and sharing.
Carbon fiber works well as long as it's not in an area you have to shape, then it's a real pain. I bet it would work great for your technique. I use it in all my necks for stability, but I gave up on using it for headstock reinforcements like this.
@@twoodfrd CF is extremely rigid, and simply won't bend. However, it WILL compress, and it has low anti-abrasive attributes. I made a CF guitar pick--remarkably stiff, nice quick attack, very light, but wore out quickly. Thanks for your channel. It's educational and soothing. I also watch Rosastringworks, as Jerry Rosa is a terrific repair guy, and has some pretty good ideas also. Stay warm up there!
This is my guitar!
The repair was perfect and I haven't put it down since I got it back. Thanks for the great work.
Hey, it’s pretty cool to hear from you after watching this work being done on your guitar. You made a great choice in a repairman to fix it. I think we all want anyone who handles our guitars to be this careful and capable. Enjoy!
Looks better than new!
That was the second break? Good grief Matt, be more careful ;)
@@The411 Hahaha. The first one didn't take, it was just a straight glue job by L&M. This is why I went to these extremes to fix it. The guitar has sentimental value but also plays and sounds amazing (for all those Yamaha haters out there). But yes, let's hope it never needs another trip to the guitar doctor...
@@gauthiermatt1 One of my favorite boxes says Yamaha on it. I'm brand-blind.
"Turned out okay." Your 'okay' is far and away better than most folks' 'damn near perfect'! Always a pleasure to watch your work, and I hope your family is holding up alright.
Turned out awesome. Great job.
Gotta love humility. It is what makes us get better.
I know, right. I'm like, look pretty perfect to me. LoL
@@JohnDoe-pq8yw The irony of that statement of you were serious.
A sign of a good craftsman is that they don't overstate the quality of their repair, or they're more critical of their work than a non-professional. By all means I would be completely satisfied with the quality of that work.
"Turned out okay..." = WAAAAYYYY so much an understatement lol Nice job, brother!
Beautiful job - super work
2 things.
When your face is inches away from a project you see every flaw and imperfection that your hands do. And I mean everything that isn’t absolutely perfect.
And he is just showing the humble understatement of a true journeyman.
😎
Yeah, massive understatement!
I'm a professional woodworker so I understand the level of skill required to make it look that flawless. Im not often as impressed as I am right now. Phenomenal job!
Such a talented craftsman. Always a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Sorry to hear of your loss Ted, I've been through the whole process as well when my own dad passed away.
Very nice repair, you are a far better painter than I, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Chris - but I always feel like a rank amateur whenever I do finish repair!
@@twoodfrd hahaha I don't even know how to do a finish repair! You undervalue yourself mate :P
@@twoodfrd
Hi, amazing job you are doing, would you take on my it have few nicks and bruses I need poloshed.
It is such a great feeling to watch someone with your knowledge, patience and experience try to make the best job he can, even if maybe the second- or third-best might be enough. It feels as if in this day and age not many people share this kind of work ethic. Thank you so much!
Another "Holy smokes, this guy is GOOD!" amazing job, bruh. Sorry for your loss; went through that estate settling thing a couple years ago myself.
“Turned out okay.” Understatement of the year, that is an amazing fix! Thanks for that, and also for the tool and product info, and also also for the humble wisdom and philosophy you provide to wood butchers like myself. Always inspiring, thanks.
His 'scale of perfection' seems to be at the extreme right of the bellcurve distribution, ie. far from average.
Obviously if repairing an original Darkback Goldtop LP or a vintage D-45 he might fiddle much longer with wood and color matching, microscopic final dimensioning - all justified expense in guitars that are worth 500 times as much.
Swedish slojd-knifes... As a Swede it’s nice to hear you guys adopting the Swedish word ”slöjd” that means handicraft.
Now that is how you do a top quality repair job. High level skills on show here too. Great video. Thank you for sharing.
Real sorry for your loss and your work is world class I very much enjoy your videos
My favorite part is when you say “ I think it looks ok” and to me I’m still in awe of the train wrecks you restored .
I just click like automatically, I know it’s going to be interesting and worth watching!
Watching a Craftsman like yourself is a pure joy! You use power tools as they do the job in a fraction of the time it would take to chisel something out! But the MASTERY comes in when you shape things by hand, sand and refinish! RESPECT!!!
This guy's logical approach is terrific. The explanations are clear and without BS. Your paint job was first rate. I can't even see any evidence of a repair
Excellent work and video. Hands down the best luthiery and repair channel on UA-cam...Funny side comment about Yamaha model numbers, I repaired and restored a 1986 Yamaha FJ 600 when I was 18...then I rode it to Florida.
Because of your AMAZING work and craftsmanship. I would not want the mortis and tenon painted over. I would want them exposed. To show off your incredible work. Great job
Very well done. Thanks for the instructions. In about 400,000 years I may be brave enough to try something like that. Thanks again.
Unbelievable craftsmanship, you are a true professional and I thank for all of your videos.
Wow what a job talk about invisible repair mate.Love watching a master craftsman at the top of his game.
Keep up the good work and 👍from the UK.
Sorry about your loss. My mother’s estate took over a year to close and it’s a lot of work. Love your videos - your repairs are superb, and you do a great job explaining them! Welcome back!
Oooo Gibson is gonna be pissed Yamaha copied the EZ break Authentic crack neck...
haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!
Thats weird. Ive had a gibson for 6 or 7 years and never had a problem with the neck. The problem must be the dumbass people that dont know how to handle or store them;)
hahaha
@@strawsparky33 angled headstocks are objectively stupid from a design standpoint.
@@Harmonic14 cool story bro. I know its outdated. But i dont care. Lol. My gibson plays great and stays in perfect tune. And i baby the hell out of it. Keep being salty, or buy a different guitar.
Okay??? WTF... by what standard? That is impeccable at the least! Fantastic.
By far my favorite luthier/repair channel anywhere. Please keep the awesome videos coming. I, for one can not get enough!
Someday after watching enough of your videos I might get the guts to attempt a crack repair on my old dreadnaught's soundboard.
Thank you, sir!
I'm sorry for your loss, take all the time you need, we don't mind. Doing things properly and in proper timing and taking care of yourself is far more important than video output. I'm praying for you! And excellent work on the headstock! I'm blown away by how invisible this repair is
Been to many many luthier shops and custom makers, some who work on the pre war instruments. Been doing my own work and setups for 50 years, built 3 classicals. You, are an artist!
Ugh, settling an estate... I have done two of them now. What I have learned is to do my kids a favor, and get rid of almost everything, and leave very clear, up to date records. I am working on it. I am 65, and hope to be finished in 20 years (with the cleaning up work, that is).
Great job on the repair.
Much better than “okay”. Nice work!
Great to watch an artisan / professional add his skills and show the amateurs what can be done. I've only had to repair one head stock which I did with glue and clamp......it's rewarding to note I've done the same as you - though I didn't know it at the time !
Condolences on the loss of your family member.Thank you for the tutorials.
Great to watch a craftsman at work. Fascinating. Thank you.
After seeing your work, I don't understand why some people want to be critical of your techniques? The fix on the Slash signature neck is one of my favorites of your videos. That neck was trashed!!! Turned into a treasure....
Sorry for your loss. Great. Video. Love them all
Sorry to hear of your loss. sir. I just lost my sister so I feel your pain. This repair on the broken neck/headstock is stellar, as are
all of the repairs I've seen you do! Keep up the good work.
I lost my father at 18 and last remaining grandfather a few years ago. It's always gets the whole family together and things go slow while we all decide what to do. In other words I get what it's like. The fact your still posting at all is surprising to me so if say your ahead of the curve. Thanks!
Very nicely done. There is that old saying that a poor workman blames his tools, but I find it is critical to have exactly the right tools and materials and to know exactly how they will behave to get a great result.
Sorry for your bereavement. Great job on the repair, I can't see that breaking again any time soon! Thanks for posting and best wishes.
Sorry for your loss Ted.........You have such an informative way of teaching. I enjoy your videos very much. They are not just videos. They are great training videos! Thank you.
my new favorite youtube channel. your attention to detail is meditative and exact. thanks for sharing your work.
Hi, stumbled across one of your older videos and have been sort of chain watching them. Great explanations and just great expertise all around. Thanks for sharing.
Man! I started to work on a carpentry shop three weeks ago and, even I know that your work is totally different, I love to watch your videos y the way you told stories about the guitars and how you explain all the process!
Wow! Nice work. Covered up the old repair and the new splines, and should be stronger than ever. Really nice work. Thanks for the video.
Back in the 80's I had a full decapitation on my ElDegas SG. all I did was clean the wood of splinters so the parts would attach correctly, dampen the wood and then use carpenter's glue and clamp for 2 days. Worked great without any issues. No spines at all. I'm amazed at the skill that goes into the splines, I could never have done the splines at 14 years of age.
Having been,a,wood worker for the better part of my life I can tell that you have experience,and take pride in your work, which is very important to those of us who love and take pride in our expensive instruments. That neck should be as strong if not stronger than the original. You definitely,did,a great job on the repair, thanks for the post.
Watching this video with my one week old boy. He loves your voice and it actually soothes him :) I personally enjoy your incredible expertise and almost scientific approach to it all. Cheers!!!
Like several of the previous commentators, I'm consistently amazed at your skills, passion for the craft, and seemingly endless repair knowledge. I would say that this must be one of the most contented, purty-purty, neo-splined, buffed, brawny, stalwart, and herculean, Yamaha acoustic guitars ever to roam the planet. Me thinks that the next time her headstock hits the floor, the dang floor will cave in. I truly hope her owner is well pleased. // My condolences, good sir...the death/estate traumas are horrendous...on WAY too many levels. You've been missed, but we totally understand...well, most of us do. "Nothin' but the best, and later for the garbage", as John Lee Hooker used to say.
I always wondered why a GOOD repair is so expensive. Now I know. Lotta precision work! BRAVO!
Lighten up and you’ll get a better head”. Words of wisdom. I cut steaks and roasts for a living and have come to understand the value of a good edge on a knife. I push my knife on the honer in a very delicate fashion, and as a result, I don’t have to put my knife on the grinding stones as often.
These are the best repairs i've ever encounter.Seriously man you have skills.
I wish i had someone like you close by.
What a fantastic repair, this man is certainly a craftsman.
I am beyond amazed by this repair. Never would have thought of this. You are truly a master sir
I wanna thank you for making these videos & uploading them so people like me can watch them, especially at a time like this. Watching your videos is so relaxing & help to take my mind off of the issues in the world, if only for a moment.
Sorry about your loss! Glad you made it back I really enjoy your work! Great job!
I have an Ibanez acoustic someone had repaired previously. Broke in exactly the same place on headstock. Boy it doesn't look anything like your repair. Someone actually put small nuts and bolts through it in a triangular fashion. Looks solid, just ugly lol! Glad to see it can be repaired professionally! Thanks for the videos!🙏🙋♂️
Indeed you're one fine repairman. Your vids are most entertaining and informative. Thanks for another fine job. Keep it up, we love ya.
I think your comments on sharpening are something everyone needs to hear. Especially beginners, I remember when I started sharpening UA-cam videos led me to believe I need a grit progression up to 8000 grit to get any decent edge. It wasn't until I sharpened a Victorinox chef's knife on a 1000 grit stone to a level of sharpness I never reched before that I realized I only need 300 grit and 1000 grit and maybe a strop. If you have the patience a strop isn't necessary either. Now I use a Little Smith's trihone to sharpen a 3 inch plane Iron from a Stanly No.34 transition plane.
I love videos like this ,, thank you so much for sharing !!!
I'm sorry for the loss to you and your family . take as much time with family matters as you want and need and don't worry about this channel ,,, you're a Great creator with awesome content ,,, your subscribers won't be going anywhere ,,,, I know I won't ,,, we all learn so much from All of your videos and appreciate all that you do
I know this is an older post but I must say, I really appreciate the level of quality in the work you do. I rarely comment on repair videos but when I do it's because the person is really a class act, and you are definitely that! I love how you always do what is morally right for the instrument and not what is easy. Granted there will always be people out there who may criticize a procedure, but in the end you always do what is in the best interest of the instrument. I'm sure anyone reading this would agree, you are definitely a very special kind of luthier, the kind that isn't easy to find. Thank you for everything you do for the guitar world!!
Always amazed at your mad set of skills. Your finish work is unmatched. Thanks for sharing.
Please let me add my condolences. Certainly no need to apologize to your YT followers. I enjoy your videos so much and truly hope my Larivee someday needs your care and attention....
As a complete guitar nut, it's a pleasure to watch your sublime skills and clear thinking. Well done man!
Far out!!! Thank you for posting this excellent example of master craftsmanship! Best Regards.
Amazing work! You make great videos.
I enjoy how you don't belabor your videos with off-topic info. Everything is succinct and to the matter.
This is by far the simplest spline routing jig I've seen, can't wait to try it out! Thanks for the video
You don't fool me, that's a brand new guitar you've switched in:) That was really a beautiful repair you did! Thanks for sharing.
Unbelievable work! Damn, you're too modest, that job is masterful!
Excellent video and repair. You are the master of patience.
I kid you not when I say that you have the coolest job in the world man it takes talent to do this and you get paid for it seriously paid I have got nothing but respect for you
I love watching your repairs. Top level stuff going on in your shop. Thanks for bringing us along.
Your repairs are truly unmatched...another EXCELLENT job!!! 👍👌
Condolences Tim, thanks for posting. We'll all be here when you're ready.
Outstanding work very enjoyable to see a true craftsman at work
Sorry about your loss, sir. Thanks for continuing to share your passion with us.
I really enjoy watching your work. Seeing skill and talent come together is part of your magic touch Sir.
I am a Yamaha lover. I've poured money into gear with blinking lights instead of investing in expensive acoustic instruments. I would love to have a Lowden and a Collings and a Laivee and a Thompson, but I would probably leave them in cases more than I would play them. Thankfully, the model of Yamaha that I find to be magical goes for around ~$250 used. Sort of like this model (maybe not the Japanese ones) I might pick one up. I hope it isn't more susceptible to headstock breakage than other models, although if memory serves, I've run across tons of the particular FG I like with neck repairs.
Thank you for your videos. They are absorbing and enjoyable. They make me feel like I've missed my calling, then again, so do machinist videos. A trade where I'd be more likely to cut my fingers off. I'll stick to watching you repair guitars. You seem like a fine human being. Thanks again.
I’m glad you’re back .... love your work ...
True Master! The only thing missing in your videos is the reaction of the customers when they receive their guitars back. :) Thank you very much for all the insight.
super risky hard job - you just explained it well . Great peice of work. loved that satisfying repair
Wow! I'm seriously impressed by not only your work but the excellent outcome. Great job!
i am a new viewer of yours and i just wanted to say how much i enjoy watching the videos, they really are therapeutic to watch!! Sorry to hear of the bereavement in your family i guess getting stuck into a big job like this is just like therapy to you also!! take care Sir
It freaks me out seeing those huge routed holes in the back of the headstock! It's crazy to think there's that much material there to work with!
This is like watching major surgery.
Phenomenal work!
Another great job. Technique is done very well. I can't even tell it was broken.
That looks better than ok. Its a damn fine job. Condolences on your loss. Try to have a great Holiday season.
Nice job - I definitely believe in splines...must have repaired a dozen Les Pauls this way over the years, almost as many SGs, an L6 and the usual crop of acoustics, 200s, a 45 and a 160e. The trials of owning Gibsons - comes with the territory and a 17 degree rake angle.
That was a perfect job with a great end result. I could watch skilled craftsmen working all day.
Sorry for your loss. Take as much time as needed ❤️👍
Nice job!! I just got a '60s Harmony Sovereign with a similar break, I doubt I will need the splines, but that was a great procedure on how to do it. I did a repair several years ago on a Fender acoustic that had a swirl in the grain right at the headstock angle. I did the repair but told the customer that it may break again just because of the wood it was made out of.... sure enough, it split again about 1/4" from my previous repair.
Lovely craftsmanship and care, nice job.
My guitar had fault from factory but also thin neck.
The crack is hardly noticeable, but definitely bad .so I am repairing. I have no idea what I'm doing, and really appreciate these videos.
Amazing work! I hear you on cleaning those paint guns. I've restored several bicycles, I only have one gun. So the cleaning between prime,base,and clear is a busy time.
One of the best neck jobs I’ve seen done great work
Lucy? You got some 'splinin' to do. Sorry, I couldn't resist. Beautiful job!
I repaired my guild using what I learned watching 2 or his videos. I like the splines i think they may make the headstock stronger than it was orginally because those breaks always happen where the grain is in layers of the rosewood the maple is much stronger my repair came out great but i would never guessed what to do the first time if i had not seen toodfrd's work thankyou
What a great job... I really enjoy watching your channel.
Great work and deepest sympathy to you and yours on the loss of a loved one.
Beautiful work......props on the compressed air hack for getting the glue in further 👍👍🍺🍺
Excellent job, delievered with immense good humour. Thank you. I learnt a great deal in just a short time. Good wishes with your personal life.
I had to handle my dad's estate. It took longer, and was far more stressful than I imagined.
This is going to sound kinda weird, but on a couple of occasions I have drilled a hole just above the trust rod in the truss rod hole, and inserted a hardwood dowel. This is hidden by the truss rod cover. It works as a kind of internal spline. I would like to try a carbon fiber dowel sometime, for the stability.
Very nice job, as usual. Thanks for showing and sharing.
Carbon fiber works well as long as it's not in an area you have to shape, then it's a real pain. I bet it would work great for your technique. I use it in all my necks for stability, but I gave up on using it for headstock reinforcements like this.
@@twoodfrd CF is extremely rigid, and simply won't bend. However, it WILL compress, and it has low anti-abrasive attributes. I made a CF guitar pick--remarkably stiff, nice quick attack, very light, but wore out quickly.
Thanks for your channel. It's educational and soothing. I also watch Rosastringworks, as Jerry Rosa is a terrific repair guy, and has some pretty good ideas also. Stay warm up there!
So sorry for your loss. I personally though that was darn near perfect! Well done Friend!
i couldn’t even tell there was a break ted phenomenal work