Taylor 512 Acoustic Guitar Has Bridge Issues
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- Опубліковано 10 гру 2022
- Taylor 512 Acoustic Guitar Has Bridge Issues
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Dave should have a "The Gooch That Stole Christmas" episode.
Must be Opposite Day in Canada... Dave is regluing an acoustic bridge, while your fellow Canadian Ted Woodford's video was setting up a bass guitar truss rod due to fret buzz (99,9% of both your videos it's the other way around).
"Marshmallow between 2 ritz crackers?" I ll be right back.
My left ear really loved this video. My right ear felt left out a bit and is a bit sad now, though.
You always have the proper tools for a proper job. You are the Man Sir!
Right side audio is out.
Yep. Thought I had gone deaf in one ear.
I need to go for a pint with this guy. He speaks my language. Brilliant video.
I love how you explain your process and make it look so easy. I know it’s taken years to get the knowledge and I appreciate that. I got my tickets for that awesome Tele you built for the GGBO. Cheers!
I appreciate that!
My Taylor 214 is also having this bridge problem. This is frustrating
Thanks to your video, now I have an idea how to solve this
Your craftsmanship and technical use of that glue boost is amazing. How on earth did you learn that?
I’d be absolutely terrified to mess up an expensive instrument. Off course I’m older than crap and only have one good eye, but still . Thank god for luthiers with this skill set.
practise on your own guitars or shit guitars
@@DavesWorldofFunStuff awesome stuff sir
I've always thought Taylor acoustic or electro-acoustics to be high end guitars based on their high end pricing. I think that's a couple of times I've seen/heard you question Taylor's quality against their pricing.
Good fixing once again and I learnt from you and confirmed elsewhere that CA glue is great for filling fine cracks in wood. Excess CA glue sands back ok as well. Cheers, Dave.
Thank you Dave ! Happy Holidays to you too !
Happy holidays!
Nice job. Always a great watch.
Thanks again!
Rock on, Dave!😀
This video is perfect Christmas gift for me Dave! I have 3 or classicals/acoustics with this issue.
Ohhh ho ho ho, we see some of Dave's old undies being used as rags. We're not judging, whatever floats the Dave boat :) On a serious note, it is nice to see how taylors are put together (or not put together). Nice work on this repair!
One of the finest sounding, and playing, acoustic guitars I've played is a 1996 Taylor 512 that belongs to a friend. Stunning guitar.
Thanks! 🌞🎅🏻🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
The furniture feet pads is a great tip, noted. Thanks Dave.
You bet!
I love how Taylor's look but I'd go Martin for quality.
Great video.
Thanks!
Good one Dave
I have 2023 814ce & it has the same issue. It hasn’t gotten to where it’s cracked the finish. But you can hear that it’s lifting. I’m very disappointed in Taylor for doing this. This is the second Taylor I’ve gotten that has had this issue & it starts up in the top rear corner of the bridge. Above the low E string. Thank you for this video.
The "Leather and Lace" episode.
As I recall, Dave does not have a high opinion of Taylors.
Except Taylor keeps selling thousands and thousands of guitars because they're good. His opinion notwithstanding.
Ironically, the comment Dave made about being a surgeon while applying the super glue is very true.. That's what it was originally invented for.. I believe for the military.
You gooched the right audio channel Dave....
Martin. Accept no substitutes.
Best comment in this thread!
or guild
Good job!
Thanks!
Watching your videos for the past 10+ years has saved me so many headaches. I almost bought a Rickenbacker bass until I saw you. Thank you for steering me (and hopefully many others) in the right direction. Thought about an SG. Glad I bought a Strat. I NEVER would have considered a Taylor.
Best wishes.
Rock on!
@@DavesWorldofFunStuff I will David. I will.
When I see Dave’s look on his face when he gets emotional about the disappointment rickenbacker basses offer, it reminds me of me. We have a similar Ricky story. We’re the same age and we both saved up and bought our own very expensive bass. I was 17. Worked all summer cleaning the meat department in a grocery store. Even the part after you buy it when the guy in the store warned about not using round wound strings. It was my first thing to do. Now Dave knows how awesome and freakin gorgeous that bass is and it sounds as good as it looks. When you show up to a gig, and you put that thing on, it’s on. At least back then late 70’s. I doubt that has changed but there’s many other basses now that make a statement. All eyes on you from musicians in the audience. What that did for me is that weird pressure made me a stronger player. I wasn’t going to let myself or that bass down. I think it was the only bass back then that carried that feeling of responsibility. It fades after a couple of decades but it’s was as real in Southern California as Canada or anywhere else and Dave knows that. Don’t let him be the Gooche that tells you not to put round wounds on your Rick. He would not like to be that dude either.
Go get one and see for yourself.
Great video Dave, you are the perfect mix of Humor and Brains. The finish on this Guitar looked substandard, check out the lines at 17:48.
I'll check it out! Time for a NEW bale of rags..text you next week
I have a Taylor. Sounds great, plays great and nothing has fallen off!
The operative word is yet....
That’s because you haven’t abused it like this person did with theirs.
Enjoyed the show, thanks for sharing, merry Xmas to you and yours and don't worry about a vertical new year us Scots don't. 😂😂👍👍🥃Respect to you mate.
Happy holidays!
Clothes iron also make great grill cheese sandwich.
Not sure if this was a video about how to fix a guitar or about how much Dave hates Taylor. I've been playing them for 25 years and never had that problem. However, after this video I'll definitely sell them all and buy some Larivees 😀
hate is a powerful word, let's use dislike
Never played a Taylor that floated my boat.
Hey Dave you make me laugh when I think of BOIL OIL hahahah
The T style guitar shaped object is a beauty. Too bad it’s not a lefty. Happy Christmas Dave. And a happy Hanukkah, too.
I work on and build solid body electrics. Over and above the crossover knowledge that applies to acoustic guitars, my knowledge is comparatively limited. I'm currently working on an acoustic and am learning a lot. Given how thin the tops are, how relatively flimsy the bracing is.. And the thin bridge plate.. I'm surprised they all don't grenade like this.
I use that same iron for my edge banding! works cats ass!
You remind me of Barry off storage wars,but way guy guy cooler!you know what's what. I'm good, but you always teach me new stuff,thank you very much,the husband
Wow, thanks
JSR Industries silicone heaters. About 18.00 bucks US.
I need I need
My nephew had a 114 Taylor and smashed the top. I sent it to a great tech ( I'll name him if asked ) and 6 months later he got it back with a new top. It was stunning, like a 60 year old Martin, somehow the guitar gods smiled. Truly one of the best sounding acoustics I've played (and I have some great 60's and 70's Guilds). Sadly, the little shit sold to someone other than me.
I have heard that old song where the dogs bark jingle bells or whatnot. If you like I can probably fart the melody to Angels We Have Heard On High. I know you hate comments like this, HAHA! Merry Christmas! (Oh, and VERY nice job getting that thing off. Whoa. You make it look easy.)
Cheers !!
Hi Dave!! I’m a big fan of your channel! Love your work and your very human approach to repairs!!
Out of curiosity, do you remember the wattage for the Silicone bridge heating pad?? I’m looking to buy a 40w one on eBay…
Not yet!
link please
I hope the link works for you! The fingerboard/fretboard extension heater is 2”x5”, 40w (120v) and sells for $18.99 USD…
Your videos on setting up the Geddy Lee Fender J Bass saved my ‘bacon’ on more than one occasion. Most notably, my cousin has a Geddy Lee and had taken it to a couple of shops to be set up only to find that each one made it worse than before. He finally relented and gave it to me to try and, lo and behold, it came out great!! He swears that it’s set up better than the day he bought it!! Thank you Dave, you’re the best!!!
Nice frilly shirt, Dave. I'm sure you were really cute in it. :P
I am!
Aren't most Christmas songs public domain since they are so old? Also before you re-glue the bridge do you sand the bridge to match the contour of the top?
it fits, why change it
These things are not cheap. Should stuff like this be happening this early? I have a 1981 lawsuit Tak that I treated like shit for decades and it survived quite well.
SNAP!
I’m surprised that Taylors even make it in the door. (As bad as Dave dislikes them.)
Just a word on the guitar for all the speculation...it's 20+yrs old, one owner. It has never had its bridge replaced or re-glued or any work. Most of its life has been living in its custom Taylor case with an appropriate humidifier, so it has really been an easy life overall and not one exposed to excessive dry weather for any real length of time. So whatever the reason, the bridge failed and there are some hairline cracks and it's disappointing because it has lived an above board life. Either way, this particular guitar sounds fantastic to me and always has and that was the reason I bought it all those years ago.
I also purchased a few tickets for Dave's entry in the Great Guitar Giveaway since it's a good cause and the guitar is pretty sick in person.
Thanks again for the work Dave.
Guitars stored with correct humidity don’t have cracks and bridges pulling off. This guitar has visible humidity damage.
👍👍👍
Taylor bridges are glued on with Titebond. Given this obviously was peeling off due to humidity damage - which also cause the top cracks, I’d imagine this bridge was replaced previously and not sure what that is, but Taylor 100% uses Titebond
no
too much or lack of humidity does not cause glue to release like that.. the bridge lifted and cracked the top due to string tension.. the last time I did this the glue peeled off in one sheet like tape..you tell me? just saying
@DavesWorldofFunStuff side note a dampit humidifier was in the guitar when I stated the job
Lol bridges don’t lift and tops don’t crack due to string tension. The strings would break before causing that damage to a modern guitar. Tops crack due to extremely low humidity and that’s great he has a Dampit, but if it’s not gonna keep a guitar from cracking if it’s left out on a stand or in an extremely dry environment. All guitar manufacturers recommend 40-60% humidity. I have Martin literature from the 1800s warning about drying your guitar out. I’ve seen damage like this on plenty of guitars in Ohio because it gets extremely dry in winter.
Also, given the state of this guitar it wouldn’t surprise me if the bridge was re-done before. Taylor doesn’t use double stick tape, I’m 100% sure of it. They use Titebond.
Wow, I did not expect that. I have a baby Taylor that sounds great, but now,I am wondering about the bridge. It only cost me 150 bucks used, so no real loss.
The bridge is fine, this guitar has been abused and this video is wildly incorrect. Anyone putting an iron on a guitar isn’t someone to listen to
@@gabrielobrien21 I just meant the use of double sticky tape to adhere the bridge. Is that the part you are saying is wrong?
I haven't reset the bridge on a Taylor, but I have done several others over the years due to splits and glue separations. I have used heat, but very localized to the bridge only.
@@RAkers-tu1ey it’s normal to use heat to remove a bridge, just not like this.
Taylor does not use double stick tape for anything, they use Titebond and have use protein glue on some models. I’ve literally been in the factory and seen bridges glued on.
Guitars crack due to low humidity, crush damage, impact, or being dropped. Has zero to do with string tension.
@@gabrielobrien21 Thanks for the info. The double tape thing seemed weird to me. Agree on the string tension under normal circumstances, but with DS tape?
Leather and Lace?
This damage was from repeated negligence to the temperature and humidity regulation and was not at all the fault of Taylor. We see this consistently with all well-made brand-name guitars when climate is ignored. And this damage is repeated and profound.
no
@DavesWorldofFunStuff you are wrong the bridge lifted and pulled and cracked the top due to string tension. a dampit humidifier was in the guitar when I got . so GFO MR i know things
Humidity had nothing to due with why the guitar failed..poor bracing .did you actually watch the video?
Ain't Superstitious! Right now, someone's grandma is getting the clothing off her backyard clothesline and wondering where a pair of her grannypanties have gone.
I bought a 910 and after two months the top start bellying up and the bridge started coming away. Be warned…
All those old songs are public domain eh?
asshats just make a copy right claim hoping you don't fight it..they don't own the music either
I think Taylor's reputation excides their quality because they play better than expected. CNC.
best new insult.... "When you see what im gonna do with your moms clothes iron".
it made me chuckle :P
All these acoustic guitars always have the same problem of the bridge rolling toward the sound hole and taking the body with it. When is somebody gonna put a brace running the long way to stop all this bs??? All the bracing in these things doesn't do anything if the guitar tries to fold itself up. I see this on all the repair channels and all the guitars I see. Sooner or later they go in for a neck reset.
Dave, what are your thoughts? And don't say it's what keeps you in business.
Guild ?
I’ve seen Guilds from the Rhode Island plant not only use non water soluble glue, but the face of the neck heel that rests on the rims glued, too. Plus, their humidity control at that facility was non existent. One end of building open to atmosphere. I don’t hate Guilds, some can be fantastic, but never a perfect guitar. Find a Hoboken made Guild. Worth having.
I'm glad Dave agrees with me about Taylor guitars. Of course to each his own as they say. I have never been impressed with them. If I'm going to spend the amount of money they ask, I will most def buy a different brand. I had a Chinese Epi that sounded great, it was only $100, I gave it to my daughter, as the neck was thinner than the Takamine she'd bought. (It sounded like crap & eventually fell apart. Granted it was one of their lower price points, but it cost double what the Epi cost. She still has the EPi after 15 years.)
When you take shortcuts in the manufacturing of an item you spend a bit more on advertising. I believe this explains some guitars.
Which acoustic guitar brand has the BEST bridge mounting construction?
Guild
Yairi with their Direct Coupled Bridge.
@@kbraker510 Never heard of them. I will check Yairi out, thanks!!!
Oh, Yairi made Alvarez guitars for St. Louis Music. I will look into Alvarez, as well as Guild.
Wow! Why so much hate for Taylor? I own two Taylors and love how they sound and are crafted. I never had any problem with them or the saddles coming off. Those two plastic pins that you mocked so badly do an important job of keeping the saddle from sliding sideways over the top surface of the guitar due to enormous string tension.
hate is a very powerful word SON.. try using dislike.. If I really hate something it will be DEAD and Buried :)
and while I'm at it STFU
engineer for taylor? GFO
I never used that word you did SON
@@DavesWorldofFunStuff I'm not sure but I think Dave " disliked " my comment. LOL.
My former boss has a couple of Taylors and thinks they are great. He hates when I tell him they are cr@p.
Former? Did you quit / get fired over this Taylor disagreement? :D
@@gryzew He was already my former boss when I told him Taylors were way overrated.
Nothing against Taylor guitars, but, I've never wanted to own one, personally. But other folks seem to like them, just not for me.
marshmallow between 2 ritz crackers for tone
I agreed, not impressed.
Not enough glue, it'll be coming off again...
shut up
yah I've seen yer work Mr MAGLUE
it's a video ..did you see all the glue applied..should it spill out all over the guitar >>FUK NO
I saw how much glue David and that's not enough,as you know it should be on both surfaces.The amount you used is going to get pulled into the top.
Just saying,no offense.
Taylor - the only brand that has made a guitar out of pallet junk wood and has the audacity to price it over $5k
yep
No surprise to me. Taylor seems to have some QC issues. Wouldn't play one if they gave it to me for free.
yep
is that an import or american made Taylor guitar?
usa dude
Methinks "double sided tape" is a bit of hyperbole. There are wood glues that are on sheets and are heat activated that are very strong and not a cost cutting measure, more of a cleanliness and manufacturing efficiency measure. I've been watching this channel for a long time, and your dislike of all things Taylor are well established. However, Taylor makes a fine guitar, and the owner's abuse of this particular instrument is obvious, re: lack of humidity. I'm not a Taylor apologist, but a bit of fairness would be welcome. Besides, at least Taylor located the bridge in the right place, right? :)
whatever it's shit..move on
it failed move on MR science
I have repaired 2 like this..it's not the owner
@@DavesWorldofFunStuff You really should cut down on the booze, it's not doing your personality any favors.
@@ForeverDownByLaw No one is twisting your arm to watch his videos...🤷♂️
😆 F youtube for being scrooges... thanks Dave for not letting them get u down lol
Taylors are the most expensive sterile sounding acoustics in the world.
ua-cam.com/video/8CJLg9dzZAc/v-deo.html Dave at his finest. Despite his self depracating humor the man is an absolute professional and technician of the highest level.
Taylors suck Martins rule .
guild
I can't Stand Taylor Guitar's. Not mt Thing.
This beautiful Christmas Song always gets me in the festive spirit. 🎄🎅❄
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