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  • @michaelpilgrim8131
    @michaelpilgrim8131 9 місяців тому +74

    You cannot state such palpable frustration and immediately follow with such a cheery tune.

  • @masteronone2079
    @masteronone2079 9 місяців тому +103

    The foresight in making all the changes reversible paid of. A very pretty guitar survived the surgery without any unsightly scars.

    • @Bob-of-Zoid
      @Bob-of-Zoid 9 місяців тому +1

      I made and put a mid booster preamp circuit, battery, level pot and all in the sound hole of an early ES 335 once, and had to make it like a puzzle box of a few pieces so it could be removed, you had to take out the battery, remove two screws, turn the tabs and pull it up a bit, and then turn and slide it just the right way for it to come out! I made the wire harness to plug in/out. What a huge job!
      I also supplied instructions how to remove it, as I was sure anyone trying would have had a very hard time figuring it out, and possibly damage it for believing it can't be done!

  • @drgearaustralia
    @drgearaustralia 9 місяців тому +36

    Seeing a repairer of your caliber pack it in on a repair that could be a total sink is reassuring to me. So many times I’ve stuck to a repair and lost so much time to it and ended up losing cash because I felt the hit to my reputation, or more aptly my pride, would be worse than being straight up with the customer that I’m not going to be able to do it.
    Thank you for sharing this video.

  • @geemac7267
    @geemac7267 9 місяців тому +43

    Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug.

    • @RideAcrossTheRiver
      @RideAcrossTheRiver 9 місяців тому +1

      Knopfler didn't sell his National ... or the white 'Bug' Fenderschecter!

    • @docoluv9
      @docoluv9 9 місяців тому +1

      Lol

  • @randelcross
    @randelcross 9 місяців тому +132

    This is what makes you wiser than all of us Ted... you understand cutting your losses. You didn't break anything, it's a win!

    • @grahamwhitmore286
      @grahamwhitmore286 9 місяців тому

      Some things are not to be...I get the feeling Mr Ted knew that at the start. 👍

    • @Ronsonic
      @Ronsonic 9 місяців тому

      "Stop the bleeding" is the phrase I've heard at my shop.

    • @Bob-of-Zoid
      @Bob-of-Zoid 9 місяців тому

      I don't cut too many losses anymore by quoting high enough to cover cans of worms, or even having the Client give me carte blanche. I often come in way lower, but take fewer losses. I mean just quoting something like that is a real bitch, because you have to spend a lot of time figuring things out thoroughly before you start making anything, and for not being routine and made from scratch only once, harder to tell just how long it will take.
      I don't waste my clients, or my own money if I can avoid it!

  • @tripencrypt
    @tripencrypt 9 місяців тому +35

    What an absolutely gorgeous guitar! Hats off to the workmanship of Tony Karol.

    • @beenaplumber8379
      @beenaplumber8379 9 місяців тому +7

      Papa wants! I'm a bassist, and not even a fan of resonators, but that's a thing of beauty. I love the top and sides, whatever that gorgeous wood is, that tasty little inlay, and the armrest. It's like... I just want it so I can adore it. Prolly better in the hands of someone who can make it sound as good as it looks. ♥

    • @binderfan436
      @binderfan436 9 місяців тому +1

      It was even beautiful inside. Fine craftsmanship.

  • @aagevaksdal
    @aagevaksdal 9 місяців тому +38

    Bummer! So much elegant work, and so close.

  • @herrrmike
    @herrrmike 9 місяців тому +94

    First time I’ve seen Ted take an L. It was beautiful work, too. What a drag.

    • @MaxCohen-mx2rf
      @MaxCohen-mx2rf 9 місяців тому +15

      Been following him for over 4 years now, he has had at least 3 L's total that he has shared with us unfortunately. No one wants to see Ted succeed more than me. The best luthier teacher one could ask for.

    • @ijosef
      @ijosef 9 місяців тому +10

      @@MaxCohen-mx2rf Definitely. The one where he had to build a whole new neck... that had to be heartbreaking. Also the Japanese Epiphone (I think?) where he did a bunch of work only to have the action right about at the same place it started.

    • @Tekenduis98
      @Tekenduis98 9 місяців тому +5

      I respect Ted as it shows us all even the best cant do everything... and be profitable. In the end, its a business and sometimes you just cant do things you want/need to do because its not a good financial decision. I really was looking forward to the preamp sound, but I suspect it likely wouldnt have sounded much different than the stock pu.

    • @henryhunter5026
      @henryhunter5026 9 місяців тому +1

      Such a shame after so much skilled and thoughtful work.

  • @bobw222
    @bobw222 9 місяців тому +16

    The hardest lesson I had to learn while running my various businesses was to quit while you were a little behind instead of a lot behind.

  • @zaraak323i
    @zaraak323i 9 місяців тому +12

    As has been mentioned, I would bench-test that preamp at 9v just to satisfy my curiosity. Thanks for all that you do, I'm learning a lot.

    • @that_thing_I_do
      @that_thing_I_do 9 місяців тому +4

      If 6 was 9 ..but not in electronics.

    • @Corpsecrank
      @Corpsecrank 26 днів тому

      I'm just in favor of testing the micropre and be sure it works as it should.

  • @toneconsultant
    @toneconsultant 9 місяців тому +66

    Thank you, Ted. As one that also run's my own shop, it's nice to see that even you can't walk on water. My clients think I can fix world hunger too. Thanks for an honest post.

  • @ed801975
    @ed801975 9 місяців тому +5

    Even though it didn't work out in the end, the work involved was pure genius! I never get tired of watching these brilliant videos.

  • @frankwebster9110
    @frankwebster9110 9 місяців тому +25

    Bummer. I was about to comment on how great this installment was and then the bad news. It's still great, but I can't help but to feel bad for you. It was a brilliant solution that didn't pan out probably because of a preamp requirement or something.
    I hate to see your fine craftsmanship get thwarted. Such is life. Thanks for sharing!

  • @8wheeledassassins.
    @8wheeledassassins. 9 місяців тому +16

    Ahh the meditative cure to my otherwise sour mood! Welcome back Ted! You have been missed.

  • @rlsmith6904
    @rlsmith6904 9 місяців тому +2

    That guitar did not want this modification. Thanks for a great video.

  • @thebonebox488
    @thebonebox488 9 місяців тому

    Too bad that didn't work, because that was some masterfully creative problem solving.

  • @kevinh4910
    @kevinh4910 9 місяців тому +12

    That's a shame.. that preamp plug you made was beautiful

  • @markdoyle9642
    @markdoyle9642 9 місяців тому +1

    I acknowledge that it is a Waste of our Time to reply to Ted in the comments...But Damn, That Guitar sounds FANTASTIC without electric amplification. That said, as a retired physicist, from a family of luthiers... the Soldering (or Soldering) temperature to attach the leads cooked the pre-amp. Saw that one coming the instant you showed us. Still, Thank You Ted, Respect!

  • @emaneercsadeeni
    @emaneercsadeeni 9 місяців тому +1

    This is precisely why you need a Patreon account to give you some cushion for the added effort that goes into some of the more exotic projects

  • @jasonezzell6901
    @jasonezzell6901 9 місяців тому +4

    That guitar string clamp is genius. Great video, all challenges included.

  • @allanonderick8369
    @allanonderick8369 9 місяців тому

    You did curse like the Dad in the Christmas Story. "Bert Reynolds Blarg! "

  • @eddiegalyean
    @eddiegalyean 9 місяців тому +3

    Oh, man! Wasn’t expecting that. Why am I feeling sad?😢 That was so brilliant. The way you designed those controls to fit into that port was amazing.

    • @eddiegalyean
      @eddiegalyean 9 місяців тому +1

      And the difference between you and me, is, I’m not smart enough to know when to stop.

  • @tyler3705
    @tyler3705 9 місяців тому +1

    My gosh Ted, as someone who shares that same mindset (albeit in a different field) I am impressed you can put it down and walk away. Incredible work though sorry it didn't work out.

  • @rudijoris9555
    @rudijoris9555 9 місяців тому +8

    It's a joy to watch and appreciate great workmanship! Thanks again Ted! Top notch.

  • @rodrod5000
    @rodrod5000 9 місяців тому +1

    Engineer here who works in semiconductor testing. The chips don't always work, even after we have tested them to be good and operational. Don't know if this is your issue of course. Technology can be great and just stink sometimes. Beautiful guitar.

  • @jamesleaver1391
    @jamesleaver1391 9 місяців тому +2

    Nothing is more frustrating. There is great wisdom in knowing when to walk away. Beautiful work, as always. If everyone took the care in their work that you do, the world would be a much better place.

  • @petrekguitars
    @petrekguitars 9 місяців тому

    Hey Ted, I assume that's Koa Wood. Appreciate you work and Craftsmanship. You are running a great Channel. Best Regards Nik

  • @eyegrinder94
    @eyegrinder94 9 місяців тому +4

    As someone who's been in a similar situation in a different field, you have my respect and condolences. Sometimes you just lose, and that sucks. Wish you the best, man.

  • @matthewguski5942
    @matthewguski5942 9 місяців тому +1

    What a lovely panel cover; it’s worthy of a dashboard of a vintage Rolls Royce.

  • @tiki_trash
    @tiki_trash 9 місяців тому

    Bummer, that hurts. I feel your frustration.

  • @peterjames2580
    @peterjames2580 9 місяців тому +8

    Great show!
    It's no fun to pick yourself up and dust off the blues.
    I tell my students as long as you don't through the instrument your making out in the street after a mistake you can grow!

  • @Teuchteronabike
    @Teuchteronabike 9 місяців тому +3

    Elegant solution, well thought out and masterfully executed spoiled by component failure likely insufficient battery power.
    Great to watch a master at work as always

  • @Splattle101
    @Splattle101 9 місяців тому +2

    Wow, so many teachable moments here. The quality of the work (as usual!), the judgement to cut your losses when it hit the wall, and the wisdom of your non-invasive design and planning in the first place.

  • @JeeWeeDonkers
    @JeeWeeDonkers 9 місяців тому

    Oh man, that should have been a very elegant solution. Real bummer it didn't work...

  • @kbjerke
    @kbjerke 9 місяців тому +10

    I've been jonesing for another twoodfrd video. Thanks, Ted!!

    • @OldStreetDoc
      @OldStreetDoc 9 місяців тому +1

      Same. If lost count of the times lately that someone in the family yells “You’ve watched that one twice already!” at me. LOL

  • @fireantsarestrange
    @fireantsarestrange 9 місяців тому

    This one of those times when you need to "not fix what isn't broken".

  • @robertnewell5057
    @robertnewell5057 9 місяців тому

    What a shame. A brilliant display of conserving a superb instrument and still meeting the customer's needs. So unfortunate that it came to nought. For anyone out there who has break angle problems on a reso and doesn't know, the easy and effective fix is to string by feeding the strings from ABOVE the tailpiece so they emerge under the TP and go over the saddles. The TP gives the necessary added break angle. It's inelegant and a faff, but it works. With resos played lap style, break angle is rarely a problem with the more usual stringing method because the saddles are really high.

  • @memoran1
    @memoran1 9 місяців тому +1

    I can hardly imagine what a pain this was, thank you as always for sharing 👍

  • @garymiller531
    @garymiller531 9 місяців тому

    I totally feel your frustration, stopping is a good thing at some point!

  • @nebula_M42
    @nebula_M42 9 місяців тому

    ohhh man, that pickup cover was just brillant... i'm sad :/ but good for you for knowing when to stop, I hope the owner appreciates the effort (and payed lol )

  • @timlong7289
    @timlong7289 9 місяців тому +3

    So frustrating that didn't work out Ted, It was a really neat solution in theory.

  • @monsarad888
    @monsarad888 9 місяців тому +1

    Real heroes prove themselves in defeat

  • @GianmarioScotti
    @GianmarioScotti 9 місяців тому +2

    There are so many different options for holders for CR2032 batteries - and all of them with far less overhead than the holder you have selected. Perhaps the best option would have been the vertical CR2032 holder. EDIT_ sorry, I see now that you don't want any suggestion regarding this particular pre-amp situation. Well, maybe my suggestion will be of value to someone else.

  • @pepppery
    @pepppery 9 місяців тому

    You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, and know when to run...

  • @stevebolander9276
    @stevebolander9276 9 місяців тому +6

    Being in a service and repair business for 30+ years, one thing I learned,.......a new part doesn't guarantee a good part!
    Thanks for the videos. I look forward to them each week!

  • @sethhigbee4461
    @sethhigbee4461 9 місяців тому +1

    It's quite a man who can admit to being in over his head. It's something else entirely to be confident enough to show that shortcoming with the world.
    I show up to see a skilled craftsman at the top of his game, but this is so much more. Thank you for sharing.

  • @Constantstate
    @Constantstate 9 місяців тому

    Ouch tough break on this job. Sometimes things don't work out and it must have been really hard for you to leave it unfinished. I appreciate your skill and sharing the ups and downs of the job. It's kind a of gritty, almost dirty side of luthier life that we don't see often. Sort of like... "CSI: LUTHIER", if you will.

  • @VashStarwind
    @VashStarwind 9 місяців тому

    Dang that sucks, i hate when a project doesnt work out. Hopefully you gave the customer that neat little thing you made, cause if i was him, id wanna try to get it working on my own even if you couldnt keep working on it. Probably the cheesy battery holder or something little like that.

  • @LUMSoujt
    @LUMSoujt 9 місяців тому

    How maddening. Ted you have my undying admiration.

  • @mullinguitars8619
    @mullinguitars8619 9 місяців тому

    You know, it wouldn’t surprise me if Les Schatten is a member of the channel and would have been willing to help get that circuit working. A very clever guy and has been very helpful to me in the past. Worth a call to Waterloo!

  • @ownrhythm6536
    @ownrhythm6536 9 місяців тому

    Really happy he posted this, I really wanted to see it work. That said, I just wonder what the customer outcome was. He brought it in for a pre-amp install and only got a restring and set up. Who took the loss on the parts? Likely the owner agreed to the filming too, imagine boasting to your friends while watching the video, that you own the guitar that got the better of Ted Woodford :)

  • @Ericejazz
    @Ericejazz 9 місяців тому

    Tony's guitars are amazing!

  • @soundguyjimmy
    @soundguyjimmy 9 місяців тому +2

    I feel your frustration Ted but the little ditty at the end was the best I’ve ever heard you play
    I’m a big fan!

  • @richardlee6886
    @richardlee6886 9 місяців тому

    This is one of my favorite videos in a while. That was some awesome custom work, hated to see it not work and was surprised. Ol well can’t win em all. Guitar sounded great though. Thanks for the content.

  • @Geeman002
    @Geeman002 9 місяців тому

    Hello. I’m new to your channel and have been gorging myself on your videos! I love your work, and your knowledge. I have learned so much from watching you and mostly listening to you talk about guitar history. I am an older amateur player, I was a bassist in the 1960-70s, but now just play guitar for pleasure. I just wanted to thank you, I enjoy watching you work, you are an artist.
    Thank you, especially for spouting little interesting bits of history (Martin, Gibson, and guitars in general). I actually use your videos as a way to relax, sort of a meditation 😀 Thanks!

  • @desmondcole4300
    @desmondcole4300 9 місяців тому +2

    I'm sad to see it play out this way. But I can tell you that this video evoked more emotion in me than the usual success story. The project may not have worked out. But the story told was a winner. Thanks for the great content.

  • @gordon5004
    @gordon5004 9 місяців тому +3

    Oh man. I'm so sorry. It was exquisite.

  • @phil36135
    @phil36135 9 місяців тому +1

    knowing when to through in the towel is pure wisdom. Although things didnt go according to plan, you still made a great video.Im just very happy to see you back. Thank you

  • @brazilgrass
    @brazilgrass 9 місяців тому +2

    From what little I know, a reso should have soundhole(s).
    Te highs tend to come out of the cone, the lows from a soundhole, as anyone who ever tried to mic it should know.
    Sorry for my poor self taught english, thanks and cheers for another excelent video.

  • @RedLittleBee
    @RedLittleBee 9 місяців тому

    If Ted can‘t do, who else?!! 😲
    Brave decision! 💪

  • @maestromecanico597
    @maestromecanico597 9 місяців тому +2

    Ouch. Sorry that didn't work out. Still, thank you for taking us along for the ride.

    • @robertcharles7085
      @robertcharles7085 9 місяців тому

      Yup, same with automobiles.
      Sometimes, new parts are bad.
      My bet is the battery holder.
      Something is jumping inside.
      Ho-hum.
      ✨️✨️✨️💁‍♂️💁‍♂️💁‍♂️🍸🍸🍸🤔🤔🤔😜😜😜🐒🐒🐒😎😎😎

  • @sam127001
    @sam127001 9 місяців тому +2

    I really like the work you did to mount that amp, battery and controls - nice !

  • @NigelTufnel612
    @NigelTufnel612 9 місяців тому

    The owner wouldn't pony up the extra $ to see this through?

  • @popplace4
    @popplace4 9 місяців тому +1

    So frustrating, I can relate to losing money on a job.

  • @mightyluv
    @mightyluv 9 місяців тому

    “Good times, bad times/You know I’ve had my share…”

  • @raymari7658
    @raymari7658 9 місяців тому

    Such a pure tone. I would just mic it.

  • @paulrobertson3326
    @paulrobertson3326 9 місяців тому

    Thanks Ted. Always enjoy your videos and appreciate your work and ingenuity.

  • @musicmann1967
    @musicmann1967 9 місяців тому

    Very sorry about the defective parts. WHat a fckn drag! It was an elegant solution that you put so much thought into.

  • @jeromestevenfaigin6059
    @jeromestevenfaigin6059 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm forlorn of the resonator. I hope the customer can still use the first piezoelectric for the instrument still works?

  • @esh150
    @esh150 9 місяців тому +2

    That was a brilliant idea. In some alternate universe it is working.

  • @frogmorepipester7490
    @frogmorepipester7490 9 місяців тому

    Hey there! Cheers from the South Carolina Lowcountry! Been watching for two years. My wonderful friend that plays bass with me retired from Gruhn Guitars(luthier).

  • @yobentley7274
    @yobentley7274 9 місяців тому +1

    Wow. Sorry about the outcome brother. I was excited to see her work.

  • @IcedForce
    @IcedForce 9 місяців тому +6

    Somehow sounds odd that some amp would work either 9V or 6V with just smaller battery capacity. It would be closer to normal that it would be a lot quieter and whatever is the capacity difference between CR2032 and 9V (as the CR2032's are in series it doesn't double the capacity). Third away from the voltage seems a huge difference that could definedly affect the performance of the amp.

    • @brettbulseco8977
      @brettbulseco8977 9 місяців тому

      I was thinking the same thing. 450 mAh vs 1200 mAh is a pretty considerable difference.

  • @violao206
    @violao206 9 місяців тому

    My cousin Andrea lives in Mississauga. Uncle Bobby and Aunt Gloria are in St. Catherines not very far from Ted in Hamilton.

  • @danielwalter7106
    @danielwalter7106 9 місяців тому

    You sir, are a magician. Fine attention to detail.

  • @copperaudio9664
    @copperaudio9664 9 місяців тому

    Damn fine engineering Ted. Most days you're the windshield, today you're the bug.

  • @johnella4744
    @johnella4744 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for another informative & interesting video, I always smile when I see that you have released another one and sit myself down comfortably so that I can watch it.
    This is such a beautiful guitar and, as usual, your work was of superb quality, how frustrating to be derailed by non functioning electronics. I am sure that if you had no time pressures (like us hobby guitar builders/repairers) you would have solved the mystery. One of the downsides of earning your living by being a luthier is that you don't have the luxury of infinite time to expend on a task like this.

  • @dougdeeper2537
    @dougdeeper2537 9 місяців тому +2

    You keep it interesting. That’s why I keep coming back.

  • @johnnypk1963
    @johnnypk1963 9 місяців тому

    That’s a shame things didn’t go as planned. A lot of very creative work went into it.

  • @rogerking7899
    @rogerking7899 9 місяців тому

    "Some days you get the bear and, somedays the bear gets you". I feel your pain.

  • @ChrisHopkinsBass
    @ChrisHopkinsBass 9 місяців тому

    Having a stressful day spinning plates in work - this is the just the cure for that!

  • @davidblankenship7985
    @davidblankenship7985 9 місяців тому

    I love the sound of a resonator so much more than a typical Martin or Gibson

  • @stevenkarnisky411
    @stevenkarnisky411 9 місяців тому

    As a recent subscriber I am learning something from each vid. A lesson about cutting one's losses is a good lesson!
    Since I only work on my own guitars, I am able to put the work aside, then come back days later and try something else. All I lose is time!

  • @WujekDobrelody
    @WujekDobrelody 9 місяців тому

    Amazing work. Shame it didn't end up well, but still beautifull craftsmanship.

  • @davestahl572
    @davestahl572 9 місяців тому

    What a bummer! I too have the mind to keep fighting with crap like that, I am not getting paid, nor does my livelihood depend on how much time I spend on a project that is being difficult. But even then I say screw it, and move on eventually. Good call on this one, you did try, it just wasn't going to work out.

  • @mikedennis6979
    @mikedennis6979 9 місяців тому

    My dad taught me as a kid, you need to learn when to cut your losses. Seems like good advise all things considered...

  • @stoutlager6325
    @stoutlager6325 9 місяців тому

    Bummer that didn't work. I thought your idea for the battery and controls was really neat.

  • @BlackMarketYoga
    @BlackMarketYoga 9 місяців тому

    Very much appreciate this video and lesson

  • @walterw2
    @walterw2 9 місяців тому

    _curses!_ still, it _has_ to be solvable; maybe the customer can take that beautifully made preamp module creation to somebody who's deeper into the electronics side of things to puzzle out, salvaging at least some of all that work done

  • @rickbailey7450
    @rickbailey7450 9 місяців тому

    Oh bummer! I wonder if the preamp was dead on arrival. More and more, brand new parts come that way. So sorry it didn't work out.

  • @fender101111
    @fender101111 9 місяців тому

    Aw man! That sucks. It was such an elegant solution!

  • @truthtorpedo99
    @truthtorpedo99 9 місяців тому +12

    Man, that control module you did was headed for greatness. I understand you setting it free. I am very surprised you didn't mock up the rig outside the guitar to test it worked prior to doing the woodworking, you usually do the proof of concept

    • @beenaplumber8379
      @beenaplumber8379 9 місяців тому +2

      He said he tried numerous things off-cam, putting it together and taking it apart, etc. I'd be stunned if that wasn't part of his testing, albeit after the woodworking. I got the impression the pre tested ok. If it was a dud it wouldn't be a mystery. Just get another one.

    • @that_thing_I_do
      @that_thing_I_do 9 місяців тому +3

      You lost me at 6V powering a 9V circuit. I will be quiet now.

    • @DrKlausTrophobie
      @DrKlausTrophobie 9 місяців тому

      I guess Ted's head got hung up on "will this stuff fit in the soundhole?". He somewhat got two proof of concepts on his hand and unconsciously choose the wooden one.

  • @wmperry2790
    @wmperry2790 9 місяців тому

    End music very reminiscent of intro to "lola vs powerman" by the Kinks, an album defined by its acoustic resonator sound, "lola", Apeman", "this time tomorrow" , etc. Grateful that 8trak tape (&BBKing "Indianola Miss.") were the 2 tapes in the family station wagon

  • @jasondonovan-oo3dx
    @jasondonovan-oo3dx 9 місяців тому

    This guy is one of the few people out there that could listen to an old Fed meeting with Alan Greenspan and not need a dictionary or thesaurus~

  • @markmccauley7597
    @markmccauley7597 9 місяців тому

    Love your channel Ted! Dare I presume you return the instrument along with the non-functioning parts and let the owner try to get it functional somehow?

  • @rickdalton6272
    @rickdalton6272 9 місяців тому +1

    So awesome! I really loved this one.❤

  • @harrisonandrew
    @harrisonandrew 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely gutted for you Ted.

  • @garyeckstein4917
    @garyeckstein4917 9 місяців тому

    I'd be amazed if everything worked out perfectly every time...I appreciate your honesty.

  • @scott729
    @scott729 9 місяців тому

    Not one response of any kind to any of the comments in any video of yours I have ever watched. You really are a highly skilled luthier, and probably more skilled than any of us will ever know. Of course, you already know that. You are so full of yourself, Ted.

  • @J.C...
    @J.C... 9 місяців тому +1

    Just what I needed on a Monday! 👍👌