Your comments on Bill Lewis Music caught my ear, especially the catalogues. When i was 16 i took New Westminster School Board District night classes in building guitars and dulcimers from Bill. Built from his first early kits, with Bill telling stories of Spain and making us shave our wrists bare with the plane blades. My first job was as a layout guy in a local weekly newspaper so i offered to help Bill with his catalogue if he ever needed it. To make a long story short, i ended up introducing them to the wonders of hot wax and sticky headlines.... And contributed, along with a bunch of others, of course, to the first Bill Lewis Music Luthier Supply catalogue. Thanks for triggering the memories. I enjoy your videos and work -- i have a 64 D18 that Bill and his brother Jack sold me for 400 bucks in 1973. Still got Mr Martin -- never coveted another guitar since! I imagine he would be happy to see someone like you, but someone like you might not be so happy to see him! ,>) (I'm in Norway, so don't be scared!) Good job, all round.
Ted's done any number of lefty conversions lately. I have the suspicion Ted is relatively high end, with much of the tedious work not fully accounted for but very much appreciated by his clients. They've seen his work and know how good he is. We all do.
@@anthonyb5279 " I do better work than he does but I charge a lot more..." You have any videos to show your work? How much does he charge that you charge a lot more??
@@p_mouse8676 Yeah I can't even find someone to set up a brand new guitar here. I've started just doing it myself. Only thing I'm missing is nut files
“The coronation part of the program proceeds as I crown these with many crowns” was worth the price of entry. Your wit and wisdom makes for very entertaining and instructive videos.
I just watched one single video from another luthier refretting a Les Paul, and although I actually don't have anything to do with guitars, I immediately saw that every single step doesn't show the expertise Ted shows every day. So without ever having even touched a guitar I learned already so much about guitar repair that I can distinguish a good luthier from the average.
Amongst all the guitar building/ tuning/repair channels on UA-cam, Mr Woodford and another Canadian, Dave (Dave’s world of fun stuff) are the motherlode of priceless knowledge about guitars and their care and maintenance.
I think the wear marks point to a finger picker. The mark between the bridge and pick guard is where his pinky rubbed. The other telltale is the discoloration on the strings above the sound hole.
Thank you for your bit about early 70s Gibson acoustics mimicking Martins. I have an SJ Deluxe from that era, and I was always confused why it didn't look like a typical Southern Jumbo.
My ‘73 J45 Deluxe sounds great, even with all its battle scars - head stock break repaired twice, neck reset (not so well done), refret, and several repaired cracks in the top near the sound hole and finger board extension. My son will treasure it long after I’m gone, I’m sure.
There were some great Gibson guitars made from 1972 to 1974. I had a '72 Blueridge Custom and it sounded amazing. I'm a fan of the Martin shaped early 70s Gibson's.
Love this video! I had a J-45 of the same vintage that was just a dead boat oar. I agree, not all are…mine was. Bought for next to nothing in a bar in Nederland,CO. Been a 45 guy forever. It sucked. The 50 turned out really well…bit of an ice pick tone (not your doing in certain) I will ALWAYS stop everything and watch the Ted. Best thing on UA-cam!!✌️
12:30 You mentioning the smell of liquid wrench resonated with me... I, too, detest it. If you wind up getting any on your fingers, and the chance is highly likely because it's so viscous, forget it. You'll be smelling it for a few days after use.
Wonderful repair as you always do. I look forward every week to watch your latest repair video. No doubt you are my favorite you tube channel out there, Thank you Sir you are very appreciated..
Only a veteran of many wars would have the knowledge/skill to win this battle! Very nicely done. The final tone is fantastic. I was frankly amazed at how beautifully the old girl now plays and sounds. Top notch work, sir.
Please! More granular stuff. It's what keeps me coming back for more. I so look forward to every video you post. UA-cam luthierie(?) school. Thank you!
Sounds like a stiff pick. You are an inspiration to many. I was much older than you when I learned that you cannot rule out surprise discoveries. You must just do what you can at your best to make sure the job is done right. Younger people, those who are not yet craftsmen, often try to do only what is absolutely necessary. It is refreshing to see that some aare still learning. Thank you.
As usual amazing video. Repaired an 80s j45 a few weeks ago that had plywood Bridge plate and evidently 12 holes instead of 6. I like how you plugged your plate. I ended up putting plugs in the extra holes. As usual I learnt something new thanks to you.
As always, an informative education in luthiery! the making of that tool, this is what I need to do, I have to make the tool to do it! FABULOUS! KEEP IT UP TED! THANK YOU!!!
End result (with new strings) was chimey, with mid range front and center. This one got the Full Monty tune up from nut to bridge. As always, enjoyed watching Ted ply his craft. FWIW, Gibson was making square shouldered dreadnaughts before Norlin era. I had a 1966 Country Western square. Think they went from sloped to square shoulders c.1964. If it wasn't for the narrow neck and tone suck adjustable bridge, I would still have that gorgeous guitar.
I used to go to Bill Lewis Music on W. Broadway in Kitsilano all the time in the late 70's early 80's. The repair shop was in the basement and did excellent work too! Ed Myronyk was the repair guy, and then Shuriya afterwards independent of the store? I wish it was still there.
Exact same guitar on my bench right now with many of the same issues, and a few others. Thanks for the binding repair technique - I'll give that a try. Really enjoy watching your videos.
I will leave any significant repairs on my guitars to a professional like yourself. That said, I enjoy watching your process and problem solving. And, I've picked up some handy skills and tips that I use with repairs around the house like running the drill bit backwards first to make a cleaner entry into finished wood and using a glue syringe to get glue deep into cracks in furniture. Good stuff! Thanks.
Been watching your channel for perhaps two years now Ted and I’ve learned so much from your channel it’s truly amazing. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and expertise, this is the very best guitar repair channel on UA-cam, or at least I honestly think so.
Thanks so much for your videos. I am now (finally!) working as a guitar repair person in a legit shop and a big part of that has been learning from your videos. I recently had an achilles tendon injury and can't go in for a couple of weeks and one of my favorite things to do is enjoy watching and learning from your work.
I'm new to this but find myself intrigued by the craftmanship. Don't know if this exists but it seems to me like there ought to be a universal log that is kept whenever there is repair work done. It would be helpful to know the details of what was done and the decisions made during repair. To me, it would increase the value of the instrument.
My Uncle owned a 1973 Martin D28 that is mine and my pride and joy. I also have his 12 string Seagul his Martin mandolin and his 5-string openback Wildwood banjo that his Luthier modified tone ring and looks amazing and sounds amazing too! I'd like to give it back then to own it. Today is the beginning of my first of 14 electric guitars and my first of many mistakes I'm going to make, this one is the bridge is not in the right place and needs to move back about 3/8" back to get intonation set. I have pictures. Oh well, I'll get that done while ready for number 2 or number 13-lucky 13?
Proves zeroeth law of thermodynamics. Concludes friction would be sufficient to solve objective problem; uses fire to address qualitative dissatisfaction. The mind of a scientist but the soul of an artist, and love prevails.. with the helping hand of pragmatism.
thank you brilliant tutorial. I took lessons at Bill Lewis Music in the 60s,,and I would mail packages after lessons for Luthiers Mercantile on the way to the bus stop.
Thanks to your great clear videos, I’ve managed to do my 1st neck reset on my own Breedlove (import version). Came out ok and now a playable guitar again.
I absolutely love this channel and hold it in the highest regard.
Your comments on Bill Lewis Music caught my ear, especially the catalogues. When i was 16 i took New Westminster School Board District night classes in building guitars and dulcimers from Bill. Built from his first early kits, with Bill telling stories of Spain and making us shave our wrists bare with the plane blades. My first job was as a layout guy in a local weekly newspaper so i offered to help Bill with his catalogue if he ever needed it. To make a long story short, i ended up introducing them to the wonders of hot wax and sticky headlines.... And contributed, along with a bunch of others, of course, to the first Bill Lewis Music Luthier Supply catalogue.
Thanks for triggering the memories. I enjoy your videos and work -- i have a 64 D18 that Bill and his brother Jack sold me for 400 bucks in 1973. Still got Mr Martin -- never coveted another guitar since! I imagine he would be happy to see someone like you, but someone like you might not be so happy to see him! ,>)
(I'm in Norway, so don't be scared!) Good job, all round.
I have a well loved 1973 SG Standard. They knew what they were doing back then. Don’t believe that all 70’s Gibsons are garbage.
Man, you deserve a professorial chair for guitar repair. I hope your customers appreciate your commitment and dedication.
Ted's done any number of lefty conversions lately. I have the suspicion Ted is relatively high end, with much of the tedious work not fully accounted for but very much appreciated by his clients. They've seen his work and know how good he is. We all do.
I've heard people are immigrating to Canadia just to have access to the excellent guitar repair.
@@telequacker-9529 Well it's very tempting to be honest.
The quality and level here is just sad. That's an understatement.
@@anthonyb5279 " I do better work than he does but I charge a lot more..."
You have any videos to show your work? How much does he charge that you charge a lot more??
@@p_mouse8676 Yeah I can't even find someone to set up a brand new guitar here. I've started just doing it myself. Only thing I'm missing is nut files
"Binding flatulence"! 🤣🤣🤣 LOL! I always learn something when I watch your stuff! Thanx!
A half an hour that doesn't suck! Thank you Ted.
“The coronation part of the program proceeds as I crown these with many crowns” was worth the price of entry. Your wit and wisdom makes for very entertaining and instructive videos.
I just watched one single video from another luthier refretting a Les Paul, and although I actually don't have anything to do with guitars, I immediately saw that every single step doesn't show the expertise Ted shows every day. So without ever having even touched a guitar I learned already so much about guitar repair that I can distinguish a good luthier from the average.
The Sally O'Malley reference killed me. With the Ted deadpan delivery...fantastic.
Neck reset and a refret that was a real treat!
"that someone was me!" Yes it was Ted.
Amongst all the guitar building/ tuning/repair channels on UA-cam, Mr Woodford and another Canadian, Dave (Dave’s world of fun stuff) are the motherlode of priceless knowledge about guitars and their care and maintenance.
That bridge plate is diabolical and your approach to patching it is brilliant! Thanks as always!
PS: Nice Sally O'Malley reference at the end
To be filed under: “extremely satisfying”!
I love your use of pop culture phrases. I get them every time.
“ The only thing it could be is MORE toppy.” I love that part of LAP
Great to see the Bill Lewis label. I remember Bill and his West Broadway store very well and once bought a guitar from him.
I think the wear marks point to a finger picker. The mark between the bridge and pick guard is where his pinky rubbed. The other telltale is the discoloration on the strings above the sound hole.
Hi from Scotland ,love your videos you are the Bob Ross of the guitar world ✌
Thank you for your bit about early 70s Gibson acoustics mimicking Martins. I have an SJ Deluxe from that era, and I was always confused why it didn't look like a typical Southern Jumbo.
Binding flatulence is my new favourite guitar term 😂. Another great video Ted
could also be a medical condition
It'll Pass ! 💨
Ted delivers yet again...history, information and techniques all together...how many of us, after seeing this opened our guitar cases?...😂
Love the sound and repair! Great job, as always. Thanks for sharing.
My ‘73 J45 Deluxe sounds great, even with all its battle scars - head stock break repaired twice, neck reset (not so well done), refret, and several repaired cracks in the top near the sound hole and finger board extension. My son will treasure it long after I’m gone, I’m sure.
Love watching your videos for so many reasons.... one of them is the use of words like "deleterious". I learned a new word today! lol
Fantastic full tone at the end. That's a recording guitar for sure.
There were some great Gibson guitars made from 1972 to 1974. I had a '72 Blueridge Custom and it sounded amazing. I'm a fan of the Martin shaped early 70s Gibson's.
I hit the "like" button during the intro, every time. This is one of my most adored channels on YT.
Love this video! I had a J-45 of the same vintage that was just a dead boat oar. I agree, not all are…mine was. Bought for next to nothing in a bar in Nederland,CO. Been a 45 guy forever. It sucked.
The 50 turned out really well…bit of an ice pick tone (not your doing in certain)
I will ALWAYS stop everything and watch the Ted. Best thing on UA-cam!!✌️
"...let out the binding flatulance..."! Heading to the guitar vault, right now!!!
12:30 You mentioning the smell of liquid wrench resonated with me... I, too, detest it. If you wind up getting any on your fingers, and the chance is highly likely because it's so viscous, forget it. You'll be smelling it for a few days after use.
Wonderful repair as you always do. I look forward every week to watch your latest repair video. No doubt you are my favorite you tube channel out there, Thank you Sir you are very appreciated..
Only a veteran of many wars would have the knowledge/skill to win this battle! Very nicely done. The final tone is fantastic. I was frankly amazed at how beautifully the old girl now plays and sounds. Top notch work, sir.
Please! More granular stuff. It's what keeps me coming back for more. I so look forward to every video you post. UA-cam luthierie(?) school. Thank you!
Great job! I never expected such good results from a 70’s Gibson!
17:02- Ted: "So when I needed one I made my own."
Stew Mac: "Curses! Foiled again!!"
have really been enjoying the new extended history lessons. thank you
Any other way to connect ?
Your website email ?
I do not have telegram.
The problem solving of people is amazing. What a great idea the bridge saver is. It is so simple but effective. Thanks for taking us along.👍👍
Polishing-shing-shing-shing. That’s when I hit the thumbs up button. Was going to anyway, but that moment made me feel guilty that I hadn’t yet.
Cool. I purchased a number of tools as well as a a side bending assembly from Bill Lewis, back in 1975. !! Great memories .
This channel and Clickspring are my favorite in UA-cam.
Sounds like a stiff pick. You are an inspiration to many. I was much older than you when I learned that you cannot rule out surprise discoveries. You must just do what you can at your best to make sure the job is done right. Younger people, those who are not yet craftsmen, often try to do only what is absolutely necessary. It is refreshing to see that some aare still learning. Thank you.
Obvious statement. Your job often involves tedious and laborious tasks. Great stuff as usual! Thanks for sharing! 😎
As usual amazing video. Repaired an 80s j45 a few weeks ago that had plywood Bridge plate and evidently 12 holes instead of 6. I like how you plugged your plate. I ended up putting plugs in the extra holes. As usual I learnt something new thanks to you.
As always, an informative education in luthiery! the making of that tool, this is what I need to do, I have to make the tool to do it! FABULOUS! KEEP IT UP TED! THANK YOU!!!
Knocked out by the depth of your knowledge. And the finished product sounded gorgeous! Whoever paid for the work made a good call.
Beautiful tribute to Sally O'Malley.
You almost make a J50 sound as good as my Martin D28 that I inherited from my Uncle's when he passed away in 2017. He was 77 and I still miss him.
Refreshing sound, refreshing jam
End result (with new strings) was chimey, with mid range front and center. This one got the Full Monty tune up from nut to bridge. As always, enjoyed watching Ted ply his craft. FWIW, Gibson was making square shouldered dreadnaughts before Norlin era. I had a 1966 Country Western square. Think they went from sloped to square shoulders c.1964. If it wasn't for the narrow neck and tone suck adjustable bridge, I would still have that gorgeous guitar.
Sounded like that guitar was used to record Dust in the Wind. The bridge plate and took just brilliant!
You did a good job bringing this Guitar back to life & now it sounds amazing.
"I'll solder on the new jack with my sodering iron" :) another fun video teddy thank you.
I used to go to Bill Lewis Music on W. Broadway in Kitsilano all the time in the late 70's early 80's.
The repair shop was in the basement and did excellent work too! Ed Myronyk was the repair guy, and then Shuriya afterwards independent of the store?
I wish it was still there.
Yours are very nice videos. I particularly enjoyed this one.
You do some of the cleanest bridge removals. Your heater works great.
A new Ted video is always a highlight.
Exact same guitar on my bench right now with many of the same issues, and a few others. Thanks for the binding repair technique - I'll give that a try. Really enjoy watching your videos.
Ted, I look forward to your videos every Sunday. Thank You!
I will leave any significant repairs on my guitars to a professional like yourself. That said, I enjoy watching your process and problem solving. And, I've picked up some handy skills and tips that I use with repairs around the house like running the drill bit backwards first to make a cleaner entry into finished wood and using a glue syringe to get glue deep into cracks in furniture. Good stuff! Thanks.
Ted's knowledge and use of math is impressive.
Great channel...I love watching this very skilled man carry out his trade.
Been watching your channel for perhaps two years now Ted and I’ve learned so much from your channel it’s truly amazing. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and expertise, this is the very best guitar repair channel on UA-cam, or at least I honestly think so.
What a wonderful lesson in luthiery. Thanks again!!!
Thanks so much for your videos. I am now (finally!) working as a guitar repair person in a legit shop and a big part of that has been learning from your videos. I recently had an achilles tendon injury and can't go in for a couple of weeks and one of my favorite things to do is enjoy watching and learning from your work.
Just fantastic. Thank you for your videos!
I love this Guitar
I'm new to this but find myself intrigued by the craftmanship. Don't know if this exists but it seems to me like there ought to be a universal log that is kept whenever there is repair work done. It would be helpful to know the details of what was done and the decisions made during repair. To me, it would increase the value of the instrument.
Your workmanship and craft are astoundingly good, as always. Thanks Ted! Beautiful result!
Wow! Sounds just like my '73 SJ.
How do you make the tedious so fascinating? It's some kind of psychological alchemy! ;)
Great Job. Always so interesting. Thanks.
24:04 love your determination Ted! That neck was stubborn put you patiently went through the steps and got it free. Tip of the hat to you sir!
Sounds wonderful!
Polishing-ing-ing made me laugh.
Plus the SNL reference. Im 50 and i can kick! 😂
My 1972 Martin D-35 is one of the duds.
I had a 50s J50 (sold recently)-it had that wear near the pick guard and bridge too.
A fantastic video Ted, thank you for posting.
As ever, your work is exemplary.
Take care 👍
expert work as usual, Ted.
You Sir are a Master Craftsman…
Great, as always. I’d like to see a video of you working on a Collings or something with a similar bolt on neck.
As always, interesting and revelatory. Sounded beautiful brought out by the playing :-)
That sound after repair
Amazing work, as always 👍👍👍 Thanks for your hard work and wisdom!
Pretty sounding guitar! Excellent job, Ted!
Nicely done Ted
Thanks for the detailed look at how things actually are
Brilliant
My Uncle owned a 1973 Martin D28 that is mine and my pride and joy. I also have his 12 string Seagul his Martin mandolin and his 5-string openback Wildwood banjo that his Luthier modified tone ring and looks amazing and sounds amazing too! I'd like to give it back then to own it. Today is the beginning of my first of 14 electric guitars and my first of many mistakes I'm going to make, this one is the bridge is not in the right place and needs to move back about 3/8" back to get intonation set. I have pictures. Oh well, I'll get that done while ready for number 2 or number 13-lucky 13?
Proves zeroeth law of thermodynamics. Concludes friction would be sufficient to solve objective problem; uses fire to address qualitative dissatisfaction. The mind of a scientist but the soul of an artist, and love prevails.. with the helping hand of pragmatism.
Love your videos! Hello from Rochester!
This job was crazy, great job!
Wow that sounds beautiful 👍Great job. As usual.
A very nice sounding guitar. Good work as usual
thank you brilliant tutorial. I took lessons at Bill Lewis Music in the 60s,,and I would mail packages after lessons for Luthiers Mercantile on the way to the bus stop.
how should we contact I am in Canada, My relationship was more with Bills brother Jack and the store staff, as I was just a kid and Bill was a god,
Very beautiful work, as usual....
Fantastic!
Thanks to your great clear videos, I’ve managed to do my 1st neck reset on my own Breedlove (import version). Came out ok and now a playable guitar again.
beautiful
Sounds beautiful
Wonderful sound
Happy customer
🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️😜😜😜🐒🐒🐒😎😎😎
Beautiful work, as usual!
Thank you, Ted.
Splendid stuff 👌