Eastman archtop enjoys some modifications

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  • @redrock1963
    @redrock1963 4 роки тому +56

    "Thanks for watching"?? No thank you for inviting us in. That was great.

  • @pks41805
    @pks41805 4 роки тому +6

    This channel is a "breath of fresh air". I was getting tired of just set-ups.

  • @markdoyle9642
    @markdoyle9642 3 роки тому

    With much due respect, a second grader taught me a trick while stringing popcorn for our Christmas tree ...while silently cursing at reinstalling a Martin F-55 hollow pickup switch. Tie strings to the posts of the pots before removing the nuts, pulling the string through the nut washer and top like stringing popcorn. When reinstalling after rewiring, re-tie the strings to the posts and draw the pots through the guitar top washers and nuts in exactly the same order they were removed. Your videos have become my comfort screen time to sit back, relax, and listen to an excellent Luthier. Thank You Ted.

  • @dalgguitars
    @dalgguitars 4 роки тому +1

    I cringe at cutting that beautiful pick guard. But YOU are the man to do it! Thank you for all your videos.

  • @mojo-hand4539
    @mojo-hand4539 3 роки тому +9

    Your work is incredible - as is your attention to detail. Your customers are very fortunate.

  • @MrDinkydink
    @MrDinkydink 3 роки тому +5

    That ebony bridge is a thing of beauty. Nicely done

  • @rayclark9643
    @rayclark9643 4 роки тому +15

    Not often I'm when a video has just posted:) The world needs a lot more luthiers like you.

    • @Jah_Rastafari_ORIG
      @Jah_Rastafari_ORIG 4 роки тому +1

      @Ray Clark You're _what_ when a video has just posted...? (10-1 it's, "About to throw my phone off a roof for mis-hearing what I was trying to say...")...

    • @rayclark9643
      @rayclark9643 4 роки тому +1

      @@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG LOL:) Made ya think.

  • @jackbarlow4104
    @jackbarlow4104 4 роки тому +24

    These are always great! He's got such a cool vibe too.

    • @johnmana
      @johnmana 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah, someone you'd enjoy just chilling with, talking music and guitars. Cheers.

  • @BrianKlobyGuitar
    @BrianKlobyGuitar 2 роки тому

    Super awesome... nice work! That fiddle sounds really good with the bucker nd the DeArmond :)

  • @johnb5519
    @johnb5519 4 роки тому +1

    I like the way you decide the way to tackle whatever task, and it always turns out perfect.

  • @perihelion7798
    @perihelion7798 4 роки тому +17

    I'm fond of this style of guitar. I have three of them: archtop, hollow body, with a pickup.
    Two are true hollow bodies, and the other has a block in it, like an ES-335.
    Two have single P 90's and the other has a neck humbucker, and a bridge P 90 that I installed.
    They sound very nice, and are easy to play due to the thin bodies. They are all pretty attractive, also.
    However, the true hollowbodies feedback like demons if you are not very careful.
    Hint: get a piece of medical tubing with a 3/16" [5 mm] ID, and use it to grab the pot shafts.
    You then simply pull them through the holes and secure them. Easy-peasy. Repeat.
    A 1/8" [3 mm] piece of tubing works for most switches, etc. These latex tubes are extremely handy.

    • @thewizardofaz
      @thewizardofaz 4 роки тому

      I have a 335, a 339 and a 335. Love them all.

    • @johnrathbun2943
      @johnrathbun2943 Рік тому

      I like the look of these guitars. I can't play them because I like to rest the palm of my pick hand on the bridge. Yes, I'm a electric guitar player. Bad habits I know. But I use the muff alot. But when I play hollow body I use strumming techniques or use my pinky finger for my base when picking the strings. But when I'm finger picking no need for a base. But these half hollow bodies will just mess me up. Maybe I should learn a different style of playing to incorporate this guitar into my repitar. And yeah I know, bad spelling. I blame it on phonics!

  • @moogoomoogoo5990
    @moogoomoogoo5990 3 роки тому

    So much more comforting than watching the evening news.

  • @robertturner5138
    @robertturner5138 4 роки тому +5

    Always a highlight to my day when I find you have a new video.

  • @beenaplumber8379
    @beenaplumber8379 Рік тому

    Ooh that D'Armond sounds so sweet! I'd love to hear a rocker like Alvin Lee shredding with that tone. It's a bit noisy, but what a nice bite!

  • @zaxarrrr3659
    @zaxarrrr3659 3 роки тому +5

    A trick I learned working on my semi-hollow: aquarium tubing; helps with keeping track of things, and with washers and nut, also saves you from a lot of trouble

  • @jfredknobloch
    @jfredknobloch 4 роки тому +3

    That sounds like a pretty nice combo of pick ups… Perfect for a slide.

  • @terryjohinke8065
    @terryjohinke8065 2 роки тому

    Ted , as always I learn so much from your videos. Thanks. ( Terry from OZ).

  • @danashcroft961
    @danashcroft961 4 роки тому

    having had various archtop and hollowbody guitars and having the same deal with the difficulty of getting the electronics back in pots jacks etc first time I did it unprepared. here is how you do it the prepared way...Each jack/pot you take out you tie a piece of either high breaking strain fishing plastic line to each one or if you are a cheapskate or a non fisherman Dental floss will cut it basically anything that isnt going to snap if something gets hung up, but no massive tugging just gentle coaxing. Then when they are out, remove the line from the pot/jack/.switch but leave it though the holes and the pickup holes and tape both sides down (you can even label them if you wanna waste time as pulling will quickly tell you which is what) Then when you want to replace tie all the innards to the correct strings, pull them through gently to their correct hole and button down, Have done 4 pot, switch and jack wiring harness replacements with this system in 15 minutes max...Simple easy and once you have tried it once if you can find a better way good luck to you...Preparation is the art of thinking ahead...

  • @PaisleyPatchouli
    @PaisleyPatchouli 2 роки тому

    Love those old Dearmond pickups! Surprised at how well it balances with the humbucker.

  • @jadeowenhamblyn4405
    @jadeowenhamblyn4405 3 роки тому

    That thang sounds SHWEET! Great job.

  • @DTGuitarTech
    @DTGuitarTech 2 роки тому

    Beautiful work. Again!! That new bridge top is a think of extreme skill and beauty.

  • @marcelogaea1064
    @marcelogaea1064 3 роки тому

    Catching up on older vids and still fascinated by your techniques as well as presentation. Watching is like freshwater stream fishing for me: always cathartic. Thank you.

  • @pdp977
    @pdp977 4 роки тому

    Tired of waiting for Sunday, so going back in time. As a hobby fettler of guitars I thank you for sharing your skill and knowledge with us. I mostly give my stuff away to people that can't afford guitars. Like you I like to recycle...

  • @Chemcaster
    @Chemcaster 4 роки тому

    Great video - nice trick with the drinking straw tips!

  • @mightyluv
    @mightyluv 4 роки тому +4

    I love that string winder clamp idea! Makes me want to crack a side just to try it out legit 😀

  • @briansimpson8116
    @briansimpson8116 4 роки тому

    I could watch your repair/restore vids all day. Another learning experience.

  • @EmbracetheQuestion
    @EmbracetheQuestion 2 роки тому

    I see why he likes that guitar. Sounds great!

  • @BrenTravisMusician
    @BrenTravisMusician 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for helping me relax. I find your videos fascinating yet calming and your approach is really creative.

  • @BuzzcutGtr
    @BuzzcutGtr 4 роки тому +33

    I'll say it again - you're an artiste, sir! And yeah, DeArmond pickups kinda have this... I dunno, "pop" to them.

  • @robostyle9773
    @robostyle9773 2 місяці тому

    Love the bridge pickup sound on this guitar

  • @kenthephotoguy
    @kenthephotoguy 4 роки тому

    I always enjoy watching a craftsman at work.

  • @robertrosenfield405
    @robertrosenfield405 4 роки тому +1

    I like the carved ebony.. Sounds good. Thanks for sharing

  • @chuckquinn8026
    @chuckquinn8026 4 роки тому +1

    There’s just nobody like you! Gorgeous meticulous work as always...

  • @Dani-El.
    @Dani-El. 3 роки тому

    Sounds great! The middle position is my favourite.

  • @cheapskate8656
    @cheapskate8656 Рік тому

    Beautiful work. To the customer .... you have a nice guitar there

  • @johnkerley4152
    @johnkerley4152 4 роки тому +1

    I used to see which wire was connected with ground, or go by a color code,but, I like the way you did that because it would work with unknown homemade types of pickups as well.

  • @socklessjoe1
    @socklessjoe1 2 роки тому

    Just awesome. what an artist you are. pure genius

  • @chrisreid8697
    @chrisreid8697 4 роки тому

    Really well and thoroughly explained...excellent...

  • @LostMountainRestoration
    @LostMountainRestoration 4 роки тому

    Wonderful work as always. Thanks!

  • @GeorgeWMays
    @GeorgeWMays 3 роки тому

    Thank you sir. I really appreciate the video. Nice guitar. Fascinating work.

  • @kylemoran4343
    @kylemoran4343 4 роки тому

    I always enjoy a "tip of the day". They usually make life smarter & easier ! Thnx. I do the same trick with the straw, except I use aquarium hose.

  • @hokehinson5987
    @hokehinson5987 3 роки тому

    Your good! Very good!
    Your customers are lucky.

  • @professornat
    @professornat 4 роки тому

    Another great episode! This D'Armond in the bridge position really sounds great!
    Thank you for all the insights and all the little tips and tricks!

  • @PatrickJWenzel
    @PatrickJWenzel 4 роки тому +1

    Ted this was fine example of your on point Luthiery, and covered a beautiful guitar-form I enjoy learning more about. Thank you for sharing your experience with us all.

  • @garylane6868
    @garylane6868 Рік тому

    Super cool idea to mount the rear pickup. Very clever.

  • @templetonguitars
    @templetonguitars 4 роки тому +1

    This channel is incredible. thanks for all the info.

  • @WillyPDX94
    @WillyPDX94 4 роки тому +2

    Your videos are always great but I found this one particularly interesting and beautifully explained ... thanks, buddy .... keep 'em coming because a lot of us out here love watching your work

  • @randelcross
    @randelcross 4 роки тому

    Once again... Beautiful work Ted! Thanks for sharing your day!!

  • @randybecker7339
    @randybecker7339 4 роки тому +5

    Your skills and abilities are just amazing! I know you have worked for years to hone them so you can do these modifications and repairs, but you make it all look so easy! Great video once again.

  • @jeffbrooks7246
    @jeffbrooks7246 4 роки тому

    Very excellent work as usual. Thanks for the lesson from Belleville ON.

  • @DaveBluesManFaulkner
    @DaveBluesManFaulkner 4 роки тому

    When taking pots out of a hollow body I used to part undo the nut and tie a long thread around the pot - after you finished soldering or whatever I pulled the pots back into place with the thread - bit of fiddling into position then re fit the nut remove the thread and tighten. In your case as you had to rout the hole this wouldn't work but otherwise I used this trick many times. I have a 2 pickup Eastman and got the pickups swapped out for Duncan Alnico Pro IIs. The shop I bought the pickups (and the guitar) from did it for free - great service! I had a lot of trouble with sharp fret ends - I think this may be common on Eastmans.

  • @Techiastronamo
    @Techiastronamo 4 роки тому

    Usually Eastman guitars have certificates that have the date it was built

  • @fdeezyxoxo
    @fdeezyxoxo 3 роки тому

    End product looked and sounded amazing as per usual! Love and adoration my friend!

  • @matthewbartolone7036
    @matthewbartolone7036 Рік тому

    beautiful work, love the bridge work especially, you are a true craftsman.

  • @finaljesus
    @finaljesus 3 роки тому

    i really enjoy watching your videos your a master at your craft and i love how you explain everything in detail please keep the videos coming thank you for showing us your talent easily one of the best channels or the best channel on UA-cam

  • @wadehampton1534
    @wadehampton1534 4 роки тому

    Have you ever considered using clear plastic tubing as your 'fishing line'? I just swapped out the pickups and wiring harness in my hollow body archtop Gretsch guitar. I put in a pair of TV Jones Classic pickups and a TV Jones wiring harness, that had all the pots and the switch pre soldered in place. I used their very inexpensive installation tubing kit, which worked brilliantly.
    I imagine that you could have run pieces of tubing, that are sized to fit snuggly over the pot shafts, from the pot holes and up through the pickup hole. You can pre load the retaining washers in place on pot before inserting the tubing over the shafts. You can then pull the pots neatly into place, and secure.
    It's a good method for working with these types of guitars, and saves a lot of time and effort.

    • @failuremagnet
      @failuremagnet 4 роки тому

      I've used the same method on a Country Gentleman (just using tubing from home depot). It's pretty well explained on the TV Jones site. Made the re-install a breeze.

  • @colinrichardson23
    @colinrichardson23 4 роки тому

    As always an outstanding job. The replacement bridge is a thing of beauty. If only you lived in Scotland.

  • @mrz80
    @mrz80 4 роки тому +1

    One thing I've always seen people do when de-wiring and re-wiring a hollow or semi-hollow is to tie fishing line or string with labels on 'em to the pot shafts and switches before removing them. That way, when they're out, you've got stuff in place to help pull them back through the right holes.

    • @zapa1pnt
      @zapa1pnt 4 роки тому +1

      I can see that working in many cases, but in this case he
      was drilling new holes and reaming the old ones.

  • @BenState
    @BenState Рік тому

    Such professional work, cheers for the share

  • @dombrady7994
    @dombrady7994 4 роки тому

    I could watch these all day, keep em coming!

  • @wayneg296
    @wayneg296 4 роки тому

    👍👍😎 A true artist at work, every time!

  • @absurdistcat
    @absurdistcat 4 роки тому

    Fantastic. Thanks for sharing! You always film well.

  • @jerrytee2688
    @jerrytee2688 4 роки тому +1

    "Solder or sold-her" 😀 Always one good jab per episode.

  • @tallperson9422
    @tallperson9422 4 роки тому

    Great stuff here! I can watch you work all day.

  • @Washu1337
    @Washu1337 4 роки тому +1

    That’s some incredible craftsmanship right there. Love how the guitar sounds!

  • @bearsound1667
    @bearsound1667 3 роки тому

    True master of your craft sir!

  • @justafase
    @justafase 4 роки тому

    So glad I watched this. I have to track down a phantom hum in a Gretsch next week and some of these tips will help a lot.
    The straws are genius!

  • @Incandescentiron
    @Incandescentiron 4 роки тому

    Beautiful. And your little demo perked my ears. I've not played around with alternate tunings, but inspired me to toy around with it. Thank you.

  • @scottdunbar4898
    @scottdunbar4898 3 роки тому

    Wow. Your skills and expertise are inspiring.
    Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.

  • @arlingtonhynes
    @arlingtonhynes 4 роки тому

    7:00 I love that tuner clamp.

  • @vox1962
    @vox1962 4 роки тому

    Just fantastic craftsmanship and attention to detail

  • @kenmh7357
    @kenmh7357 2 роки тому

    Those pickups were cool. I may buy some DeArmond pickups for my Harmony Rocket

  • @telecasterbear
    @telecasterbear 3 роки тому

    A new, balanced, pair of pickups would be way less scary to start with. That's one beautiful bridge, Mister.

  • @henryhunter5026
    @henryhunter5026 4 роки тому +1

    Another neat job and a nice idea allowing for future pickup installations. I think that I’ve seen the idea of running the pickup leads under the scratch plate and through the f holes on old Harmony Rocket guitars.

  • @junkmonkey4686
    @junkmonkey4686 4 роки тому

    That middle position sounds awesome!! If it was mine I would probably just leave it there all the time 😂

    • @paulojrg
      @paulojrg 4 роки тому

      Two volumes and one tone. 👍

  • @dooleyfussle8634
    @dooleyfussle8634 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! That is the most dexterous pinkie I've ever seen!! Wonder what the d'Armond would've sounded like if you put it at the neck and the humbucker at the bridge?

  • @dwebster50
    @dwebster50 4 роки тому

    I have always learned something here. As well , I have watch many guitar techs over the last 40 years , Twoodfrd is very talented and a player😊🇨🇦

  • @frankcarter6427
    @frankcarter6427 4 роки тому +5

    another classy job - the d'armond sounds great, I had one of their soundhole p/ups years ago and it sounded very similar but squealed like a pig without great care

  • @MrOccamRazor
    @MrOccamRazor Рік тому

    That sounded really good.

  • @noahorlowski3328
    @noahorlowski3328 4 роки тому

    Absolutely incredible work, as per usual

  • @wyattsdad8561
    @wyattsdad8561 4 роки тому

    Wow nice work. That thing sounds really really good too.
    Very nice 👍

  • @tonyfdesign
    @tonyfdesign 4 роки тому

    What a cool guitar. You can hear how it must be awesome with a slide. Great work!

  • @HBSuccess
    @HBSuccess 4 роки тому +1

    Great job Ted and as always I learned a few things. If I was that player I would have wanted the out-of phase *option* on a push-pull pot. Not a sound you’d need all the time but I bet w the DeArmond it would be a cool low-fi slide sound.

  • @richardwheatley8757
    @richardwheatley8757 4 роки тому

    Fantastic work and tuition.

  • @scaira60
    @scaira60 4 роки тому

    Nice vid, Great job wiring that guitar I just finished restoring my 1980 Epiphone Sorrento (es175) Man my fingers took a beating trying to fish the the wiring & pots thought the f hole. I used surgical tubing on the top of the pots but it was really a pain I broke a connection my first attempt. Anyway Thanks for your channel you make things look so easy.

  • @mikecurtin9831
    @mikecurtin9831 4 роки тому

    20:12, Thanks for postin'. :-) Consistently excellent workmanship and explanations. Thumbs up to crush a troll.

  • @bldallas
    @bldallas 4 роки тому

    Another amazing job! I love your creativity and attention to details. Fantastic craftsmanship, as well. Great job!

  • @klx67
    @klx67 2 роки тому

    my old Gib. Es125 needs this modification I got it cheap, a LOT of wear on it, was one of the first thing I thought about to do with it..haha..but not to ruin the git. but I havent done anything with it yet its in the pawnshp still, but I thought that I can make another pick guard and attach the bridge pickup(hopefully very thin) to it and some attachment mod thru the f holes or something .. well nice work you do ! its fun to watch your clips

  • @SixSixthSix
    @SixSixthSix 4 роки тому

    Beautiful work ones again!

  • @donaldmusic6274
    @donaldmusic6274 2 роки тому

    Beautiful work

  • @cbeeper
    @cbeeper 4 роки тому

    Have you ever tried using the surgical tubing method to feed the pots through. I found it works great. Fish tubing through the hole and put it over the pot shafts then pull the tubing on through. You can feed the washers and nuts over the tubing to secure them.

  • @tomkirk6942
    @tomkirk6942 4 роки тому

    Great work. Nice to see this level of craftsmanship on a cool guitar.

  • @alext8828
    @alext8828 2 роки тому

    Very nice looking guitar. Sounds nice.

  • @johnkerley4152
    @johnkerley4152 4 роки тому

    That was a neat phase check,I never saw anyone do that before.

  • @BenState
    @BenState Рік тому

    Tip, super clue the star washers etc before installation.

  • @raymondlau6507
    @raymondlau6507 4 роки тому

    Takes a lot of skill to do all that. Those pickups sound great!

  • @GenesisMuseum
    @GenesisMuseum 4 роки тому +7

    A craftsman who has made mistakes and found clever ways to avoid them in the future

  • @blufordbirdsong1834
    @blufordbirdsong1834 3 місяці тому

    beautiful work

  • @nunomc2815
    @nunomc2815 4 роки тому

    Totally understand Eastman, that marking method is a way to avoid counterfeits.

    • @stevesteves8915
      @stevesteves8915 4 роки тому

      But surely a counterfeit could use any number and who would know?

    • @nunomc2815
      @nunomc2815 4 роки тому

      Steve SteveS If a code number is easy to understand and replicate, it’s easier for the counterfeits to just follow a certain sequence. This way, before I may get an used guitar on ebay, craiglist, or any other marketplace , I may contact Eastman and get information about that guitar serial number, easily knowing if it’s genuine or a clone. People who copy them simply use just the same code or invent a non registered code, when it’s harder to replicate. Same thing with luxury watches.

    • @stevesteves8915
      @stevesteves8915 4 роки тому

      @@nunomc2815 Yes, but the video specifically says that Eastman can't tell you the year from the serial number...

    • @zapa1pnt
      @zapa1pnt 4 роки тому

      @@stevesteves8915 They may not be able to tell you the rear but
      they can tell you if it is a genuine serial number, because they have a record of it.
      They NEED to have record of their serial numbers, so they can provide warranty service.

  • @froter1
    @froter1 4 роки тому

    You are very good at what you do ! Guitar Surgeon 👍