This man should charge more for his work than marke but I'll bet he doesn't. If you watch his videos you will see many examples of him doing something extra that wasn't contracted for because he, "Can't let it go home like that". That is an indicator of a craftsman who is more concerned about his customer's happiness than his bottom line. Ted - you have arrived. Your reputation has been made - unless you somehow tuin it. Your humility is refreshing, your skills are top notch, your dedication to excellence shows plainly. And you are a natural teacher. Your life is open to you.
Been watching your back catalogue- if that’s what we call them, lol, . You’re such a talented craftsman. I truly admire your depth of knowledge,, yes I see it that way. Keep up the good work! I truly appreciate you…
This video transports me to a place where I am removed from the crazy world outside and can enjoy a feeling of finite concentration and beauty in bringing things together to make a masterpiece.
Thanks master Ted. The last thing I expected to see on the underside of the plastic bridge, was that it is not solid. Being hollow must really suck the information from the strings. Yikes.
9:20: I had an instructor who used to say “‘hopefully’ is not a professional word”, but I have a feeling that you follow through on your “hopefully’s “ close to 100% of the time.
The rosewood bridge replacing the plastic bridge seems to give the guitar a whole new lease of life. It's a much more full sound, compared to the trebley sound the plastic bridge gave
Definitely a huge difference with the new wooden bridge, fantastic workmanship as always too. Each week I look forward to your feeds, far better than what’s on TV these days ahah!
I've owned several Larivée guitars, including my forever guitar, a 2010 D-09BZ. One thing I've noticed is that the spruce used for the tops is of consistently high quality. That Hummingbird really came to life with the new bridge and neck reset!
Every time you repair and play these beauties it brings tears to my eyes. I just love guitars so much and I have an affinity with old Gibsons, either acoustic or electric. I'm so happy you're around to share the experience of bringing back the injured instruments, love your channel.
I inherited my Martin D28 from my Uncle Tom. I think his was bought in 72 maybe 73. We live in a elevation of 800 feet from the pacific ocean is 5 miles away. We have nice instruments here. Nice climate here.
Great video. Very interesting insights into how and why each task is required. Those old Gibsons sound great too. I would dearly love a late 60's Hummingbird.
I have a 70s Japanese Ibanez Concord Hummingbird with a lifting bridge you’ve reminded me to try to fix. The guitar cost $100 Australian, so a learning experience.
I just reglued a Larrivee bridge the other day and found the same lip, looks like they routed the finish where the bridge went and cut into the wood, I’m surprised the glue held at all considering the gap that’s be under there. Pretty sloppy work if you ask me!
Wow a LG-1. My dad showed me my first chords in 1973 on that guitar (I was 10). It had a small body and was considered a student model. I also remember my dad playing with his friends and that little guitar struggling to get through. Smaller body = less volume.
Definitely sounds better with a wood bridge, making full contact on the top, deeper woodier sound. Or at least that’s the way my 71 year old ears hear it.
Wonderful video as always! I have a 60s Hummingbird that I inherited from my grandfather that has the plastic bridge. I wish I could get it to you so you could replace it.
Awesome video again. I did not know about the plastic bridges on the 60's Gibson guitars. And I understand that not all of them were plastic. Thank goodness my 65 Epiphone Texan FT79n has a rosewood bridge and if memory serves me, I think it's even Brazilian rosewood. Anyways, great video. I love the work you do and if I could, I would have you work on my Texan.
I was a Larrivee dealer, all of the parlors did this or worse. They were inexpensive guitars at the time 500-1000. We didn't want to repair so we just sold them as repair specials for half off. Always wondered why they all did that.
Gonna like before I watch as they always great videos 😄 And it was interesting as always. Do you ever play someone’s guitar you’ve fixed and think wow that sounds amazing ?
Another fine job! I appreciate your efforts in saving these old beauties. Remember everyone, we are only custodians of our instruments. If not for yourself, take care of your instruments for the next custodian.
The tone difference between the two bridges is very profound! Why in the world was plastic ever used? Love your channel, man. I'm a player, not a luthier but I appreciate your skills!! I wish I had the patience and equipment to do what you do.
Artificial differentiation between both models, most likely. I can't believe the upfront cost of making the molds for that plastic bridge compensated for the raw materials and unskilled work of manufacturing the wooden ones, but the Norlin era is known for trying to cheap out everywhere they could, to be fair.
I'm enjoying watching your un-uptight guitar repair vids. Over the years I've had plenty of neck resets done on vintage Martins and Gibsons. I'm curious if you ever tried the cheapy neck reset where you loosen the back from the neck block and sides around the heel? It could be perfected for old inexpensive Asian guitars that have necks not conducive to removal. I've heard some repair guys won't touch old Guilds for this reason. Perhaps this method would be faster/cheaper for lower end guitars.
Nice! A friend of mine has a Hummingbird he got because it was his dream guitar. Guess what broke off within a month? Hint: it rhymes with "bread lock".
I could certainly tell the difference between the plastic bridge verses the rosewood. The plastic one actually sounded.. plasticy? I know that's not a word but,yeah had that sound to it for sure.
Hey Ted, awesome videos! I have a question about what you discussed about grain direction for bridges. I was taught rift sawn for bridges instead of perfectly quartersawn is preferred to help prevent cracks along the saddle or bridge pins. You prefer perfectly quartered wood?
Thank you for 24 minutes of sanity. It's appreciated more than you know.
Wow! What a tonal improvement with a proper bridge!
New strings will do that to a guitar...
@@TheMightyYak Along with a solid wood bridge replacing a soap dish.
This man should charge more for his work than marke but I'll bet he doesn't. If you watch his videos you will see many examples of him doing something extra that wasn't contracted for because he, "Can't let it go home like that". That is an indicator of a craftsman who is more concerned about his customer's happiness than his bottom line.
Ted - you have arrived. Your reputation has been made - unless you somehow tuin it. Your humility is refreshing, your skills are top notch, your dedication to excellence shows plainly. And you are a natural teacher. Your life is open to you.
10,000 hr rule, Ted.. don't worry, you'll get there! you are so the man!
Timed to perfection. Bedtime in London, England. Thanks 🙏🏻
Ditto! Bedtime in Camden, ready for ted-time story 😂
IJmuiden, The Netherlands. Same here! 💪
Same here. Stoke-on-Trent, England.
Oh yes, best lullaby ever..
Bedtime in Brixton too.
The difference in sound between the plastic bridge and the wood was night and day! 🤯 you’re doing the Lord’s work sir
Loads of great information.......keep up the good work
The humility and sense of humor you have is amazing! The skills are acceptable as well. Thank You!!!
Your patience never ceases to amaze me. As someone who has none, it's a quality I truly admire. I love watching you work.
I replaced the plastic bridge on my dad’s 60’s Epiphone Caballero, never looked back.
Great posting as always, thanks for sharing.
I have a really cheap basically no name guitar. I had the plastic bridge and nut changed out. Stays in tune now. I love it now
My "no name" guitar is a Girard. They make bass guitars
And changed the nut too. It was plastic. New strings, a set up and it sounds great
That Hummingbird was quite an instrument. Beautiful.
Your idea to give us an audio sample of plastic bridge vs rosewood bridge was not surprising in sound but much appreciated. non the less.
Gack! That deck dive is terrifying.
Yes it was!! He mentioned it seemed spongy... but you could've used that for a cereal bowl!!
@@kevisp77 I had tp jump up and check dad's 67 LG1.
Nope...we good!
your name was being praised on crimson guitars today. your work spans the pond.
Greatest luthier channel on UA-cam
I hit the like button before I even watch. That’s how confident I am in Ted’s work.
Been watching your back catalogue- if that’s what we call them, lol, . You’re such a talented craftsman. I truly admire your depth of knowledge,, yes I see it that way. Keep up the good work! I truly appreciate you…
Boy that hummingbird sounds good. Great job. It’s so nice to watch an actual craftsman at work.
This video transports me to a place where I am removed from the crazy world outside and can enjoy a feeling of finite concentration and beauty in bringing things together to make a masterpiece.
Man, I wish you were here when I had my wife's 60s Grammer guitar " repaired"
Thanks master Ted. The last thing I expected to see on the underside of the plastic bridge, was that it is not solid. Being hollow must really suck the information from the strings. Yikes.
9:20: I had an instructor who used to say “‘hopefully’ is not a professional word”, but I have a feeling that you follow through on your “hopefully’s “ close to 100% of the time.
The rosewood bridge replacing the plastic bridge seems to give the guitar a whole new lease of life. It's a much more full sound, compared to the trebley sound the plastic bridge gave
Great work on two great sounding guitars. The wood bridge really is a very noticeable improvement over the old plastic bridge!
Definitely a huge difference with the new wooden bridge, fantastic workmanship as always too. Each week I look forward to your feeds, far better than what’s on TV these days ahah!
Awesome work Ted ! ❤
Wow, even on my phone I could hear the mid tones come alive with the new bridge. I will have to watch this one c few more times
Thanks.
So Beautiful. Wonderful Job!!!
Every time I watch one of these videos I get Long Distance Runaround stuck in my head because the opening tune reminds me of it...
Cool and informative video as always!!!
I’ve done several of those LG plastique bridge swaps.
It’s amazing how much better they sound and play!!!
I've owned several Larivée guitars, including my forever guitar, a 2010 D-09BZ. One thing I've noticed is that the spruce used for the tops is of consistently high quality.
That Hummingbird really came to life with the new bridge and neck reset!
This was a lovely surprise for my Monday evening
Thanks for sharing. Love your channel.
I enjoy your videos very much.
"I'm told if you do this for 10,000 hours you can become an expert" priceless comment((-:
Every time you repair and play these beauties it brings tears to my eyes. I just love guitars so much and I have an affinity with old Gibsons, either acoustic or electric. I'm so happy you're around to share the experience of bringing back the injured instruments, love your channel.
Affinity
@@deaddoll1361 To affinity and beyond…
@@deaddoll1361 Thank you, I'll fix it now.
Great video. Thank you for the effort it takes to show us your work.
I inherited my Martin D28 from my Uncle Tom. I think his was bought in 72 maybe 73. We live in a elevation of 800 feet from the pacific ocean is 5 miles away. We have nice instruments here. Nice climate here.
Hey man thanks for making us content. 🙏 we appreciate you.
Always a great inspiration.
Love the sound of those oldies
Rosewood bridge definitely brings out the sounds the smaller Gibson!! Great video!!
Excellent video once again Ted. Really love your content, and consummate skill.
I love your channel, Ted.
Thank you for your videos.
Love your channel and the Craftsmanship is amazing
Great sound with the new bridge. The Hummingbird is amazing! Just beautiful. Appreciate your skills! Thanks, Ted! 🎶🎶🎶
It's like watching a magic show! ;)
Great video. Very interesting insights into how and why each task is required. Those old Gibsons sound great too. I would dearly love a late 60's Hummingbird.
Another one in the can. Well done
Dramatic improvement from the plastic bridge to the new Rosewood one!
When my 68 J-45 needs a tune-up I'm packing it in the car and driving up to Toronto... great vid
He is in Hamilton, not Toronto.
I have a 70s Japanese Ibanez Concord Hummingbird with a lifting bridge you’ve reminded me to try to fix. The guitar cost $100 Australian, so a learning experience.
Great work as always
I just reglued a Larrivee bridge the other day and found the same lip, looks like they routed the finish where the bridge went and cut into the wood, I’m surprised the glue held at all considering the gap that’s be under there. Pretty sloppy work if you ask me!
As usual, beautiful work.
Wow a LG-1. My dad showed me my first chords in 1973 on that guitar (I was 10). It had a small body and was considered a student model. I also remember my dad playing with his friends and that little guitar struggling to get through. Smaller body = less volume.
Love watching these videos. It's like New Yankee Workshop for guitars... and in Canada!
Replacing the plastic bridge with rosewood made that Gibson sound so much better.
Nice they sound so much better
Definitely sounds better with a wood bridge, making full contact on the top, deeper woodier sound. Or at least that’s the way my 71 year old ears hear it.
Great stuff!👍
As always Ted you are killing it !
Wonderful video as always! I have a 60s Hummingbird that I inherited from my grandfather that has the plastic bridge. I wish I could get it to you so you could replace it.
Very nice video! Well worth the wait!
Awesome video again. I did not know about the plastic bridges on the 60's Gibson guitars. And I understand that not all of them were plastic. Thank goodness my 65 Epiphone Texan FT79n has a rosewood bridge and if memory serves me, I think it's even Brazilian rosewood. Anyways, great video. I love the work you do and if I could, I would have you work on my Texan.
Had to hold my breath on some of that surgery, whew, gutsy!!
Many thanks. Great work
9500 hours! Almost an expert!
The difference in the LG with the wooden bridge is huge!
I recently completely reworked an lg1. Sweet sounding guitar.
My favorite Canadian 👍
I looked for it yesterday, was very sad. Now! Happy.
Both great sounding guitars. I like the hummingbird of the two, and Yes the SG sounded better with the wooded bridge
Thanks for the lesson Ted.
I was a Larrivee dealer, all of the parlors did this or worse. They were inexpensive guitars at the time 500-1000. We didn't want to repair so we just sold them as repair specials for half off. Always wondered why they all did that.
Bridge made a big difference in the sound!
I had a Terada Dove T100 in my teens, lovely guitar and compared really well with the real thing.
Gonna like before I watch as they always great videos 😄
And it was interesting as always.
Do you ever play someone’s guitar you’ve fixed and think wow that sounds amazing ?
Nice work
True, I anthropomorphize. Once a guitar knows you are working on it. It issues out a sign of relief. Seriously.
Another fine job! I appreciate your efforts in saving these old beauties.
Remember everyone, we are only custodians of our instruments. If not for yourself, take care of your instruments for the next custodian.
The tone difference between the two bridges is very profound! Why in the world was plastic ever used? Love your channel, man. I'm a player, not a luthier but I appreciate your skills!! I wish I had the patience and equipment to do what you do.
Artificial differentiation between both models, most likely. I can't believe the upfront cost of making the molds for that plastic bridge compensated for the raw materials and unskilled work of manufacturing the wooden ones, but the Norlin era is known for trying to cheap out everywhere they could, to be fair.
Like night and day with the LG 👍
Thank you!
very nice
Miss ya 👍
they really sound good to me.
GREAT JOB, GREAT VIDEO, NEXT TIME...
I'm enjoying watching your un-uptight guitar repair vids. Over the years I've had plenty of neck resets done on vintage Martins and Gibsons. I'm curious if you ever tried the cheapy neck reset where you loosen the back from the neck block and sides around the heel? It could be perfected for old inexpensive Asian guitars that have necks not conducive to removal. I've heard some repair guys won't touch old Guilds for this reason. Perhaps this method would be faster/cheaper for lower end guitars.
Great job as usual.
Polishing, polishing, polishing ...I just thought I'd throw that in.
Nice! A friend of mine has a Hummingbird he got because it was his dream guitar. Guess what broke off within a month? Hint: it rhymes with "bread lock".
Sounds like he wasn't very gentle with his instruments.
red chalk?
Mead sock?
Funny, none of my Gibson's have lost their head stock.
Dread lock?
Ladder braced LG-1 & the bird is X braced. The Cyclovac vacuum formed bridge. plate. The LG-2 is actually X braced.
I could certainly tell the difference between the plastic bridge verses the rosewood. The plastic one actually sounded.. plasticy? I know that's not a word but,yeah had that sound to it for sure.
the sound on the plastic bridge is still nice but the wood is SO much better
Some things you don’t want anyone knowing you’re an expert at, for at least two different reasons
I have an lg-1 just like that :)
Took the back off and turned it into an lg-2 (shh, don’t tell anyone)
I love it
My favorite guitar
Hey Ted, awesome videos! I have a question about what you discussed about grain direction for bridges. I was taught rift sawn for bridges instead of perfectly quartersawn is preferred to help prevent cracks along the saddle or bridge pins. You prefer perfectly quartered wood?
I come for the excellent carpentry, i stay for the Harvard Business Review 10K jokes.