Thank you kindly for being a legitimate human being. I've noticed there's been a proliferation of insta-luthiers popping up these past few years. Lots of slick editing, big talk, over inflated reputations, overpriced work, untruthful smiles, and hands that lack the divots and scars of true craftsmanship. Truth in being is truly divine. Thank you for sharing a piece of your life with us.
I'd agree. Many comment sections across all inches on UA-cam, slob the knob of these tubers too. Ted is the gold standard. There's another guy I watch but I'm quite critical of, as he's always rushing, he'll be prying at acoustic braces while looking around for another tool, just simply not paying great attention or care. And while using the guitar itself as the work bench. And cutting corners to do things quickly cuz he sees how much extra time certain things will take and he just goes the shortest route,often without care or thought. Sometimes his measurements are mere eyeball measurements. Plenty of "it is what it is" and "eh, I think that's about as good as it's gonna get" mentality, on things that simply don't need to be that way. There's a certain mentality and temperament of people that just shouldn't be doing certain things,and guitar repair has quite a few of them here on UA-cam.were not all perfect, but some of them act like they have all the knowledge in the world on the subject, when it's simply not the case
I saw one (Luther)? Use two metal posts to reattach a gibson head stock! I found myself saying no don't do that/ onestly I know nothing about guitar work/ I just remember you saying not to do that 😂 in short I would trust your judgment 👍
Excellent video! I have a steel -string Goya made by Sigma, and it sounds very fine, has a nice top. The reason the painter Goya was chosen was because so many of his paintings featured a guitar in them!
Thanks Ted for another 'soul healing' episode of 'let's extend the life of the old guitar'. I'm getting to the point where I wish they had as much acumen and technique in doing the same for humans! :/ I enjoyed the brief history of the brand, having seen many of these around in the 60s and 70s, when they were for the most part ignored or even disdained by those fortunate enough to own a Martin or Gibson. Nice surprise at the quality of woods used on this instrument, also its unusual dimensions, as a 000 is rather large for most classicals. (I think my Ramirez was closer to 00, which might be more standard for classical size.) Looking forward to the continuing saga of the archtop to flattop conversion!
This brought back memories. I have my deceased Dad's 1961 Framus "classical" (actually a bit of a crossover as it came with no plastic rollers on the tuners, a tapered dovetail and a truss rod). It was left too close to a radiator in the late 60s and the consequent movement left it requiring a neck reset. In the 90s, Dad asked me how this could be achieved and I explained the process you have just demonstrated, and I thought that was the end of that. Several days later he arrived on my doorstep with the neck in one hand and the body in the other. When I asked him how he'd separated them, he replied he'd used his heat gun! You didn't need a close inspection to spot the scorch marks, which are still evident. So that's how I got to do my one and only acoustic neck reset, which is still performing as intended. As for 4mm/3mm being too high an action, the owner would hate my Ramirez which is deliberately built that way; I've learned to live with it.
FYI, Hangar 9 is a company that caters to RC Plane builders. The heating irons were used for heating wing and fuselage material once it was wrapped around the models frame. The introduction and popularity of foam plane models has made them somewhat obsolete.
A master's class in lutherie! Ted gives us the broad strokes, but also the subtleties involved in this neck reset, as well as guitar history. I almost wish I were young enough to take up a new profession...
Great stuff! I did my first neckectomy today and the only victim was the heel which broke off. I was impatient. I was also using steam. The guitar was a POS from the 6o's from Japan for the Vietnam market. Entirely plywood. I'm using this body to test eastern hemlock top and bracing to see what happens. I guess I'm a part of that local materials movement. (might be an idea for a video)
I recently watched The Sound of Music and noticed that Julie Andrews played a Goya, which would make it anachronistic, given the fact the story is set in 1930s
I always enjoy watching your work and appreciate your scholarly approach. I don't know why you don't secure the instrument when doing sandpaper pulls though. It makes the work go much quicker and easier if you don't have to dance with the thing during that process.
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"I met a German girl in England who was going to school in France". - Chuck Berry
My first guitar was a Levin LM 26 ( a “Goliath”). I got it in 1964 second hand. I was 14. For most of the 1960’s/70’s, Levin was a high end instrument which was both affordable and accessible before US brands became more available. A lot of well known UK players had them. I’ve never heard anyone saying “Lev-eene “; it was always “Lev-IN”. We could have all been wrong!
My first teacher had a Goya with an ebony fingerboard. It had a beautiful sound, but he was a master flamenco player from a different time. Great job as usual. Although I'm not loving the intonation of the first E. string at the 12th fret @29:42, but it could be because of new strings.
I would appreciate a little more on the string tying at the bridge and also the neck strings set up. Beautiful work there, and you just glazed over that part.
It`s too high distance beetwen the botom of strings and highest point of the first metal fret.As for the bass, it is clearly visible at the end of the video: that's for sure.
@@garywhitt98 I just voiced support for someone who had repeatedly told us how difficult it is to import from the States, and whose profession has likely been impacted.
Sealing iron. As opposed to a ceiling iron. Which every carpenter knows that the “ceiling iron” is only to be used by the greenest of the green rookies on their first day on the job. Send him out to the truck to get the “ceiling iron” and he’ll be out of your hair for at least an hour or so 😂. Some painters may equate the ceiling iron with the bucket of blue steam. Essentially the same principle applies. To get the new guy away from you so that you don’t have to babysit the newbie.
I found a sealing iron in a box of electrical stuff in work that was destined for a skip (dumpster) and my first thought was “wow! Ted’s got one of those!”
@ hahahah and you didn’t keep it? Hahahha I’m a fuckin packrat. If I found any tool like that it would be right down here in my basement in a box of old tools that I probably wouldn’t ever use 😂😂😂.
Can a Bridge Doctor be used on a flamenco? Anyone know? I have a flamenco guitar with action of 4 mm bass side & 3.5 mm treble side (should be 3 & 2.5 mm for Flamenco). I've never liked the action that high. It has a pretty good belly bulge. I just play it for fun, not very skilled. It's an old friend though.
No part 2 to the other guitar from last week? Do whatever, ykno, but i honestly hate having a video like that, and than its "part 2!...next time on ____ ". And than other stuff gets uploaded in between. It drives me fuhkin nuts and i know im not the only one
I've gone in the opposite direction. I had a repair person assume that I wanted low action and had to get them to raise it again. Low tension strings and a small body mean you really have to push the instrument a little harder to generate volume.
Wow. The Hangar 9 digital sealing iron is on sale for 23 bux from 60 bux at Tower Hobbies right now. That's a great deal. I almost want to buy one just in case I ever need one later on, so I don't have to pay 60 bux or more for it. I'd much rather pay 23 bux now lol
General Question: why do manufacturers not spray a very light lacquer coat on the interiors of acoustic guitar bodies? Follow-up Question: The general question is prompted by the following question: Would lacquer coating interiors of acoustic guitars make them more resilient against changes of humidity?
Thanks for another great one! As an aside have you had much luck with the foam cutters with a known epoxied neck? Any other insights would be very helpful. Thanks again!
Hey Ted, you play guitar well. Do you take time apart from luthing to play for enjoyment? Or is it all work and no play?? Thanks for EVERYTHING, sir. You rawk!
I've got a Classical with very similar Action, but it has a Slipper Heal. I have tried heat bending the neck several times and got about 1mm lower at the 12th fret, but over time the 1mm disappears. Any advice? Why didn't you remove the fretboard and insert a long shim to reverse the fretboard taper? Thanks
Thank you kindly for being a legitimate human being. I've noticed there's been a proliferation of insta-luthiers popping up these past few years. Lots of slick editing, big talk, over inflated reputations, overpriced work, untruthful smiles, and hands that lack the divots and scars of true craftsmanship. Truth in being is truly divine. Thank you for sharing a piece of your life with us.
Very well said
I'd agree. Many comment sections across all inches on UA-cam, slob the knob of these tubers too. Ted is the gold standard. There's another guy I watch but I'm quite critical of, as he's always rushing, he'll be prying at acoustic braces while looking around for another tool, just simply not paying great attention or care. And while using the guitar itself as the work bench. And cutting corners to do things quickly cuz he sees how much extra time certain things will take and he just goes the shortest route,often without care or thought. Sometimes his measurements are mere eyeball measurements. Plenty of "it is what it is" and "eh, I think that's about as good as it's gonna get" mentality, on things that simply don't need to be that way. There's a certain mentality and temperament of people that just shouldn't be doing certain things,and guitar repair has quite a few of them here on UA-cam.were not all perfect, but some of them act like they have all the knowledge in the world on the subject, when it's simply not the case
Fascinating instrument, stellar upgrade. Thanks.
I saw one (Luther)? Use two metal posts to reattach a gibson head stock! I found myself saying no don't do that/ onestly I know nothing about guitar work/ I just remember you saying not to do that 😂 in short I would trust your judgment 👍
Ted, the gift that just keeps giving, we appreciate your content,work and knowledge......awesome 🤩
Another fine job! Beautiful guitar and sounds amazing also.
Not a complete weekend without a great video from Ted
Watching and listening to you every week is a real blessing Ted……
“Not enought frigthing goats on labes of import guitars in the 50s” will live rent free in my head for now on😂😂😂😂
Excellent video! I have a steel -string Goya made by Sigma, and it sounds very fine, has a nice top. The reason the painter Goya was chosen was because so many of his paintings featured a guitar in them!
I am deeply inspired by your exceptional work. Thank you for sharing your remarkable talent with the world.
Thanks Ted, I really needed this today. I’m not a follower of any religion, but some of us think of this as Guitar Church. 🙏🏼
Another great repair video. That guitar has a nice bright tone. 🖖
Wonderful, lively sounding classical guitar.
Thanks Ted for another 'soul healing' episode of 'let's extend the life of the old guitar'. I'm getting to the point where I wish they had as much acumen and technique in doing the same for humans! :/ I enjoyed the brief history of the brand, having seen many of these around in the 60s and 70s, when they were for the most part ignored or even disdained by those fortunate enough to own a Martin or Gibson. Nice surprise at the quality of woods used on this instrument, also its unusual dimensions, as a 000 is rather large for most classicals. (I think my Ramirez was closer to 00, which might be more standard for classical size.)
Looking forward to the continuing saga of the archtop to flattop conversion!
This brought back memories. I have my deceased Dad's 1961 Framus "classical" (actually a bit of a crossover as it came with no plastic rollers on the tuners, a tapered dovetail and a truss rod). It was left too close to a radiator in the late 60s and the consequent movement left it requiring a neck reset. In the 90s, Dad asked me how this could be achieved and I explained the process you have just demonstrated, and I thought that was the end of that. Several days later he arrived on my doorstep with the neck in one hand and the body in the other. When I asked him how he'd separated them, he replied he'd used his heat gun! You didn't need a close inspection to spot the scorch marks, which are still evident. So that's how I got to do my one and only acoustic neck reset, which is still performing as intended.
As for 4mm/3mm being too high an action, the owner would hate my Ramirez which is deliberately built that way; I've learned to live with it.
FYI, Hangar 9 is a company that caters to RC Plane builders. The heating irons were used for heating wing and fuselage material once it was wrapped around the models frame. The introduction and popularity of foam plane models has made them somewhat obsolete.
Looks like the butterflies were given the ol' heave-ho
I remember when Twoody used a regular clothes iron he got from his wife
A master's class in lutherie! Ted gives us the broad strokes, but also the subtleties involved in this neck reset, as well as guitar history.
I almost wish I were young enough to take up a new profession...
Sounds really good! Great work per usual.
Great stuff! I did my first neckectomy today and the only victim was the heel which broke off. I was impatient. I was also using steam. The guitar was a POS from the 6o's from Japan for the Vietnam market. Entirely plywood. I'm using this body to test eastern hemlock top and bracing to see what happens. I guess I'm a part of that local materials movement. (might be an idea for a video)
as always, thanks for your videos!
Glad you mentioned the oo as the suspense is killing me 😂
Ironically, the "very Spanish" Segovia played a Hauser for decades.
The larger body almost makes up for the inherent deadness of the nylon strings. Quite a boomy sound.
Nice and loud without having to strum hard. Great sounding guitar!
Awesome work, it sounds great.
I love when you play at the end.
The butterflies disappeared by the end.
Well done. Amazing shape for its age. I guess being a budget guitar I shouldn’t be surprised there was no bridge pad in there.
It was Saturn who devoured his son. Zeus was just a myth.
Or Cronos in the original Greek tradition
I recently watched The Sound of Music and noticed that Julie Andrews played a Goya, which would make it anachronistic, given the fact the story is set in 1930s
Solidarity with Canada
Our 51st state! Hurrah!
@@FlipDahlenburg hot diggetty dang pardner
@@FlipDahlenburg 💋
@FlipDahlenburg Canada has 13 states. So try 51-63rd
@@FlipDahlenburgPiss off the last thing we need is Captain Orange!!! You just keep your solidarity with Israel.
Did not expect that back!
That sealing iron can be bought on Amazon. George in Montana
Great stuff! Thank You
Sealing irons were used to tack dry mount sheets to photographs before mounting to mat board👍
The iron that I have that looks very similar to yours, I purchased to put heat set edge binding on melamine board.
Thank you for the disclaimer; I somehow thought I missed a week.
Nice send off! Interesting vid. Thanks.
thank you Canada!
Thanks for posting Ted
I always enjoy watching your work and appreciate your scholarly approach.
I don't know why you don't secure the instrument when doing sandpaper pulls though. It makes the work go much quicker and easier if you don't have to dance with the thing during that process.
"I met a German girl in England who was going to school in France". - Chuck Berry
Nice Old Wood!
My first guitar was a Levin LM 26 ( a “Goliath”).
I got it in 1964 second hand. I was 14.
For most of the 1960’s/70’s, Levin was a high end instrument which was both affordable and accessible before US brands became more available. A lot of well known UK players had them.
I’ve never heard anyone saying “Lev-eene “; it was always “Lev-IN”.
We could have all been wrong!
Think Ted covered this in another video where he had indeed discovered we'd all been wrong!
Interesting that they named the line after a man who was deaf by his mid-50s. Quite the master painter, though.
Lovely !
When dealing with a Goya you could be opening up a whole can of beans.
😅
Maple Pads are the key! Now…. I’ll be happy
Plate o' shrimp! I was just watching a show about Goya.
My first teacher had a Goya with an ebony fingerboard. It had a beautiful sound, but he was a master flamenco player from a different time.
Great job as usual. Although I'm not loving the intonation of the first E. string at the 12th fret @29:42, but it could be because of new strings.
Finally I can understand what action you say guitars have! More mm please!
One 64th of an inch is very close to 0.4 mm. Easy peasy.
I would appreciate a little more on the string tying at the bridge and also the neck strings set up. Beautiful work there, and you just glazed over that part.
Those are really fine woods they use for this instrument
It`s too high distance beetwen the botom of strings and highest point of the first metal fret.As for the bass, it is clearly visible at the end of the video: that's for sure.
So glad to support our friends up north! I'm sorry our leadership is not so reasonable.
As if Canadian Leadership is much better?
Friend, please don’t pollute these waters with political opinion. Here, we all escape the murky mundane with Ted’s wit and workmanship.
good man - F Trump
@@garywhitt98 I just voiced support for someone who had repeatedly told us how difficult it is to import from the States, and whose profession has likely been impacted.
@ Yes, that was encouraging of you. My apologies.
Sealing iron. As opposed to a ceiling iron. Which every carpenter knows that the “ceiling iron” is only to be used by the greenest of the green rookies on their first day on the job. Send him out to the truck to get the “ceiling iron” and he’ll be out of your hair for at least an hour or so 😂. Some painters may equate the ceiling iron with the bucket of blue steam. Essentially the same principle applies. To get the new guy away from you so that you don’t have to babysit the newbie.
I found a sealing iron in a box of electrical stuff in work that was destined for a skip (dumpster) and my first thought was “wow! Ted’s got one of those!”
@ hahahah and you didn’t keep it? Hahahha I’m a fuckin packrat. If I found any tool like that it would be right down here in my basement in a box of old tools that I probably wouldn’t ever use 😂😂😂.
My dad used to repair gas home heating furnaces. He'd send rookies for a bucket of steam.
@ hahaha yup😂
Al Gore rhythm comment. 👍🏼
When you said you were removing the 15th fret, you forgot it was a classical?
What happened to second part of last weeks post?
He had a note at the beginning of the video explaining that it takes time to add the finish.
@@brentgates6363I guess I blinked. I even started it over to check if I missed him saying something about it.
YAY! Been awaiting the Sunday Ted Special!! Thanks, Ted! 👍
Hangar 9 Sealing Iron --- $60 on Amazon
Can a Bridge Doctor be used on a flamenco? Anyone know? I have a flamenco guitar with action of 4 mm bass side & 3.5 mm treble side (should be 3 & 2.5 mm for Flamenco). I've never liked the action that high. It has a pretty good belly bulge. I just play it for fun, not very skilled. It's an old friend though.
Goya? I hardly know ya?
"It's pronounced FrankenSTEEN!"
Goya...Oh boya!
No part 2 to the other guitar from last week? Do whatever, ykno, but i honestly hate having a video like that, and than its "part 2!...next time on ____ ". And than other stuff gets uploaded in between. It drives me fuhkin nuts and i know im not the only one
Notice at the beginning.
So, you claim the right to tell youtube providers when and what they can post? Okay.
Wondering if this player actually wanted a refret and didn't know it. Wonderful job though
Beautiful. I'd love to get my hands on that instrument
17:06 that’s what she said
I've gone in the opposite direction. I had a repair person assume that I wanted low action and had to get them to raise it again. Low tension strings and a small body mean you really have to push the instrument a little harder to generate volume.
Shades of Desperado! Now I have to watch that movie again!
What happened to the butterflies?
I reckon the stickers were pulled off by the fret polishing protection tape. That might have troubled the owner; possibly a Melanie appreciator.
They flew away
Wow. The Hangar 9 digital sealing iron is on sale for 23 bux from 60 bux at Tower Hobbies right now. That's a great deal. I almost want to buy one just in case I ever need one later on, so I don't have to pay 60 bux or more for it. I'd much rather pay 23 bux now lol
Herman inspired.. and astute observation. I see many cheaper Goyas unfortunately
Great work! Thanks for posting.
8:45 "Ceiling Iron" ? Why would anyone want to iron their ceiling ? LOL 🤣 !!!!!!!
General Question: why do manufacturers not spray a very light lacquer coat on the interiors of acoustic guitar bodies?
Follow-up Question: The general question is prompted by the following question: Would lacquer coating interiors of acoustic guitars make them more resilient against changes of humidity?
Don’t worry about the notice about upcoming videos. I’m watching in 2035, I enjoyed them
Oh I need a Ted video after the week we've had!
OMG I love that stained flame maple back & sides!
never thought there could be worse than the PRS birdies - then I saw the butterflies
They're stickers added by the owner.
@@Lensman864 I thought so
You have no soul 😁
@@MrDblStop I know,
I like them.
Always great content, thank you
Ted time!
Woo!
Ted,greetings from Manchester,UK…any chance you could show us a neck re-set glue up ?…Clampage,glue amount n that ?…Cheerz.
fellow Manc - where are you?
@ Prestwich,edge of Heaton Park.
@@joelfildes5544 a'right ar kid I'm an Eccles lad,
Thanks for another great one! As an aside have you had much luck with the foam cutters with a known epoxied neck? Any other insights would be very helpful. Thanks again!
No picture?
Hang in there bud
Sounds like you spent a lot of time getting all lacquered ip.
Feels illegal to be this early.
Happy Ted Sunday! 🤙🏻✌️
Thank you Ted 👍👍👍🎥🎬🎸❤
Did heating those stickers have any adverse effect?
When Canada becomes as state will you start taking jobs from the lower 48 eh?
Eighty percent of Canadians live within 50 miles of the US. They are poised to invade.
um, Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes...
Hey Ted, you play guitar well. Do you take time apart from luthing to play for enjoyment? Or is it all work and no play?? Thanks for EVERYTHING, sir. You rawk!
I had a GREAT Goya steel string that some scum bag stole from me over 20 years ago. I miss that guitar. A great inexpensive guitar.
Hey there Ted
Since I'm early: please, please write a book about guitar history. You're a great story teller and have the knowledge.
A book? What's that?
I've got a Classical with very similar Action, but it has a Slipper Heal. I have tried heat bending the neck several times and got about 1mm lower at the 12th fret, but over time the 1mm disappears. Any advice?
Why didn't you remove the fretboard and insert a long shim to reverse the fretboard taper? Thanks
As played by Melanie of roller-skating fame ...
I love that song. I used to play it on the AM radio when I was a DJ in the 70's.
Nice Merseybeats reference.
Sunday evening watch ( well, it's 10.30 in Srbija).
Thank you.