I am the owner of this Guild. Just for everyone's info, it has a great neck and pickups and has played decently well for the past decade. It's tuning stability was mediocre at best. I did NOT cut those holes in. I'm really looking forward to getting it back next week! Mr. Woodford is an honest artisan and am confident that the guitar will be at it's best upon it's return. It was really fun to see the process so thank you very much Ted!
Wonderful to hear from the owner on one of Ted's superb journeys, many thanks for posting. It would be great to hear back how you find it when it comes home to you!
It’s probably now the best it’ has ever been so no doubt you’ll be happy. The neck and fingerboard did look exactly like what I like to play on too so I totally get it. Older Guilds can be really good.
@Matt Garofolo - Check out those Schaller roller bridges. They cost about £40, look nice, and are a huge improvement on tune o matics when you're using a Bigsby. I've got one on my Gretsch hollow body that looks similar to your Guild, which now stays in tune much better with the Schaller bridge 👍
Omg this seems to be a running thing. I also save Ted's videos for special ocasions(after a long day of work or when I need to take some stuff out of my mind
You have no idea how many tips I've gotten from your Vids. Not for guitar work because I don't do that. Just general woodworking. Plus the relaxing sound of your voice over has taken the stress out of my day more times than I can count.
Most would have looked at this one and written it off. You, instead, made sure there was another 50 years or so of music left in it. You do a service to us all sir. Thank you for sharing it.
Gilds are underated. People just don't know about them because there's hardly any of them around. I had a 1970 small body acoustic that played like play jazz guitar.... smooth !!♡!!
Top-tier stuff as always. Nothing like sitting with a cup of coffee as the snow falls outside, watching a cool old fiddle carefully tended to. Thanks for the video.
Remember, you CAN learn to do ANYTHING if you put the time in! :) If you become interested in restoration, I highly recommend buying a junker and giving it your time and effort to restore. It's the most satisfying thing I've ever done.
Me too - I literally winced like I'd just seen a bone sticking out of someone's leg. Who would do that ? Must be someone with more money than sense, 'cos that's some seriously costly hacking right there !
so the way to make a "designed" looking backplate from scratch is to use true circles for the corners; that makes so much sense and those plates look great
Nice! The replacement covers reminded me of a freebie I did for a guy at our church once. The pastor was trying to get the family to chose our church as they were looking for some where to go. The guy had mentioned he had a bass that was missing a cover, had a screwed up nut, and horrible ac buzz. The pastor asked me to check it out since that was my hobby. So I bought a new bone nut, a sheet of cover material, and supplied some coax wiring I had. Totally rewired the system with the coax, installed the nut , and made a new cover. All for free. I worked out of town and was home only 4 to 6 days a month. The guy was pissed because I took too long. Which I did, but I never even got a thank you for what should have been close to a 200.00 repair. Maybe you could do a vid one horrible customers at some point.
The way you explain your processes are awesome. a visual that I picked up and others may be interested in within other projects would be; while you're making the tracing you taped the paper so it won't shift.
Very informative. This is the perfect example of fixing something as best you can for the customer. Most people don't want a completely restored instrument they just need it improved.
Placing sandpaper on the area where the bridge will sit and sanding to proper contour is brilliant. Well worth the sanding time to achieve solid contact.
i love the fact that you don’t disregard these old guitars you fix them up your one of the best instrument repair guys out there on youtube i watch your videos all of the time i even rewatch them lol
I wonder if Pat Metheny ever had one of these? I was surprised at the use of the pins to locate the floating bridge but I suppose with the Bigsby it makes sense. Thank you Ted, a real education every time.
@@ras1500 My 54 year old Starfire V ( Bigsby delete) has a floating bridge with a custom ordered Swedish Haagsstrum bridge. The standard bridge was a Tune-O-Matic like this one has.
Another amazing piece of footage! I've loved watching you turning guitars like this one into a great workable instrument for quite some time now. Your touch ups are always impressive. I'll just say nothing if I called you "mister attention to the detail"! Thanks a lot!
Your repairs are always well thought out and beautifully performed, and provide the added bonus of you using a tool that I need (today's addition: the pin vise). Thanks Ted.
Great fix, I had a stunning moment when I discover the back and thos ugly holes oh my oh my ! It looks now so much better and probably play much better and in tune
I really love what you do! Your voice is soothing yet confident. Your repairs are well thought out and excellent. You asset each instrument for its particular needs and pattern the repair to it. No cookie cutter repairs here! I hope you make many many videos, they brighten my day. Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz
One more example of a true craftsman doing his thing! You seem to be one of very few who will take an instrument that needs some lovin' and give it just what it needs without "re-making" it into a new one. Your abilities are quite obvious but your attention to detail (cotton from a q-tip) is amazing and your desire to honor and respect the instrument in your hands is second to none. I so admire your work.
Beautiful job. The black cover plates on the back of the guitar look like they were meant to be there, and look cool against the yellow finish. I really enjoy how nothing phases you. You've probably seen and done just about every repair imaginable. Experience is a cherished friend. Thanks
I normally watch these videos only when I can relax and really enjoy them. I learn so much every time and I am grateful that you share your knowledge in a very easy to digest manner.
I am the owner of this Guild. Just for everyone's info, it has a great neck and pickups and has played decently well for the past decade. It's tuning stability was mediocre at best. I did NOT cut those holes in. I'm really looking forward to getting it back next week! Mr. Woodford is an honest artisan and am confident that the guitar will be at it's best upon it's return. It was really fun to see the process so thank you very much Ted!
Guild guitars are very underrated, on par with the best Gibsons out there, sometimes even better.
Wonderful to hear from the owner on one of Ted's superb journeys, many thanks for posting. It would be great to hear back how you find it when it comes home to you!
It’s probably now the best it’ has ever been so no doubt you’ll be happy. The neck and fingerboard did look exactly like what I like to play on too so I totally get it. Older Guilds can be really good.
@Matt Garofolo - Check out those Schaller roller bridges. They cost about £40, look nice, and are a huge improvement on tune o matics when you're using a Bigsby. I've got one on my Gretsch hollow body that looks similar to your Guild, which now stays in tune much better with the Schaller bridge 👍
@@JammyGit Thanks I will check it out
I'll save this for bedtime. I just wish these videos were a bit longer.
Glad I'm not the only one. It's a relaxing end of the day.
Omg this seems to be a running thing. I also save Ted's videos for special ocasions(after a long day of work or when I need to take some stuff out of my mind
I'll second that! Ted could start a Patreon and let us who donate watch unedited footage. That'd be frickin awesome!
Another bedtime watcher here 😂 so relaxing
Oh my, I do this too. Perfect end to the day.
Thanks again. I particularly appreciate the way you lay out the reasoning for your decisions and techniques.
That Tuner Holder is a great idea
"Those are speed holes, they make the guitar go faster..."
-Homer Simpson
You have no idea how many tips I've gotten from your Vids. Not for guitar work because I don't do that. Just general woodworking. Plus the relaxing sound of your voice over has taken the stress out of my day more times than I can count.
Most would have looked at this one and written it off. You, instead, made sure there was another 50 years or so of music left in it. You do a service to us all sir. Thank you for sharing it.
Just amazing work and interesting guitars. Wish he was in Alberta !
Only 50 years? Not if you take good care of it and treat it with respect!
Gilds are underated. People just don't know about them because there's hardly any of them around. I had a 1970 small body acoustic that played like play jazz guitar.... smooth !!♡!!
I always think about Jerry Garcia's red Starfire with a bigsby.
Top-tier stuff as always. Nothing like sitting with a cup of coffee as the snow falls outside, watching a cool old fiddle carefully tended to. Thanks for the video.
I second that! Always a distinct pleasure.
Yeah these videos are usually my morning pleasure together with a cup of coffee :D
I don’t even own a guitar but i subscribed yesterday and i don’t know how many hours i have watched 👍 love this channel
Remember, you CAN learn to do ANYTHING if you put the time in! :)
If you become interested in restoration, I highly recommend buying a junker and giving it your time and effort to restore. It's the most satisfying thing I've ever done.
Time to learn how to play
When you turned that guitar over to the back, it was almost like a punch in the gut....my goodness..
Me too - I literally winced like I'd just seen a bone sticking out of someone's leg. Who would do that ? Must be someone with more money than sense, 'cos that's some seriously costly hacking right there !
A nice blend of functional and cosmetic repairs.
so the way to make a "designed" looking backplate from scratch is to use true circles for the corners; that makes so much sense and those plates look great
That guitar and pickups had some magic in those sounds!
I really like your ability to improvise when needed. Thanks for sharing.
Nice! The replacement covers reminded me of a freebie I did for a guy at our church once. The pastor was trying to get the family to chose our church as they were looking for some where to go. The guy had mentioned he had a bass that was missing a cover, had a screwed up nut, and horrible ac buzz. The pastor asked me to check it out since that was my hobby. So I bought a new bone nut, a sheet of cover material, and supplied some coax wiring I had. Totally rewired the system with the coax, installed the nut , and made a new cover. All for free. I worked out of town and was home only 4 to 6 days a month. The guy was pissed because I took too long. Which I did, but I never even got a thank you for what should have been close to a 200.00 repair. Maybe you could do a vid one horrible customers at some point.
Those covers look amazing. You took this Guild from the grotesque to the sublime.
The way you explain your processes are awesome. a visual that I picked up and others may be interested in within other projects would be; while you're making the tracing you taped the paper so it won't shift.
I do so much enjoy watching a craftsman work!
Always nice to watch a new guitar fix video on a saturday night , I'm in Sweden 🇸🇪
Man, your vids are therapeutic.
Hello 👍 my favorite guitar repair guy 👍👍
I enjoy the informative intros as much as the repairs themselves. Thank you!
becoming a big fan of this channel -- you had me at Gougie Mr. Jetson! Craft & Care seem to be your mantra
The Sherlock Holmes of luthiers diagnosis another unplayable guitar.
Most people would have told him to buy a new one.
Save the trees!
Very informative. This is the perfect example of fixing something as best you can for the customer. Most people don't want a completely restored instrument they just need it improved.
A lovely guitar not only restored but improved to be playable, by a relaxed yet skilful craftsman.
Wow, that came out better than I would have thought. Nice work!
Great solutions for the holes in the back and the other cosmetic touches, fine work
Nice “micro-paring” for the dowels on the back! If you attended a Trade School, I think many of us would enjoy your hosting a guided tour.
Nice wedge trick with the bigsby!
I dread restringing Bigsby tremolos. This wedge idea is a brilliant solution.
Placing sandpaper on the area where the bridge will sit and sanding to proper contour is brilliant. Well worth the sanding time to achieve solid contact.
Excellent work covering those holes!
Isamu Noguchi was the sculptor and furniture designer who made the coffee table.
i love the fact that you don’t disregard these old guitars you fix them up your one of the best instrument repair guys out there on youtube i watch your videos all of the time i even rewatch them lol
Brilliant job well done as always!
Guitar sounds really good!!!! great work of course as always.
I wonder if Pat Metheny ever had one of these? I was surprised at the use of the pins to locate the floating bridge but I suppose with the Bigsby it makes sense. Thank you Ted, a real education every time.
Looks like Metheny did the routing.
@@ras1500 My 54 year old Starfire V ( Bigsby delete) has a floating bridge with a custom ordered Swedish Haagsstrum bridge. The standard bridge was a Tune-O-Matic like this one has.
Great job ,beautiful guitar.
So good to finish the day with another great twoofrd vid, the viewing just makes sense. Crazy world
Fantastic job as usual! Thanks as always for the video Ted, learning so much every time
Love this one! Great ‘out of the norm’ repair. Thanks for the great content - as always.
Good job. Sounds great.
Those covers on the back look fantastic! Lovely work as usual!
That Guild has a great sound to it. Another repair well executed.
Great one again
I love your holder for the machines. Your level of care is immense.
Always excited when you drop another video. Thanks.
Looks like excellent work and a definite improvement.
Beautiful job for a beautiful guitar.
Cool old guitar. Nice work.
Amazing work!
I watch these videos to improve my vocabulary. Eloquent and articulate as always.
Another great repair. Thanks for caring to share and the inspiration.
Great work! Nice old box!!
I enjoyed this video a lot. I used to own a 1966 Guild Starfire 2
Thanks for playing them for us Ted!
Love the videos, cant get enough
Love to watch these too. It, for some reason, soothes the mind and teaches me things at the same time.
You’re my favourite repairer on CZcams man, the skills on show here are absolutely unreal. Thanks!
Thank you so much for these videos! Such good work. Nice to watch.
Another great vid.
I wish I did this work for a living.
A tip of the cap to you sir.
Another great video!
The cotton was an excellent tip. Thanks!
Another amazing piece of footage! I've loved watching you turning guitars like this one into a great workable instrument for quite some time now. Your touch ups are always impressive. I'll just say nothing if I called you "mister attention to the detail"! Thanks a lot!
Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks for your effort.
Such a Beautiful Guitar, in Expert, and caring Hands! I love my old Guilds! Thank You,
Awesome job. Particularly on the bridge issues...cotton, huh, I never would have thought of that.
Always a pleasure Ted, always.
shes a bigt ole girl,,,, wicked nice tone... :) good stuff
Beautiful work once again! And a lovely guitar. :)
Great work as always
nice guitar, and great work.
Very awesome unique guitar and fantastic luthier workmanship. I like how you break down what seems like a daunting task.
Kept her going for years , great stuff .
Brilliant work as usual 🙃
You really are a craftsman, the patience. Thank you for recording these video's.
Your repairs are always well thought out and beautifully performed, and provide the added bonus of you using a tool that I need (today's addition: the pin vise). Thanks Ted.
Nicely done!
Awesome video !!!
It's always interesting to see what tips can be learnt or gained !!!
Thank You for all that you do !!!!
I like your little notes about where the difficulty lies. It lets us know you're human like the rest of us!
Lovely clean tone :)
Great fix, I had a stunning moment when I discover the back and thos ugly holes oh my oh my ! It looks now so much better and probably play much better and in tune
I really love what you do! Your voice is soothing yet confident. Your repairs are well thought out and excellent. You asset each instrument for its particular needs and pattern the repair to it. No cookie cutter repairs here! I hope you make many many videos, they brighten my day. Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz
Sou muito fã do seu trabalho me inspira muito em meus trabalhos aqui na minha oficina de Luthieria.
Thank you for answering the Ronsonol question! Your word is all i need. Also - i was born the same year that guitar was.
One more example of a true craftsman doing his thing! You seem to be one of very few who will take an instrument that needs some lovin' and give it just what it needs without "re-making" it into a new one. Your abilities are quite obvious but your attention to detail (cotton from a q-tip) is amazing and your desire to honor and respect the instrument in your hands is second to none. I so admire your work.
That sure turned out nice!
Love your fix for the holes in the back Ted:)
Beautiful job. The black cover plates on the back of the guitar look like they were meant to be there, and look cool against the yellow finish. I really enjoy how nothing phases you. You've probably seen and done just about every repair imaginable. Experience is a cherished friend. Thanks
Another Masterclass in Guitar repair and ASMR
Nice work, a new project. I’m going to make a tuner holder too.
Again, outstanding sir...
Im a Guild fan
Owned a MkIV, AA, Bluesbird, X170’s
Down to one X170 and a D55, now
Thanks for treating that Guild respectfully
I have watched every single one of your videos...your attention to the finer details is what I love.
I'd love to have you work on some of my guitars.
Great work - as always
Great sounding old axe.
Your channel is fantastic
Beautiful guitar
I normally watch these videos only when I can relax and really enjoy them. I learn so much every time and I am grateful that you share your knowledge in a very easy to digest manner.