I have a Chris Larkin guitar and I love it. As I’m a lefty i got him to make me one as you know there are not that many good lefty guitars on sale it most stores. It was great being able to pick the woods myself and call in during the making process as i live in Kerry. He is dearly missed. Keep up the great work.
Beautiful rendition of Elizabeth Cotten's "Frieght Train", the little Parlor sized Larrivee makes a real sweet note. And of course, your work is always outstanding and fun to watch. Thanks Ted.
I'm not a repair guy at all, just a player, but I learn so much about guitars, woodworking, self-employment, and problem solving from watching this dude. Great channel.
This channel gave me the confidence to fix a guitar that was given to me broken, and has been sitting in a corner for 15 years. After about a week it has strings and is living its best life again. I've never been so infatuated with a youtube channel as I am this one.
Yeah, I like how he works too. I binge watch after a good break from him and then settle in with a tea or a coffee and absorb the Intel. Then I binge watch another woodmonger for a bit. This guy is easy to listen to and he does as wonderful a job as only an experienced guy can without making it boring. If I lived in the area still, I would surely try to visit him as I do a bit of building and repairing myself.
Every species has it's own distinctive aroma. Working with several types of wood gets you familiar pretty quickly. It's one of those skills that looks like magic from the outside looking in, but really it's as easy identifying cooking spices with your eyes closed. But still, it does display his experience and knowledge. He always exhibits the tell tale signs of legitimacy in each video. This is so my favorite channel.
@@videopeaberry @Phil Proteau As 5 years a framing carpenter then 20 years a trim carpenter then 10 as cabinetmaker with a little bit of shipwrighting mixed in, I know all to well the aromas of woods esp, much to the chagrin of my wife, waking with sawdust in our bed. My point being was, it was a crack in a piece of 1/4" wood barely open a millimeter and Todd caught the scent from where he was standing without putting his nose to it Now, that is a remarkable sense of smell. It must be from a lifeline of breathing the clean Canadian air.
Walnut has a good aroma when sawn, turned, planed, etc. I always wonder why more guitars aren't made of it... That guitar sounds fine but a bit different than the Guild.
Quite right. There are many fine Irish builders who don't get enough exposure. Maybe they are all standing in the shadow of Lowden, who more or less defined a particular style of Irish guitar (albeit from the north)
Time loses all dimension when I watch Ted's videos. Before I know it, the video is over. I'm always sad when it comes to an end, like when you finish a really good book.
I love the quality of your repairs functionality and aesthetically. I also love the no nonsense approach - it makes your videos extremely watchable. Nice job.
This video felt like “work a day” examples, interesting repairs none the less. I thought the guitar playing in this video had a little extra umph to it as well, very nice, I particularly enjoyed the last piece. Dry guitars are real! Hard to believe someone would disagree. Back in the ‘80’s I bought a 58 Guild T100 in Arizona and it slowly came apart during the 10 years I owned it. I wasn’t interested in repairs back then and I passed it on to a friend who was doing repairs at the time, kinda wish I had it now, I’ve learned a little about the subject and could bring it back to life now. Ah well...
It's Sunday morning, I've had my lie in, my toast & coffee and I've just watched a very relaxing video. I don't need, (or in fact WANT), any ASMIR crap, I'm doing just fine. Thanks man 👍
I just love your thought processes and making the not so great (or the ouch) better, it makes me happy and I've picked up so many shop tips from watching you work and learned a good deal of guitar history too! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
Your videos are a higher education class and I thank you very much for that… if you remember, in your next videos, also mention the millimetric system that will make it a lot easier, especially for us Brazilians.
I sold my 1972 Guild D40 a few years ago. Watching you repair that D25 made me realize how much I miss that guitar! I agree about Guilds from that era. They are great, underrated instruments.
Yet another set of interesting and well executed repairs..... and thanks for a little freight train! You sure seem to have a vast repertoire of musical styles.
Thanks for the wisdom Ted. All three guitars sound great after the repair and set up, each in its own way, and that’s in part because you’re a great player too!! Keep it up, man.
Found you about two months ago Ted, I've now watched the whole lot and enjoyed so much that I'm already re-watching, it's real interesting to inspect and measure my guitars while watching a relevant video of yours. Learnt so much and although I'm not a luthier but an engineer I've always done my own adjustments, thanks.
Yet another great video - thanks! Brilliant explanation of truss rod action and neck relief too; always love learning new things (or having existing knowledge reinforced) through this channel. Keep up the great work!
Wow. Love watching and learning. I was hoping to visit as I was living in SW Ontario, but with things being the way they are this year I kept putting off asking. Now I've moved way the heck up to Wawa. I guess I will still be able to enjoy your videos.
Awesome video with Great tips !!!! I love to hear the differences in the instruments that you play after repairs ,,,, the combinations of age maker wood strings finish and everything else all add to subtle yet Definate differences !! Thank You for all that you do !!!
As a Floridian who lives pretty close to Georgia, I can confirm that the humidity levels here are pretty consistent in a modern-ish home. Usually between 50-60%. Funnily, the inside humidity tends to rise in the colder months; the heat only really kicks on at night, but it stays cool enough during the day that we don’t need to run the air. Outside humidity works its way in when the HVAC isn’t running to remove it. Contrary to most places, I only really have to turn on my dehumidifier in the coldest months of the year. I’ve had it get up to 75% on cold, rainy days.
Very cool as always, you spill the beans on just about everything I need to learn more of, thank you for your willingness to do the vids and for your time to give to others. Regards If I was still in Hamilton, I'd visit and pay respect, keep on trucking.
I know Mr. Woodford won't answer me, but maybe someone out there can. He mentioned that someone living in Georgia didn't have to use a dehumidifier because of air conditioning. It sounds logical to me as long as the guitar remains inside. I live in Florida, and l hang my solid bodies guitars on the wall. They never go outside, I'm just a bedroom player. Used to play in bands and play small events, always had my guitars in hardshell case when transporting. Nothing ever happened to them. By time l played ,it was at night and only a hour or so then back in the case. Those days are long gone, but l love playing at home. And l like hanging them on the walls. I keep my house at a steady 74. Don't know what the humidity is in the house. But here in Florida in the summer, of course it's 92 degrees and sky high humidity. I would never bring them outside in that. So l never had any problems tuning or any type of structural damage. Like l said years ago when l played it was at night in some bar. So l guess l answer my own question?
I have a Chris Larkin guitar and I love it. As I’m a lefty i got him to make me one as you know there are not that many good lefty guitars on sale it most stores. It was great being able to pick the woods myself and call in during the making process as i live in Kerry. He is dearly missed. Keep up the great work.
Beautiful rendition of Elizabeth Cotten's "Frieght Train", the little Parlor sized Larrivee makes a real sweet note. And of course, your work is always outstanding and fun to watch. Thanks Ted.
I'm not a repair guy at all, just a player, but I learn so much about guitars, woodworking, self-employment, and problem solving from watching this dude. Great channel.
U think u r not the only one
Indeed........I will agree with your comment Winter Summers ✌️🍻
This channel gave me the confidence to fix a guitar that was given to me broken, and has been sitting in a corner for 15 years. After about a week it has strings and is living its best life again. I've never been so infatuated with a youtube channel as I am this one.
Man, I'd LITERALLY watch you repair guitars for DAYS
I love everything you do, keep it up man
Yeah, I like how he works too. I binge watch after a good break from him and then settle in with a tea or a coffee and absorb the Intel.
Then I binge watch another woodmonger for a bit. This guy is easy to listen to and he does as wonderful a job as only an experienced guy can without making it boring.
If I lived in the area still, I would surely try to visit him as I do a bit of building and repairing myself.
"Smells like walnut..." from a tiny little crack.
Boy, he's good
Every species has it's own distinctive aroma. Working with several types of wood gets you familiar pretty quickly. It's one of those skills that looks like magic from the outside looking in, but really it's as easy identifying cooking spices with your eyes closed. But still, it does display his experience and knowledge. He always exhibits the tell tale signs of legitimacy in each video. This is so my favorite channel.
@@videopeaberry
@Phil Proteau
As 5 years a framing carpenter then 20 years a trim carpenter then 10 as cabinetmaker with a little bit of shipwrighting mixed
in, I know all to well the aromas of woods esp, much to the chagrin of my wife, waking with sawdust in our bed.
My point being was, it was a crack in a piece of 1/4" wood barely open a millimeter and Todd caught the scent from where he was standing without putting his nose to it
Now, that is a remarkable sense of smell. It must be from a lifeline of breathing the clean Canadian air.
Walnut smells acrid. Very distinctive aroma.
Walnut has a good aroma when sawn, turned, planed, etc. I always wonder why more guitars aren't made of it... That guitar sounds fine but a bit different than the Guild.
I've had my nose fairly close to a lot of crack and found them to be mostly fishy😮 But then I don't really like the smell of walnut either
I am from Ireland. I live here. It gives me great pride to see an Irish builder being featured. Love the respect you showed for him.
Am a bulder too
Quite right. There are many fine Irish builders who don't get enough exposure. Maybe they are all standing in the shadow of Lowden, who more or less defined a particular style of Irish guitar (albeit from the north)
@@robertnewell5057lowdens are made in the U.k. same as Avalon.
Mmmm, Guild. Also pretty into the look of the Irish guitar.
I loved the sound of that Larkin - made for the Celtic repertoire.
Took me a while to remember the first song you played but finally fetched it from the back of my mind. Freight Train - Elizabeth Cotten
Freight Train, freight train
A day early? This is like Christmas!
Happy Christmas
That's the best Sunday morning coffeetime I've had in a while.
I really loved the last guitar shown. Walnut and cedar is an interesting combination. Beautiful and sounds great!
Don't worry too much about repeating yourself, repetition is important for those of us less intelligent. Another great video, thanks.
The Irish guitar has really nice tone; it was a nice tune you played on it.
Freight train was the first song I learned to play 52 years ago when I got my first guitar.
Loved that freight train! Keep it up man outstanding as always
Beautiful Freight Train playing...fascinating work 🎶🎶🎶
Your rendition of Freight Train is just amazing. I'm coming back to the video for it specifically (this time)
Not only are the explanations clear and concise, he can play.
Time loses all dimension when I watch Ted's videos. Before I know it, the video is over. I'm always sad when it comes to an end, like when you finish a really good book.
Thanks for showing the spline repair. It's the best demonstration of the technique I've seen. Nice two-finger style on "Freight Train."
Thank you for making these. Not only does the info help, these videos just bring me joy. All the best.
Another great set of jobs. And a great rendition of Freight Train too.
I love the quality of your repairs functionality and aesthetically. I also love the no nonsense approach - it makes your videos extremely watchable. Nice job.
Man I love this channel!
Beautiful work, as usual!
This video felt like “work a day” examples, interesting repairs none the less. I thought the guitar playing in this video had a little extra umph to it as well, very nice, I particularly enjoyed the last piece.
Dry guitars are real! Hard to believe someone would disagree. Back in the ‘80’s I bought a 58 Guild T100 in Arizona and it slowly came apart during the 10 years I owned it. I wasn’t interested in repairs back then and I passed it on to a friend who was doing repairs at the time, kinda wish I had it now, I’ve learned a little about the subject and could bring it back to life now. Ah well...
Thank you for making these videos.
Great Video! Great Work...and Great playing Thank You!!!
Big fan of that Irish guitar! Super elegant!
Beautiful work on the Larkins. wow!
That Guild sounded absolutely fantastic, lovely instrument
Outstanding work again, sir. As usual!
In a perfect world, you’d release a new video everyday. Another one that I truly enjoyed.
It's Sunday morning, I've had my lie in, my toast & coffee and I've just watched a very relaxing video.
I don't need, (or in fact WANT), any ASMIR crap, I'm doing just fine.
Thanks man 👍
Great work as always!! Love an old Guild!
That spline insert. Clever. Loved the litte fright train tune you played on the larrivee. Nice.
Some great work, once again!
A Bob Ross Easter Egg . . . perfect. Well done. Made my day.
Fantastic as always
Wow! Freight Train by Libba Cotten! I love this channel!
Love watching you work!
Fantastic work again Ted always enjoy watching your work
I love this channel. Thanks.
I was just getting ready to do a spline on a 19th century guitar, thanks so much for showing your approach.
Great work and I love how you're never stuck for something to play on them afterwards!
Love this channel. I learn so much...all at the cost of his shredded hands! Thanks pal
What goofball would give this a thumbs down? This guy is a master
I just love your thought processes and making the not so great (or the ouch) better, it makes me happy and I've picked up so many shop tips from watching you work and learned a good deal of guitar history too! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
I love this channel. 🙂👍
goddamn... such nice deliberate work, always...
Your e inspection of guitars and their materials and unique things is really great
Thank you for sharing those repairs. You are doing an amazing good job and your videos are just great. Cheers from France !
Well done, I appreciate your narration, explanation and humor! Cheers!
Absolutely wonderful Ted.
Always good. Thank you!
I agree that Cedar is a wonderful material. I absolutely love the sound of my very inexpensive Seagull Entourage Rustic with the cedar top.
Lovely work as ever !!
love your show, very enjoyable, thanks
Fantastic work!
Those old Guilds are wonderful
Great repairs and some nice picking too!
Wow 3 in 1 videos are dope! Thanks for the upload
Your videos are a higher education class and I thank you very much for that… if you remember, in your next videos, also mention the millimetric system that will make it a lot easier, especially for us Brazilians.
I sold my 1972 Guild D40 a few years ago. Watching you repair that D25 made me realize how much I miss that guitar! I agree about Guilds from that era. They are great, underrated instruments.
Nicely done and very interesting. Thank you
Yet another set of interesting and well executed repairs..... and thanks for a little freight train! You sure seem to have a vast repertoire of musical styles.
Thanks for the wisdom Ted. All three guitars sound great after the repair and set up, each in its own way, and that’s in part because you’re a great player too!! Keep it up, man.
Great video. Thank you so much for sharing. I really enjoy your playing.
That third repair was simply magical expert workmanship. Really impressive job there
Your channel is phenomenal. Really enjoy your craftsmanship and humor. Kudos! 👍
This is very relaxing to watch very calming, and educational. Thank you!
Acoustic hat trick. Weill done, sir!!
Found you about two months ago Ted, I've now watched the whole lot and enjoyed so much that I'm already re-watching, it's real interesting to inspect and measure my guitars while watching a relevant video of yours.
Learnt so much and although I'm not a luthier but an engineer I've always done my own adjustments, thanks.
Freight Train!!! I haven't played that song in 20 years. BRB, gonna play it again :)
Tra Bee oh thank you! I couldn’t remember what song that was!
Awesome work love you show and Gods blessings for you and your family
Great work there bro, thanks for the video! 🎸🎸👍
Yet another great video - thanks! Brilliant explanation of truss rod action and neck relief too; always love learning new things (or having existing knowledge reinforced) through this channel. Keep up the great work!
Wow. Love watching and learning. I was hoping to visit as I was living in SW Ontario, but with things being the way they are this year I kept putting off asking. Now I've moved way the heck up to Wawa. I guess I will still be able to enjoy your videos.
Hey! Thanks for making my morning coffee more educational! I learn something new with every video.
Excellent stuff!
Awesome video with Great tips !!!!
I love to hear the differences in the instruments that you play after repairs ,,,, the combinations of age maker wood strings finish and everything else all add to subtle yet Definate differences !!
Thank You for all that you do !!!
That was an awesome little ditty on the Larrivee.
Another informative video....Thanks!
Love me some Guild! Sounds great!
Wow that cedar top acoustic is a beauty!
As a Floridian who lives pretty close to Georgia, I can confirm that the humidity levels here are pretty consistent in a modern-ish home. Usually between 50-60%.
Funnily, the inside humidity tends to rise in the colder months; the heat only really kicks on at night, but it stays cool enough during the day that we don’t need to run the air. Outside humidity works its way in when the HVAC isn’t running to remove it. Contrary to most places, I only really have to turn on my dehumidifier in the coldest months of the year. I’ve had it get up to 75% on cold, rainy days.
Very cool as always, you spill the beans on just about everything I need to learn more of, thank you for your willingness to do the vids and for your time to give to others. Regards If I was still in Hamilton, I'd visit and pay respect, keep on trucking.
Gotta love that freight train!
Your knowledge is astounding! Thanks for sharing. You should write a book.
awesome as everytime
The third is beautiful!
A quiet Sunday morning, some coffee and a new Woodford video. What could be better?
3 great repairs, 3 great sounding guitars. As per the usual.
You're the man, man.
Thanks , very interesting video !
Wonderful work.
Very interesting video. A trio of nice acoustic guitars. I particularly like 70s guild instruments, they were built to a very high standard.
I know Mr. Woodford won't answer me, but maybe someone out there can. He mentioned that someone living in Georgia didn't have to use a dehumidifier because of air conditioning. It sounds logical to me as long as the guitar remains inside. I live in Florida, and l hang my solid bodies guitars on the wall. They never go outside, I'm just a bedroom player. Used to play in bands and play small events, always had my guitars in hardshell case when transporting. Nothing ever happened to them. By time l played ,it was at night and only a hour or so then back in the case. Those days are long gone, but l love playing at home. And l like hanging them on the walls. I keep my house at a steady 74. Don't know what the humidity is in the house. But here in Florida in the summer, of course it's 92 degrees and sky high humidity. I would never bring them outside in that. So l never had any problems tuning or any type of structural damage. Like l said years ago when l played it was at night in some bar. So l guess l answer my own question?