At a youth-based rock school I help with someone recently donated three student-sized nylon stringed guitars “for the kids”. Several hours after they left I opened the cases. Besides the two no-name starter guitars was a 1916 Martin 00-18. We called them and they had no clue what they had given away. We had to convince them to take it back. Thankfully we hadn’t let the kids get ahold of it. The guitar was astonishingly light and delicate. It sounded great though!
I sincerely appreciate the history lessons of the instruments you work on. It is clear you care about them and it's no wonder why people want to send you their instruments from far and wide. Thanks for posting.
Huge amount of history in that guitar. One of my Gretsch Monkees guitars has a lot of history in its relatively short life, as well. I was lucky to find that history.
This was so nice on so many levels, I really appreciate your explanation especially for repairs of the past. We didn't have the internet or CZcams in the 1970s to get world wide consensus on how things should be done. Or the ease to view a pencil date inside a guitar, it's just grandpa's old guitar.
I have a 2 1/2 17 from August 1880 that Hugh Hansen repaired about 12 years ago and it is absolutely wonderful to play and record. It is mahogany with a spruce top and was almost completely destroyed when Hugh got it but he brought it back to life.
Very cute little Acoustic Guitar. These old Acoustic Guitars were built for Gut Strings & today we use Nylon as the Modern Equivalent. It came strung w/ Nylon Strings (D'addario Ball end Folk Nylon Strings with Black Nylon Trebles & Silver Plated Wound Basses) which is a sucsess.
I repaired an 1857 2 1/2, and replaced a brace, and bridge plate (VERY carefully) because the owner wanted to string with x light silk and steels. I completely agree with minimal/ authentic wood repair, and I used a stash of late 19th century spruce top wood from a trashed ancient Tilton. A half step flat is imperative, and as far as I know, the customer is still enjoying it. Wonderful guitars! The Brazilian they used is incredible!
He gets up every mornin hits the basement yawnin grabs the Martin and puts on some new strings, a little truss rod adjustin and a flip he will be bustin when he sees that the nut needs some filing. And Ted is takin care o bizness, everyday takin care o bizness, looks like Randy B! And you never know when BTO is gonna visit Big T but, until they do, Ted is the best Luthier in Big C. Enjoying the great work and education. You really have a gift. Thank you
I'm a quite old Martin. I don't sound as good as this one though
"Under your beloved's window, on your velocipede.." You old romantic, you!
"Before automobile, and Spandex" two things that clearly define the modern age. This guys makes my day.
Man, the grain on the sides is beautiful.
At a youth-based rock school I help with someone recently donated three student-sized nylon stringed guitars “for the kids”. Several hours after they left I opened the cases. Besides the two no-name starter guitars was a 1916 Martin 00-18. We called them and they had no clue what they had given away. We had to convince them to take it back. Thankfully we hadn’t let the kids get ahold of it. The guitar was astonishingly light and delicate. It sounded great though!
I sincerely appreciate the history lessons of the instruments you work on. It is clear you care about them and it's no wonder why people want to send you their instruments from far and wide. Thanks for posting.
I always love the way a GOOD small bodied guitar sounds.
I laughed out loud at "Those first heady months of Benjamin Harrison's presidency." I bet you are tons of fun at pub trivia.
This is the kind of content we subscribe for. Excellent work Mr. Woodford.
Huge amount of history in that guitar. One of my Gretsch Monkees guitars has a lot of history in its relatively short life, as well. I was lucky to find that history.
My dad left me a 3/4 size Martin from about 1865 I believe, still plays beautifully. Very grateful.
This was so nice on so many levels, I really appreciate your explanation especially for repairs of the past. We didn't have the internet or CZcams in the 1970s to get world wide consensus on how things should be done. Or the ease to view a pencil date inside a guitar, it's just grandpa's old guitar.
"The one that's obviously high". Guilty as charged. 😊
I have a 2 1/2 17 from August 1880 that Hugh Hansen repaired about 12 years ago and it is absolutely wonderful to play and record. It is mahogany with a spruce top and was almost completely destroyed when Hugh got it but he brought it back to life.
Now this is seriously cool, just don't let Kurt Russell near it.
Very cute little Acoustic Guitar. These old Acoustic Guitars were built for Gut Strings & today we use Nylon as the Modern Equivalent. It came strung w/ Nylon Strings (D'addario Ball end Folk Nylon Strings with Black Nylon Trebles & Silver Plated Wound Basses) which is a sucsess.
Those old Martins are simply magnificent - incomparable
I’m so glad I came across your channel, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the content.
I repaired an 1857 2 1/2, and replaced a brace, and bridge plate (VERY carefully) because the owner wanted to string with x light silk and steels. I completely agree with minimal/ authentic wood repair, and I used a stash of late 19th century spruce top wood from a trashed ancient Tilton. A half step flat is imperative, and as far as I know, the customer is still enjoying it. Wonderful guitars! The Brazilian they used is incredible!
He gets up every mornin hits the basement yawnin grabs the Martin and puts on some new strings, a little truss rod adjustin and a flip he will be bustin when he sees that the nut needs some filing. And Ted is takin care o bizness, everyday takin care o bizness, looks like Randy B! And you never know when BTO is gonna visit Big T but, until they do, Ted is the best Luthier in Big C. Enjoying the great work and education. You really have a gift. Thank you