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  • @0008890
    @0008890 Před 2 lety +14

    "Well, hey there gang..." I always find myself waiting for that iconic opening line ;)

  • @perihelion7798
    @perihelion7798 Před 2 lety +46

    I, for one, really like the woody, dry sound of that type of guitar. Many folk players and singers like that tone, as it compliments the voice, instead of trying to override it. Nice job, and a fine guitar.

    • @stephencampbell2735
      @stephencampbell2735 Před rokem +1

      Me too. All my favorite music with focus on acoustic guitars is the old bluesy stuff, and the dreadnought full bodied sound is just usually not what I'm looking for

  • @marcelogaea1064
    @marcelogaea1064 Před 2 lety +78

    Though it may feel repetitiveness ad nauseum, we”ll never tire of your narrative/ storytelling, Ted. Automatic thumb’s up on every new video from me. Also, every instrument you work on should have the Woodford badge, as they come back vastly improved. Great work!

    • @EamonnMcGonigle
      @EamonnMcGonigle Před 2 lety +9

      I would like to second this: Ted's video is one of the things I look forward to about the weekend, every weekend.

    • @jthonn
      @jthonn Před 2 lety +1

      IKR, sometimes it puts me to sleep.

    • @martinsivertsen7485
      @martinsivertsen7485 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jthonn in a good way, I hope?

    • @jthonn
      @jthonn Před 2 lety +5

      @@martinsivertsen7485 Oh yeah, don't take it the wrong way. He has a soothing voice.

    • @joshrepp5876
      @joshrepp5876 Před 2 lety +3

      Makes my day when a new video pops up

  • @knedy
    @knedy Před 2 lety +36

    I can highly recommend the Dremel flexible shaft extension, makes a world of difference.
    That and the detailers grip attachment might be worth checking out.

    • @briansavage932
      @briansavage932 Před 2 lety +2

      I use my flexible Dremel extension a lot and it's wonderful. You can even find ones that are smaller than the Dremel bland and easier to hold if your hands get sore from gripping things like mine do.

    • @walterw2
      @walterw2 Před 2 lety +1

      seconded, i literally can't think of a reason to not have the extension flex shaft and just leave it on

  • @WildwoodSon
    @WildwoodSon Před 2 lety +9

    Lovely work. My sister loaned me her 1966 LG-0 when I was in college in the mid/late 70's. I had a luthier in Memphis replace the bridge and bridge plate (no screws) and replaced the saddle and nut with bone ones. I also upgraded the tuning machines and got a hard shell case for it. It was an unusually loud and resonant example, especially after the mods, and as a lead instrument it was quite punchy even with light gauge strings. Watching this makes me miss having it around to play.

  • @georgefrench1907
    @georgefrench1907 Před 2 lety +5

    My father bought me one of these new for $115 (US) in 1964. It’s still my number 1 guitar. Volume-wise, dreadnoughts blow it away, but it has a wonderful, balanced tone. The plastic bridge pulled loose in the mid-1970s, and an excellent local repair man made a duplicate out of walnut.

  • @johnmarlowe
    @johnmarlowe Před 9 měsíci +1

    A Gibson LG-O was the first guitar I learned on, 60 years ago. It got destroyed, and 45 years afterward I bought another one to have my first guitar again. Replaced the plastic bridge with wood. The replacement LG-O is almost perfect.

  • @BrianthatiscalledBrian
    @BrianthatiscalledBrian Před 2 lety +32

    Kind of nice seeing an oldy like that getting fixed up. Sounded pretty good, too. Thanks, Ted.👍🙂

  • @charleshuguley9323
    @charleshuguley9323 Před 2 lety +3

    One of these was my first guitar, in about 1963.

  • @rindred
    @rindred Před 2 lety +14

    It's got such a bright, high-register sound based on what I'm hearing; not a lot of bass to it. That's exactly what I would expect a singer-songwriter/folk artist to use so as not to drown themselves out. And it definitely has a sweeter sound than, say, an Ovation bowl-back that has that thin, high sound and very little bass. Very nice piece.

  • @michaelmace924
    @michaelmace924 Před 2 lety +4

    I really enjoy your style of humor & craftsmanship, it's why I watch every episode. You could be a cooper, he who builds & repairs wine barrels & I'd still watch every episode.

  • @podfuk
    @podfuk Před 2 lety +2

    And another old guitar saved for future years to came, to make many more future musicians happy :) Thanks Ted!

  • @davefoster6156
    @davefoster6156 Před 2 lety +4

    This mahogany guitar happens to be the same age as me (born in 1958) so it pleases me to no end that you have given it new life! If only humans came with truss rods for our spines! Thank you for your excellent work!

  • @davidcohencrumpton9884
    @davidcohencrumpton9884 Před 2 lety +2

    I never get tired of any of your videos. I learn a little something with every one. You could make them an hour long and that would be fine. Thanks.

  • @NobodyIRLFR
    @NobodyIRLFR Před 2 lety +2

    "Not a purulent discharge" was a chortle-inducing phrase!

  • @Sammywhat
    @Sammywhat Před 2 lety +16

    My good man, we will never grow tired of seeing the amazing work you perform. Besides, it's not just the work that brings us here... who else uses the word purulent? Nobody. Nobody I say! 😂

    • @vadenk4433
      @vadenk4433 Před 2 lety

      Mr. pop zit says it like 10 times a video. Other than him and Ted though you’re probably correct

  • @brokenacoustic
    @brokenacoustic Před 2 lety +7

    I love mahogany guitars, my dad had an all mahogany triple 0 style Everett, was one of the sweetest sounding finger picking guitars I've ever played

  • @martin-1965
    @martin-1965 Před 2 lety +1

    Love it when you were dubbing the bridge against the body... like a steam train crossing the open plain. Never boring - always learns something new Tim - many thanks 😎

  • @td7426
    @td7426 Před 2 lety +1

    Your patience and your level of craftsmanship never cease to amaze me.

  • @lynxsleftybasscorner
    @lynxsleftybasscorner Před 2 lety +4

    OMG - putting a left-over guitar string through the string posts to keep the bushings from disappearing into oblivion (at least I'm assuming this is the purpose) is absolutely and truly pure GENIUS!
    Thank you for that!

  • @sbrown1953
    @sbrown1953 Před 2 lety +1

    The sound of sanding evokes ASMR.

  • @andrewmiller2868
    @andrewmiller2868 Před 2 lety +6

    I love your videos Ted. Being a guitarist of fifty years or so I've always loved seeing how guitars are put together, but better than that I really love seeing how people go about repairing damaged guitars and I don't find polishing, polishing, polishing boring. I like to see how long, in real time, it takes you to complete any particular process. Thank you for sharing all you upload.

  • @jasonaustin3270
    @jasonaustin3270 Před 2 lety +3

    Love your videos. And I learn so much from them. Plus that old Gibson came out great

  • @CharlieBryant
    @CharlieBryant Před 2 lety +4

    For 18 minutes, you charmed and soothed me as usual with your voice, your skill, and your knowledge. All was right with the world. And then you hit me with the purulent discharge. You are the MAN.

  • @family-accountemail9111
    @family-accountemail9111 Před 2 lety +2

    I love the make it easy for the next person! Like driving, always drive like your following yourself or expect to meet yourself coming around that blind bend.

  • @macmorgan6685
    @macmorgan6685 Před 2 lety

    Just picked up a mint J-45 (mfg date 2000) in excellent condition. Neck absolutely straight and no bellying behind the bridge. The strings appeared original and decided to change them and noticed the 2 pearl dots on the bridge. Inside I noticed the threaded portion of the bridge screws as well as a 1/4” wood dowel in the middle of the bridge plate! Also realized it’s got a fishman pickup index the saddle and 9vt btry clamped to the neck block. I guess there’s a reason Gibson uses machine screws and a wooden dowel to keep the bridge in place.

  • @bongosock
    @bongosock Před 2 lety

    BTW playing the guitar at the end is a great way of making sure we watch the video right until the end.
    You evil genius, you! ;)

  • @andylucas1175
    @andylucas1175 Před rokem

    Neat refurbishment, finished work sounds good too.

  • @daviddevillers6790
    @daviddevillers6790 Před 2 lety

    Rotten Salmon - what a treat! Thanks for your great content.

  • @mikesonneson2824
    @mikesonneson2824 Před 2 lety +2

    From the last video sound when you were playing my first thought was I'll bet this guitar records really well.

    • @briansavage932
      @briansavage932 Před 2 lety

      Same. Reminded me a lot of something you'd hear on a John Prine record.

    • @georgefrench1907
      @georgefrench1907 Před 2 lety +1

      I’ve never recorded with my 1964 LG-0, but it sounds exceptionally sweet amplified through a clip-in sound hole pickup.

  • @lumberlikwidator8863
    @lumberlikwidator8863 Před 3 měsíci

    I might be mistaken here, but I think Dinah Christie used to play one of these little mahogany Gibsons on the charade show “Party Game” back in the late 1970s on good old CHCH-TV in Hamilton. We had a motorized TV antenna on the roof of our house and my brother and I were able to get that station south of the border on a little TV in our attic. (I was lucky growing up in a vicinity where you could get TV from Canada, Mexico and the USA.)

  • @walther9161
    @walther9161 Před 5 měsíci

    Love these videos… amazing work. Truly an art and profession.

  • @thecaveofthedead
    @thecaveofthedead Před 2 lety

    One of my favourite kinds of videos here: an old guitar that leaves almost certainly playing better than it ever has before.

  • @cronobactersakazakii5133

    9:25 nope, not getting tired of seeing you working on this LG 🙂

  • @telecasterbear
    @telecasterbear Před 2 lety +1

    A splendid job Ted. Watching your skill and hearing your narration will never get tiring for me.

  • @VincentVader
    @VincentVader Před 2 lety +1

    I have one of those from 63. It was my late father's 1st guitar. It needs some bridge work unfortunately & I can't afford to have it fixed right now.

  • @guiart4728
    @guiart4728 Před 2 lety

    Used to have one…awesome instruments! Got a ‘48 LG3 now…yowza!!!

  • @williamfeeney2020
    @williamfeeney2020 Před 2 lety +3

    I’ve never commented on this channel, but it’s perfect and your the best! I’ve watched every one of your videos and I love them. I’m a finish carpenter by trade and I love to see and hear the logic behind tool and material choices, and get the back stories you provide. For what it’s worth, I wouldn’t change anything. I never get tired of you or your videos. Thanks for your channel Ted.

  • @dude36
    @dude36 Před 2 lety

    Sweet. Thanks for inviting me in.

  • @atomdent
    @atomdent Před 2 lety

    Hey man ,bridge fittin is a gas ,never gonna tire of it!

  • @daviswall3319
    @daviswall3319 Před rokem

    I have a ‘64 LG-0 that I bought about 15 years ago. Had that weird plastic bridge that I replaced with rosewood. Had to reradius and refret the neck. New bone nut and saddle of course and keys. She plays great though. The tone is a bit plunky but I love that little guitar.

  • @craigmoon3795
    @craigmoon3795 Před 2 lety

    I watch the videos often I never really get sick of them, I like to learn.

  • @BOBXFILES2374a
    @BOBXFILES2374a Před 2 lety

    In 1962, my Dad traded a clarinet for an LG "Student" model Gibson for me. I finally sold it when I'd quit playing for about 15 years. Wish I hadn't,
    now I'm playing again (Fender FA Dreadnought acoustic). Loved the tone of that guitar. Great to see one again. "Keep on truckin'!

  • @KOLDBLU3ST33L
    @KOLDBLU3ST33L Před 2 lety

    Sir,
    You're excellent! I really enjoy your informative posts. 😎

  • @markpell8979
    @markpell8979 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful job on this newly reborn vintage Gib that anyone would be proud to own. The stars were lined for you on this one. From a fellow craftsman, I appreciate and respect your love for guitars and what you do.

  • @k4vms
    @k4vms Před 2 lety +2

    I never get tired watching you perform your craft. I learn something every time I can use at work.
    Thank you !!!!
    Ricky from IBM, Ret now Guitar Tech

  • @grundunterrecording4197
    @grundunterrecording4197 Před 2 lety +2

    Nah Ted, can't honestly say I'm getting tired of anything I see you do in these videos.
    Your skill and work is always fantastic and the story behind each of the instruments as well as the process of making 'em functional again is the main reason I watch your content.
    However, there's also a certain feel good element to the whole deal that makes mundane stuff like sanding bridges or polishing (polishing, polishing) frets come across as relaxing rather than boring.
    Only speaking for myself, of course. Hope you don't find these things too dull, yourself.
    Anyway, as always thanks for the effort you put into these videos. They're greatly enjoyable!

  • @hkguitar1984
    @hkguitar1984 Před 2 lety +1

    Your sere pedantic sense of humor keeps me coming back.
    I always learn something from our time together, be it in Luthier or wit.
    18:07 "purulent discharge" For gosh sake Man, lets hope not!
    Thank You, Great Content Sir

    • @gmill7911
      @gmill7911 Před 2 lety +1

      Interesting use of the word "pedantic" here.

    • @hkguitar1984
      @hkguitar1984 Před 2 lety +2

      @@gmill7911 LOL, Almost as interesting as using the description of "purulent discharge"

  • @mr.mikeyg.5282
    @mr.mikeyg.5282 Před 2 lety

    I have the exact same model, 1958, sitting beside me right now. When I got it the top was destroyed, the bridge had pulled up ripping a large hole in the top.
    I had a new mahogany installed, x- braced and a rosewood bridge. Great little guitar.

  • @stellingbanjodude
    @stellingbanjodude Před 2 lety +1

    Good, I love working on guitars while watching Ted work on guitars

  • @kevinsnyder4425
    @kevinsnyder4425 Před 2 lety

    I love these old lgo Gibsons. I have a '58 in real good shape, with all original hardware. No visible cracks & doesn't need a neck reset. The saddle does need a little shave,it's high like this one. I've already taken some off, but it needs some more. It still plays fairly well. It's a guitar I'll never sell. Bought it from a friend for 35.00 in 1974. Well worth the price, even back then. ! Thanks Ted, for your great vids. !

  • @nascargas
    @nascargas Před 2 lety +1

    Such a calming voice.
    I'm not sure if I will ever get tired of you resetting a bridge and all it entails. And quite frankly when you mentioned a re-fret was going to happen I got all giddy. I'm quite serious.
    I'm not certain why I dig your channel. But I do. And what you do over and over is like watching Bart Simpson stay the same age for 33 years. It never gets old.

  • @Sungodv
    @Sungodv Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing how this channel has grown in the last four years

  • @bretonguitar
    @bretonguitar Před 2 lety

    That little tiny washer holds all the vintage value for this guitar. It’s a little secret I usually keep to myself 🤘🏻😝🤘🏻

  • @violao206
    @violao206 Před 2 lety

    I love how in this week's installment the instrument did not give you a ridiculous fight of crazy, time-losing trouble. This was a real clean job with a fantastic outcome and the owner is lucky enough to have a lotta saddle compensation available in the future. The best of all worlds!

  • @monday6524
    @monday6524 Před 3 měsíci

    More bridge sanding! We need more bridge sanding! 😊

  • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
    @jenniferwhitewolf3784 Před 2 lety +1

    Sweet❤️. Mahogany gives such a friendly tone.

  • @mitchilito99
    @mitchilito99 Před 2 lety

    I so enjoy your videos. Thanks!

  • @calebandcasper3913
    @calebandcasper3913 Před rokem

    Ted I realized when you took out the saddle and saw it’s imprint on the bridge saddle slot, you mentioned that the saddle may be original, and we’re curious if it were glued down, I realize that the saddle if it weren’t glued down, then it’s sat in the slot long enough for the wood to seep out a bit of resin and make it stick in and make an imprint

  • @jackpalczynski7884
    @jackpalczynski7884 Před 2 lety

    Sounds beautiful. Not at all foggy. Nice work as usual. Nice to see you looking for issues, finding them and fixing them all.

  • @hrxy1
    @hrxy1 Před 2 lety +1

    excellent vid, great closeups and good workmanship ty

  • @charlottesimss9853
    @charlottesimss9853 Před 2 lety

    Was just working on a 54 LG0 like this! Luckily all she needed was a fresh saddle

  • @HeadbangersLocal
    @HeadbangersLocal Před 7 měsíci

    I have a 1951 model of this guitar that has the same issues as this one. I’m about to take it in as well for repairs.

  • @NKBobcat
    @NKBobcat Před 2 lety +1

    Nice little guitar. Great job!

  • @trackie1957
    @trackie1957 Před rokem

    Bridge pad: tongue depressor? 1.5mm thick birch….I find them very useful! They are great for laminating 2-3 ply for small plywood parts.

  • @noAPlease
    @noAPlease Před 2 lety +2

    Man, thanks for taking the time to teach us! Fantastic as always.

  • @matthewbartolone7036
    @matthewbartolone7036 Před 2 lety

    first time viewer, impressive work with great narrative sharing, thank you

  • @MarioAlie
    @MarioAlie Před 6 měsíci

    Merci pour ces judicieux tutoriels. Je joue de la guitare depuis 43 ans et j'apprends beaucoup sur la façon dont je peux moi-même améliorer la condition des mes guitares. Merci Mr Ted...always fun to watch you...Andy from Sherbrooke, Québec 😊🎸😊

  • @velutumbra
    @velutumbra Před 2 lety

    No, we do not get tired of seeing you do the same thing over and over, for a couple of reasons.
    It is very relaxing watching you work, the way you make it seem so easy.
    Also, (and it is thanks to your videos that I also started repairing acoustics), it helps us create the same routine in our brains so we do not forget those steps when we are doing if ourselves.
    When will you do a video showing us your own guitars, or a fingerpicking class? That would be the cherry on top.

  • @roytofilovski9530
    @roytofilovski9530 Před 2 lety

    You took a serious mess and turned it into a very nice guitar that is completely playable. Fantastic work.

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics Před 2 lety

    That is a beaut. Your usual bang up job to make it great for another perhaps 30 years with care.

  • @colintierney9715
    @colintierney9715 Před 2 lety +1

    That’s a beauty. I have a Guild all mahogany - something special about them.

  • @briansavage932
    @briansavage932 Před 2 lety

    I really like this guitar a lot. A friend of mine had one that belonged to one of his parents. It had this lovely boxy/cocked midrange tone to it that always drew me to playing it. It was a cozy instrument. Wish I had one.

  • @alexliver
    @alexliver Před 2 lety

    I can watch this guy refretting a guitar all day

  • @markgordon4368
    @markgordon4368 Před 2 lety

    ❤ polishing, polishing, polishing 😊 great work as usual 👍👍👍
    I've an ibanez in where the bridge has lifted off its only a baby at a couple of years old, the last owner dabbed some ca glue on it stuck it on ebay for some other poor schmuck to have the problem, I refer to a comment you made some weeks ago, this had double sided sticky tape around the outside of the bridge with a slender strip of where it was glued in the centre, the guitar top only bare wood in this area, we are going to end up with a lot of work if this carries on 😮

  • @lucas_brg
    @lucas_brg Před 2 lety

    It's so relaxing watching your videos!
    Thanks for sharing with us!

  • @soniah4821
    @soniah4821 Před 2 lety

    This LG is EXACTLY like my Herk Favilla F6. Unfortunately the Favilla doesn’t have a truss rod, so I had to file down the saddle. Ted, you are articulate, thorough and inspiring. Always look forward to your videos. Thank you 🙏

  • @limpindug
    @limpindug Před 2 lety

    Thanks to you for saving another old fella for posterity., these old fellas voices do get better with age. 👍🥃Respect to you mate

  • @michael7v6
    @michael7v6 Před rokem

    Mahogany is my favorite wood for guitars. Electric and acoustic.

  • @denisbotha8408
    @denisbotha8408 Před 2 lety

    Once again a brilliant episode, thanx very much

  • @bldallas
    @bldallas Před 2 lety +2

    Wow….great job, Ted!!!…that guitar sounds like a dream. I’ve always liked mahogany guitars (with I still had my 1990ish Martin D-15 in all solid mahogany. Very cool.

  • @adobedoug2564
    @adobedoug2564 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for playing them for us Ted.

  • @michaellupu2080
    @michaellupu2080 Před 2 lety +1

    I just love your work! Thank you for sharing!

  • @beytone
    @beytone Před 2 lety

    That's the kind of work you want from time to time where there's a bunch of things to get done so that the overall improvement at the end is massive, but none of them caused you any real trouble or bitter frustration. After last week's video, this is exactly what you need!! You even got lucky with the neck angle! I love the guitar and you made it look and play awesome, thank you for another great video, Ted

  • @jhguitarfreak2172
    @jhguitarfreak2172 Před 2 lety +1

    It would be awesome if you put out an album of just instrumental jams. Even if were on something like Bandcamp. Like as a way to accept donations for the work you do for your CZcams channel.
    I've no idea if you do something like this already. Your descriptions make no note of it. But you have a command of the guitar better than some professionals I've witnessed.
    Even more so, in my opinion, due to your skill in how they work and the repair in which you do.

  • @ronnieparkerscott6223
    @ronnieparkerscott6223 Před 2 lety

    Good job my friend. Well done.

  • @Goomer
    @Goomer Před 2 lety

    Always enjoyable. I have an all Mahogany 1965 Guild Mark I Classical, open pore, reddish color. I like Mahogany guitars as well.

  • @TommySG1
    @TommySG1 Před 2 lety

    Enjoyed watching this. I’m sure the owner was very pleased to hear this wouldn’t need a neck reset. Very nice work as you always do on all of your videos.

  • @derwinlewis5940
    @derwinlewis5940 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your informative and entertaining posts of your work. I have been enthralled by the content since discovery.
    Just to put this comment into context, I am a drummer by instinct and profession.
    Thank you and please don't stop.
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  • @wayneg296
    @wayneg296 Před 2 lety

    👍👍😎✌️🤟 Artistry and Craftsmanship, in every job well done. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @ericsmodsandgear8098
    @ericsmodsandgear8098 Před 2 lety

    Really enjoy your channel Ted. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and tips with us.

  • @thomasbarker642
    @thomasbarker642 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful work again Ted

  • @SawDustLiveMusic
    @SawDustLiveMusic Před 2 lety +1

    I repaired one of these a few years back that had a plastic bridge. I put a wooden one back.

    • @georgefrench1907
      @georgefrench1907 Před 2 lety +1

      My 1964 had a plastic bridge from the factory, since replaced with a walnut one.

  • @wyattsdad8561
    @wyattsdad8561 Před 2 lety +1

    Another great video. A tip of the cap to you sir.

  • @BeauHannamGuitars
    @BeauHannamGuitars Před 2 lety

    The ones i've worked on, as I also tend to add a few braces between the ladder braces in front of the bridge to remedy (somewhat) the bellying.

  • @YamaKinoko
    @YamaKinoko Před 2 lety

    Everything you share is valuable.

  • @joeferris5086
    @joeferris5086 Před 2 lety

    I can't believe how reasonably priced these 60s Gibson LG-0's are.

  • @xdoctorblindx
    @xdoctorblindx Před 2 lety

    Another masterclass from a master. Great video!

  • @stevehammond7485
    @stevehammond7485 Před 2 lety

    Thank You Tim.

  • @justinshultz120
    @justinshultz120 Před 2 lety

    Love this guitar