@@-Deena. Yeah I don't think any pickup is going to get a better acoustic guitar sound than the real acoustic sound. That's why I tend to prefer soundhole pickups, it's less like the sound of an acoustic but I tend to find it nicer sounding.
@@theexplodingmothfromhell8012 You never see a classical guitarist use any sort of pick-up on a beautiful acoustic instrument... for a reason 😁 I agree though. If you can't use good quality mics live for some reason, then soundhole is the way to go... but in a studio always always always mic it.. in my view anyhooooo! 🧡
I've been watching as many of the luthier channels on youtube as I can find plus all the Dan Erlewine DVDs I can get a hold of for years and, I have to say you rank at the top of my favorites. Your attention to detail and craftsmanship is second to none and you're a great teacher as well. I just wanted to let you know I really appreciate the time and effort you put into making these videos and want to thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Often it is not about the original quality of the instrument, it’s the quality of the restorer. You’ve put soul back in the guitar. It’s a keeper, for sure.
I would 100% pay at least $1200 for a vintage all-solid-wood Harmony restored by Ted, no question. I've watched enough of his videos to feel confident that the instrument I purchased from him would look, sound and play far better than it did originally. The unplugged tone on this thing is incredible! And it looks great!
You know... after watching this whole series... this is really a Ted Woodford guitar. With the addition and/or modification of the cross bracing and the high quality craftsmanship that went into every aspect of making it "perfect"... it's no longer a Harmony guitar. I guarantee that there is no other Harmony out there that sounds like this, and that in itself is awesome!
I have a Harmony Strat copy I picked up in a pawn shop in Montana in about 1998 that I'm "resurrecting". The neck is strait as an arrow, but the body is plywood! I decided to keep the body, route it, and put new electronics in it. I'm putting in a Stewmac Golden age humbucker at the bridge, Golden age "Middle Position" at the middle, and a Golden age "lipstick" at the neck, along with some changes to the pots and tone controls. It should be interesting... If this shows promise, I may put some better pickups in to see what develops.
Love how you are very knowledgeable and attentive to detail. Mr.woodford,if only you would fix my classical,you see I love canada,but I dont think you want to repair for americans.at least that's what I thought I heard you say. Please say it's not true,cause I would rather have you ,over all the other LUTHIERs repair my coveted instrument, love watching you work your craft. I'm just a musician
@@j.d.triplettrealtime what he has said, several times, regarding working on guitars for US customers is that would cost you a fortune in export/import taxes to ship a guitar between the USA & Canada & back so it wouldn't be economical. He suggested hunting down a guitar repair guy / luthier instate.
As many have already mentioned, this old, Harmony "Restoration" Series, has been a sheer pleasure to follow. My first guitar, a 1965 Harmony Sovereign hangs on my studio wall...worn, bruised, battered, sweat upon, even drooled in. My, "beloved first fling", is in even worse shape than I am, but I'll never forsake her...nope, never...ever. Your ubiquitous, and much anticipated "Tedisims" are plentiful here, also; "Before, ewhhhh & After, awhhhhh..." [ Amazing how one vowel and some vocal inflections can have such power. ] // "...is it worth it? Depends on your perspective..." [ Very true...profoundly so, actually. ] // "...so that it's affordable, and everyone gets what they want out of the transaction..." [ If only ALL business transactions followed this simple suggestion. Hey, I can dream, right? ] /// Thanks again, Ted, your videos/productions are simply the best. Every guitar that you touch, and every client that you've served is truly fortunate...yep.
Kudos to you for saving and preserving a piece of history. To my ear the guitar sounded better unplugged, probably due to the solid mohagany construction. This was a fun and informative series, nice job.
Really enjoyed watching this entire restoration series. Cheap guitars back in the day were built with materials we can't even find in the 21st century. That Harmony is a beauty.
I've got a H165 from 1967 that needs a lot of the same work but it was a bargain at $25 from the local Salvation Army. The top isn't as bent, but the bridge is lifting, and it has a dent in the lower bout that broke inward, but all to wood is still intact. Neck needs a reset, badly, but the finish and wood are in much better shape overall (full thickness, but age cracking). This series will be my reference for when I get the time to learn...thank you very much.
Sounded so sweet. You truly love this crazy business. I doubt my 30’s Gibson had so much love. Too bad you’re over the border. Damn’t Canada! ….I joke. You are probably way closer to me than most. I blame large furniture, the rich, their need for the last of everything; the times we live in and what was wasted along the way! Thank god some things keep growing. Good luthiers are most likely even rarer….I know they are and you are one of the good ones . That was a one of the best restorations on some good old wood.
You did an amazing job of restoration. As a woodworker, I can completely relate to your ideas on open grain woods. You just can't spray a bunch of clear gloss on it and expect it to still look like wood. I often don't charge for all of the hours I work on a project. Some would say I'm silly, but I make what I think is a good living and making clients happy and hopefully a nice finished product, is part of my enjoyment with working in wood.
Excellent series. So good, this is my second time watching it since it was posted when we watched Past-Ted get the whole thing started. Cheers, Past-Ted.
I love this guitar, totally dig how you brought it back to life. If I was closer...we'd be having a "sell it to me please" chat. Well done!!! Thanks for sharing.
Loved this series. I learned so much about materials and techniques and enjoyed seeing quality work on the various issues from the headstock to the tail block. Most of the work done was beyond my capability both in skill level and tools needed, but I now understand how and why and I enjoyed watching and listening. I got a huge chuckle out of your reaction to the “steam is dry heat” comment in video 2 or 3. Thanks for posting!
What a series. That was more entertaining than any other content online or anywhere. I honestly can’t get over how special it is that you’ve given that harmony a new life. A life that is SO much more prestigious than ever intended out of the factory. It sounds PHENOMENAL unplugged. I’d be honoured to have a guitar that plays and sounds that good. You’re a true artist sir. Utmost respect.
I just watched all 7 parts from start to finish, I'm the least practical skilled man on earth but I enjoyed watching such a skilled professional at work.
Great series--entertaining and informative, way better than anything on TV. Love the final result. Even as a raw beginner player I appreciate the rich tones of the solid mahogany.
I once went down the rabbit hole trying to find where to buy sheets of tortoise celluloid and ended up at a sunglass manufacturer in Italy! It was an option but in the end it was just too expensive. The cheaper alternative is to buy clear casting resin, there's plenty non-toxic hobby stuff on the market nowadays use so you don't have to worry about hazardous fumes, and play around with different dyes and inks. It takes some trial and error to get there but the result is far far superior to the printed stuff and it won't age and warp like celluloid, not to mention you can replicate all kinds of the different aged tortoise guards out there!
Have loved following this series. I'm an amateur player at best, and never tried to repair anything ever, but there's something satisfying about your videos... bringing things back from the dead. Who cares if it's "worth it" - some people love their guitar enough that the money for a repair doesn't matter, as long as it's restored. I'm glad you have a healthy outlook towards the comment section.
Just found an h165 in beautiful shape for very short money. I've always enjoyed your videos, but this is a transformational video. I agree with others it's no longer just a "Harmony" but a new creation. As always, beautiful work, well documented. you should have a patreon page. you have taught me so much, and keep me away from "waste of my time" videos. I'd say you're a natural, but that would take away from the very hard work/dedication that got you to this place.... all to the benefit of many. Thank you!!
And now you get the kudo's for filming 7 times. thank you again for your work, I could watch you for hours. I really enjoyed and learned much from this repair.
Thanks for a wonderful ride. If guitars could smile, that Harmony was grinning from ear to ear. Best I can tell, it has a powerful midrange and lots of character. And you’re right, Ted, this was a terrific opportunity to learn. I’ll be going through all seven parts and annotating them so I can review each section later on. Thanks for a very generous gift!
These 165s and 162s are worth bringing back to life, the unplugged demo is clear evidence of that. Great series of videos, always informative and honest.
I've watched a lot of your videos, and mate, I've been so impressed by your attention to detail fixing these guitars up. "If you're going to do something, then do it right and do yourself justice" is a motto that I've stood by for most of my life, and I didn't think there were many proper craftsmen around anymore. In today's world, a luthier has become a solderer, and someone who when it comes to building guitars with a craft, is more akin to a furniture maker being someone who assembles Ikea flat pack furniture 😆 I've been just amazed by your meticulous skill levels with both woodwork AND music to such an extent that I wish I had gotten into the passion for wood when I was at school many years ago, and put in the effort and had the desire to succeed at woodwork back then, but I just wasn't any good at doing arts or crafts and unfortunately for me I just gave up on doing anything like that. Fair play though, I appreciate what goes into work like this. I'm a bit protective of my guitars and I'm quite particular whom I allow to touch them....but if I were living in Canada then I'd probably feel quite honoured to send my guitars to you for some setup work 😆👍
That was a fun series to watch. I’ve been repairing and building instruments since 1978 and you’re one of the few repair people on the interwebs that I agree with your procedures and reasoning for those procedures most if not all the time. FWIW, I add one extra step to my pickguard beveling regimen: I wet-sand the edge with 600 and 1000 wet or dry, which really burnishes and softens that bevel. Then usually buffing with an old soft tee shirt. (Or on the tee I’m wearing :-). Looking forward to checking out some of your other projects..
Just watched the whole series. Seriously impressed with your skills and craftsmanship, a true master of your craft. Was a real joy to watch. Thanks for the great content.
What a great series! Thanks for taking us through this in such detail. I have this same guitar (a 1966 model, purchased in 1970) and while it needs a neck reset, it sounds terrific. It has a very clean, dry, well-balanced sound, and it's loud. The neck reset would be too expensive, and I don't have the courage to do it myself and risk damaging the guitar beyond repair, so I just use it for cowboy songs and slide. The body is light and fragile, it has lots of minor damage around the edges, which I've treated in the bad spots with thin beads of 2-part epoxy.
I watched this series twice now, and I'll probably watch it more. It's educational, it has a lot of craftsmanship, a lot of great work and passion. And you should consider selling this guitar online, after all the work you put on this, that is visible in all these videos, this guitar has a whole new price, despite being a Harmony. I think the videos give it a whole new dimension to reassure the buyer that this guitar will last another 100 years.
Thanks so much for filming, editing, and taking the time to put this up. Very informative and entertaining..I really look forward to your stuff each week!
Thanks for the series. Impressive tone (unamplified). Your channel has been a balm for me during these times. Always love Canadiens. Wish we deserved your reciprocity.
I loved this series! I would not have amplified this guitar, but as a straight acoustic guitar, I think it is lovely! It is a joy to watch a true craftsman at work.
I have been a fan for a short while. I’ve learned a great deal. I locally sourced my neck reset, less is more, and a light-scoring is the usual best first approach. What I have learned about handling wood and the differences between various grains is immeasurable. I will continue to watch and learn, I just wanted to say thank you.
Always loved Harmony guitars You have done a cracking good job on the rebuild My favourite Luthier bar none on CZcams Thanks for the uploads and your time Regards from across the pond
I just ate this whole restoration on one sit. Man you are Amazing. I got in my hands a 1971 M. Hohner HG04 made in JP spruce and BRW it was not a high end model but is almost on a mint state all original I can say I have a collectors item cause is rare, I think sadle and nut were replace for plastic unless they were always plastic, but no warps no colapsing just a small dent on the headstock and thats about it. Gosh I wish I was in Canada to bring this to you. So you can convert the bridge to a normal instead of that old gibson style adjustable saddle although there are no holes on the soundboard, replace that nut and do an episode about it! HA! I have no intentions of becoming a luthier nor a repair specialist but watching your videos is captivating and understanding how a guitar works why are things the way they are where they are puff
I just watched the whole series and have to say it was/is some impressive work. Keep making videos and we'll keep watching them and appreciating what you are doing and sharing with us.
Thank you so much for posted this final Harmony video. All seven have been extremely interesting and your finished guitar looks and sounds amazing. I keep saying this in your video comments, buy you are so talented - a Master Luthier for sure - and your videos are always informative and fun to watch. Great job and thanks again.
Wow, has that mahogany ring to it. Old and resonant. Definately overpowers the pickup. Great job, I learned a lot from this and I've done several Harmony rebuilds in my career.
Good series 👏 I enjoyed every episode. For some reason I don't understand; i enjoy it more when tone is whats valued higher than the label.... and it may not make financial sense but what you come out with is totally worth it. You did a fine job. keep up the great content.
That series was really fun. There is an immense amount of work there, but ultimately it is heartwarming to see that old guitar come back to life. It sounds like it actually became a really good guitar! Thank You!
That pickup is fine, but the unplugged tone is just impressive.
I thought the pickup sounded pretty true.
@@pjtrenthem Yeah, I tend to really dislike piezoelectric pickups but that sounded pretty nice really.
Have to disagree on the pickup. Sounds pretty cheap n'nasty compared to unplugged recorded with probably not even a high end mic.
@@-Deena. Yeah I don't think any pickup is going to get a better acoustic guitar sound than the real acoustic sound. That's why I tend to prefer soundhole pickups, it's less like the sound of an acoustic but I tend to find it nicer sounding.
@@theexplodingmothfromhell8012 You never see a classical guitarist use any sort of pick-up on a beautiful acoustic instrument... for a reason 😁 I agree though. If you can't use good quality mics live for some reason, then soundhole is the way to go... but in a studio always always always mic it.. in my view anyhooooo! 🧡
I've been watching as many of the luthier channels on youtube as I can find plus all the Dan Erlewine DVDs I can get a hold of for years and, I have to say you rank at the top of my favorites. Your attention to detail and craftsmanship is second to none and you're a great teacher as well. I just wanted to let you know I really appreciate the time and effort you put into making these videos and want to thank you for sharing your knowledge.
sounded beautiful unamplified imo.
Often it is not about the original quality of the instrument, it’s the quality of the restorer. You’ve put soul back in the guitar. It’s a keeper, for sure.
Glad you went with the second guard!
I would 100% pay at least $1200 for a vintage all-solid-wood Harmony restored by Ted, no question. I've watched enough of his videos to feel confident that the instrument I purchased from him would look, sound and play far better than it did originally. The unplugged tone on this thing is incredible! And it looks great!
Definitely worth the extra effort on the second pickguard. The difference is amazing
You know... after watching this whole series... this is really a Ted Woodford guitar. With the addition and/or modification of the cross bracing and the high quality craftsmanship that went into every aspect of making it "perfect"... it's no longer a Harmony guitar. I guarantee that there is no other Harmony out there that sounds like this, and that in itself is awesome!
Actually, I think it sounds more like a Ted Woodford guitar than a Tom Woodford guitar. ;O)
@@gatekeeper65 ... LOL. Changing it now. Thanks for calling me out.
I have a Harmony Strat copy I picked up in a pawn shop in Montana in about 1998 that I'm "resurrecting". The neck is strait as an arrow, but the body is plywood! I decided to keep the body, route it, and put new electronics in it. I'm putting in a Stewmac Golden age humbucker at the bridge, Golden age "Middle Position" at the middle, and a Golden age "lipstick" at the neck, along with some changes to the pots and tone controls. It should be interesting...
If this shows promise, I may put some better pickups in to see what develops.
THAT WAS A MAGNIFICENT RESTORATION! I DON'T CARE WHAT EVERYBODY ELSE THINKS! YOU DID A GREAT JOB ON IT!
We ALL think he did a perfect job!
Love how you are very knowledgeable and attentive to detail. Mr.woodford,if only you would fix my classical,you see I love canada,but I dont think you want to repair for americans.at least that's what I thought I heard you say. Please say it's not true,cause I would rather have you ,over all the other LUTHIERs repair my coveted instrument, love watching you work your craft. I'm just a musician
@@j.d.triplettrealtime what he has said, several times, regarding working on guitars for US customers is that would cost you a fortune in export/import taxes to ship a guitar between the USA & Canada & back so it wouldn't be economical. He suggested hunting down a guitar repair guy / luthier instate.
As many have already mentioned, this old, Harmony "Restoration" Series, has been a sheer pleasure to follow. My first guitar, a 1965 Harmony Sovereign hangs on my studio wall...worn, bruised, battered, sweat upon, even drooled in. My, "beloved first fling", is in even worse shape than I am, but I'll never forsake her...nope, never...ever. Your ubiquitous, and much anticipated "Tedisims" are plentiful here, also; "Before, ewhhhh & After, awhhhhh..." [ Amazing how one vowel and some vocal inflections can have such power. ] // "...is it worth it? Depends on your perspective..." [ Very true...profoundly so, actually. ] // "...so that it's affordable, and everyone gets what they want out of the transaction..." [ If only ALL business transactions followed this simple suggestion. Hey, I can dream, right? ] /// Thanks again, Ted, your videos/productions are simply the best. Every guitar that you touch, and every client that you've served is truly fortunate...yep.
Mr. Woodford, We mainly need to say thank you. Such generosity is rare and we appreciate it.
That guitar job was a gem of a mini series. Beautiful workmanship. Thank you.
Kudos to you for saving and preserving a piece of history. To my ear the guitar sounded better unplugged, probably due to the solid mohagany construction. This was a fun and informative series, nice job.
Really enjoyed watching this entire restoration series. Cheap guitars back in the day were built with materials we can't even find in the 21st century. That Harmony is a beauty.
She's a beauty now. Totally worth it to bring her back. Nice.
He’s killing me softly
First time I've ever heard a Canadian say: "Don't drink any coffee." Thank you for these videos.
Awesome jo. I've spent this rainy afternoon to watch all videos of this fantastic story. Thanks for share !
I've got a H165 from 1967 that needs a lot of the same work but it was a bargain at $25 from the local Salvation Army. The top isn't as bent, but the bridge is lifting, and it has a dent in the lower bout that broke inward, but all to wood is still intact. Neck needs a reset, badly, but the finish and wood are in much better shape overall (full thickness, but age cracking). This series will be my reference for when I get the time to learn...thank you very much.
"I like the Ronson brand, because it's the one Jimmy used to burn his guitar at Monterey."
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
I wonder if Ronson sales were up during Jimmy's popularity?
@@tomruth9487 , throughout the South, yes, where Ronsonol was being used to burn rock and roll records and perhaps a few guitars as well....
Sounded so sweet. You truly love this crazy business. I doubt my 30’s Gibson had so much love. Too bad you’re over the border. Damn’t Canada! ….I joke. You are probably way closer to me than most. I blame large furniture, the rich, their need for the last of everything; the times we live in and what was wasted along the way! Thank god some things keep growing. Good luthiers are most likely even rarer….I know they are and you are one of the good ones . That was a one of the best restorations on some good old wood.
Absolutely incredible work. I’ve been in love with this Harmony from the first video. The guitar just rings now. Wow! 😍😍😍
You did an amazing job of restoration. As a woodworker, I can completely relate to your ideas on open grain woods. You just can't spray a bunch of clear gloss on it and expect it to still look like wood. I often don't charge for all of the hours I work on a project. Some would say I'm silly, but I make what I think is a good living and making clients happy and hopefully a nice finished product, is part of my enjoyment with working in wood.
Excellent series. So good, this is my second time watching it since it was posted when we watched Past-Ted get the whole thing started. Cheers, Past-Ted.
I love this guitar, totally dig how you brought it back to life. If I was closer...we'd be having a "sell it to me please" chat. Well done!!! Thanks for sharing.
Loved this series. I learned so much about materials and techniques and enjoyed seeing quality work on the various issues from the headstock to the tail block. Most of the work done was beyond my capability both in skill level and tools needed, but I now understand how and why and I enjoyed watching and listening. I got a huge chuckle out of your reaction to the “steam is dry heat” comment in video 2 or 3. Thanks for posting!
Really enjoyed the whole series of videos: great work!
Let me film you?
What a series. That was more entertaining than any other content online or anywhere. I honestly can’t get over how special it is that you’ve given that harmony a new life. A life that is SO much more prestigious than ever intended out of the factory. It sounds PHENOMENAL unplugged. I’d be honoured to have a guitar that plays and sounds that good. You’re a true artist sir. Utmost respect.
I just watched all 7 parts from start to finish, I'm the least practical skilled man on earth but I enjoyed watching such a skilled professional at work.
Great series--entertaining and informative, way better than anything on TV. Love the final result. Even as a raw beginner player I appreciate the rich tones of the solid mahogany.
I once went down the rabbit hole trying to find where to buy sheets of tortoise celluloid and ended up at a sunglass manufacturer in Italy! It was an option but in the end it was just too expensive.
The cheaper alternative is to buy clear casting resin, there's plenty non-toxic hobby stuff on the market nowadays use so you don't have to worry about hazardous fumes, and play around with different dyes and inks. It takes some trial and error to get there but the result is far far superior to the printed stuff and it won't age and warp like celluloid, not to mention you can replicate all kinds of the different aged tortoise guards out there!
Have loved following this series. I'm an amateur player at best, and never tried to repair anything ever, but there's something satisfying about your videos... bringing things back from the dead.
Who cares if it's "worth it" - some people love their guitar enough that the money for a repair doesn't matter, as long as it's restored. I'm glad you have a healthy outlook towards the comment section.
Just found an h165 in beautiful shape for very short money. I've always enjoyed your videos, but this is a transformational video. I agree with others it's no longer just a "Harmony" but a new creation. As always, beautiful work, well documented. you should have a patreon page. you have taught me so much, and keep me away from "waste of my time" videos. I'd say you're a natural, but that would take away from the very hard work/dedication that got you to this place.... all to the benefit of many. Thank you!!
That pickguard is beautiful.
And now you get the kudo's for filming 7 times. thank you again for your work, I could watch you for hours. I really enjoyed and learned much from this repair.
I love the sound of an acoustic guitar without amplification. Great job.
sounds better unamplified. Beautiful job. Best 7 luthier videos I have watched in a while. Thank you.
Thanks for a wonderful ride. If guitars could smile, that Harmony was grinning from ear to ear. Best I can tell, it has a powerful midrange and lots of character.
And you’re right, Ted, this was a terrific opportunity to learn. I’ll be going through all seven parts and annotating them so I can review each section later on. Thanks for a very generous gift!
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and skill. It makes me slow down and be more patient. Thanks
A joy to watch. Unplugged it sounds terrific - very distinct ping but with a smooth follow through. Thanks!
I have learned so much in these vids - which all amounts to my decision to get somebody better than me to do the work on my H165. Thank you.
This series was absolutely fantastic! Thank you!
These 165s and 162s are worth bringing back to life, the unplugged demo is clear evidence of that. Great series of videos, always informative and honest.
I've watched a lot of your videos, and mate, I've been so impressed by your attention to detail fixing these guitars up.
"If you're going to do something, then do it right and do yourself justice" is a motto that I've stood by for most of my life, and I didn't think there were many proper craftsmen around anymore.
In today's world, a luthier has become a solderer, and someone who when it comes to building guitars with a craft, is more akin to a furniture maker being someone who assembles Ikea flat pack furniture 😆
I've been just amazed by your meticulous skill levels with both woodwork AND music to such an extent that I wish I had gotten into the passion for wood when I was at school many years ago, and put in the effort and had the desire to succeed at woodwork back then, but I just wasn't any good at doing arts or crafts and unfortunately for me I just gave up on doing anything like that.
Fair play though, I appreciate what goes into work like this.
I'm a bit protective of my guitars and I'm quite particular whom I allow to touch them....but if I were living in Canada then I'd probably feel quite honoured to send my guitars to you for some setup work 😆👍
That was a fun series to watch. I’ve been repairing and building instruments since 1978 and you’re one of the few repair people on the interwebs that I agree with your procedures and reasoning for those procedures most if not all the time. FWIW, I add one extra step to my pickguard beveling regimen: I wet-sand the edge with 600 and 1000 wet or dry, which really burnishes and softens that bevel. Then usually buffing with an old soft tee shirt. (Or on the tee I’m wearing :-). Looking forward to checking out some of your other projects..
Such a knowledge and craftsmanship in a single person.
Just watched the whole series.
Seriously impressed with your skills and craftsmanship, a true master of your craft. Was a real joy to watch.
Thanks for the great content.
When the pick guard is worth more than the guitar...
Seriously though, acoustically that guitar sounds really nice!
Beautiful. Inspiring work throughout. I really enjoyed the whole series and learned a lot from it. Thanks for all of you sensibilities.
This whole Harmony series has been wonderful. Thanks!
A Real professional at work a master of your craft sir love all you videos keep them coming
Love your videos. Very informative and well done. I agree with Claudio, the un amplified sound is far superior. ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫
Remarkable and beautiful work. Your remarks about cost are spot on 👍🎶🎶🎶
What an amazing little journey, thanks Brother, I have to agree forget the pickups she sounds too amazing! Keep up the amazing job!
Absolutely loved watching the whole harmony series!! Thanks a lot!!😃😃🎶🎶🤟
Rosinol Lighter fluid because "it's the one that Jimmy used to burn his guitar at Monterey". Classic. I love it! Thanks for that, Ted.
Sounds better unamplified
Great job as always. You show every instrument the amount of respect they deserve.
What a great series! Thanks for taking us through this in such detail. I have this same guitar (a 1966 model, purchased in 1970) and while it needs a neck reset, it sounds terrific. It has a very clean, dry, well-balanced sound, and it's loud. The neck reset would be too expensive, and I don't have the courage to do it myself and risk damaging the guitar beyond repair, so I just use it for cowboy songs and slide. The body is light and fragile, it has lots of minor damage around the edges, which I've treated in the bad spots with thin beads of 2-part epoxy.
I watched this series twice now, and I'll probably watch it more. It's educational, it has a lot of craftsmanship, a lot of great work and passion. And you should consider selling this guitar online, after all the work you put on this, that is visible in all these videos, this guitar has a whole new price, despite being a Harmony. I think the videos give it a whole new dimension to reassure the buyer that this guitar will last another 100 years.
Outstanding work! The series was a joy to watch!
Sounds nice both amplified and un-amplified. Lovely job. Enjoyed the videos
“It works well enough that you can’t throw it out.” Oh man. Well said.
Loved the whole Harmony series of videos. Thanks for sharing all that work! informative and inspiring.
Loved all seven parts... and the results. Great job!
Thanks so much for filming, editing, and taking the time to put this up. Very informative and entertaining..I really look forward to your stuff each week!
Thanks for the series. Impressive tone (unamplified). Your channel has been a balm for me during these times. Always love Canadiens. Wish we deserved your reciprocity.
Love watching your videos, so informative, interesting and entertaining. Thanks man!
That pick guard came out bealtifull, nicely done! Very impressive work! The guitar sounded way better unamplified
Outstanding! It looks beautiful! Well worth your effort sir. Thank you for sharing this one!
Wonderful upgrade series.. Loved every minute of it.. thank you so much for educating..
Can't believe I watched the whole thing...Thank you Sir...
I like the decision you made for the pick guard. Sure sounds like a nice guitar too. All around well done!
I loved this series! I would not have amplified this guitar, but as a straight acoustic guitar, I think it is lovely! It is a joy to watch a true craftsman at work.
I have been a fan for a short while. I’ve learned a great deal. I locally sourced my neck reset, less is more, and a light-scoring is the usual best first approach. What I have learned about handling wood and the differences between various grains is immeasurable. I will continue to watch and learn, I just wanted to say thank you.
The best sounding Harmony I've ever heard 😁
I always heard that the first cut was the deepest. Hmm. Great video series. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.
I can only hope others glean from your wisdom and experience... Thank you!!
Great result, beautiful conscientious work as always.
Always loved Harmony guitars
You have done a cracking good job on the rebuild
My favourite Luthier bar none on CZcams
Thanks for the uploads and your time
Regards from across the pond
"The celluloid on one of the corners up and died" is a phrase that is unreasonably funny to me.
I just ate this whole restoration on one sit. Man you are Amazing. I got in my hands a 1971 M. Hohner HG04 made in JP spruce and BRW it was not a high end model but is almost on a mint state all original I can say I have a collectors item cause is rare, I think sadle and nut were replace for plastic unless they were always plastic, but no warps no colapsing just a small dent on the headstock and thats about it. Gosh I wish I was in Canada to bring this to you. So you can convert the bridge to a normal instead of that old gibson style adjustable saddle although there are no holes on the soundboard, replace that nut and do an episode about it! HA!
I have no intentions of becoming a luthier nor a repair specialist but watching your videos is captivating and understanding how a guitar works why are things the way they are where they are puff
Tonally I like it unplugged better. Thanks for the videos, they are great.
I just watched the whole series and have to say it was/is some impressive work. Keep making videos and we'll keep watching them and appreciating what you are doing and sharing with us.
Thank you so much for posted this final Harmony video. All seven have been extremely interesting and your finished guitar looks and sounds amazing. I keep saying this in your video comments, buy you are so talented - a Master Luthier for sure - and your videos are always informative and fun to watch. Great job and thanks again.
Wow, has that mahogany ring to it. Old and resonant. Definately overpowers the pickup. Great job, I learned a lot from this and I've done several Harmony rebuilds in my career.
Good series 👏 I enjoyed every episode. For some reason I don't understand; i enjoy it more when tone is whats valued higher than the label.... and it may not make financial sense but what you come out with is totally worth it. You did a fine job. keep up the great content.
The second pickguard looks a thousand times better, definitely the right call
Great work! amazing craftsmanship, and thanks for giving measures in mm !
Having watched this whole series, all 7 episodes, I think it's well worth the money
That series was really fun. There is an immense amount of work there, but ultimately it is heartwarming to see that old guitar come back to life. It sounds like it actually became a really good guitar! Thank You!
Fantastic series of videos, I hope that you enjoy the guitar as much as we have all enjoyed watching the work; all the best for 2021 and beyond
Well done on that. Beautiful guitar. Beautiful sound. And amazing craftsmanship as always.
Thank you for these videos. I've learned so much bout the instrument I've played for 45 years.
Loved this series man, thank you for sharing!
Really fun to watch you restore this, although I’m not really sure it’s worth the money. But that unplugged sound is just gorgeous.
Outstanding work and I have to agree with those who chose the unamplified sound. Nicely done.
Seemed to be worth $1200 just to watch you! great job
Amazing work, thanks for taking so much time to explain the finishing processes.
Great job again! Sounds much much nicer without the amp.
This has been a very enjoyable journey; so glad to have traveled it with you. You have the quality standards of an old guy like me.