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  • čas přidán 18. 12. 2020
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  • @studiogerk
    @studiogerk Před 3 lety +667

    Thanks for breathing some life back into my old road warrior Ted, masterful job and it's pretty awesome to be able to see it all happen.

    • @JohnKorvell
      @JohnKorvell Před 3 lety +16

      what was it like to play with the proper set up? I have to think it was a huge change (and for the better) that took some getting used to.

    • @studiogerk
      @studiogerk Před 3 lety +53

      @@JohnKorvell It honestly played pretty nicely even in its former botched up state. It still plays really nicely, has much more sustain now. I haven't had much time to spend with it so far (I haven't even plugged it in), but I can tell just from playing it acoustically that it hasn't lost any of it's mojo.

    • @dougdeeper2537
      @dougdeeper2537 Před 3 lety +7

      So this was originally a maple neck?😳

    • @studiogerk
      @studiogerk Před 3 lety +24

      @@dougdeeper2537 No idea what the original fingerboard was. It was rosewood when I purchased it (already fret less converted) in the early 90s.

    • @jusztinnemeti6380
      @jusztinnemeti6380 Před 3 lety +19

      How come you didn't just buy a new neck? It seems like it would be much cheaper to buy a fretless neck from Warmoth or even Fender rather than pay to have this one rebuilt.

  • @devogaliano
    @devogaliano Před 3 lety +123

    He mentioned Dave... Canadian Guitar Repair Guy Cinematic Universe confirmed!

  • @luisownerbr
    @luisownerbr Před 3 lety +160

    Dude, the way you tackle these botched instruments always bring a smile to my face. You deal with many layers of previous f ups, so many that most people wouldn't even want to touch the guitar, and your like "hm, yea I'll fix it". And it always turns out great.

    • @jeffscarff1655
      @jeffscarff1655 Před 3 lety +11

      @@garymitchell5899 It matters because it's much harder to add wood than it is to subtract wood.

    • @ilpatongi
      @ilpatongi Před 3 lety +1

      @@jeffscarff1655 So? It's his job

    • @voornaam3191
      @voornaam3191 Před 3 lety +7

      @@garymitchell5899 Because musical instruments all have a soul. So, you can kill them. Then, they will never sound the same. A good repair is sometimes needed. Be careful with the soul, gone is gone.

    • @DatBoi-mo9vc
      @DatBoi-mo9vc Před 3 lety +2

      @@ilpatongi and as the owner of his business he has the right to deny any job he considers too laborious or too rediculous, which in this case he didnt and we should commend him for it.

    • @ilpatongi
      @ilpatongi Před 3 lety

      @@DatBoi-mo9vc But I didn't even mention this because it wasn't my point.

  • @barkerd1960
    @barkerd1960 Před 3 lety +58

    Skill and humility. A powerful combination.

  • @tonycampbell9626
    @tonycampbell9626 Před 3 lety +18

    I was impressed how you not only breathe new life into this axe but how you managed to identify previous poor workmanship and corrected it. The ebony fingerboard contrasting against white pick guard is aesthetically beautiful, hands down. Your knowledge and meticulous work sets a high bar. Bravo. I’m glad I found your channel.

    • @bassboye8959
      @bassboye8959 Před 3 lety

      Agreed Tony, Ted's the best I've seen by far!! That bass was a mess. Worked wonders.

  • @Ruefus
    @Ruefus Před 3 lety +37

    As has been said many times, there is something therapeutic about watching your work and listening to your commentary. As weird as this may sound, there is a soft quality to your voice that's easy on the ears. That's not a small thing. Especially when you consider that guitar players spend their lives chasing tone. You don't realize the amount of time, effort, and fine-skill required in instrument creation and repair.

  • @soulicide8150
    @soulicide8150 Před 3 lety +13

    I found this amazing diamond of a channel a little while back. To be honest I love this channel more than any other channel on this format. Content is just incredible and I truly hope this man never stops sharing his wisdom and experience.

  • @RobMods
    @RobMods Před 3 lety +8

    Another nice vid. Active EMGs technically don't need a string earth, but it doesn't hurt anything by reinstating it. And if someone goes back to passive pickups in the future, you've saved them the expense of a long series drill bit I guess! Botched up DIY on old Fenders is very common. These were not worth much at all until about 20 years ago, they were often someone's "backup" instrument by then, and many people did their own fretless Jazz Bass conversions because of Jaco's influence.

  • @AlfOfAllTrades
    @AlfOfAllTrades Před 3 lety +20

    Old, beaten up, but still cared for instruments. I love them.

  • @RedRose4711
    @RedRose4711 Před 3 lety +5

    That was a fabulous repair. One of the best of this kind i've seen and i've been around.

  • @bigbass421
    @bigbass421 Před 2 lety

    Greetings from Reno Nevada... a longtime Luthier and repairman here.. I love your videos. Your skills are really impressive. It's like I'm watching myself sometimes! lol! I'm very familiar with EMG products, and have a pretty good connection with them. They are great people, that make an excellent product. You do NOT need to ground any active EMG pickups. THAT, is one of the big selling points in selecting them for my instruments. There is no danger of electric shock using EMG active pickups. I hope you don't return that risk to your client...
    I'm a subscriber... I really enjoy watching you work.

  • @marcushashchak8501
    @marcushashchak8501 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow.... So much work was done here, a lot more than what we see in the video. Great job!!

  • @MrJoeydano
    @MrJoeydano Před 3 lety

    I Dare say that Bass has never been Better !!
    Great repair 🤩

  • @stevegrooms1142
    @stevegrooms1142 Před 3 lety +32

    I'm not qualified to judge the decisions you make. It is fun to hear how you think problems through. In the end, I love this channel because of your respect for musical instruments and the people who play them.

  • @Chirbeef
    @Chirbeef Před 3 lety +6

    Just a quick FYI. Fender necks were made from the factory with the fretboard joint below the truss rod nut. This is an easy way to tell a reproduction apart from an original. Most repros tend to forego this detail because it's not trivial to recreate, but yes. Vintage heel-adjust Fender truss rods did in fact overlap the joint, exactly like you demonstrate at 10:59.

  • @user-ty6do8yz4l
    @user-ty6do8yz4l Před 3 lety +1

    Always impressed by your knowledge! 74 was probably the best year of my entire life! An AWESOME year for American music as well. We were ultra-modern, and Damn It, we weren't gonna make those silly fashion mistakes they made in the 60s! You could fit a modern car, on the back seat of a 70s car...and it was legal to fill your truck bed up with 11 unrestrained children, and drive 60 MPH to the roller rink. There might be a kid missing upon arrival, but no one gave a fuck!

  • @joshuab5186
    @joshuab5186 Před 3 lety +1

    I don’t comment on a lot of videos but I’m a regular patron of your content and I’m grateful for you putting it out there.

  • @Justin-eu3yd
    @Justin-eu3yd Před 3 lety +1

    just want to say thank you for the time and effort you put into these videos.

  • @chinaski7263
    @chinaski7263 Před 2 lety +1

    The articulate narration of the complex challenges, configurations, procedures, etc. is just as engaging here as the masterful repair work. Well done!

  • @gw2934
    @gw2934 Před 3 lety

    Wow ! Just wow,,my jaw just hangs down till the videos are finished,,so much consideration for the variables,,so many techniques,,the jedi master !

  • @tagosto321
    @tagosto321 Před 3 lety +6

    This is my new go to channel on CZcams. I learn so much about guitars (and problem solving). Your dry sense of humor is the cherry on top. Great stuff, man.

  • @jamesleaver1391
    @jamesleaver1391 Před 3 lety +7

    Kudos from this bass player. Your patience when you encounter the inevitable surprise is laudable. You've convinced me to stay in my lane and stick mostly to setups, but I learn an incredible amount from each of your videos, so maybe one day I'll get bold with a beater and see what happens. Your humor and dry wit are also much appreciated.

  • @gumguppy1123
    @gumguppy1123 Před 3 lety +54

    The ✨Hey there, gang✨literally always makes my day

    • @talyrath
      @talyrath Před 3 lety +3

      I might be guilty of trying to say "Hey there, gang" in unison with him at the beginning of each video. I got it bang on once, which caused my wife to give me a really strange look. 😅

    • @TheNaKio
      @TheNaKio Před 3 lety

      @@talyrath I have a wife too.
      Not really. I wish tho.

  • @alexbostelle287
    @alexbostelle287 Před 2 lety

    You, without fail always courteously say thanks for watching.....i say no ,"thank you" for unequaled ,sober and righteous content that is absorbing and addictive( in a good way) and always enhancing our perspectives.

  • @realtruenorth
    @realtruenorth Před 9 měsíci

    Going to attempt to replace the fretboard on my Mex strat, crossing my fingers and watching as many videos as possible. Thanks for this, very enjoyable and educational.

  • @vincenzollamas
    @vincenzollamas Před 14 dny

    thank you so much for this video! i have a 1981 G&L L-1000 fretless bass, that i absolutely love, have had it for 25 years. when i got it the ebony fingerboard was already very thin (some of them were made that way back then), & since i use round wounds, i need to get it planed every 1-2 years, & i'm running out of fingerboard! glad to see there is hope to save the bass.

  • @scottreeves1226
    @scottreeves1226 Před 3 lety +1

    Great Work. And thanks for the "Guys and Dolls" reference!

  • @JordonBeal
    @JordonBeal Před 3 lety +16

    Wow, man. That ebony board really breathed new life into the aesthetics of that bass. Well done, Ted!

  • @ManotickGuitarTech
    @ManotickGuitarTech Před 3 lety +3

    I love that bass - lots of character and you restored it to be a great player again. Awesome video!

  • @violao206
    @violao206 Před 3 lety +2

    Gawd, what a beautiful Jazz Bass, and with the new surface so beautifully done. Great job! My first bass was a 1976 Fender Precision fretless that had some Seymour Duncans disguised as stock. I went with EMG replacements for a little more top end given that I used taped LaBella flatwound. My fretboard had to be resurfaced because of the ruts ground in from the previous owner's use of roundwound strings. They are just not very advisable unless your epoxy the fretboard like Jaco did to protect the board. I also have an early '80s fretted maple neck that I bought for it turning it into quite the Funk machine.

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics Před 3 lety +1

    I guess it would be easier to say what you cannot do than what you can. You tackle everything with a certain analyticalness which serves you extremely well. Bravo, that guy is gonna dig his bass.

  • @Milesjohnsonn
    @Milesjohnsonn Před 3 lety +3

    So fitting that Dave gets the basses

  • @michaelwirth6843
    @michaelwirth6843 Před 2 lety

    It´s so much knowledge involved fixing an instrument with problems like this, very interesting!

  • @jeshely
    @jeshely Před 2 lety

    I’m not a luthier not even a guitar tech but I just do not get tired of watching these repair videos.

  • @kylemoran4343
    @kylemoran4343 Před 3 lety +3

    Ted, you cracked me up with the Nicely Nicely Johnson reference "Sit Down Your Rockin' the Boat" Don't scuttle the ship on your heavenly trip :-) Cheers !

  • @localcrew
    @localcrew Před 3 lety +3

    Those round wound strings are so bright and snappy when they’re new. Nice work as always.

  • @blessedheavyelements8544

    Love watching you work Sir. Thank you for letting us watch and share. Best Regards and Best Wishes!

  • @Cadenadian
    @Cadenadian Před 3 lety +3

    My jaw was dropped the whole time. Great video; And as a bass player, I appreciate your attempt at playing it for us :) Happy Holidays

  • @Jakfilm
    @Jakfilm Před 3 lety

    Thanks as always. What a great Sunday morning coffee break.

  • @Sungodv
    @Sungodv Před 2 lety

    Canada is very lucky to have such a treasure as Ted. I can't think of taking my instruments to anybody else, but my location keeps that from ever happening.

  • @cannedheat2264
    @cannedheat2264 Před 6 měsíci

    This is the first video I watched of yours that made me suscribe. My life was a lot better then. Can’t even play guitar anymore due to a hand injury a year ago. Life goes on though.

  • @finaljesus
    @finaljesus Před 2 lety +1

    this is probably one of my favorite videos i love what you did with that bass

  • @petelawless2905
    @petelawless2905 Před 6 měsíci

    I really enjoy your videos and your precision, talent and humor. Perfection seems easy for you.

  • @markmailloux2095
    @markmailloux2095 Před 3 lety +4

    Love your reference to Nicely Nicely!

  • @valentino3191
    @valentino3191 Před 3 lety +1

    You are a fantastic Craftsman. It's a real skill to take instruments that most of us would have consigned to a bonfire and make them functional again.

  • @spiccolirocks3580
    @spiccolirocks3580 Před 3 lety +4

    Awesome video! I've been honing my luthier skills for the past few years. I love watching someone that has mastered his craft and learning different techniques! This really helps and gives me confidence to try new things! I just subscribed and will be watching more of your vids! Thank for sharing!

  • @lukedoll5993
    @lukedoll5993 Před 3 lety

    Rocking the boat like Nicely Nicely was the hi-light of my morning. Thanks for that.

  • @NoStNick
    @NoStNick Před 3 lety

    Just had the same problem with a '78 Stingray on my bench, paper thin fretless board that wasn't installed correctly. Fun job replacing the board and installing carbon fiber rods.

  • @dannyjonze
    @dannyjonze Před 3 lety +1

    That truss rod nut being proud of the mapl and into the fingerboard is standard for fender necks

  • @samfosdick9874
    @samfosdick9874 Před 3 lety +41

    Hey guys... interesting vid. I believe this is my old bass. I was stationed at plattsburgh air force base ny in the early 80s. I was the second owner of this bass. While stationed there I became friends with Bob Dupra of Bob's Music. I needed some cash (as all stupid young enlisted guys do) and Bob bought this and a G&L F100 series II. This bass was originally a fretted bass, ugly baby shit brown, with maple fret board. The original owner didn't want to re fret so he pulled the frets and filled with wood filler. I talked with Bob then in the 90s and he said my guitars both were purchased from someone from Quebec. That person didn't like the maple fretless feel so that's how the rosewood ended up. Not 100% sure if this is my old bass but it sure checks off many boxes.

    • @studiogerk
      @studiogerk Před 3 lety +24

      Super cool Sam, I'm it's current owner and from what I remember the guy before me may have bought it from someone in Quebec. That person (or someone in between) painted it tremclad black with a brush. The guy before me stripped it all back down and took the neck off and had one built for it that was a knockoff of his old precision neck. When I bought it I restored the old neck as best I could and sold the other neck. Then played it like that for 25 years.

    • @samfosdick9874
      @samfosdick9874 Před 3 lety +7

      @@studiogerk that's pretty amazing. I wish I could find the G&L.

  • @leviticusjones2384
    @leviticusjones2384 Před 3 lety +5

    Ted, this was phenomenal! I love watching you work your craft on these instruments. You made a masterful repair while, once again, keeping a great deal of the personality to it. I was really digging the groove you played at the end. As I was told by one early instructor, "Even if you don't hit the right note, the tone is so low that most people won't notice. Just play on like you meant to do it."

    • @paulwomack5866
      @paulwomack5866 Před 3 lety +1

      Speaking as a semi hi-fi enthusiast, if you can't hear the note (as well as the beat) of a bass part, get a better sound system!

    • @leviticusjones2384
      @leviticusjones2384 Před 3 lety

      @@paulwomack5866 this was told to me as a confidence booster, but you are correct.

  • @Jonathan_Doe_
    @Jonathan_Doe_ Před 3 lety +5

    I’ve heard worse intonation from actual bass players, you’re pretty good!

  • @tomkirk6942
    @tomkirk6942 Před 3 lety +1

    Very cool repair. Nice work Ted! 👍

  • @SchnappM
    @SchnappM Před 3 lety +1

    Trogly says he doesn't do much bass content bc it doesn't do the numbers his typical videos do, but as a bass player i always appreciate bass videos. Thanks!

  • @laneweever2620
    @laneweever2620 Před rokem

    Some really nice work. Inspiring to see the progress and the finished product.

  • @ITGuy1970
    @ITGuy1970 Před 2 lety

    I've been showing your videos to a buddy of mine and we both think you need to move to Oregon and be our guitar guy. You are one hell of an artist and your videos are fantastic, keep up the great work!

  • @BeverlyThomas-ez7yk
    @BeverlyThomas-ez7yk Před rokem

    You are a Rembrandt! A true artisan like the old masters.

  • @beytone
    @beytone Před 3 lety +2

    Great job there Ted, that neck was “kneckered“ but once again you brought it back to life, and that piece of old ebony was awesome, pretty handy!!!

  • @CesarAllGuitar
    @CesarAllGuitar Před 3 lety

    I enjoy so much watching this guy work. Great one again.

  • @gordon5004
    @gordon5004 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful work. A true artisan.

  • @dave1812
    @dave1812 Před 3 lety +25

    The Bridge is most likely not grounded because of the EMGs. Their Manual specifically calls for removing the String Grounding wire!

    • @fistinair1979
      @fistinair1979 Před 3 lety +2

      I just installed a set of EMGs and was really surprised to learn this.

    • @peerpaulin8486
      @peerpaulin8486 Před 3 lety +2

      That's right, but it also does not do any harm, to have ground connected with the EMGs. They are isolated. I cut the ground wire on mine but left it rolled together in one corner of the cavity. I personally just feel better to not have my hands connected to the ground if I do not need to, in case some electrical mishap takes place. Which is very very uncommon nowadays, I know.

    • @twoodfrd
      @twoodfrd  Před 3 lety +16

      I just learned this too. I think it was more of an issue when there were still 2 prong outlets around, or if you were touring Europe in the 70's and plugged into something with reversed polarity. Having the ground engaged basically makes it as dangerous as any standard Fender with passive pickups. I told the owner he could snip it off next time he changes the battery.

    • @wendellwhite5797
      @wendellwhite5797 Před 3 lety +7

      @@twoodfrd I remember in the '60s as a dopy teen, we would make our own guitars and not ground them. Then we would play them in a garage on concrete barefooted and get nailed. Was not a fun experience. I remember people getting electrocuted.

    • @zwz.zdenek
      @zwz.zdenek Před 3 lety +2

      @@wendellwhite5797 Part of it may have been due to those cheap amps with no separating transformer - all the electronics were always hot, unless you got lucky with the polarity. Transformers can be retrofitted to make these safer.

  • @HBSuccess
    @HBSuccess Před 3 lety +1

    Ted FWIW when I was in college I didn’t have enough dough for two basses but I could afford two necks, so I bought a legit Fender fretless P-Bass neck w tuners installed...brand new... for $75 and swapped it w my fretted neck whenever I had a Jazz type gig. Used the same round-wounds on both necks, no problems. In fact some gigs I’d switch the necks between a dinner set and a dance set.

  • @jimlupino6923
    @jimlupino6923 Před 3 lety

    Such a pleasure to watch a master craftsman at work! Cheers!

  • @johnnyrandom100
    @johnnyrandom100 Před 3 lety +1

    another great video of Ted showing his passion for the trade he works in.

  • @arnulfsterdal7254
    @arnulfsterdal7254 Před 3 lety +10

    That is one sweet bass! The attention to detail and that you go for the "feel" of the neck when shaping the fretboard together with the neck was very impressive!

  • @ejr2716
    @ejr2716 Před 3 lety

    Fascinating to see the work done

  • @kryptichands968
    @kryptichands968 Před 2 lety

    Excited to see you work on a bass, stellar work! Amazing

  • @stevenedwards4470
    @stevenedwards4470 Před 3 lety +3

    That was interesting. That original fret board was comically thin. Perfect choice of words 😝 Wow.

  • @rocknrollrich1
    @rocknrollrich1 Před 3 lety

    I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos.
    I don't have any aspirations of being a luthier, but I still appreciate seeing how things are done. It's good to see skilled craftsman do what they do .

  • @briansavage932
    @briansavage932 Před 3 lety

    I'm fully addicted to your channel. I've been binge watching these videos for a week now. Thanks for the great content!

  • @jetobey5656
    @jetobey5656 Před 3 lety

    I am a retired jury trial lawyer---a "word bender." But, words fail me in the praise I want to heap upon you for the sheer artistry of your work. (on and off luthier since the 60's, so I know what is required to develop the knowledge and skills you possess. As I said in another comment, you inspire me to be better. As the poet, Robert Browning penned ,"Let your reach exceed your grasp; or, what's a heaven for?" In the real racing world there is an old saying, "Attention to detail wins races." It, too, applies here.

    • @richsackett3423
      @richsackett3423 Před rokem

      Better here: A winner never quits and a quitter never wins.

  • @kmilford100
    @kmilford100 Před 3 lety +1

    Gorgeous result!

  • @stevesoldwedel
    @stevesoldwedel Před 3 lety +2

    I wonder if anyone else has the like to dislike ratio that Ted does. I'm not sure I've ever seen so many videos with zero thumbs down. And there shouldn't be any thumbs down. Great stuff!

  • @Sleepysidney
    @Sleepysidney Před 3 lety

    Very impressive work indeed.... once again!

  • @jackiet4575
    @jackiet4575 Před 3 lety

    Always interesting to see how things are done from the ground up! It makes you have a great respect for the knowledge and workmanship involved in building and repairing instruments.

  • @pgmorrow
    @pgmorrow Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful work. It will probably play better than a Fender factory fretless. I had my 73 Precision bass de-fretted and epoxy coated in the 80's. It wound up with a pretty uneven fingerboard too. 20 years later a local luthier did a good job to even it out, but eventually I just got a period-correct made-in-Japan Fender fretted neck to replace it. Moral of the story: don't get your bass de-fretted unless the job is done by someone like Ted Woodford. Failing that, just buy a fretless bass. Also, Jaco didn't need no flat wounds! 😉

  • @incognito7597
    @incognito7597 Před rokem

    love your relaxed approach to these vids great work .

  • @eerbrev
    @eerbrev Před 2 lety

    stellar work on this - looks incredible.

  • @jessphuqette1716
    @jessphuqette1716 Před 3 lety

    I've been playing my fretless Ric since the 70s. I'm lucky to have a really good luthier. He's been working on my gear for 45 years. Ted you do beautiful work. Bravo

  • @Ibaneddie76
    @Ibaneddie76 Před 2 lety

    Great job on that one, I fully understand the owner's desire to want to salvage an instrument that speaks to them no matter what the condition. The ebony fingerboard really turned it into a nice looking bass!

  • @00brandanrich
    @00brandanrich Před 3 lety

    I legitimately got very excited when the update for this video popped up! Thanks for the content!

  • @andersonrowland
    @andersonrowland Před 3 lety +1

    Love the channel and the content.
    I've been waiting for a bass repair, finally!...

  • @ahdcehs
    @ahdcehs Před 3 lety

    I love the look on your face when you play the fiddle!!!

  • @markdalton293
    @markdalton293 Před 2 lety

    Wow , I'm impressed . There are not too many people who can do the level of quality work you do ted . Thanks for the great video .

  • @Bobby007D
    @Bobby007D Před 3 lety

    In 1974 , Fender offered fretless Jazz bass necks as an option. Those custom order fretless necks had NO skunk stripe on the back of the neck !

  • @brianengquist2110
    @brianengquist2110 Před rokem

    Beautiful work and an expertly explained video. I love to watch a good luthier at work, and you are extremely accomplished at your craft, such skill and attention to detail! I get this strange vicarious sense of gratification (mixed with a significant amount of envy!) seeing something I love as much as bass guitars done so well. Made my day!

  • @deweypug
    @deweypug Před 2 lety

    The Jaco comment got me laughing. Very satisfying watching this one... Cheers from NH

  • @bluesingmusic3443
    @bluesingmusic3443 Před 3 lety +1

    Great job. I was amazed you managed to make the bass playable, & look good. My compliments to your craftsmanship.

  • @Geeman002
    @Geeman002 Před 2 měsíci

    Your sense of humor is priceless 😂
    I’m a bassist❤

  • @alphasportstv
    @alphasportstv Před 3 lety

    Thanks Ted for an Xmas Treat! All the best for a happy, healthy and video-filled 2021 ;)

  • @dchandlerco
    @dchandlerco Před 3 lety

    "I've got the horse right here, his name is Paul Revere"
    Love the easter eggs you drop for those of us that listen closely.
    Love the pacing of the videos

  • @connorbettge3810
    @connorbettge3810 Před 3 lety

    It’s always a good day when Ted uploads. Thanks for sharing your wisdom-I’ve learned so much from your channel :)

  • @coolfouad74
    @coolfouad74 Před 3 lety

    Amazing job
    Thanks for the amazingly educational video

  • @leoneddy1492
    @leoneddy1492 Před 2 lety

    A GOOD JOB DONE HERE !! SORTING SOMEONE ELSES MESS OUT This is really interesting, I've made two Fretless basses a four string in circa 1989 and a Five string in 2010, I to used ebony finger boards, this was before I was on the Internet just using bits of information about six string electric guitars found in magazine articles and based off my fretted bass guitars but they played and sounded well and although the first one looks a bit rough it plays and sounds great, and used them in semi pro cover and Jazz bands. Thank you for this

  • @jrglock34
    @jrglock34 Před 2 lety

    Amazing craftsmanship, Mate! 🎸

  • @donniehoffman3258
    @donniehoffman3258 Před 3 lety +4

    That ebony looks phenomenal

  • @Slovy_
    @Slovy_ Před 3 lety +2

    I’m a helecopter airframes mechanic. There’s a fastener called a hi-lock. They kinda work like nut and bolt. The pliers that are made to remove the collar (it’s like a nut) are great for removing screws like that. The collar isn’t designed to be removed. They grab extremely well.

    • @paulwomack5866
      @paulwomack5866 Před 3 lety

      This sounded interesting, so I googled.
      www.lasaero.com/products/category/N04813G45/

    • @Slovy_
      @Slovy_ Před 3 lety +1

      @@paulwomack5866 they make different size removal pliers. They’re made to grab the aluminum collars. They grab much better than vice grips and u can use them kinda like a pipe wrench where u can grab and slide it kinda like a ratchet

  • @wrencormier513
    @wrencormier513 Před 3 lety +1

    I appreciate the guys and dolls reference

  • @400_billion_suns
    @400_billion_suns Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful work! Your channel is such a gem (as well as your hard-earned knowledge and artistry)!

  • @bldallas
    @bldallas Před 3 lety +1

    Ted, you are by far, my favorite luthier; just love all of your videos. I also realize the importance of keeping vintage instruments, well, vintage. But this bass has been Frankensteined to a large degree. The owner could buy a vintage, nitrocellulose, fret less, Fender licensed neck from a place like WD Music for under $300. I have to assume your labor bills out around $100. Your work is ALWAYS amazing, but do you ever feel like telling a guy like this, hey just go buy a replacement neck and move on.

    • @studiogerk
      @studiogerk Před 3 lety +1

      I actually tried a Fender neck on this bass and I HATED it. Not even close to what this neck is (for obvious reasons). I returned the Fender neck and I took it to Ted to do his magic with it instead. Those Fender necks are just not the same as the vintage necks, even if it wasn't frankensteined. The 72-74 necks specifically were a very different profile that you just can't get anymore.

    • @bldallas
      @bldallas Před 3 lety

      @@studiogerk interesting. Thank you so much for your reply! Never thought I’d get a reply from the owner / customer, so this was a nice surprise.