Exactly. I’ve probably checked back 5 or 6 times today, like every Sunday. There are several clearly several of us, as the video has only been up 15 minutes and there are already 170 thumbs up! Thanks Ted!
My scroll saw came with one so then I bought a couple more for dremel, drum sander and table saw. Why don’t they all come with one? Makes perfect sense now 😎
I love listening to you as well as watching you work. You give a bit of history, technical knowledge, and humor. I look forward to each and every video you put out.
Wow I really like that guitar,it looks and sounds fantastic.When you first started playing it I thought it was amplified, The volume and sustain is nothing short of incredible. I have always liked the sweetness and pojection of the older Gibsons.Everyone Ive played from the early 70s 60s and 50s usually blow the old Martins away in my opinion.But thus 1918 is special for sure. Incredible repair on this beauty, it should be good fir another100 + years if taken care of. thanks again for making my Sunday evening so much better.
For ages I have been thinking I was miss-hearing Ted's pronunciation of "solder". Now, finally, I've learned that the "l" is silent in North America. I never knew that. The things you learn on this channel! 😊
@@SxSxG666 I don’t object to the restoration but the mod leaves a lot to be desired. Ted should have been given something better than a 12 dollar Chinese dual rail. There are Dearmonds, filtertrons, lipstick pickups, p90, mini humbucker, etc.
@@jblassioYes, there are alternatives, nothing irreversible was done. Don 't know why you are so negative, owner can do whatever they want after this. What makes this pickup 12 dollar and chinese ? I must have missed that part.😊
Did any other person over 60 get a middle-school flashback as the fan in the background emulated a 16-mm projector and Ted's sonorous voice mimicked the man who would describe the wilds of the African plains?
Acoustically, that is one of the best sounding guitars you've played at the end of any of your videos. Yes, it is a bit boxy but every note you played rings like a bell. I dig it. Good work.
Wow, I never expected that tone. The frets sounded amazing and the tone from the body of the guitar was a cross between a parlor guitar and a J-45. Yet another treasure from the hands of the master.
This was awesome! I'm 68, and the only Gibson I thought was far out was a A0 mandolin from the 40s (I think). I own a Martin and I love it's sound but hate the small neck! The L3 was incredible to watch because I would never want to do that kind of detail you put out and I'm floored to watch a true master to Luthiers everywhere. Good show.
I'm going to try that tape idea next time I am routing inlays. I've used it for years when drilling, but never tried it with my Dremel in such a way. I had bought one of those collets with the fan from Stewmac a while back, and it does blow dust away quite effectively, but between the router base, and the outer ring of the fan, it just made keeping a good line of sight on my bit and where I am headed rather difficult, and I never really use it.
What an unbelievably cool guitar and what a great sound coming from that pickup. The owner must be extremely happy with the result. I know I would be. 🧡🧡🧡
Loved seeing the work and the thought processes that went into the repair/modifications. The unamplified version sounded better than the amplified one from my perspective. Just an observation. Great job!
I really love , how this guy is so literate & historically knowledgeable....reminds me of when I was a kid , hangin; 'round the Fret House , in Covina Ca w/ John Taylor & Bob Winokur...anyone who was there , would know what I mean....was the top repair shop , in Los Angeles....time sure does fly....keep up the good work Woodford RJ
Could have used this a week ago Ted. Spent 4 days in ICU in 3rd Degree Heart Block last weekend. Got the pacemaker, but man I think my luthier/repair days are coming to a close. The energy level drop is tremendous is all I can say. I'll still keep following as long as I've the time left. Keep on filming brother. Enjoy them all.
You're not alone. Just left hospital after a heart attack, got a stent. Reality just hit as I had my first breakfast on some 5 pills, watching my go to luthier. We shall overcome, be well, my friend!😊
Nice work good Sir. Certainly not the worst starting shape I've watched you tackle, but not a dress it, mod it and go like others. Sounds awesome, and looks the same! Cheers!
I suppose the list of what you cannot do would be significantly shorter than what you can do Ted. You simply please us all with your consistent Wizardry. I thank you for it. And you used "Musts needs". As an English mucky muck that shows a level I was not prepared for. Well spoken
I believe the new watchers will have much of this go right over their head. Not because of the narrative-it’s excellent. But Ted makes many decisions based on years of working on vintage pieces, so it all sounds easy. “wavy fretboard”? Handled. But not without experience- the delicacy of working with ebony over 16 years old alone just blows my mind. But his best practices guide the project through. The tonal character of the guitar is hard to judge on RU-vid. Nothing was concealed, so I trust the finished instrument. So many people would put laker pies with flames shooting out-all done in abalone inlay. All in Alma satisfying journey. Thanks Ted!
this dude is a hack. He's a youtuber not a luthier. Period. Real luthiers dont do what he does. Period. He's a hack, for clicks and views. The most intrusive mods possible, for the clicks.
Placing those cleats looks like an operation where small magnets, perhaps a magnetic business card off of the fridge (or a magnetic bumper sticker, pizza delivery sign etc) taped to the cracks on the back of the guitar could be used to guide the cleats on the inside with use of a magnet and a bit of putty or doublesided tape to hold the magnet to the cleat temporarily.
My current project has a 1972 Fender precision neck, that someone put a slab of ebony onto, for a fretless bass. It had a compound radius from 9.5, up to 12 inches. It is now 9.5 all the way. Next step, frets.
Fascinating repairs Ted. That era of Gibson and stringed instruments in general is interesting. I’ve wondered how a style O build with modern construction methods would be.
Hi Ted, I'm from Lebanon and I've learned a lot from you. And just like the rest of your followers, we like the way you make your videos, I mean seeing your hands and hearing your voice while working, but I'd like to suggest that only for (few seconds) per video - let us see your face if you don't mind. Thanks for everything I've learned from you. I wish I could subscribe to your Patreon, but the banking system in Lebanon is collapsed, so we're not able to use any cards for online transactions. You have my respect. Have a lovely weekend 😊
