1918 Gibson

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[@treasuresunderfoot7876]

One of the most informative and soothing voices in the guitar repair game. Thanks for all this Ted.

[@pitchforkcustom]

it’s about the guitar repair and not him unlike others. 😮

[@zvotaisvfi8678]

i hate this dude

[@kbjerke]

Thank God for a Ted video to relax us in these troubling times!! Thanks, Ted!!

[@bldallas]

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!

[@kbjerke]

@@bldallas We are Legion. Stay well!!

[@renegadechic]

Click the bell to get notified!

[@rustyaxelrod]

In my world the last few years have been troubling but I’m feeling cautiously optimistic recently.

[@bldallas]

@@renegadechic I’ve had the bell clicked for years.

[@td7426]

Wow! That thing sounds amazing acoustically when you play it.

[@Sammywhat]

The intonation was spot on. Amazing for the era.

[@mindmaintenance2087]

A foot switch for the dremel is a game changer for me. Keeping the mind and two hands focused on the bit and its location.

[@jeffscarff1655]

That's a great idea! I have one on my power sander, may have to get another.

[@guitfidle]

Good call! I keep meaning to get a couple of those, one for my scroll saw as well

[@mindmaintenance2087]

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 😎

[@johnnyghoul8100]

Use an old wah pedal😂

[@allfields]

After all these years I'm even more impressed at the hard work and dedication to doing things the right way

[@northmanlogging2769]

bone dust and Ebony, is that a 90's gangsta rap duo?

[@copperaudio9664]

Oh... I thought he said bong dust. 😇

[@markbryant4641]

Haha. Funny.

[@johna1160]

Just witnessed an instrumental resurrection. Most impressive, Ted. And who doesn't love a 1918 Gibson through an overdriven humbucker?

[@jblassio]

This guitar is screaming in agony to have crap put in it’s sound hole. It’s 105 years old!🤦‍♂️😩

[@daverice2426]

@@jblassio Clamped in, no extra holes, I'm fine with that

[@SxSxG666]

​@@jblassio It was an unplayable piece of crap before no matter the rich history.

[@jblassio]

@@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.

[@ErickvdK]

​​@@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.😊

[@martin-1965]

Proof that even a 100 year+ old acoutic guitar can rock and roll when ya turn up the gain and fit a pick up - love it 😎😎

[@ianboyle1026]

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! 😊

[@magicfungi]

"Fret Tang Nippers" was one of my FAVORITE Swing Bands!!!

[@lionvillelion]

Their master's voice.

[@ErickvdK]

​@@lionvillelionYour master's noise.

[@spaert]

Very nice way to play us out.....great sound and playing.

[@phil36135]

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.

[@SirBoden]

Foot switch works nicely for precision hand routing.

[@garywhitt98]

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?

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

I get Randy Bachman vibes.

[@harpethguitar]

Thanks for sharing! She’s an oldie but a goodie Kalamazoo!!!!!

[@mariodriessen9740]

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. 🧡🧡🧡

[@allenkennedy6748]

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 KZbin. 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!

[@zvotaisvfi8678]

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.

[@frankcoffey]

Sounds better than expected acoustically and with...what are those flatwounds!

[@harlanbarnhart4656]

Love that pick-up install... The amplified sound is warm as toast.

[@goodun2974]

At 13:50, this is a great idea; proof of the old adage that idiots are awed by complexity but a genius appreciates simplicity.

[@jeromestevenfaigin6059]

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.

[@tasteapiana]

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.

[@ReVeRbx-fe5wr]

Yeah that acoustic unplugged tone was way better than the amplified sound. Just pure magic

[@Geeman002]

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.

[@markvonwisco7369]

The guitar is in remarkable condition for its age. I like the amplified sounds...

[@ron.v]

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.

[@robo6590]

Brighter sounding than expected. Maybe some sessions of jazz on the new strings.

[@GhostfaceGriller-hd7jw]

It so cool that that guitar is going to get played

[@telecasterbear]

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.

[@rustyaxelrod]

Nice piece of history! Kinda fun to think of how old it is and it’s still out there entertaining people 👍

[@grene1955]

Another great old guitar given a second life! Ted, your craftsmanship is just amazing!

[@peterbroderson6080]

I have one with the bridge pins 1916 thanks for bringing that one back to life!

[@Blues3d4]

Surprised to see that I was unsubscribed from you. Thank God I know to look for you on Sundays. Great job and cool guitar 😎

[@Halfaloaf599]

I would give anything to be able to do work at your level. Love your videos. No one makes a nut like you do.

[@MikeGervasi]

Totally unique sound on this one.

[@JFrit67]

Love that angular sweep of the file on the fret ends. So satisfying.

[@softsouthernknight]

Be frailin on that bad boy!

[@marcsmith7037]

Just replaced the rotting celluloid tailpiece on my 1915 L-1. Made a more modern thru-hole type with a block of African Blackwood. No more pin divots in the top!

[@gking1767]

Beautiful tone unamplifed, very bright and clear.

[@RJDCR]

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

[@jameslandon9194]

Another nice one Ted. That was rather fun to see a 1918 successfully restored to playable and an upgrade to boot!

[@jwsaxe]

My weekly TED talk with a late lunch. Sunday perfection. That tailpiece looks a lot like one I just took off an old guitar I'm working on. Looks like an old Kluson but stamped "Made in Japan" on the end bracket. And it's a 12-string model, which played hell with string alignment. More weirdness to filter down to the black hole at the bottom of my junkbox.

[@georgelackey622]

You made a great player out of that old relic, wonderful job!

[@user-nn9go6tj3b]

A rich old friend appeared at my place and announced that she loved luthiers. I agree! What a treat to see your knowledge and skill.

[@zvotaisvfi8678]

dude is a hack dont kid yourself

[@eric_in_florida]

That pickup is perfect for heavy metal chamber music or thrashy jazz pieces. 😂

[@user-cl9uo1eq6q]

Your work on really old guitars is somehow even more impressive as you work round their idiosyncrasies.

[@pitchforkcustom]

amazing that’s 1918 ❤. got to play the future, with two bars of rock n roll at the end 👍 excellent work

[@militant_daisies2194]

that fretboard came out really really nice

[@mattliebenau9083]

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.

[@nateellis5939]

What a cool instrument. I’m not sure how I expected it to sound but I’m quite pleasantly surprised. Would love to get my hands on one someday

[@QuestionMan]

Nice tip on staggering the fret install for non-truss rod necks. Wouldn't have thought of that. Seems like a good practice.

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks for posting Ted

[@flapjack413]

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.

[@goodun2974]

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.

[@Aeidotronics]

L3 is my favorite of the bunch! Excellent.

[@kbjerke]

WOW! The perfect intonation just blows me away!! Fantastic job, Ted!!

[@matthewbartolone7036]

Would love to have one of these, Thank you Ted for the introduction, the search is on.

[@sabremh]

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!

[@VashStarwind]

That thing turned out awesome, Love how the pickup turned out. Looks sweet ha

[@ImsChanatip]

I lost it when you pulled out the hot rails lmao

[@daverice2426]

Wow, sounds good all-around and surprisingly good with a little hair on it. Killer job as always, thanks.

[@pawnmack]

What a nice guitar set up. Sounds great with all the variety of sounds.

[@JrodsJourneys]

Beautiful playing at the end of the

[@alext8828]

That guitar is very much in tune. Excellent job.

[@EdUdremmurd]

What a cool project...thanks, Ted!

[@rankenfile]

What a beauty! Nice work all around and loving the pickup you chose.

[@brucefreedman3655]

Great job Ted! I always await your Monday morning videos here in Melbourne Australia.

[@robnic52]

Beautiful, loud acoustically, unusual tone but really pleasing. The humbucker pickup will need a nice amp for jazz playing. I've always liked these oval and round hole archtops, the rosettes are chunky but perfect for the style. Wow!

[@manonbassguitar]

Slide would sound great in the piece of history. Amazing work again Ted!🤘🏼

[@monday6524]

Magic once again from the hands of Ted.

[@jlore6344]

Wow that came out amazing!!! What great sounds it gets. Thanks for sharing the process.

[@MrTimcoronel]

What a beauty! I for one would love to see this shape come back into fashion.

[@popplace4]

Sounds great, perfect jazz tone. Beautiful job as always!

[@robertgriffin7569]

Very nicely done, as always.. Thank you, sounds great too.

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

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

[@meltedwheeliebin]

That’s a win, win, win. 4/64ths and the intonation sounded bang on.

[@ClarenceCochran-ne7du]

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.

[@ErickvdK]

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!😊

[@johnp9975]

Imagine you were the guy who dropped that guitar in to Ted and picked it up, completely reborn. He must've been stoked!

[@random-guitar]

Chillin’ with Ted before going to band practice.

[@adamsd86]

There’s some magical mid range richness in the unamplified guitar… awesome work as always Ted.

[@seanstevens9657]

Wow, what a lovely guitar!

[@timothy4664]

Ted needs polishing, polishing, polishing merch

[@ericcurry-pitcher5493]

Great job, and great playing at the end. This was a cool job to watch and the sound is awesome.

[@TommySG1]

Beautifully done Ted, what else can I say.

[@enigmabletchley6936]

Great video, it is so interesting watching you at work.

[@jritechnology]

@19:03 Looked like a "Musiclily" or Fleor pickup. I've found that those "hot rail" guitar pickups are generally quite well made and sound decent for the money. Amazon prices are anywhere from 10-15 USD and of course you can get 4 of them from the Express for that price.

[@jeffchambers449]

Another Masterclass. I wonder how many total hours of actual work Ted put into everything that was done to this guitar?

[@goodun2974]

Relative to 18:20, I have modified some of the Hemostats I use for electronics repair by cutting off the zig-zaggy locking mechanism; a small rubber band wrapped around the jaws just below or above the pivot will keep them closed as you manipulate the part or fastener or whatever into place.

[@okayestguitar66]

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!

[@fulci6734]

Thank you Ted 👍👍👍🎸

[@fordsrestorations970]

I used to see very rare guitars at auction back in the 80s - 90s , but I never could play any of them. they were strange - awkward and crudely built. But A very wise Auctioneer told me ; "it was known that if you purchased an early Gibson you would have to take it to a luthier to have it adjusted to your satisfaction". Unfortunately a lot of them never ever had a luthier to true up those guitars , so these guitars ended up in Barns and attics . a 1937 Gibson Recording King caught my attention because I could see how Gibson had progressed into refining guitars especially the jumbles

[@SixSixthSix]

Wow, sounds fantastic! Nicely balanced!

[@johnlloyd9613]

Beautiful work! Sounds great

[@michaelgorman1550]

Once again Ted wow 👏🏻👏🏻 your idea for the pickup was great and it sounded great your work just blows me away 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻☘️☘️☘️

[@paulwhickerthetallvicar]

A nice history lesson, Very informative!

[@johnrathbun2943]

Yeah, I liked the distortion bit at the end of the video. Just had to go there!

[@danieldean8953]

Brilliant work as always!

[@matthewf1979]

Definitely one of those guitars that needs a volume pedal for live performances. Ingenious pickup installation, Ted. I tell people that respect for the instrument/amplifier goes a looooooong way. There's rarely a need to punch a bunch of extra holes in the thing to get added versatility. If there is, get a different guitar/amp and let someone else enjoy what you have in good, original condition.

[@PyromedicRN]

Waited all week for this!

[@guitfidle]

Oh hey! I just did a similar refret to an old Japanese hollow body, and have a pickup and mostly completed wood ring to do something similar with my acoustic bass guitar 😁

[@guitfidle]

LOVE these old Gibsons!!

[@skullheadwater9839]

Obviously sounds WAY better acoustically than amplified. What a great guitar, I wish I had one.

[@zaphodrahja]

Would sound better but he just uses a really crappy amp to test if things are working, not for sound quality.

[@skullheadwater9839]

@zaphodrahja I get that I have been subbed a few years , it was just super noticeable the acoustically it sounded fantastic but plugged it was meh.