40's Gibsons, Part 5

[@lukespread]

I'm grateful you don't make shorts. I don't think it would translate that well.

[@jpalberthoward9]

Most of the modern idiots who have the attention span of a flea on crack would never have the patience to even attempt a repair on something like a guitar.

[@phil36135]

I don't care for shorts,it doesn't make sense, in my opinion.

[@that_thing_I_do]

Not too many goldfish watch this channel

[@theshapeexists]

Shorts are good for luthiery for quick tips and tricks of the trade.

[@theshapeexists]

@@d4nd31o agreed. I've seen Dan erlehwine do some good shorts but he's got a huge business and a video editing team behind him.

[@erikk910]

Don't change anything. I know the vast majority of us look forward to your videos. Craftsmanship, patience, knowledge, humor. It's great!

[@MaBaKar]

Please just keep doing what you do old chap. All the elements are excellent, content, camerawork, and commentary. Sincere thanks.

[@galerae947]

I think your videos are a perfect combination of humor, history, technique, and narration. I do not have, nor do I play, guitars. But, your videos are one of my handful of subscriptions. Thank you!

[@deblane401]

+1 from Montana George

[@bobinjc]

My thoughts exactly.

[@glynnepritchard2526]

Agreed

[@davemason6870]

I concur.

[@Henni63]

Your content and presentation is pretty much perfect as far as i am concerned. Thank you for sharing your work, wisdom and humour.

[@mtmusicgear]

I like big words, and love this channel. Thanks for bringing awesome content to the garbage internet universe!

[@jarm7726]

You do you don't worry about outside noise your videos are like therapy great stuff

[@JxH]

Your commentary is lyrically lovely, beautifully balancing exquisite explanations and profound punditry.

[@poeboyjackson]

I'm an aspiring "Old" repair people. I look forward to every video you post. Nothing you show ever gets boring or repetitive. Thank you so much.

[@pedraw]

I really enjoy the knowledge and history you disseminate during the video. The short attention span folks can go find a short to watch.

[@kevinhill1848]

As a lover of your channel Ted, please don't do shorts and please always keep talking. Listening to your voice whilst you're working is relaxing, inspiring and motivating. Keep doing what you do and thank you for taking the time to post these incredible videos. Keep safe 👍

[@GeorgeLennon100]

From a long time Gibson employee I thank you for taking care of these beauties!. Take care, George.

[@grasshopper7760]

Thank you for the great insight on how the process works for you. I love your calm honest approach to all you do. Peace

[@Vyrus_101]

I’m so glad you talk, I love listening, I look forward to your videos and your jokes, and rants, life advice, historical info and repair tips. You inspired me to do my own repair work on my guitars, thank you!

[@doctoribanez]

I appreciate your videos just the way they are and I'm grateful to get to watch whatever you do. You're the man. Don't worry

[@PJBonoVox]

The people who don't want you to talk aren't worth catering to. I think most of us regulars are here for the insightful commentary more than anything else.

[@esh150]

Ted's videos make me ridiculously happy.

[@tuskedbeast]

Thank you for not using that awful "Shorts" format. Fascinating as always.

[@musicmann1967]

Your method is highly satisfying, don't worry. All the thought you put into everything you decide to show and explain, I would dare say is very satisfying to most of us subscribers. Some people always want to add their two cents, but that's just because they can. It's easy. (like me, right now! lol) But even when you briefly cover things we've seen before, it gives a tangible progression to the story of each job. I think what you're presenting is exellent, and the work itself is beyond compare.

[@johnp9975]

Personally, I think your videos strike a perfect balance. The commentary is excellent, matched by your vocabulary and historical story telling. Please don't change a thing. I would watch your videos for purely entertainment purposes but I have learnt a lot too. I converted an old acoustic to nylon strings, new bone nut, lowered the action. I have also completely rebuilt a tele clone I found on the street. Thank you!

[@RickDeevey]

Don’t change a thing about the way you do these videos, Ted. I watch them all, start to finish, as soon as they show up. Greatly appreciate your time and effort in making them. I know the process of filming, explaining, and editing them makes an already difficult job more complicated, but just know you have appreciative fans out here whom you are educating and informing. Many of us have old guitars that need some work, and you are giving us a picture of what that involves and why you get a pro for most of those operations.

[@GilgaFrank]

Weekend's not complete without a Ted video. Time to settle down with a fresh cup of coffee and be entertained while learning. I can smell the hide glue, mildew and wood shavings from here.

[@andyt5559]

it's not just your extensive knowledge or your expertly executed luthiery skills! it isn't even your soothing dulcet voice or your incredible dry sense of humour, smiley faced balloon, GENIUS! it's ALL OF THE ABOVE! A man who shares his vast knowledge in a world of secrecy and much smoke and mirrors! a man with a passion for what he does, and does so well! buts also your presentation, you keep things real! THANK YOU TED!!!

[@richjohnson9830]

We're not in it for the short stuff. We're here for the big words and the patient sanding.

[@salmonti9707]

I have un-subscribed from a bunch of guitar repair sites, but this one is awesome. Ted is the man and knows his trade. He makes any task interesting,.... Never boring.

[@boldlygo3469]

I don't often comment but I do watch almost every episode. I enjoy hands-on repair whether it's guitars, old tools, cars, etc. Anyway ... thanks for your informative content and dedication to perfection.

[@greendragon4571]

Your narrations and set up needs no amendment. Just keep doing what you do and most of us will be well happy with it. Thank you from over the pond.

[@briansimpson8116]

Ted, I'm subscribed to two dozen plus guitar tech/Lutherie content providers. Your videos are second to none! The next best is Jerry Rosa. But even he is behind you. And for what it's worth, I just Google the fancy book learnin words you use. You're hilarious, and a great teacher. You're the "Bob Ross" of stringed instruments.

[@J.C...]

Jerry is not even close to Ted. I've watched Jerry tear up wayyyyyyy too many guitars for that to be possible. When he cracked the top on an, 1890s Washburn, he said "you gotta do what you gotta do". Jerry is TRASH. The last vid I watched, I literally cringed and said "dude wtf are you doing?!?!" throughout the ENTIRE vid. Then I commented & recommended he take some time and watch this channel and learn the PROPER WAY to do things. Smdh. Jerry is a disgrace to luthiers. He shouldn't be touching guitars. How bout the time he took the truss rod out of a $10k Gibson, filled the slot, and put it back in with the bow in the rod 180* BACKWARDS because he doesn't understand how a Gibson truss rod works? That was a travesty. I'd have been PISSED had he done that to my guitar. Ruined the fretboard and neck. Likely the entire instrument. He's sooooooo bad.

[@isaacbugalho]

There's some Bob Ross here... No doubt.

[@zbthunderwood]

It just so happens that the knife he works under fingerboard extensions is the same knife that Bob uses to paint mountains.

[@larrimos]

I think your content is perfect as is. An hour long episode would be superb. I’ll admit I have been sucked into a “shorts”maelstrom on occasion. I felt dirty afterward.

[@jesseturner9865]

blame Tiktok. Attention spans have gotten even shorter. 5 years ago, it was the 140 char trend. The sooner Tiktok goes away, the better.

[@mightyluv]

😄

[@ileutur6863]

@@jesseturner9865 Tiktok going away will solve nothing. The damage is done

[@colinbirnie6537]

TED YOU RULE AS USUAL!! FINE JOB EVERY SINGLE TIME!! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!

[@EdUdremmurd]

Your videos are fantastic. I enjoy listening to someone who speaks intelligently and the integrity of your content. Shorts are for watching someone feed deer by hand or face-planting after trying a new skateboard trick, not for showing complex luthier repairs.

[@Saxicolous1234]

"Too many big words." Personally, I enjoy your lexicon and logical approach to these repair videos. Thanks you for your time in making these.

[@SkunkBearTK]

I can FINALLY offer Ted a suggestion, after dozens of great ideas pilfered from his videos: For masking, look into the folded tape edge technique. I lifted it from my autobody repair experience when spot painting. 3M makes a specialty tape for the purpose, but I've found folding over more pedestrian masking tape (soft fold, no crease) works just as well. It makes blending those cut lines oh so much easier. Cheers!

[@albertplaysguitar]

Your method to all this is human and relatable. Thank you for all you do!

[@drummerhammar]

Perfect videos with lots of background information, please keep it that way!

[@brent4uc]

Thank you for explaining that you have the same focus compromise I have when working multiple instruments repairs at once. Your video contain the best balance of information - history and repair technique. Thank you

[@Sammywhat]

imho - you could show the same things over and over again, and I would still learn something new every time. It's not just the project, it's your wisdom behind the job that makes every job unique.

[@J.C...]

You can watch his vids over and over and they never get old, also. I've probably seen most of them 4 or 5 times or more lol

[@rodrod5000]

Right - when I have to make a repair, I watch a dozen times. It's amazing how much I pick up when I'm watching in preparation do to something versus watching for enjoyment. That's when I see, oh... put a piece of tape there or clamp like that... I really didn't even see that the first time watching.

[@Sammywhat]

@@rodrod5000 Right?! The first time through I'm just sitting here agog enjoying every moment. Ted is a kind, honest gentleman offering, for free I might add, many years of wisdom and insight. KZbin at its finest.

[@pharmdiddy5120]

I'll second that

[@donaldholman9070]

You are fine in what you do…you are unique. Thank you

[@tinaseiffert1759]

I love your videos, you are a calm and skillful expert with lots of respect for repairing old guitars.

[@stuartcatt4520]

Ted, I really enjoy your erudition and knowledge of guitar history. As a kitchen fitter I learn from watching you work. Really appreciate the videos

[@terryjohinke8065]

I really enjoy your videos. I always learn something. You are relaxed and not fast in yor speech ( unlike those south of the border). If this were my Gibson I'd have no pickguard- let ALL the top resonate without a piece of plastic .BTW you always do great jobs.

[@stainless641]

This format is the best. I enjoy the commentary and watch how repairs are initiated and why it was done in this manner.

[@bruceburton3515]

Your videos are a good balance of commentary, process and general information. Please don't change anything. 👌

[@Minorino]

Always so happy when a new video pops up!

[@falcongunner33]

Ted, you’re probably the only one I subscribe to that never says “please like and subscribe” and for that reason I like every video and even have your notifications turned on so I can stop whatever non urgent task I’m doing to tune in or at least listen while I’m in the shop.

[@thomaslemonds8493]

Ted, you do a great job with your videos. Don't change a thing. You patience is astounding in dealing with those difficult problems and I wish I could emulate the same!

[@ronaldprice9909]

Truly love you videos. Don't change.

[@fifteenthfret]

I, for one, love your commentary - big words and all… Your communication skills are excellent. It seems to be a lost art much like skilled hands, patience and the willingness to do it right. Thank you for every bit of it.

[@Vader1957]

I enjoy learning the issues you see. I will never do any kind of repair on my own but I do like to know the science behind it. I do enjoy your channel.

[@myeyesarewaiting]

As a person who doesn't want a live stream, nor just watched the start and end, I have to say I really enjoy your format and wish you well with it

[@JohnSmith-eq5el]

Please don't worry so much about pleasing everyone, your videos are great, very educational and enjoyable...

[@PabloJ1968]

All your format for me is PERFECT. I even learn ENGLISH because you speak it properly. You lead, and I’ll follow.

[@BrunenG_YT]

I always watch from start to finish, it feels like hanging out with a friend, helps me calm down and I enjoy watching pro at work. I'd watch even if you would just be making a birdhouse telling how your week was.

[@michaelmerritt1722]

Keep your videos just as they are. It's just the right amount of everything. And I like learning big words! 😂

[@robhallifax]

I think your videos are the perfect format - keep up the good work.

[@MikeGervasi]

I wait for every new video you post. I watch it, in its entirety, because I want to see a master craftsman at work. IMHO you are doing it all perfectly for our consumption. Also you can show 20 neck resets and 15 of them will be different. I have an acoustic that needs a reset and while I'm no luthier your videos make me feel that I have enough of a guide to do it myself, as long as I take my time. I think that really is the whole point of YT videos like these.

[@talyrath]

I can't say how much I admire your equanimity in a situation like this. As someone who has been described as 'intense'... I would not have been able to be as calm or kept your level of humor at the situation.

[@matthewstephens6848]

Ted's videos have helped me maintain an 'it is what it is' type approach to some repairs. Sometimes, you cannot attain the perfect result you desire, but as long as you take care and that is apparent in your work, you're doing fine.

[@tomstiel7576]

first,,,,please dont change anything,,,your channel is tops because of exactly what and how you do it,,,in my opine

[@J.C...]

Nope

[@andrewburnes2158]

Thank you for NOT doing shorts. Your videos improve the mental health of many of your viewers!

[@desolatemetro]

Great video, enjoying this series. Your videos are really well put together, I definitely wouldn't change a thing! Your narration is the best part.

[@SquirrelDarling1]

I watch to learn. I’ll probably never be a luthier but being knowledgeable on simple repairs and setups is important to me and my bank account.

[@valkorion7042]

I personally LOVE how you make your videos and have the utmost respect for you doing this ontop of your job. I sit through everything listening attentively because you make everything so easy to understand. Keep making these videos like you have been. I wouldn't want you to change your format at all.

[@lewisgeyer1440]

Your patience and optimism are qualities I wish I had.

[@davidthorton1068]

Your videos are so relaxing I find myself dozing off. That’s ok I just rewind. Great videos. I’m not good at wood working but helps to examine if a housed guitar been worked on

[@dude36]

Thanks Ted for another great opportunity to see you work. Always learning something new.

[@spawnman73]

I love your videos just the way they are. I appreciate the information and entertainment. Thank you for what you do.

[@michaelinglis567]

Right on Ted! I couldnt agree with you more about your format not being ideal for shorts. I'm glad you aren't trying to force it. I'm part of the audience that watches at normal speed once when the video releases and again one or two more times in the future in between new releases. I love the format, pacing, quips etc. You really have a winning formula in my opinion. Abd as always thanks for taking the time to bring us along! And I'm sure Ted will certainly "get there eventually" but in the meantime this one had to be one heck of a headache. Super fun to watch but I know it must have been anything but fun.

[@RedLittleBee]

Your Videos are perfect - and by far the best! Don‘t change a nm Sir! Thank you for sharing your time, thoughts, technique and humor!

[@clayfeline7150]

Just finished the episode. At the edge of my seat til the very end. Give this man a raise!

[@MrPhildorado]

Don't go changing. Your videos are perfect.

[@mrkkitson]

I echo the others. Please don't change your format. It is most excellent! 😁

[@HayesTech]

My channel is small and I've had all the complaints you mentioned. I have to laugh sometimes. "Don't talk", "leave out the music" or "your videos are too long". And then you get those, that comment, who are the professional at everything and you do nothing right. I love your videos and I think you do an outstanding job at both guitars repair and video production.

[@HayesTech]

@BreatheScotland Sooo... True... You hit that one right on the head

[@konradmann5753]

I for one appreciate the length and content of your videos. Some subjects and narrators cannot and should not be time limited. Highest regards. Keep it up!

[@no1beatsj]

As a viewer - I love when things don't go to plan in order to see and learn something new 😊

[@johnnyrandom100]

I think your videos are bang on, keep it up.

[@alrightnow7521]

20 to 30 mins seems about right although if longer I just watch it bit by bit ,I don't mind seeing a neck reset or bridge install multiple times on different instruments, and I love the subtle witty humor, wouldn't change a thing, thanks for sparing us all the sanding and scraping, hope this spring finds you and yours well,thanks for the videos

[@jeffberg8015]

I love your videos as they have been. I could watch you even if it was just the same type of job over and over again. I think the variations in the guitars themselves offer enough variety for the videos. It's cool to see how repairs are made to beautiful but fragile instruments. Thanks.

[@OGSontar]

Those of us who subscribed to your channel after watching one or two of your presentations knew what we were getting into, and we stay because we like it. We like your work, we like your narration, we really appreciate the care you put into your jobs, and I'll bet those of us (like me) that own guitars wish you were nearby to work on our treasured instruments. Thank you so much for putting your videos up for us, we love it and hope you keep it up.

[@ObjectiveDynamics]

Yep, seconded. If only he were close enough!

[@charlescartwright6367]

I watch your channel because I like the way you do it. I have learned a lot from watching you and the detailed explanations as you proceed with the repair are helpful. I think the worst thing on you-tube lately are the "shorts" I don't waste my time on them.. just my opinion!

[@brandonhahn7789]

Perfect timing! I just got done with work!

[@darrenadam2285]

I'm here for the big words. And the polishing, polishing, polishing...

[@paintbox48]

This really does show how difficult a neck reset can be, even if the elements don't look particularly unusual in themselves. Takes a lot of experience, skill, and guts to go through with this. Brilliant.

[@landonporter77]

Your videos are perfect Sir, please don't change a thing

[@mmarette1]

Keep doing what you are doing. Love your channel

[@richardl9086]

Your videos are extremely informative, entertaining, and enjoyable and I find the length right on

[@melodicdreamer72]

I love the content just the way it is. And the push KZbin to get us all watching shorts stops with me. I don't have a short attention span and it is too late in life for me to dumb down to that point 😄.

[@jcm78]

I watch in full at normal speed. Watching you do your job is how I decompress after doing my job.

[@coral9872]

Hello from a happy viewer. I always watch from start to finish, at normal speed. I appreciate your vocabulary and the love you show for your work. Much love!

[@homeskateco.538]

I used to paint cars, and backtaping, where you lift and fold back a straight section of tape to a less hard line feathered the edge a little bit and helped with that hard line. Great video as always, Ted

[@johnpillow481]

Please keep the full videos and big words coming!

[@brewmusic58]

Concerning your comment on not wanting to be repetitive in showing the same repair work over and over, you do a fantastic job of selecting work that is interesting and different. No small task I'm sure. While I'm just an old guy that's played guitar for years, I do enjoy watching you work. I've learned so much. Thank you and please continue making these wonderful videos.

[@act.13.41]

Don't change a thing. Your videos are perfect.

[@dennisreeves632]

This was a great video. Your patience is amazing. I have a 1975 yamaha 12 string I need to do a neck reset on and I have been putting it off because I'm afraid it was glued on with epoxy. You gave me the strength to get started. Sure appreciate what you do.

[@keithschultz3644]

I enjoy listening to ya Ted. You're like the Bob Ross of guitar tech world!

[@PhilosopherThom]

First congrats on 100k+! Hadn't seen that yet. Second. As someone who looks out to your videos to colour in Sundays, you have the format that is yours. And over 100000 people like it. Keep going I'd say.

[@dasi66]

"just Fun." that line is the keeper. 17 minutes in after a spell of calm and patient struggle .

[@xx_HI_xx7]

Don't change. One of my favorite channels. I love guitars and learning new stuff. Perfect channel.

[@timothycormier3494]

Ted, I’m perfectly happy with the way that you make your videos. I’m not here to critique your video skills. Or your Luthier skills for that matter. I just enjoy the content and go on my merry way. Unless you want to make a video or audio version of yourself just blurting out random terms of the trade in your smooth soulful voice to help me sleep at night 😁😁. The subtle sounds of luthiers. By twoford. Hahahah thanks for the content man!

[@peterjames2580]

I love how I get in the middle of a repair and find a real big mess that I didn't see!!!

[@MrRee-kn4xd]

I've never played a guitar and have no connection to the music industry but I absolutely love your content. Watching people perform a craft well is just so satisfying. Thanks for the vids.