Joe Glaser installs a B-Bender in my Paisley Tele - Ask Zac 81

[@johnmac333]

Joe Glaser always seems to have all day to talk to anyone , while still getting things done . The calmest guy in a stressful industry , the Fred Couples of the guitar world !

[@tonydarmand]

Most accurate comment I’ve ever seen

[@Sellarmusic]

Saturday morning with a fresh cup of coffee watching Joe Glaser install his new B-Bender in a Telecaster is about as good as it gets. Learned a lot from just listening to his thought process and watching him work. Joe might be a guitar repairman by trade but he has a problem solving engineering mind. Thanks for sharing another outstanding video!

[@bddmhopp5]

I’m a 32 year finish carpenter, and am amazed by Joe’s abilities as a craftsman and innovator. I called his shop one time and he actually answered the phone , and had a 20 min discussion...

[@charlief.]

This episode was a real treat. Thank you Zac and Joe.

[@TotallyTuberous]

Great to see Joe Glaser in action in his shop. Great tips on stringing up and string trees too. Thanks Zac!

[@davidjennings9253]

What a great guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So reveered yet so natural!!! There are so many protentious guitar guys out there its a treat to listen to Joe. If only I lived in America I would pay a visit. Great video Zac!!!!

[@telecasterbear]

I can see it now, " hey Joe, send me a kit." Then it's, "hey Joe, can I send you the partially installed kit, and my hacked up tele?"

[@johncox2552]

Lmao,… exactly!

[@toneleudy]

Better off letting the pro do it!

[@hankd6312]

Joe is a national treasure he should live forever

[@stevenway739]

Joe: "A lot of people call me up, and want to just buy a kit." Haha, that's totally me. I did call from the Netherlands, hoping I could install one, someday.

[@guitarsofold100]

A great thanks to Joe and Zac for letting us see this process.I inquired about his first unit in the 90's called him direct back then from Melbourne Australia..

[@guitareveryone]

I loved that! Great episode. Joe seems to be a pretty humble guy. That b-bender is a great design. It was great watching it being assembled in its entirety.

[@AskZac]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@peterbrizendine7490]

BS!!!the Camara should've been twice as close ,to really see it I think

[@mrsockmonkey1969]

Normally I would cry at the site of a guitar being drilled into so cavalierly but when you’re talking about Joe it’s like watching the worlds most accomplished surgeon and you know everything is going to be amazing when he’s finished ❤

[@fiddlix]

I use to hang out at Joe’s old shop in the early to mid 80s and help out winding Mandocaster pickups. He is a class act.

[@AskZac]

The Leiper's Fork shop. Cool!

[@fiddlix]

Yup. Being that I lived out on the west side of town his shop back then was real convenient to say the least.

[@dougjones4538]

Really enjoyable way to spend a morning in Joe Glaser's shop. Thank you KZbin and thank you Zac!

[@jarrodbukszar7190]

I’m late to watching this video, but gosh dang what a awesome experience to view this and listen/learn from the MAN himself!! Thanks Zac for taking the time to record this and put it out there. Very much appreciated

[@bobk7118]

Great field trip!!! Had Joe do an install last summer and I’ve fallen in love with it! He’s so great to deal with,amazing customer service! Thanks for taking us along!

[@AskZac]

Very cool!

[@KJ4R]

I just got a Brent Mason Tele, and seeing this answered all the questions I had on the bender. Thanks to you and Joe for doing this!

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

GREAT show! Joe Glaser is one of my heroes. The way he works to solve issues and fixes them in simple hands on ways is amazing. Thanks Zac!

[@AskZac]

Absolutely!

[@vayabroder729]

What a treat! Great Albert Lee lick in the intro. And then watching a master at work! I absolutely agree with him; the early Blackguard was PERFECT. No need to change ANYTHING on them!

[@insulartomb]

What gracious, generous friends you have Zac! And how gracious and generous you are to share with us. What an utter joy. Thank you!

[@zachhayes2286]

This was a great video! I was fortunate enough to hang out with Zac at BP’s concert in Anchorage, AK in 2004 and can attest that Zac is a very classy guy! It’s great to see that Joe Glaser is so awesome as well! Thanks to Zac and Joe for sharing this!

[@AskZac]

Thank you for reminding me of that great trip! And thank you for making it fun. Zac

[@jimlupino6923]

Zac, Thank You for this!!! So enjoyable, on so many levels. I’ll be viewing this one repeatedly, so I don’t miss anything. I’ve heard stories of how busy Joe is, and of his legendary status in the guitar world. I can’t help but think, after watching this, that he’s about to get a lot busier… Keep up the great work, Zac! Love It!

[@AskZac]

Thanks, Jim!

[@drail4862]

I had Joe put a bender in my tele in 1985 and it has worked great all this time, this new bender looks even better.

[@CA10Z]

I can only imagine the rush on Joe’s shop for installs after this video. Thanks Zak

[@rene5853]

50:56 is very true. I lost the e clip on one of my Dunlop strap lock very long ago and finally have gotten to replace it after when I started getting into motorcycle building lol

[@davidharrold9189]

A pretty neat video! You can really see the thought Joe Glaser has put into this. The tools have been designed to improve the efficiency and to eliminate potential errors from what is quite precise process. I’d really like to get one of these. Not only do they work great, the impact to the guitar is about as minimal as it could be.

[@tulsatoolfool]

Thanks!

[@AskZac]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@VintageWoodWorkshop]

Thanks so much for this field trip! So great to see Joe's process and jigs!

[@AskZac]

I knew you would get the artistry of his process.

[@markfitzurka9995]

What a master. Letting us see behind the curtain was awesome. The guy who is responsible for some of my favorite sounds. I can only aspire to one day get good enough to make the investment to add a binder to one of my guitars. I am still at the stage I wouldn’t want to add something else to distract me from my journey of learning to pick

[@julesborges7396]

Joe's a treasure to the guitar community and a great guy.

[@RedMercuryBluesBand]

Watched your vid on the B/G convertible bender and because of that I just sent Joe my tele yesterday...I spoke with him on the phone and the guys funny as hell.... I mentioned your vid as my source in an email to Joe and this was what he said about you in his reply: "He's great...really helping spread accurate info".

[@AskZac]

That means a ton to me, as Joe is one of my favorite people on the planet.

[@THEItchybruddah]

Two National Treasures! Many MANY moons since I’ve been there. Thanks for the virtual hang. As always, I’m walking away with some treasures, such as “back thru the valley”. My “sponge caster” is definitely a candidate now! Again, thanks for the trip “behind the curtain”. I need to get this done before somebody violates a patent and he’s “off to the islands”!

[@AskZac]

You bet!

[@davehopping7212]

Always wondered how Joe's bender worked. Now I know. Thanks Zac AND Joe!

[@AskZac]

You bet!

[@noakwesterberg]

That "cutting back through the valley" trick at 45:21 is something I have done for years, and it is the best thing ever. Never have string slip on unwound strings ever again.

[@AskZac]

Yep

[@MdriscollIRR]

Hey Zac, great episode. I’ve been a fan of B Benders for years. Watching Joe’s expertise and precision has me now re-thinking my own build. I really enjoyed the discussion of all the engineering involved. Thanks again for this video and all your great content.

[@AskZac]

Good stuff!

[@bldallas]

Such a brilliant design! Thanks to both of you for showing us the process. Cool stuff!

[@AskZac]

You bet!

[@johnulrich5572]

Wow - this is a really special video. I enjoy watching a real genius at work. Watching Joe Glaser install his invention is a lifetime experience. Thanks, Zac for a real treat.

[@AskZac]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevinandmandywinter8436]

I have watched this several times and still love it . I made my living repairing guitars, but his shop equipment is fantastic. A milling machine , 3d printer and hejust knows how to use it.

[@jason_cornelius]

THAT. WAS. AWESOME. I love Joe Glaser and his shop/benders. He is such an incredible mind at work. Thank you so much for sharing, Zac!!

[@AskZac]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you and Kim are well.

[@flapjackson6077]

I was watching videos on B benders and stumbled on to this video. What a great find! Joe Glaser is a totally chill dude! And now I know about the best designed B bender! 🤙

[@AskZac]

Awesome, thank you!

[@damagedw]

I normally don’t leave comments, but this has to be the best video I’ve seen in quite a while. Totally enjoyed it, very insightful. Thanks Zac!

[@AskZac]

Thank you, Damage

[@augustinparthoens]

It takes a true master to show his craft and share his knowledge with everyone. The guitar whisperer :D Thanks Zac that was really cool !

[@trudge78]

Joe did an amazing job on my Tele! Installed the bender and pleked the frets. Called me to discuss the process. Great video!

[@AskZac]

Very cool!

[@fmh357]

Very clever device. I agree with him this is not something to be done in the average garage. There's too much chance of ruining a prized guitar. Joe has put a lot of thought and work into this design and deserves the fruit of his labor. Thanks for sharing.

[@saltwatersaddletramp7229]

That Paisley Tele went from cool to amazing. I love the sound of the bender!

[@guitarguru4492]

Very good show! I still have the old bender.

[@marks2254]

Beautiful guitars. I have a 1996 American Standard strat I bought new and have played a lot for someone who doesn’t play out. And it doesn’t show a lick of wear, kind of like plastic. I really prefer a guitar that shows it’s been used. Thanks for sharing your hard earned knowledge!!!

[@CC-te5zf]

The professor himself - this was a pleasure to watch.

[@rt88glow]

Thanks Zack; this was a joy to watch.

[@jamesd369]

Installed by a legend! Nothing but respect for Joe!!!!

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

Hey Zac thanks for taking us along.What a great attention grabbing intro by the way,nice bender work.

[@AskZac]

Thanks 👍

[@GosselinCreative]

That was awesome! I love the fact that there is so little wood removed compared to the old Parsons/White string benders. You really showed every aspect of how he does it, and how well thought out his process is. Glaser looks like a really stand-up guy.

[@Rustruinsrides]

This was great Zac, thanks for taking us along. I work in a machine shop with both mills and lathes this was cool to see!

[@telecasteroil]

It seams the new bender takes away alot less wood Great Video and great upgrade by Mr.Glaser.

[@sgriffett541]

oh my... that is the big one... great behind the scenes Zak... thanks for all of your hard work and dedication!!

[@the-method81]

Let's go! I'm jealous. After saw Orlander's "Maybelle" custom tele I've wanted a G and B bender. So cool.

[@kennethhacker3014]

Always wanted a B bender..i have to pay this gentlemen a visit...thank you

[@imannonymous7707]

Really cool . You are living the dream down there in the music city....thanks for a sneak peak

[@AskZac]

My pleasure!!

[@JeffSeale]

You have the coolest friends, Zac. Thanks for this!

[@AskZac]

You are so welcome

[@chokkan7]

Can't thank you enough for sharing that, Zac...what an interesting glimpse into his world...

[@AskZac]

My pleasure!

[@APJardine]

Excellent to see a character and workshop to put to the name I've heard mentioned hundreds of times

[@rolandlechler3647]

The only easy way to get a Glaser Bender Tele in Germany is to buy a Fender Brent Mason. So I bought one. Ask Zac is a great youtube channel and I'm not even a country fan.

[@timklausnitz]

Roland, da sagst du was. Bekommt man echt nicht in die Hände. Bin auch auf der Suche, aber die Brent Mason Tele wollte ich irgendwie nicht kaufen. Bis jetzt.. Bist du zufrieden mit der und gefällt dir der Bender?

[@rolandlechler3647]

@@timklausnitz The Bender is working excellent. I'm trying to figure out how to use it in Blues. The pickups are good and the combinations are interesting. But I will switch some tradional Tele pickups.

[@335gc]

Great video,Zac. What an amazing master craftsmen and inventor he is!

[@AskZac]

Couldn't agree more!

[@kylemoran4343]

Can you imagine what a conversation between Joe & Leo Fender would be like, and then invite somebody like, Paul Bigsby and have him bring Ted McCarty... Guitar Geek Heaven :-)

[@Stratamania]

Really good video to see this being installed. Many thanks Zac and to Joe for putting this together.

[@AskZac]

Spock!!!!

[@Stratamania]

@@AskZac Live long and prosper...

[@reverbdeluxe]

I have a crook custom just like that, it will have a bender soon. Oddly enough I also have that exact strap from the 90's! You have good taste Zac!

[@SteveSchuffert]

Joe did my first re fret on my 69 Strat when the shop was still in a garage or near Franklin tn. Early days. Alex Harvey took me there. Luv ya Joe. 👍🎸👍

[@AskZac]

Very cool!

[@chriscrawford1958]

I’m a 65 year old woodworker, and I wouldn’t think of attempting this surgery even with all the jigs (without Joe’s guidance)! Not a trivial procedure!!!

[@phillipasby9202]

Fascinating video - thanks so much to you and Joe for sharing this process. He is, not only a charming guy, but simply a genius. Makes me really really want one now!

[@carldeitz4130]

What a great video ! thanks to you and Joe !!!

[@kwpowell0412]

The man (Joe) is def a musician at heart. Looks like he just rolled out of bed (or was sleeping in a shop chair), crazy hair, t-shirt inside out, yada, yada......love it! And the kids in Silicon Valley think only software developers do that.

[@cwness4587]

Just getting my Mason I was on the edge of my chair watching everything and getting to know how it works. As always Zac put out another educating video that I bookmarked so if I decide to change to G I'll watch the master (Joe) and do it right. Thanks Zac. CW

[@GuitarBeard]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this since probably 2008. Thanks Zac!

[@AskZac]

Welcome

[@dariu5954]

This is a wonderful and insightful video. Thank you Joe and Zac, for providing us with such a useful experience!

[@Bbendfender]

I have an older Parsons/White B-bender on one of my Teles. It's been installed for over 35 years at least. It has an early serial number according to Gene Parsons. I love it and I'm considering sending my pine Tele to Joe for one of his B-benders.

[@timklausnitz]

Thanks for the detailed video, Zac. Great to see how the installation is getting done. Hoping to get my hands on a Bender someday.

[@traceybaker9750]

I learned so much today watching this episode. I am a viewer for life. Thanks so much. :)

[@michaelkiese7794]

29:37 if the B and G saddles are flush, how can you properly intonate those strings?

[@J.C...]

We can thank Schaller for tuners that stay in place and don't unwind from string tension. The original M6 tuners had a special "locking mechanism" inside that meant they stayed where you left them and wouldn't move. That mechanism was the worm gear & sprocket design that's basically become the industry standard for everyone from the cheapest tuners to the most expensive. They all use the Schaller gear design inside so the tuners don't slip. That's likely why he said that without question, almost any tuner will work fine. They will. If a new tuner slips or even an old tuner that's been in use for a while, the first place to look is for wear or damage to the gear mechanism. 👌

[@robinstokes5179]

Nice vid, thanks. Interesting to see the fitting process & Joe comes across as a decent guy; he's obviously had many years to iron out the bugs & has a tidy well organised set-up there. If only my workshop was like that!😀

[@RedRose4711]

Loved this video. It's so great to watch it happen.

[@AskZac]

You are so kind

[@davehenriksen2073]

Outstanding! Thank you Zac and Joe.

[@deanallen927]

Watching again because I'm preparing to have a Glaser installed. I have to use the ground wire under the bridge because the screws in my pickup don't thread into the plate, they're just clearance holes, and my other teles have chopped bridges with humbuckers. I would however omit the wire if I was using a Duncan Like I had for a while.

[@meleecritical]

Mr Glaser is the man. Awesome video. Hit him up last month to send mine out. Offered to hook me up with black hardware to match my Tele. Wussed out and bought a kit elsewhere. Fear of shipping I guess. Perhaps irrational. And now my kit is sitting on my shelf while I try to procure a good guy to help me route. It’s proven difficult out here in Cali. I welcome recommendations!

[@AskZac]

Sell the kit, and send it to Joe.

[@jamescassidy3995]

Just enjoyed watching this in funky England - many thanks! One day I’d love a guitar just like yours! Great to see Joe do his thing & love that pink & gold paisley.

[@AskZac]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimbeaux4988]

Unbelievable video Zac! This is one of those little projects I would never attempt. LOL.

[@dadtimejamtime]

This makes me wish I lived in Nashville and took some machine shop classes in college. To be able to work on guitars all day - that is a dream.

[@thebenderbunker]

Loved this video - thank you Zac! Great seeing "how the Bender sausage is made.." Looking forward to my next Bender being a Glaser even though my Forrest Lee Jr. model is still pullin' just fine! I love the Glaser let's you switch between B & G with minimal fuss. Thanks again for this one and Keep it Bent!

[@AskZac]

You bet!

[@dougjones4538]

And... been shopping for a power screwdriver and, Joe answered the call here with a timely product placement. Looks like it's the DeWALT DCF682N1 on his bench. That seals the deal for me.

[@ronnyrono782]

I was bad-mouthing b-bender guitars. Watching this guy play, makes me reconsider

[@maxammo6282]

LOL Johnny you're having too much fun with Bender . God bless you Johnny. 🤘☠️🤘

[@ScottLaneMusic]

After seeing this I am seriously considering sending my Crook Vintage Paisley(same as your but with Crook headstock decal) for same treatment..

[@markprendergast2365]

Well Im sure you were nervous as hell and excited as hell at the same time drilling into that tely ? One of my dream guitars there ! What a perfect set up ! and a great video! thanks guys!

[@joepeezy4sheezy]

Man, from one Joe to another, he seems like such a nice guy. His voice is reminiscent of Lindy Fralin in a way. Thanks for sharing this Zack!

[@tonewalljaxon7062]

i love watching someone who knows what the hell he's doing....fantastic.

[@ampguy66]

Shipping my Tele off to the authorized Glaser bender installer here in Canada this week!

[@AskZac]

Sweet!!

[@scrawfordmusic]

That sled for drilling the long hole is awesome.

[@billhennessy3393]

Best video I've seen this year.

[@AskZac]

Thanks!

[@tomk1tl39]

Zac, this has to be one of the most informative vids I have seen in a long time . . . Joe is one great guitar tech and a great guy. . . those ' E ' clips are what we used to call "Jesus clips'.......I think those who have been there trying to find them when they 'fly' know what I mean (J**us, where did it go ? ) !

[@leighsaunders3278]

Now I know he installs his benders with out having the neck I'm going to be sending him my Esquirecaster that's currently under construction. 🤘🤙 All the way from Melbourne Australia