Gibson resets and bridges

[@In_MT]

Wow! What a tonal improvement with a proper bridge!

[@TheMightyYak]

New strings will do that to a guitar...

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@TheMightyYak Along with a solid wood bridge replacing a soap dish.

[@GeorgeWMays]

Thank you for 24 minutes of sanity. It's appreciated more than you know.

[@willykanos1044]

This man should charge more for his work than marke but I'll bet he doesn't. If you watch his videos you will see many examples of him doing something extra that wasn't contracted for because he, "Can't let it go home like that". That is an indicator of a craftsman who is more concerned about his customer's happiness than his bottom line. Ted - you have arrived. Your reputation has been made - unless you somehow tuin it. Your humility is refreshing, your skills are top notch, your dedication to excellence shows plainly. And you are a natural teacher. Your life is open to you.

[@Ukedc259]

Timed to perfection. Bedtime in London, England. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@mickeyfromcamden]

Ditto! Bedtime in Camden, ready for ted-time story 😂

[@dennisbinkhorst2039]

IJmuiden, The Netherlands. Same here! 💪

[@Pacific1957]

Same here. Stoke-on-Trent, England.

[@b1d1s]

Oh yes, best lullaby ever..

[@NelsonGago]

Bedtime in Brixton too.

[@stevebusch-h8h]

10,000 hr rule, Ted.. don't worry, you'll get there! you are so the man!

[@mightyluv]

I replaced the plastic bridge on my dad’s 60’s Epiphone Caballero, never looked back. Great posting as always, thanks for sharing.

[@CarharttCowboy]

I have a really cheap basically no name guitar. I had the plastic bridge and nut changed out. Stays in tune now. I love it now

[@CarharttCowboy]

My "no name" guitar is a Girard. They make bass guitars

[@CarharttCowboy]

And changed the nut too. It was plastic. New strings, a set up and it sounds great

[@masonianbund]

The difference in sound between the plastic bridge and the wood was night and day! 🤯 you’re doing the Lord’s work sir

[@bobross5580]

The humility and sense of humor you have is amazing! The skills are acceptable as well. Thank You!!!

[@normanwheeler9802]

Loads of great information.......keep up the good work

[@lustycourtier2425]

Greatest luthier channel on KZbin

[@eddraper]

That Hummingbird was quite an instrument. Beautiful.

[@jimmer1047]

Your patience never ceases to amaze me. As someone who has none, it's a quality I truly admire. I love watching you work.

[@turnsufficient4971]

Awesome work Ted ! ❤

[@telecasterbear]

Thanks master Ted. The last thing I expected to see on the underside of the plastic bridge, was that it is not solid. Being hollow must really suck the information from the strings. Yikes.

[@jts3339]

9:20: I had an instructor who used to say “‘hopefully’ is not a professional word”, but I have a feeling that you follow through on your “hopefully’s “ close to 100% of the time.

[@Mudder1310]

Boy that hummingbird sounds good. Great job. It’s so nice to watch an actual craftsman at work.

[@dalgguitars]

Thank you for your videos.

[@Johnny.D]

your name was being praised on crimson guitars today. your work spans the pond.

[@TommySG1]

Definitely a huge difference with the new wooden bridge, fantastic workmanship as always too. Each week I look forward to your feeds, far better than what’s on TV these days ahah!

[@stewsim]

Cool and informative video as always!!! I’ve done several of those LG plastique bridge swaps. It’s amazing how much better they sound and play!!!

[@lindsaythompson726]

Man, I wish you were here when I had my wife's 60s Grammer guitar " repaired"

[@jonasholzem2909]

Great work on two great sounding guitars. The wood bridge really is a very noticeable improvement over the old plastic bridge!

[@VirginiaWolf88]

So Beautiful. Wonderful Job!!!

[@oqsy]

I enjoy your videos very much.

[@AlexVonCrank]

I hit the like button before I even watch. That’s how confident I am in Ted’s work.

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

Wow, even on my phone I could hear the mid tones come alive with the new bridge. I will have to watch this one c few more times Thanks.

[@brent4uc]

Your idea to give us an audio sample of plastic bridge vs rosewood bridge was not surprising in sound but much appreciated. non the less.

[@TimothyLecheminant]

Been watching your back catalogue- if that’s what we call them, lol, . You’re such a talented craftsman. I truly admire your depth of knowledge,, yes I see it that way. Keep up the good work! I truly appreciate you…

[@MikeE-]

My favorite Canadian 👍

[@853pipelife]

Hey man thanks for making us content. 🙏 we appreciate you.

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

Another one in the can. Well done

[@bebop425]

9500 hours! Almost an expert!

[@NKBobcat]

Great video. Thank you for the effort it takes to show us your work.

[@kuhboom22]

I love your channel, Ted.

[@bigbasil1908]

The rosewood bridge replacing the plastic bridge seems to give the guitar a whole new lease of life. It's a much more full sound, compared to the trebley sound the plastic bridge gave

[@guitarbobification]

This video transports me to a place where I am removed from the crazy world outside and can enjoy a feeling of finite concentration and beauty in bringing things together to make a masterpiece.

[@stimpsonjcat67]

Gack! That deck dive is terrifying.

[@kevisp77]

Yes it was!! He mentioned it seemed spongy... but you could've used that for a cereal bowl!!

[@stimpsonjcat67]

@@kevisp77 I had tp jump up and check dad's 67 LG1. Nope...we good!

[@stevecroft5068]

Excellent video once again Ted. Really love your content, and consummate skill.

[@jimmythecricket25]

Love the sound of those oldies

[@EmoryBall32]

This was a lovely surprise for my Monday evening

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Love your channel and the Craftsmanship is amazing

[@pascalgalipeau1796]

Thanks for sharing. Love your channel.

[@docdoc]

"I'm told if you do this for 10,000 hours you can become an expert" priceless comment((-:

[@Mrjrich37055]

Nice they sound so much better

[@jeromestevenfaigin6059]

I inherited my Martin D28 from my Uncle Tom. I think his was bought in 72 maybe 73. We live in a elevation of 800 feet from the pacific ocean is 5 miles away. We have nice instruments here. Nice climate here.

[@joebodynobody764]

As usual, beautiful work.

[@grahambrown5869]

Always a great inspiration.

[@markvonwisco7369]

I've owned several Larivée guitars, including my forever guitar, a 2010 D-09BZ. One thing I've noticed is that the spruce used for the tops is of consistently high quality. That Hummingbird really came to life with the new bridge and neck reset!

[@MrGixxer1300r]

Both great sounding guitars. I like the hummingbird of the two, and Yes the SG sounded better with the wooded bridge

[@darrenchesterton6410]

Great work as always

Rosewood bridge definitely brings out the sounds the smaller Gibson!! Great video!!

[@edwardpetersen4309]

Dramatic improvement from the plastic bridge to the new Rosewood one!

[@rodneykroetsch2924]

Like night and day with the LG 👍

[@NHfiddle]

Every time you repair and play these beauties it brings tears to my eyes. I just love guitars so much and I have an affinity with old Gibsons, either acoustic or electric. I'm so happy you're around to share the experience of bringing back the injured instruments, love your channel.

[@deaddoll1361]

Affinity

[@myronmulch]

@@deaddoll1361 To affinity and beyond…

[@NHfiddle]

@@deaddoll1361 Thank you, I'll fix it now.

[@cameronwhite9959]

I have a 70s Japanese Ibanez Concord Hummingbird with a lifting bridge you’ve reminded me to try to fix. The guitar cost $100 Australian, so a learning experience.

[@ncdave4]

When my 68 J-45 needs a tune-up I'm packing it in the car and driving up to Toronto... great vid

[@roytofilovski9530]

He is in Hamilton, not Toronto.

[@f1s2hg3]

As always Ted you are killing it !

[@stevesstrings5243]

Great stuff!👍

[@chipcurry]

Many thanks. Great work

[@Furtheronmusic]

The difference in the LG with the wooden bridge is huge!

[@tipp55]

Great video. Very interesting insights into how and why each task is required. Those old Gibsons sound great too. I would dearly love a late 60's Hummingbird.

[@nicolen.9642]

Great sound with the new bridge. The Hummingbird is amazing! Just beautiful. Appreciate your skills! Thanks, Ted! 🎶🎶🎶

[@gabrielmyre]

Wow a LG-1. My dad showed me my first chords in 1973 on that guitar (I was 10). It had a small body and was considered a student model. I also remember my dad playing with his friends and that little guitar struggling to get through. Smaller body = less volume.

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

It's like watching a magic show! ;)

[@blackbadger4419]

Very nice video! Well worth the wait!

[@Burdisdaword]

Love watching these videos. It's like New Yankee Workshop for guitars... and in Canada!

[@jonlavigne3270]

Nice! A friend of mine has a Hummingbird he got because it was his dream guitar. Guess what broke off within a month? Hint: it rhymes with "bread lock".

[@strawsparky33]

Sounds like he wasn't very gentle with his instruments.

[@MrJimmyWalsh]

red chalk?

[@gavinw5469]

Mead sock?

[@thephotoyak]

Funny, none of my Gibson's have lost their head stock.

[@martinviale2410]

Dread lock?

[@jeffsquires6620]

I looked for it yesterday, was very sad. Now! Happy.

[@Strumbum01]

Wonderful video as always! I have a 60s Hummingbird that I inherited from my grandfather that has the plastic bridge. I wish I could get it to you so you could replace it.

[@jimtigwell4265]

I had a Terada Dove T100 in my teens, lovely guitar and compared really well with the real thing.

[@vanshankguitars]

Thanks for the lesson Ted.

[@DavidParker]

I just reglued a Larrivee bridge the other day and found the same lip, looks like they routed the finish where the bridge went and cut into the wood, I’m surprised the glue held at all considering the gap that’s be under there. Pretty sloppy work if you ask me!

[@matthewf1979]

Another fine job! I appreciate your efforts in saving these old beauties. Remember everyone, we are only custodians of our instruments. If not for yourself, take care of your instruments for the next custodian.

[@paulbateman81]

Gonna like before I watch as they always great videos 😄 And it was interesting as always. Do you ever play someone’s guitar you’ve fixed and think wow that sounds amazing ?

[@theshotgunscientists]

I recently completely reworked an lg1. Sweet sounding guitar.

[@stevebrooks4th]

Every time I watch one of these videos I get Long Distance Runaround stuck in my head because the opening tune reminds me of it...

[@kentmains7763]

Bridge made a big difference in the sound!

[@JackdeDuCoeur]

Nice work

[@ShannonFerguson]

Thank you!

[@dbhoward56]

Definitely sounds better with a wood bridge, making full contact on the top, deeper woodier sound. Or at least that’s the way my 71 year old ears hear it.

[@HayesTech]

Awesome video again. I did not know about the plastic bridges on the 60's Gibson guitars. And I understand that not all of them were plastic. Thank goodness my 65 Epiphone Texan FT79n has a rosewood bridge and if memory serves me, I think it's even Brazilian rosewood. Anyways, great video. I love the work you do and if I could, I would have you work on my Texan.

[@glennpittman7325]

they really sound good to me.

[@matthewatkinson7558]

I have an lg-1 just like that :) Took the back off and turned it into an lg-2 (shh, don’t tell anyone) I love it My favorite guitar

[@catfishgray3696]

GREAT JOB, GREAT VIDEO, NEXT TIME...

[@stephencurry8552]

True, I anthropomorphize. Once a guitar knows you are working on it. It issues out a sign of relief. Seriously.

[@japaneserequired6314]

I was a Larrivee dealer, all of the parlors did this or worse. They were inexpensive guitars at the time 500-1000. We didn't want to repair so we just sold them as repair specials for half off. Always wondered why they all did that.

[@mikewithrow2271]

I could certainly tell the difference between the plastic bridge verses the rosewood. The plastic one actually sounded.. plasticy? I know that's not a word but,yeah had that sound to it for sure.

[@bluesingmusic3443]

Great job as usual.

[@robbiebell5453]

The tone difference between the two bridges is very profound! Why in the world was plastic ever used? Love your channel, man. I'm a player, not a luthier but I appreciate your skills!! I wish I had the patience and equipment to do what you do.

[@acoffeewithsatan]

Artificial differentiation between both models, most likely. I can't believe the upfront cost of making the molds for that plastic bridge compensated for the raw materials and unskilled work of manufacturing the wooden ones, but the Norlin era is known for trying to cheap out everywhere they could, to be fair.

[@SNDRS431]

Had to hold my breath on some of that surgery, whew, gutsy!!

[@mellowvids9637]

very nice

[@baleksydon6517]

Hey Ted, awesome videos! I have a question about what you discussed about grain direction for bridges. I was taught rift sawn for bridges instead of perfectly quartersawn is preferred to help prevent cracks along the saddle or bridge pins. You prefer perfectly quartered wood?

[@kennogawa6638]

Replacing the plastic bridge with rosewood made that Gibson sound so much better.

[@donaldholman9070]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️bravo….thank you

[@davedavidson9996]

I'm enjoying watching your un-uptight guitar repair vids. Over the years I've had plenty of neck resets done on vintage Martins and Gibsons. I'm curious if you ever tried the cheapy neck reset where you loosen the back from the neck block and sides around the heel? It could be perfected for old inexpensive Asian guitars that have necks not conducive to removal. I've heard some repair guys won't touch old Guilds for this reason. Perhaps this method would be faster/cheaper for lower end guitars.

[@wayneg296]

👍👍😎✌️

[@axslinger99]

Love your videos, Ted. I know it probably hinders your progress when working on guitars with having to deal with cameras, etc. I hope you make it back in YT monetization.

[@kiddcomet3563]

Miss ya 👍

[@Satchmoeddie]

Ladder braced LG-1 & the bird is X braced. The Cyclovac vacuum formed bridge. plate. The LG-2 is actually X braced.

[@ReverendSoupbone]

I had a Norlin era J-45 I bought for $125 in a bar in Nederland, CO. It was the deadest sounding acoustic I’ve ever owned!(I’ve owned 6 J-45’s, generally I love them) I found out about the double X bracing and plastic bridges after I gave the thing away and was told a lot of people pay to get the back removed and the top rebraced. Have you done this to any Gibson and, if so, how were the results? Loved the video, as usual!✌️