Guitar Repair: Sticky Situation from Cuba

[@joshuamedlin7518]

I really can't even attempt to lie..... That opening was the most wonderful and pleasant advertisement I've ever seen.

[@donpalmer5838]

Lovely ending my man

[@thegusk520]

Ron Popeil approved. :)

[@engleharddinglefester4285]

I said that to a girl once.

[@modergav]

The amount of Sass used by Ted promoting his own merch made me want a T-shirt. Great repair. Nothing else to add.

[@brodyh2895]

ive been watching this guy for over a year and just learned his name was ted from this youtube comment

[@stewsim]

I can’t find a link for the t shirts…:-( Anyone find it…?

[@modergav]

@@stewsim it is on the video description bro

[@stewsim]

@@modergavI found it now, thanks!

[@kevinharnan8378]

Can't wait till I get mine!

[@bkuker]

We should all care for and repair things like the Cubans do. Sometimes it's easy to look at old repairs and say "that was done wrong" or "that was the wrong glue" but you know what? It kept somebody playing guitar.

[@trevorminton6084]

I feel the same way. My family gave me a truck to work on that I really liked. I wanted to do a few things to make it more my style and to fix some issues. My brother and my dad refused to help me do it because it wasn't a perfect factory restoration. I wasn't going to rebuild the whole truck myself so I just gave it back to them and let them do what they want. Its still sitting in the same spot and its in the same condition as when I left it. Not every vintage car can or should get a $10k factory restoration. It would be better for those cars to get a new life looking a little different than it originally was, rather than letting it turn to dust wherever its sitting

[@dalleenpente]

If you go to Cuba bring some pack of strings in your luggage. When you listen to street or bar players give them a set of strings instead of a tip. It worth 10$ dollars for you but for them it worth gold.

[@ileutur6863]

The situation is still that bad? Forgive me for asking I'm an eastern european and Cuba doesn't get mentioned much in our news

[@martinviale2410]

@@ileutur6863 the situation in cuba has always been decadent. There have been some public protests for the first time in 60 years in 2020

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

@@ileutur6863 60 years of complete isolation for the crime of overthrowing a fascist slaveowning dictatorship will do that

Sylvain is right, Cuban guitarists need new strings more than ever, the pandemic has been bad for imports into the country

[@thenormalyears]

@@ileutur6863 the United States has had an economic blockade on Cuba for like 60 years now... yes its very bad no country on earth not even the united States could thrive when international trade is illegal

[@ileutur6863]

The merch advertisement was hilarious and genuinely enjoyable. And I usually fucking hate those

[@JC-11111]

Same!

[@gavinw5469]

@@JC-11111 why are you everywhere? I see you on every guitar related video.

[@polaristrans]

The word written on the saddle is "atrás", which means "behind, back, backwards". What a wonderful repair!

[@dakotaberry]

10/10 on the sales pitch.

[@SlyGuy_01]

Just bought a shirt! Can't wait to wear it at work as a repair tech in a music store. Thanks for your videos, the laughs, and all your hard work.

[@Daxerz]

I think I'm gonna get it and I have the same line of work lol!

[@faunaflage]

Bought a shirt. If it develops any rips or holes, I'm going to repair them with hide glue. Thanks for all the great content, Ted.

[@michaelroeser698]

The saddle is marked "Atras" which means "rear"

[@twoodfrd]

Oops. I installed it backwards...

[@camilo1455]

@@twoodfrd yea, you could tell in the sound demo.

[@truskoysusaventuras]

As a native Spanish speaker I swear I thought that "r" was an "o" and found myself even more confused.

[@emmanuelwood8702]

@@twoodfrd You could have typed this google translate and figured it out in a second.

[@Mopopolis]

Two uploads 3 days apart, good sir you spoil us!

[@peachmelba1000]

Ted, thanks for having such consistently great content. It's such a weird time we're living in, and you're helping with these Sunday evening islands of calm.

[@ian-c.01]

Many people would consider that beaten up old guitar to be not worth fixing up but you proved them wrong ! I love that T-shirt design, "If it ain't broke don't break it" !

[@disco4535]

I've said this on one of Ted's videos before, but I feel sorry for those people that would consider it not worth fixing, and never had that kind of connection with their instrument. The "Ya it's old and beat up, but I dont care what it costs to repair it. I love my guitar" kind of connection.

[@JeanMarceaux]

People say you're the Bob Ross of woodworking I would politely disagree: you're more like Dr. Stuart Ashen of woodworking. The dry snark is so on point, even the inflections sound familiar.

[@mikeblake1000]

I love these videos

[@leev211]

The hat is even listed as a dad cap, best advertisement ever

[@Adam-wl8wn]

Got my t-shirt, great stuff mate. I never thought I'd buy a t-shirt from a KZbinr but here we are!

[@frankcerovsky2662]

Love how Ted's closing scores mimic his mood after the job... this was melancholy...

[@pedraw]

you're not only a amazing repair guy , you're also a great salesman

[@74dartman13]

Your attention to detail and your patience just blows my mind! Awesome work!👍😎🎸🎶

[@theoldbigmoose]

I sure like the tactical hat! Your a hoot!

[@Samalyzer45]

Thanks for being on KZbin, and being a genuine, honest-to-god luthier, not like most of the string carpenters one can see.

[@mikecurtin9831]

Many years ago I lived in Riverside in southern California (normal humidity about 15%), and I inherited a 5-string guitar made in the Phillipines. Within a year it had numerous cracks throughout. Useful lesson learned. Thanks very much for your videos.

[@davidrice7414]

Love the merch, and the monologue that came with it & thank you for all the great videos Shirt and old guys hat ordered

[@schm4704]

That merch segment was hilarious 😀👍!

[@elvers9877]

Bought me two tees for Christmas. Thanks Ted. Keep on keeping on.

[@patriciolegett1757]

Some time ago I got hold of a supply of old surgical steel dentistry tools; an assortment differently shaped hooks and whatnot used to remove plaque from between one's teeth, and which are perfect for working in those really tiny cracks you find in guitar bodiesand necks. I strongly recommend all luthiers out there to get hold of these things, they're a godsend for all those fiddly jobs that turn up every so often. Older or retired dentists usually have these tools stashed in a drawer somewhere and will more than likely just give them away as they no lomnger have any use for them. Give it a try, nothing to lose and maybe make your life/job easier!

[@rickmcarthur8257]

You’re a piece of work Ted. I look forward to your videos every Sunday. Great to watch someone who enjoys their life work. Bought the shirt! Thanks for lightening up my week after a lot of stress. 😎

[@alext8828]

Respect for those who repair instead of throwing out, whether by necessity or choice. All good. The skill and imagination are staggering.

[@chingletree5397]

Definitely the best advert I've ever seen. I didn't know you could get self-deprecation, passive-aggression, open hostility and bonhomie into the same statement, all with a tone so dry it's basically died of dehydration, but you can. So well done Ted, you've sold a T-shirt. I hope you feel both proud yet also demeaned by crass commercialism.

[@carterkline7825]

2 episodes in the same week! What a time to be alive! Love the vids

[@petersikstrom9232]

Jesus, You remind me of the old violin and accordion luthier I worked with in Gothenburg, Sweden. Andresson Musik, frmr Hagström. He had his secret formula of glue cooking every day. He did incredible repairs on most Hagström guitars and accordions well into his eighties. Sadly no one was able to forward his heritage. I was just the amp tech and serviced the most amps during this era, 1970-1985, like mostly, Marshall, Hiwatt, Hagström, Vox and You name it. I do have a big collection of guitar and amps as my days of a roadie and sound engineer, since I sucked as guitar player. I really like Your Utube episodes and stay away from the Utube trolls.

[@Ndlanding]

"atrás" on the bridge saddle means "back" or "rear". Front would be "adelante" or "delantero".

[@ClintE55]

Oh I love the shirt.

[@IwoIwanov]

That humour is gold. - And the quality of your guitar services.

[@beytone]

Loved the ad introduction, nailed it!

[@rauschguitars]

That sales pitch could land you a job in an ad agency! Love it!

[@johnnieboi]

Great job Ted...and with those cracks on the top you excelled...it sounded just as i imagined...😎

[@ant1sokolow]

The splines are very well made and hidden. It 's a very difficult thing to do. Good job.

[@rufus_mcdufus]

This repair is perilously close to being magical.

[@theyoganath3073]

Edit: As pointed out by the comment below. It is more likely for the word to be "Atrás" written in a rush it means "Back". That should be pretty self explanatory. :) Native spanish speaker here: Looks like the writing on the saddle is "A toas". I would assume it's a cuban working class man writing of "a todas" which would mean "to all". So I would assume the saddle would fit "to all" guitars. I'm probably terribly wrong but its fun to speculate on old stuff like this.

[@refaccionlocales4222]

Para mi que escribió atrás muy rápido.

[@theyoganath3073]

@@refaccionlocales4222 tiene mas sentido. Si.

[@thebuck1152]

I just can't skip one of you videos when it shows up in my feed.......I enjoy watching your skill set and steady hands. Also I love how you mix old school hand tool luthier skills, with modern, using the router or drill only when necessary. If it wasn't for you, and someone truly loving their guitar, quite a few you have saved would have been scrapped, keep them alive!

[@paulkrabbenhoft]

Yes! T-shirts and stickers and hats!

[@georgewebber6313]

That T-shirt is great for your channel. It represents your humor style perfectly!

[@kristinesautter3529]

I believe hose marks on the bridge were made with a toothing plane rather than a saw. Good video on repair of this guitar.

[@gibsondrummer]

I like that t-shirt , I’ve been to Hamilton Ontario My old band toured Canada a lot in the 80’s , ive been to Sasketoon and Moose Jaw too

[@TheBuzzCatt]

There is a happiness in this old music maker, we need now. yeah

[@jikemenkins7098]

Love the product descriptions!

[@OssianEMills]

Your intro merch ad has the best copy written since the 50’s. 👍🏼

[@jipes]

Beautiful repair, the top looks much better afterwards

[@keestoft250]

Sarcasm and irony are the highest form of wit! Getting a t-shirt without question.

[@mlaforce]

That guitar represents my philosophy of music and my love for the instrument. I would do anything to fix the few guitars I have in the same way the owner of this guitar has, money well spent for happiness and peace of mind. You sir are a guitar repairing genius.

[@pwman]

Shirt and stickers on the way! Best ad for a product ever... full stop! Ted could talk and share stories and insights and anything else he knows or just decides to make up and I would listen to it...

[@Guitarmickey23]

Sir, you are a genius. Thank you for all you do to keep these precious works of art alive!

[@russellharris5072]

I took one look at that guitar and thought it was beyond help,but you brought it back.Amazing work and patience.................

[@Dani-El.]

Who would dislike such a video?

[@guitarsnguns]

You my friend, are an insane repair master! Fantastic work as always.

[@gemweems2873]

Bought a shirt one because I was rolling at your comments about it but primarly because I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@garywhitt98]

Ted, you are a one of a kind. If you get tired of luthier-ing, there’s a QVC channel in your future.

[@Ukedc259]

I will wear my T-shirt with pride and anticipate the moment fellow Londoners widen their eyes in recognition, and strike up a rare conversation on the underground because they “know” …

[@howardmaryon]

I will keep a look out for the shirt...

[@canadablake]

The bridge started lifting on my martin and it’s in getting repaired. I hope they put in the same care and attention to detail that Ted does.

[@nicolen.9642]

Nice and priceless part about t-shirt and cap...👍 The history part is very interesting. Appreciate. Beautiful guitar to fix. Remarkable work on the cracks! Thank you Ted 🎶🎶🎶

[@dennisreeves632]

Just amazed at some of the repairs you do. Thank you for bringing this old timer back to life. You are a surgeon for sure.

[@handlethisyoutube]

Great job on a really cool guitar. The rosette has a homespun look. Who knows how long ago it was replaced? Unique.

[@MrCheesywaffles]

Nice work. You got it back from the brink. Sounds sweet.

[@davecormier]

i sharpen my chisels while i watch these videos... it's aspirational. Man those chisels are sharp.

[@stephenmctaggart8400]

I ordered a T shirt as soon as the Video started lol. Kia ora from Aotearoa New Zealand

[@Gerry2210]

Excellent work.

[@MrDparker69]

great video with what has to be the best merchandise add I have seen in years, absolutely brilliant ..

[@nmd14723]

Those splines turned out amazing !

[@Mike_Regan]

"..Back in the '90s..." Now I feel even older. Thanks!

[@davidethridge5748]

You silver tongued devil, you. I'm sold! ^-^

[@telecasterbear]

I woke up from a nap and was able to order two "if it ain't broke, don't break it" shirts. It's a great day.

[@ncc74656m]

Your merch intro is absolutely cracking me up.

[@alex1972janurary]

Can watch all his vidoes whole day. Inspiring.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

Love those two invisible splines on the soundboard.

[@alphasportstv]

Stunning repair...wow, the spline work is fantastic

[@vladi7441]

Instantly bought a shirt and a sticker after the most enjoyable advertisement i've ever seen. Loved your channel from the first video I viewed, wish you all the best from Vienna!

[@f1s2hg3]

Love that Woodford instruments commercials they are 😄

[@joshuataft5541]

Your a good salesman..the hat shpeel was good..your right looked tactical with the knife...your the man you know

[@NotAsTraceable]

Hubcaps? They haven't been around for a minute. I looked at the store to get a hat......I couldn't find a merch outlet. The repair you did on this guitar was amazing.

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

your description of the "dad hat" was priceless !!

[@Doh1954]

More very fine work by Ted !!! Nice shirts too!

[@EugeneLychany]

Man, I'm hooked. I've been binge watching your videos for a while now and I want to say your content, no matter how bland you might think it is, is a real treasure both educationally and therapeutically. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@jasonirving1610]

best merch commercial!

[@malcseaman9807]

What a repair! What a funny guy! What a channel. Now I can say - done that, bought the Tee Shirt.

[@steviiiii]

thanks for another interesting repair... I DO like to see the PARING of word as it helps me understand the FEEL that is needed for that procedure. I bought your T-shirt. thank you..!! Andrew

[@donaldmusic6274]

Amazing work to bring such a hopeless looking guitar back to life. Wow

[@donaldholman9070]

What a cool old guitar. Thank you.

[@jamesworden1093]

Amazing skill an workmanship.

[@alansturgess1324]

Sounded WAY better than I thought it might. Super job.

[@neilmusgrove4668]

Its always great to watch an expert at work, even when he is doing something that you could never do yourself, very enjoyable and interesting!

[@EmoryBall32]

Your intro was the best!

[@kiyanharchegani2588]

Awesome shirt and avdert Ted. Consider me sold. As always, thanks for blessing us with more content!

[@JosephArata]

Crack repairs look great. Can't really tell from far away that it was repaired. I think proper repairs like this give the instrument character and a story to tell.

[@YHRS]

I just ordered a t-shirt from the link. It was quick and easy, and I promise not to use it to clean brake dust out of my hubcaps for at least 10 years 😀

[@jonlennon3348]

It looks marvelous. The sustain is wonderful.

[@johnadams2624]

Never been so motivated to buy a shirt. What more can be said? Thanks for your special and unique take on guitar repair and life.

[@melodicdreamer72]

Great to see you have some merch. Hope to watch you do your magic for years to come...You pulled some out to get this guitar making music again.

[@kevinstang4181]

As always thank you for your thoughtful and generous sharing of knowledge.