Yes. The instruments were cleaned with a disinfectant spray before going back in the case. I'm not a viral barbarian.
@garywhitt984 ай бұрын
Maybe it could cure the larangeetus?
@matthewf19794 ай бұрын
You are a Biral Varbarian though!
@natsterjam4 ай бұрын
"Disinfectant spray"!!!! Good god man, how dare you know what you are doing 😉 Love ya man, thanks for educating us ALL!
@c3N3q4 ай бұрын
Those viruses are extremely intriguing, they can lay dormant somewhere, outside in the dirt, or in a guitar case, and survive all that, and they lay there until you touch them, and then you get infected... but when they use them in those "normal" vaccines they have to add shitloads of "stabilizers" , like aluminium, formaldehyde and mercury, because if they didn't the virus wouldn't survive.. Anyone? I'm also intrigued by this phrase 16:33. What does it mean "the bridge is not quite there"? Is it in a wrong spot? Or wrong height? Anyway, wishing speedy recovery. I'd go with your grandma's recipes... like plants that contain oils that soothe inflammation and so on.
@nohalo74 ай бұрын
Viral Barbarian is a great band name.
@SeeMick14 ай бұрын
"Joe Bonamassa will choose yours first, when he asserts Prima Nocta over the guitar fiefdom" XD XD
@nickhuwar79204 ай бұрын
Awesome. Loved this comment too.
@troyclayton4 ай бұрын
This is the only reason I came to the comments section, lol.
@drdoktor774 ай бұрын
I need brain bleach now.
@Blueshirt384 ай бұрын
I nearly choked on my pizza
@joeferris50864 ай бұрын
Wow I literally was just watching braveheart an hour ago
@davidethridge57484 ай бұрын
Maple neck on a pancake body. It's breakfast time.
@balke79354 ай бұрын
Known affectionately as the breakfast Les Paul 😂
@darksu69474 ай бұрын
It has everything but sausage links!
@johnnyx9892Ай бұрын
@@balke7935 I was thinking Jimmy Buffet..........
@bldallas4 ай бұрын
Great stuff, as always Ted. I’m sure you already know this, but for your viewers, here’s a tip my Dad (a machinist) taught me when I was a kid holding his flashlight and handing him tools. When you have to cut off a fine threaded machine screw or bolt, find a nut with the same thread pattern and screw it up the threaded shaft, past the cut line. Then, when you cut/off the screw, clean off the burs, like Ted did here, and slowly unscrew the nut. When I get yo the cut line, I usually work it back and forth before I completely remove the nut. This will open up any threads that were compressed or buggeted up by the cutting process and make it much easier to thread it back into a nut or internally threaded component, when you need to make the connection.
@MrDblStop4 ай бұрын
Nice! So I don't have to struggle with super strong reading glasses and a needle file then?
@skyout194 ай бұрын
That's the way I do it too.
@philipgorham3884 ай бұрын
I’ve been doing that also for the last 35years
@jeffro.4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I've been doing it that way for 50 years at least. Nobody taught me, I'm not a "machinist," it just seemed like the best way to do it.
@Plataani4 ай бұрын
That Suzuki sounded bright and really lovely 😯
@evanmcfevan32114 ай бұрын
Once Leo Fenders 5 year “non-competition contract” was over with CBS(1970), he began building instruments once again with George Fullerton. They worked with Musicman to design the stingray. Their company would then supply Musicman with the stringed instruments while Musicman would supply the Amplifiers. Musicman then was interested in purchasing the company from George and Leo, to which they declined. Musicman then started “shorting” stringed instrument orders in an attempt to bankrupt George and Leo’s company. After a while of this, George and Leo decided to give up with Musicman and start a company where they could design and market under their own brand. Love the videos, please never stop what you’re doing.
@MegaTerryNutkins4 ай бұрын
RE the saddle screw length on the G&L - check the other screws as some bass bridges will have shorter lengths for the E, A and also B string where appropriate. Sometimes people take them apart and put them back togerher incorrectly not realising the screws are different!
@Kevin-the-Just4 ай бұрын
That was my first thought, too. Surprised that Ted seemed to go for the 'nuclear' option first.
@emiliano93214 ай бұрын
"it's not your guitar, it's not your concern" is a good disclaimer for guitar repair channels 😅👌
@slimykimchi4 ай бұрын
Preach. Originality in vintage instruments only really matters when the thing's become a case queen or when you're selling it. If it's an instrument they like playing regularly, why should you care if they swap out something for better functionality or a different tonal palette. It's quite silly.
@1066wastrel4 ай бұрын
You might find this wee tip for shortening screws handy Ted, I like to find a regular nut that fits the threads tightly, run the nut down the threads the required distance & use that as a guide for the Dremel when cutting, THEN, run the nut a wee bit further down the thread, dress tip, then unscrew the nut & it should clean out any swarf in the thread on it`s way off! Just a thought mate!
@thomasmoore10034 ай бұрын
That Suzuki really sounds good
@tommylitchfield34504 ай бұрын
Hearing Ted referencing Joe Bonamassa asserting Prima Nocta over a Les Paul is proof positive that I am getting 100% of my money's worth in Liking and Subscribing to this channel. Well played, sir. You are indeed a scholar and a gentleman.
@NinerFourWhiskey4 ай бұрын
Gotoh makes a really nice tuning machines that retrofits those "vintage" style tuners. They also make a drop-in for Rotomatics that's lighter and quite nice.
@mrz80Ай бұрын
Gotoh makes some really nice tuners for the money. I've got a couple sets in the parts drawer and at least one or two sets on guitars around the place.
@skullheadwater98394 ай бұрын
I can't believe I get to give Ted Woodford a pro tip. When cutting a screw or bolt shorter put a nut on it threaded past the point where you cut it off. After you cut down the length, when you take off that nut it will align the threads at the end with the threads inside of the nut where you cut it off and the filing of the end may not even be necessary but usually is but not nearly to the extent of the filing required with just a raw screw/bolt/threaded rod cut off. It is just a time saver when cutting down a screw or bolt.
@joeferris50864 ай бұрын
Interesting, I'll have to try that
@elantric4 ай бұрын
1975 is 1st year that Les Paul Deluxe featured a 1975-1980 era Maple Neck , and 1st apperance of the Schaller Germany "Nashville Bridge" with threaded inserts mounted into the body.
@younkinjames85714 ай бұрын
"Make a few things clear"...my man
@seanj36674 ай бұрын
I would be very frightened if Ted were angry at me.
@davidethridge57484 ай бұрын
Ted. You're my favorite KZbinr! Even if you're too cool to read these. I'll do my part with the algorithm. You deserve it.
@axelnoi4 ай бұрын
A client came in my shop the other day and brought a toyota. Great d 18 copy. It needs some work. But it’s a fun little thing with the serial nr 100 hand written inside
@walterw24 ай бұрын
wait, a "toyota" branded _guitar_ ?
@PaisleyPatchouli3 ай бұрын
Very impressed with the sound of the little Suzuki. I wish I could find one, but most likely unobtanium...
@AROSFC4 ай бұрын
I have a late 70's Suzuki Threes and its my nr 1 guitar. The other guitar guy has an expensive modern Martin and the Suzuki shuts that down very nicely....and i bought it at FB marketplace for 45€....
@henryewbaker4 ай бұрын
I've got two 1970s Nagoya-made Suzuki dreads. Perfect Martin-esque dovetail neck joint, but a big piece of soundboard missing under the fretboard extension, so watch out. Beautiful guitars.
@jeeplife20353 ай бұрын
Professor Ted educating us even while under the weather. Always great stuff professor and we appreciate you
@theshapeexists4 ай бұрын
That lil Suzuki sounds AWESOME
@nicholastotoro77214 ай бұрын
Frankly, I'd never tire of refret videos!!!
@pmsphoto4 ай бұрын
Another tremendous video Ted. It's Sunday evening now in London and my weekend is complete. Sorry to hear it's 'Bolishing, bolishing, bolishing'.... Hope you feelin' better soon ! 😀
@BurninSven14 ай бұрын
I own a Zuzuki acoustic guitar. It is like a Classical guitar but for steel strings. It is nor for sale at all I will keep it until I die. I found it in my buddys closet in the 1990 something and he gave it to me. The bridge had started to lift and the top started to cave in but I used lots epoxy glue to make it stay on the guitar and I put a brass rod instead of the bone piece on the bridge to lower the action. It still works and is my best guitar ever. I just remember I bought one more Zuzuki guitar on Reverb a couple of years ago lol so I have two
@richardlee68864 ай бұрын
Been watching you for a few years now and I still enjoy your videos as much as when I binged on your channel to get caught up. I’ve learned so much and look forward to the weekly entertainment. Thanks Ted!
@AndrewSmith-pc8eq4 ай бұрын
You're fingerpicking has gotten very nice!😊😊😊
@Plug_Socket_Man4 ай бұрын
I love you!! Helped me stay calm and chilled when I was getting soba ❤ thanks Ted x
@Stratboy9994 ай бұрын
Hope you're feeling better soon.
@phenixwarren4 ай бұрын
I used to have one of those Suzukis… regret letting that one go!
@PapaRich31654 ай бұрын
Feel better,Ted. Always love your vids, talent, and wry wit!
@tetedur3774 ай бұрын
That Suzuki has a nice sound; I like it! That bass sounded like Steven Thompson from John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers "The Turning Point," specifically the track "California." I don't know how old I was when I first heard that; probably 17 or so. It still trips me out that they used no drums, at least on that album. No, I heard it years before that, because it came out in '69, when I was...13. One of my father's brothers was the "cool" uncle who introduced us to music like that. The other thing that STILL trips me out all these years later is Johnny Almond on tenor, and alto sax, as well as flute, I think. The man was the GOAT.
@pyrielrising43384 ай бұрын
Feel better soon Ted...Allergies can be very annoying.
@MikeRay19784 ай бұрын
That Gibby is just about my favorite guitar. I’d prefer a maple neck and I’m ripping those mini buckers out and going with p-90’s but a Norlin era Deluxe is my jam. Especially in the gold flavor. Edit- oh it is a maple neck! It’s a winner for me. My absolute dream guitar.
@rabonour4 ай бұрын
Wow I love the sound of that Suzuki
@ianhoyle84594 ай бұрын
I hope you feel better soon Ted
@user-cb3qr9dt2k4 ай бұрын
I remember when My first Dremmel got me out of a DIY car wheel bearing repair jam that I messed up, and could have cost me many hundreds in new parts. That grinding disk paid for that tool on that day many times over.
@mrz80Ай бұрын
I go thru so many of those abrasive disks. 😀
@dino_j4 ай бұрын
Nice work. As always! I have a first year G&L 1000 bass just like that one except it’s a natural finish on the body. I bought it new in the early 80s, it’s still going strong!
@TeleCustom724 ай бұрын
That acoustic sounds really nice
@bobross55804 ай бұрын
Amazing work from an amazing Luthier!
@alanpecherer57054 ай бұрын
That Suzuki guitar looked surprisingly like an old 20's-30's Washburn or Martin. Depending upon the materials and the thickness of the wood, that could be a fairly decent guitar. The top is fully Martin equivalent.
@carlosanvito4 ай бұрын
Great video. With so many people changing out Kluson tuners on old LP guitars, I'm surprised that Schaller, Grover, et al., don't make drop-in replacement tuners to avoid the need to modify vintage LP guitars by drilling new holes and reaming out the headstock.
@hokehinson59874 ай бұрын
Sweet suzuki!
@DJBuglip4 ай бұрын
Nice, that LP had some real shades of Townshend. That little parlor Suzuki sounded great too, I agree.
@mrz80Ай бұрын
I still think about getting a Dimarzio Dual Sound and modifying my under-construction Deluxe into a Townshend type thing.
@megwatts19034 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip on marking the string slots on the LP bridge. Very no-brainer when you think about it but it wouldn't have occurred to me to do it that way. Nice.
@Hemifan42664 ай бұрын
i will always love the Gold Top with the small humbuckers. They are just gorgeous
@herrrmike4 ай бұрын
That Suzuki sounded fine! 🧐
@jimshorts67514 ай бұрын
Hey Ted ! I have a small tip for ya. My family built commercial storefronts for decades. In some setups we installed magnetic locks for sensitive areas. They are not mechanical, just a palm sized electro-magnet that runs off a 12v source. I stumbled upon a few uses in 45 years and one of them is repairing top crack on guitars (sides too). I plane sanded a 5in piece of flat steel mirror smooth to use on the top. I fished the magnet inside and with a Singer sewing machine "throttle" hooked up to my power source it clamped the halves in place. I usually start the rheostat at 2-3 volts to clamp, then I increase 1 or 2 more if needed. Works like a charm and is dead cheap when bought used. You have to be careful never to use the full 12v as they generally have a 3000lb pull. Works well for recharging pickups too .
@KBorham4 ай бұрын
Well that’s a trick I’ve never heard before, I had to go read again to find “electro” magnet. That’s quite brilliant, thanks for sharing it. In my youth, I once made an electro-magnet to unlock the cover of the cable box…
@thegeekdude674 ай бұрын
Truly appreciate your work and content, Ted. I’ve recently taken some of your ideas/techniques in a couple of repairs I did with success! 😎🎸
@hackerguitar4 ай бұрын
Hope you feel better soon. Thanks for another excellent video.
@paulgartner46194 ай бұрын
I noticed you marked your fret gauges, to differentiate between sides. Good idea! I am forever double checking mine.
@bengordon23304 ай бұрын
Thank you. I hope you feel better soon.
@jefffixesit604 ай бұрын
Thanks Ted, excellent content as always. I'm the happy custodian of a mid 90's Suzuki SF180, given to me by a dear friend. I call the guitar Betty, and with extra-light strings, she is a delight to play. These are very lightweight, and don't do well with heavy or even medium gauge strings. If you encounter one of these in the wild, play it. You may be as pleasantly surprised as I was by how sweet they sound, for such a reasonably priced instrument. And yes, definitely buy it before Joe Bonamassa discovers them!😁
@random-guitar3 ай бұрын
Great video. BTW, that screw head on the low E saddle of the bass is called a Fillister head screw.
@stealingtomorrowband4 ай бұрын
Been waiting all day to sit down and watch Uncle Ted..... Happy Sunday everyone
@michaelinglis5674 ай бұрын
I've actually started saving old suction cups specifically for forcing glue into cracks. Ive mainly used that trick when prepping wood in cases where the wood isn't as stable as it could be, the problem area isn't big enough to warrant routing out and where filler alone would be insufficient. Like around knots etc. Just one of many things I've picked up from watching these videos.
@nellayema24554 ай бұрын
The Suzuki acoustic sure has a sweet sound! The LP Deluxe is in great condition. I'm glad that it still has it's mini-humbucker pups. Many were routed for full size ones. The G&L is a cool bass with a finish that only a mother could love, but if it sounds good, that's what really counts! Feel better soon, sir.
@squidskunk4 ай бұрын
"Bolishing bolishing bolishing..." yep be too.
@Lu_Woods4 ай бұрын
Love my G&L's...nice to see one.
@johndrippert32894 ай бұрын
I see why you were impressed. Big sound from a little guitar.
@terrayjos3 ай бұрын
love your playing
@SteveTheHero4 ай бұрын
I really love that little parlor guitar a lot, great work as always.
@trappenweisseguy274 ай бұрын
I’m in The Hammer too Todd and my sinuses have jumped up to bother me in the past few days. I’m blaming some sort of pollen even with all of the rain. Could be grass pollen because everyone is cutting having to cut twice a week.
@BackToTheBlues4 ай бұрын
It might have been worth taking all the bolts out of the bass bridge just to make sure they hadn't used different lengths for each string and someone had taken them out and put them back wrong before chopping a bit of the E one, but I'm glad that wasn't the case!
@FoulOwl21124 ай бұрын
My natural curiosity would have compelled me to do that. The "not knowing" would have kept me up at night wondering.
@wyattsdad85614 ай бұрын
I just put on some Gotoh vintage style locking tuners, on an old epiphone Les Paul for my 11 year old. They have the old school Gibson tuner buttons that look just like those that are on that guitar you’re working on. They drop right in the old bushings. I did however change the bushings because they came out easy enough. They are awesome locking tuners that look exactly like the originals. The locking mechanisms are made in such a way that there is no thumb screws or anything. I put the Gotoh fender style on my Telecaster too. Again awesome direct replacements. No reaming and they fit in the original bushings if needed. Another great vid sir.
@wyattsdad85614 ай бұрын
Oh one more thing! When you buy the Gotoh locking tuners, they supply you with a little metal tool to tap out your old bushings with. It’s pretty cool they do that. They cost only around 55 bucks or so here in the US. On my Tele I left the old bushing in so I didn’t risk damage to the finish on the headstock.
@wyattsdad85614 ай бұрын
Okay I have a quick question and hopefully Ted you see this and have time to answer. It looks like on that gold top Gibson, the stop bar tailpiece is screwed down too far to where the strings would be touching the backsides of the saddles? If so, is that correct? Or should the stop bar be screwed upwards enough to where the strings are clear of the backsides of the saddles??
@SergioMPedro4 ай бұрын
Feel better! Always love the videos.
@anthonymiller39704 ай бұрын
Love your channel 👍🏻
@gpav14 ай бұрын
Funny I owned a similar GT same year ., same city., sold it on consignment at the guitar clinic years ago., and a girl named Laura purchased it from Reggie’s … lol… have some pictures some place…
@brian7704 ай бұрын
that Suzuki sounded GREAT !!!
@jonlavigne32704 ай бұрын
I'm in love with that L-1000.
@josephbrewer70264 ай бұрын
Wow! The tone on the Suzuki was beautiful! Also, I know it’s sacrilegious, but the Grovers on the Les Paul look fantastic and what I’d consider a nice upgrade. Hope those pesky sinuses clear up for you soon.
@thomastommy11924 ай бұрын
Btw, I truly hope you feel better soon.
@reefe56574 ай бұрын
I don't know how to play the guitar. But I did buy a Yamaha that needed some work. So your videos have made me want to do a couple little repairs. I'll lose money, but I am having a good time working on it. I am retired, so it doesn't matter
@reefe56574 ай бұрын
I have severe neuropathy no way I can play
@allancopland17684 ай бұрын
That little Suzuki.... sweet!
@Pj32Sr4 ай бұрын
My uncle gave me his sazuki f120 when i was 10. Still playing it 😊
@ianrose55054 ай бұрын
Fantastic thank you
@shaofu4244 ай бұрын
"asserts prima noctem over guitar fiefdom" i literally lolled thanks \m/
@Mrturtlestomps4 ай бұрын
Genius,true, and passive aggressive, I love it.
@td74264 ай бұрын
The nice melody that you played on the acoustic guitar made me pick up my guitar to figure out how it was done. It reminded me of how my late Uncle Jim played. He was a big inspiration in my picking up guitar at an early age. Also, that Les Paul sounded really sweet!
@johnjamieson70874 ай бұрын
Sounded to me like "Pack Up Your Sorrows" by Dick Farina
@Aeidotronics4 ай бұрын
Get well soon.
@ADAP7IVE4 ай бұрын
Lovely video as usual. Small correction about Japan: Nagoya is a the capital city of Aichi Prefecture.
@Dbj55555554 ай бұрын
I owned one of those. Late 70’s. I hated the pickups.
@OutBoardTink624 ай бұрын
I had the same model Goldtop in the 1970S sold it and bought a brand new 1979 Tobacco Sunburst Standard($600) LesPaul which I still have,HA! they were nice guitars.....
@nigman20234 ай бұрын
Nice setup on the Les paul
@toneconsultant4 ай бұрын
I understand this may be painful for Ted to do this video because it's very basic stuff. With that said, however, it's really a pretty helpful video for folks that don't do this all day. These are the real unflashy things that actually happen in a shop. Sort of fun to see, really. How Ted explains everything that's so elementary, but he doesn't downplay it, if amazing. haha. It would upset me to have to explain this stuff, but it's important and real. Thanks Ted. You are a better person than me . . . and a better repair guy too.
@thorstenthorben19620 күн бұрын
"made a few things clear" is code for took out the 12gauge i guess? cool vid as always
@ClaudeGalinsky4 ай бұрын
The demo of the Suzuki is one of the few where you pluck the 6th string, and it sounds terrific. Please let us hear more of the bass E in your demos.
@Essobee4 ай бұрын
Song on the Suzuki sounded a bit like Blaze Foley's Big Cheesburgers & Good French Fries. Lovely sound
@simonhawker92773 ай бұрын
your playing has improved, the boom chick or stride bass style was very nice, well done grasshopper, remember mind numbing repetition is the stairway to skill, noticeable improvement, hammer on scales for best finger training, good luck, love youre work too
@markiacomini58304 ай бұрын
Always thought the saddle adjustment screws on the TOM should face the bridge p/up for better access. Either way.....wonderful video.
@mrz80Ай бұрын
That is a bit of a religious discussion 🙂
@brucefreedman36554 ай бұрын
Love your vids Ted! Thank you once again. Could the saddles on the old Les Paul bridge have been replaced instead of the whole bridge?
@gregoaks44134 ай бұрын
nice work!
@bawilms4 ай бұрын
High quality content
@erikk9104 ай бұрын
The market price of old Suzuki guitars just jumped up
@nocturnalferalguitarist4 ай бұрын
Pretty sure
@seanj36674 ай бұрын
There is one for $80US plus $60US shipping right now on Reverb.
@williamadams11054 ай бұрын
Great video!
@rhesreeves53394 ай бұрын
I have a 78 Goldtop Pro Deluxe with P 90s. I played it 6 nights a week for decades. I'm having the second of 2 surgeries to fix my spine soon. Lol
@mrz80Ай бұрын
About three videos on the same topic in a row... I wouldn't fret over it. 😀
@dale1956ties4 ай бұрын
I love my mid '70s L.P. Orig tuners and all. Goof stuff Ted, as always
@GilgaFrank4 ай бұрын
8:22 - not many luthiers will now about identifying different types of steel from the sparks. Probably not a vital skill but it does demonstrate a depth of engineering knowledge.
@chascopley4 ай бұрын
The vintage Suzuki market about to go thru the roof