Guitars and allergic sinusitis!

[@twoodfrd]

Yes. The instruments were cleaned with a disinfectant spray before going back in the case. I'm not a viral barbarian.

[@garywhitt98]

Maybe it could cure the larangeetus?

[@matthewf1979]

You are a Biral Varbarian though!

[@natsterjam]

"Disinfectant spray"!!!! Good god man, how dare you know what you are doing 😉 Love ya man, thanks for educating us ALL!

[@c3N3q]

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.

[@nohalo7]

Viral Barbarian is a great band name.

[@SeeMick1]

"Joe Bonamassa will choose yours first, when he asserts Prima Nocta over the guitar fiefdom" XD XD

[@nickhuwar7920]

Awesome. Loved this comment too.

[@troyclayton]

This is the only reason I came to the comments section, lol.

[@drdoktor77]

I need brain bleach now.

[@Blueshirt38]

I nearly choked on my pizza

[@joeferris5086]

Wow I literally was just watching braveheart an hour ago

[@davidethridge5748]

Maple neck on a pancake body. It's breakfast time.

[@balke7935]

Known affectionately as the breakfast Les Paul 😂

[@darksu6947]

It has everything but sausage links!

[@johnnyx9892]

@@balke7935 I was thinking Jimmy Buffet..........

[@bldallas]

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.

[@MrDblStop]

Nice! So I don't have to struggle with super strong reading glasses and a needle file then?

[@skyout19]

That's the way I do it too.

[@philipgorham388]

I’ve been doing that also for the last 35years

[@jeffro.]

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.

[@Plataani]

That Suzuki sounded bright and really lovely 😯

[@evanmcfevan3211]

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.

[@MegaTerryNutkins]

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-Just]

That was my first thought, too. Surprised that Ted seemed to go for the 'nuclear' option first.

[@emiliano9321]

"it's not your guitar, it's not your concern" is a good disclaimer for guitar repair channels 😅👌

[@slimykimchi]

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.

[@1066wastrel]

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!

[@thomasmoore1003]

That Suzuki really sounds good

[@tommylitchfield3450]

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.

[@NinerFourWhiskey]

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.

[@mrz80]

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.

[@skullheadwater9839]

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.

[@joeferris5086]

Interesting, I'll have to try that

[@elantric]

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.

[@younkinjames8571]

"Make a few things clear"...my man

[@seanj3667]

I would be very frightened if Ted were angry at me.

[@davidethridge5748]

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.

[@axelnoi]

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

[@walterw2]

wait, a "toyota" branded _guitar_ ?

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

Very impressed with the sound of the little Suzuki. I wish I could find one, but most likely unobtanium...

[@AROSFC]

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€....

[@henryewbaker]

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.

[@jeeplife2035]

Professor Ted educating us even while under the weather. Always great stuff professor and we appreciate you

[@theshapeexists]

That lil Suzuki sounds AWESOME

[@nicholastotoro7721]

Frankly, I'd never tire of refret videos!!!

[@pmsphoto]

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 ! 😀

[@BurninSven1]

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

[@richardlee6886]

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-pc8eq]

You're fingerpicking has gotten very nice!😊😊😊

[@Plug_Socket_Man]

I love you!! Helped me stay calm and chilled when I was getting soba ❤ thanks Ted x

[@Stratboy999]

Hope you're feeling better soon.

[@phenixwarren]

I used to have one of those Suzukis… regret letting that one go!

[@PapaRich3165]

Feel better,Ted. Always love your vids, talent, and wry wit!

[@tetedur377]

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.

[@pyrielrising4338]

Feel better soon Ted...Allergies can be very annoying.

[@MikeRay1978]

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.

[@rabonour]

Wow I love the sound of that Suzuki

[@ianhoyle8459]

I hope you feel better soon Ted

[@user-cb3qr9dt2k]

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.

[@mrz80]

I go thru so many of those abrasive disks. 😀

[@dino_j]

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!

[@TeleCustom72]

That acoustic sounds really nice

[@bobross5580]

Amazing work from an amazing Luthier!

[@alanpecherer5705]

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.

[@carlosanvito]

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.

[@hokehinson5987]

Sweet suzuki!

[@DJBuglip]

Nice, that LP had some real shades of Townshend. That little parlor Suzuki sounded great too, I agree.

[@mrz80]

I still think about getting a Dimarzio Dual Sound and modifying my under-construction Deluxe into a Townshend type thing.

[@megwatts1903]

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.

[@Hemifan4266]

i will always love the Gold Top with the small humbuckers. They are just gorgeous

[@herrrmike]

That Suzuki sounded fine! 🧐

[@jimshorts6751]

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 .

[@KBorham]

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…

[@thegeekdude67]

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! 😎🎸

[@hackerguitar]

Hope you feel better soon. Thanks for another excellent video.

[@paulgartner4619]

I noticed you marked your fret gauges, to differentiate between sides. Good idea! I am forever double checking mine.

[@bengordon2330]

Thank you. I hope you feel better soon.

[@jefffixesit60]

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-guitar]

Great video. BTW, that screw head on the low E saddle of the bass is called a Fillister head screw.

[@stealingtomorrowband]

Been waiting all day to sit down and watch Uncle Ted..... Happy Sunday everyone

[@michaelinglis567]

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.

[@nellayema2455]

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.

[@squidskunk]

"Bolishing bolishing bolishing..." yep be too.

[@Lu_Woods]

Love my G&L's...nice to see one.

[@johndrippert3289]

I see why you were impressed. Big sound from a little guitar.

[@terrayjos]

love your playing

[@SteveTheHero]

I really love that little parlor guitar a lot, great work as always.

[@trappenweisseguy27]

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.

[@BackToTheBlues]

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!

[@FoulOwl2112]

My natural curiosity would have compelled me to do that. The "not knowing" would have kept me up at night wondering.

[@wyattsdad8561]

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.

[@wyattsdad8561]

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.

[@wyattsdad8561]

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??

[@SergioMPedro]

Feel better! Always love the videos.

[@anthonymiller3970]

Love your channel 👍🏻

[@gpav1]

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…

[@brian770]

that Suzuki sounded GREAT !!!

[@jonlavigne3270]

I'm in love with that L-1000.

[@josephbrewer7026]

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.

[@thomastommy1192]

Btw, I truly hope you feel better soon.

[@reefe5657]

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

[@reefe5657]

I have severe neuropathy no way I can play

[@allancopland1768]

That little Suzuki.... sweet!

[@Pj32Sr]

My uncle gave me his sazuki f120 when i was 10. Still playing it 😊

[@ianrose5505]

Fantastic thank you

[@shaofu424]

"asserts prima noctem over guitar fiefdom" i literally lolled thanks \m/

[@Mrturtlestomps]

Genius,true, and passive aggressive, I love it.

[@td7426]

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!

[@johnjamieson7087]

Sounded to me like "Pack Up Your Sorrows" by Dick Farina

[@Aeidotronics]

Get well soon.

[@ADAP7IVE]

Lovely video as usual. Small correction about Japan: Nagoya is a the capital city of Aichi Prefecture.

[@Dbj5555555]

I owned one of those. Late 70’s. I hated the pickups.

[@OutBoardTink62]

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.....

[@nigman2023]

Nice setup on the Les paul

[@toneconsultant]

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.

[@thorstenthorben196]

"made a few things clear" is code for took out the 12gauge i guess? cool vid as always

[@ClaudeGalinsky]

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.

[@Essobee]

Song on the Suzuki sounded a bit like Blaze Foley's Big Cheesburgers & Good French Fries. Lovely sound

[@simonhawker9277]

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

[@markiacomini5830]

Always thought the saddle adjustment screws on the TOM should face the bridge p/up for better access. Either way.....wonderful video.

[@mrz80]

That is a bit of a religious discussion 🙂

[@brucefreedman3655]

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?

[@gregoaks4413]

nice work!

[@bawilms]

High quality content

[@erikk910]

The market price of old Suzuki guitars just jumped up

[@nocturnalferalguitarist]

Pretty sure

[@seanj3667]

There is one for $80US plus $60US shipping right now on Reverb.

[@williamadams1105]

Great video!

[@rhesreeves5339]

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

[@mrz80]

About three videos on the same topic in a row... I wouldn't fret over it. 😀

[@dale1956ties]

I love my mid '70s L.P. Orig tuners and all. Goof stuff Ted, as always

[@GilgaFrank]

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.

[@chascopley]

The vintage Suzuki market about to go thru the roof