Larrivee Bridge Hangs by a Thread

[@waxyjim]

The level of expert and free advice available here is amazing. What a gift. Thank you.

[@Sammywhat]

FWIW, he does offer T-Shirts and other products to purchase. The link is in the description. And the description on the items are pure Woodford!! 😉 Show him some love this holiday season!!

[@davidlawlor4317]

the intro explaining the dynamics involved in guitars and how they are constructed is a superb explanation.

[@CR0SSJ]

Gosh, inserting that thin slide of spruce into the crack is some crazy form of art/mastery in guitar building/repair. Always a joy to watch and glad this week's video was an early one too ;)

[@NorthBayRepublic]

"The dog will still love you" , the cat not so much LOL. Beautifully built guitar.

[@duckrutt]

Did the cat really love you in the first place? I'm pretty sure it's degrees of tolerance.

[@monday6524]

The grain direction discussion was very educational. 👍

[@brogarn]

Nice sounding guitar

[@gorgiasxx]

Great sounding. Teds audio quality isn't the best but this guitar really had something special imo.

[@kbjerke]

A Saturday Ted video is a *VERY* welcome surprise.

[@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG]

But what am I supposed to do now on Sunday..?!? Now my perception of space/time is all messed up!

[@kbjerke]

@@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG But, wait! I'm sure Ted will have more for us tomorrow!!

[@foofghtr]

First thing I did when I got home from work today. Always worth my time to watch him work his magic.

[@garethsnaim8174]

@@Jah_Rastafari_ORIG Agreed Ted is my Sunday view along with Beard Meats food, lol

[@noelgraham4607]

Had me convinced it was Sunday

[@raymondtheriault2555]

Sir, you are a teacher and a scholar. Thank you for your generosity.

[@geraldwest3428]

Simply, amazing attention to detail. Thanks for the valuable info with great fun to boot.

[@tompass82]

I really love this as a woodworker going into luthiering.

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks for posting Ted

[@rkttime]

A masterclass in bridge considerations. Great video, Ted!

[@StonyRC]

We are SO lucky here in the UK - our humidity rarely drops below 50% and spends most of the time (particularly in winter) around 70% to 85%. Exemplary skill, as always. The shim piece in the top crack was truly brilliant.

[@davereichert]

I have three Larivee's, and they all came with the special truss rod adjustment tool. The owner should have had one included in the case. Good work Ted.

[@marcopasetti6682]

They even sent me one for free when I was missing it, although that was years ago

[@Gamerooster51]

I purchased a Larrivee OMV40 on Reverb. Had no truss rod tool so I had to purchase one from Larrivee. Not free btw. But this guitar is the most comfortable acoustic I have ever played.

[@bikerjames12]

Boy do I hope you get KZbin kickback dollars for these videos. Your ability to explain what you're doing, and why (let alone then actually do it...) is unmatched. Thank you.

[@Mayyde]

my acoustic guitars have those really deep truss rod nuts that're almost impossible to get to. i've found that a regular L-shaped allen key isn't enough to get a proper adjustment of it. instead i insert the key so the length of the L is horizontal, and use one of those multi-bit screwdriver heads without a bit inside it to get more leverage while turning. a bit sketchy and tough to gauge the force you're putting into it, but it does the job well enough to keep the action at a comfortable height

[@johncooper2195]

Ten years ago I was lucky enough to be taught how to build classical guitars. I've been a cabinet maker for 40 years Boy what a eye opener The experience helps, but a whole new learning experience After 5 classical's, I now build custom tenor ukuleles, all jazz ukes, that actually sell Instrument #11 has given me the most issues I have so much more to learn Thanks for all your insights!!!

[@Shroomer47]

Nothing short of incredible and inspiring. Well done! Your knowledge and attention to detail is remarkable. Just found your channel recently… thank goodness for that!

[@markjames9487]

Yet another amazing video from a guy who I could listen to and watch all day. I have been a wood finisher for 36 years. Ted knows his stuff. Thank you Ted . From A dull Liverpool Uk.

[@DominelliGuitars]

You're sure right about luthiers breaking all the rules of woodworking. I was trained in cabinet making before I became a luthier, so I was pretty shocked when I saw all the cross grain glue joints. But now I realize it's ok, so long as the humidity is not too extreme, and the braces are able to flex enough. But you're still just buying time. Joint failure is just a matter of time. Nice work!

[@michaelgorman1550]

Thanks again Ted What a great job you go the extra mile with the amount of information you give to us all love your work love your channel

[@honkabooly]

that crack repair was so cool

[@markvonwisco7369]

The Larrivee 03 Recording Series guitars are one of the best deals out there for an all solid wood, North American made guitar. My first Larrivee was a D-03R that I regret selling to this day. My current pride and joy is a 2010 D-09BZ that I'll never part with. It's an absolute cannon!

[@davidbales8053]

Love your scraping jig idea!!

[@Bargle5]

I'm always pleased by the amount of technical information you pass on in your videos.

[@paulrobertson3326]

My Dad would love to see your work. I am going to play a few of your videos for him . He has dementia, but your craftsmanship may strike a chord (I didn't intend that, but it fits). Thanks again for sharing!

[@mightyluv]

The soundboard fix was great to watch and learn from; we don’t get those very often.

[@CaptainRon1913]

I used to work for a company that restored old pianos. Steinway, Weber, Knabe, etc... Would repair soundboards much like you are doing, except we had a sharp wedge shape gouge and use wedge shape spruce shims glued in. We'd use sticks like a go box but braced on the ceiling of the glue up room down to the shims

[@robdanis5170]

Love your show and your craftsmanship, subscribed!!👍🏻

[@Geeman002]

I am a Martin guy converted to Larrivee. John Larrivee builds great guitars and I love mine. My stays in the case and humidified when not being used. Love your work.

[@HarrySinanian]

Here I am thinking you'd take your $2 shop CA ... Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaate you're a legend! What a nice repair! My 30 year old Admira's slide pot on the Fishman pickup gave up the ghost many years ago... I finally got it off and the resistance track was worn to nothing... what a pain to find the pot, so I took a page from your book of patience and finally got the "aaaaaaaaah".. Put a 5K resistor where the 10K went and Im as happy as a Canadian with a clear driveway in winter! Hey, and what's with the Saturday release, you had me wondering if it was Monday already! (It's so humid in Brisbane, the fish glue holding my bridge down on an Egyptian Oud shot across the room as the humidity softened it.) - Note: I made a mess out of the bridge, you don't want to know... But I do have a pair of those Extra LONG NECK bridge clamps, same as the single you're using... you know where to find a pair downunder if needed, just saying! Thanks for sharing!

[@DLFlannery]

Thanks for this, and thanks for taking the time to explain so much about your process. I learned more about guitars in this 25-minute video than I knew in the past 62-plus years of playing guitar. Today, I play a LV03-RE Larrivee from 2001, and have had some work done on it over the past couple years by a luthier in Green Bay, WI. I’ve learned much from him, too, but this video was in more detail and depth. Thanks again.

[@macmorgan6685]

Another great video- I always learn something new!

[@buckpuckett4652]

I've learned so much from you.Thank you

[@markdeloria20]

The Mastery on display here is incredible. The explanation of how acoustic guitars are built was very informative and easy to understand. And the way the soundboard crack was repaired with the splint was impressive... most impressive.

[@northmanlogging2769]

I kinda feel like a lot of Ted's hey, be careful with this because... comes from hard experience, which is the best part of this channel, I do love learning from others mistakes

[@glennandpamlang190]

Beautiful work, as usual! You have amazing skills. Thank you for all your videos.

[@ericcurry-pitcher5493]

Uncle Ted, surprised us on a Saturday. He is the cool uncle for sure.

[@Zolbat]

I've recently watched some art restoration videos and your style is just so much more humble and wise. Everyone of your videos displays so much experience, knowledge and passion that it's an absolute joy to watch you. Thank you

[@harrisonandrew]

It’s always a pleasure to watch a craftsman at work.

[@FriPilot]

Amazing craftsmanship and knowledge! I think that you are probably the best spoken creator I've heard on KZbin. Extensive vocabulary, clear and concise thoughts and expression.

[@jasonsapp792]

Once I see you do certain repairs the fix makes sense but when you start describing the path to the repair it can be a "huh , never thought of that" ... Nice work as usual

[@bldallas]

Nice Saturday night special! Ted, I’ve said it several times, but again, you are a master at the luthier craft! Really amazing work. Also, I’ve been a subscriber for years and watched all of your videos (many, multiple times), and I still can’t get over how well you describe everything you do. Not just what and, how, but why you’re doing it, along with history lessons and other entertaining/informative anecdotes. No one does it better. You’ve taught me so many things, and again, thank you so much. 🤓🎸👍

[@jamesellams]

A calming force in the whirlwind of the world. Thanks for another great vid

[@rankenfile]

Excellent teaching moments in this one.

[@stroker93]

Excellence as usuall, literally a wood machinist..... The only thing I haven't seen yet is lapping compound...lol... Artistry most definitely...I cant watch other videos without thinking...."Ted doesn't do it that way"...

[@davidmunoz3268]

never knew about grain runout. Great information.

[@zapa1pnt]

It is true for all wood working. If you are planing or chiseling any piece of wood, the grain should rise up Away from the cutting edge. If it does not, the edge could grab the end of the grain and tear out a chunk. If you are trying to plain or chisel end grain, always cut from the outside into the middle and not all the way through or you will split a piece off, as you exit the other side. 😁✌🖖

[@mao5760]

pretty amazing Larrivee sound!

[@robertmcmahon1807]

That "proprietary allen key" comes with a Larrivee guitar. Shouldda come with the always included case. You got played! (I have had 3)

[@DTGuitarTech]

Top job. And nice playing at the end too.

[@srt8speed]

Great job Ted! Really enjoyed watching you fit that spline, you’re the best!!! Thank you for a great Saturday surprise 😊

[@artbascomb1336]

Very enjoyable content. Thank you.

[@thomastommy1192]

You did a great repair & job here. I truly enjoyed this video. I have a question! What would happen if someone/you built a guitar and ran the braces in the same direction as the wood grain? Has anyone ever tried that? Many thumbs up to you and your videos.

[@cameronwhite9959]

Thanks for giving us access to this info Ted - I managed to reglue the bridge on my Ibanez Concorde Hummingbird copy from watching you do it a few times. I didn't have to do the heating iron part though - once I took out the tell-tale pearloid dots and bolts, the bridge lifted cleanly off unencumbered by glue!

[@TheEvilGuido]

My dad had a '53 Studebaker Champion. He loved that thing. Miss you, dad.

[@brian770]

the top on that is so NICE !!!!, one of the best tops i've seen.

[@chrishartz2397]

Excellent video!

[@kenthhamner2641]

Nice work! Great tone on the guitar!

[@thisguy2755]

Very sweet sounding guitar!

[@digitalimager4946]

Great work as always and a pleasure to watch 👍

[@TommySG1]

I own a gorgeous Martin with a Sunburst finish ( GPC-28E ) I had purchased roughly four years ago right before they stopped making that model and I need to do precisely that each November here in NY. It’s the only guitar I own that goes inside a case too, my others are all hanging on a fancy wall hanging display in the den so I can just easily grab one and play at anytime.

[@kristopherk5454]

Great analogy regarding seasonal change and cases.

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

I was in a friend of a friends studio in Baltimore some 15 or so years ago. There was a Larrivee sitting on a stand by some power amps. I asked if I could give it a whirl and was told sure. Boy was that guitar Nice! Pretty plain as far as accutremon was concerned. Just this solid and Loud D18 type fiddle. I couldn't put it down. And my J45 was in the case 8 feet away. And that guitar is amazing. Just to give you an idea of how smitten I was with it.

[@dalgguitars]

Such excellent work!

[@hankgesmag9650]

Ted, thanks very much for a thorough, in-depth lecture....

[@swiwswiw]

The video is packed with knowledge. Enjoy your weekend sir!

[@swiwswiw]

Also, what glue did you use to affix the spline? It wasn’t Tight-bond.

[@gm-lb9oe]

​@@swiwswiw I do not think it was titebond. More than likely its FISH glue. Hope that helps. Its clearish, where titebond is yellow, and hide glue is lighter brown. Hope that helps you.

[@nickmurray4900]

I feel like I've gained an extra day in the weekend! Thank you Ted!

[@108ashtangi]

Thanks so much ..i have soundboard split that looks just like that! Thanks for showing me the way…and yes my guitars now reside in a case almost all the time.

[@Halfaloaf599]

Thank you for another awesome video!

[@Andy_Fallon]

I recently replaced a warped rosewood bridge on a classical guitar. I tried a method mentioned on an internet forum and dropped the bridge into boiling water. The memory of the bridge shape came back immediately and then i clamped to a marble slab in the kitchen overnight. It was perfect and saved me from buying a new bridge.

[@RogerioCosta1.0]

Amazing tips! When I work on client guitars, if the client is happy with the action, I think is important to ask carefully of he wants it changed. Sure is not that case, but some musicians are always trying new strings and stuff and the guitar can came back to rework because is buzzing. I also had a client that claimed he was able to hear the difference in sound quality with the 1mm lower saddle and asked to put the height back.

[@korolev-musictodriveby6583]

Easy ! Just like adding lightness...!

[@NotAsTraceable]

I'm always impressed with your geeetar pickin'

[@walther9161]

Awesome work.. still I learned something new.

[@alienfretboy]

22:31 “maybe it’s out of spite….” 🤣😂🤣

[@johnlloyd9613]

Great show!!

[@ReverendSoupbone]

Great video once again!

[@MarcCarriage121]

Wow, a Ted video on Saturday. Awesome! 🎸

[@KBorham]

Learning, learning, learning…even if I did plan on it. Thanks Ted

[@fulci6734]

Thank you Ted 👍👍👍🎸

[@michaeldorcey9305]

Fantastic work. Love how you made that wood strip. Looks like a bear to replicate for a mortal like myself tho

[@blairturner7842]

I always learn something new here

[@gryfandjane]

Thanks for the reminder… my HD-28 is currently in its stand by my desk. In a moment, it will be in the case with humidifiers. I’ll miss having it out on display, but that’s a small price to pay for preservation.

[@NOBodYnose022]

I keep an adjustable humidifier/ dehumidifier in the room where most of my music equipment is stored. Didn't buy it for that purpose but it works

[@HBSuccess]

Was going to suggest the same… if you keep the relative humidity and temperature constant where you’re displaying the guitar, nothing about the guitar will change whether it’s in the case, on the stand, whatever. OTOH a humidifier in the case - even the good ones- can cause all kinds of problems and huge swings in moisture in the guitar if you’re not really careful. Keep your office between 35-50% RH at room temp all winter and your HD28 will think it’s a nice long Memorial Day weekend 😅.

[@gryfandjane]

@ I have our HVAC set to maintain 35% humidity, but I still worry. As for the humidifier, I’m using the D’Addario packs that presumably both emit and absorb humidity, keeping the case at around 50%. Fingers crossed. Gets really dry during these Missouri winters. I itch a lot. 😵‍💫

[@Stratboy999]

Very nice work Ted.

[@AJMjazz]

Nice work!

[@pamartin]

For your level of exact repair, which is awesome, it occurs to me that I would never be able to afford this level of detail to make a neglected instrument correct. Thus, you cause me to take better care of that which is mine. 👍 "An ounce of prevention..." as it were. 😉

[@bearray57]

Sounds great!

[@iwokeupthismorning2]

Just worked on a Larivée with a crack at the exact same place. I saved a neck reset by sanding the fingerboard on angle and the super thick bridge. It sounds very good now

[@doglover31418]

'sanding the fingerboard on angle' ? Do you mean you take all the frets out, sand a new surface slightly inclined to the old one, then refret? How much are you removing at the nut end?

[@iwokeupthismorning2]

@ That’s what I did in that case cause the fingerboard was thicker at the nut and narrower at the body, so, yeah basically that’s what I did( already had to refret

[@chickenlickin3820]

Bloody great as always : )

[@ErgonBill]

I have never heard of these guitars. Despite their manufacturing quirks that you have pointed out, I was blown away by its resonance at the end. To my untrained ears, it sounds better than any Martin dreadnought I've ever heard.

[@alandust2188]

Packed full of great information.

[@kidmohair8151]

you're a braver man than i gunga twoodford... but i guess that's why you do what you do, and do it well

[@LordEvan5]

I'm going to imagine petting a cat given the description; the cat will behave just the same as the guitar.

[@paulshurmon138]

Thanks for the video.

[@seanj3667]

A rare Saturday afternoon/evening with good timing. I had just finished filling my room humidifiers and taking care of my acoustic guitar and bass humidifiers.

[@andylundberg5097]

fun watching. I want to know what the owner had to say about the new action. If they thought it was good before.....either they dont play and dont know, ie they inherited it, or they are going to be thrilled even though it is still somewhat high. What reaction did the owner have??

[@EdUdremmurd]

I had the same model Larrivee and it was the most temperamental acoustic I ever owned despite taking very good care of it. Needless to say, I sold it after only owning it for 10 months. I was bummed because it sounded amazing.

[@theothertonydutch]

1:17 I'm not sure if it was you, or if someone else came up with the phrase, or if I arrived at that conclusion building/studying guitar building myself but: An acoustic guitar is a compromise between woodworking and sound. In my head that turned into "Too much woodworking and you get no sound, too much sound and your guitar won't wood."

[@xXVintersorgXx]

Sounds really nice

[@rogertinker1813]

That was amazing, Thank you

[@JAMIEPHILLIPS-g3j]

Lutherie Edging with the bridge removal, hahaha!