Mustangs and Merch, and Tune Tutelage

[@melmel1071]

I cried when you said the charity you’re donating to. THANK YOU TED. thank you so much. I have been here for so many years and knowing your feelings on this makes me feel as safe as always here. I don’t know you and you don’t know me, and I don’t ever want us to know each other. But from one person on the internet to the other, THANK YOU. I I’ll definitely do my best to get a sticker hehe

[@robertlewis8024]

I'm hoping that one of the new T-shirts says "Polishing, polishing, polishing".

[@christopherfidler3019]

followed by sanding, sanding, sanding.. also love those Raytheon pencil tubes.

[@JordonBeal]

As if Ted couldn't get any more awesome, he's also a Behind The Bastards fan. You sir, are a legend.

[@the_failed_states]

I have a much loved Dan Electro that suffered a headstock break many years ago and was languishing in its case on the top of the wardrobe for years. I finally - and inspired by Ted managed to repair it. I glues it up, let it sit, the routed two channels on either side of the trussrod, then made inserts from Tasmanian Oak / Mountain Ash, and these just clicked into the routes. I shaped the inserts down to the neck and refinished using model aircraft satin lacquer, Now I have my guitar back and it's awesome. I'm so proud of myself, and have years of watching Ted's videos to thank. I'll buy some stickers for its case

[@beenaplumber8379]

Damn dude/dudette! That's a serious risk, and I'm so glad you pulled it off! I think of the repairs Ted does, and I'm kinda scared to attempt that work myself. I have an amazing repair luthier (I live in a big city), so thankfully I don't have to, but WTG! That takes guts and patience. Danelectros are a love 'em or hate 'em species, and I love 'em! Nicely done! 😀

[@frankcarter6427]

I'd be very proud too!

[@Chris-bz6wl]

Premier guitar/instrument “repairman”, a mathematician with a major in geometry, a mechanic, electrician, woodworker with a vast knowledge of woods used in instruments, a chemist who works with different adhesives and finishes all the while having to gauge and balance what they can do to the original finish ,a historian and more all combined with an eye toward the art of the instrument itself. To combine all of these , or better said , to coordinate them to work in harmony and achieve the desired end result is seemingly overwhelming but this man pulls it off time and again. True masters are few and far between and we’re fortunate we can pull up KZbin and watch this man work.

[@Chris-bz6wl]

I forgot to mention Ted has to see into the future to anticipate how all these repairs will react in the years to come, sheesh!

[@souperdave2009]

Ted is gnarly🔥

[@bigbasil1908]

You are right but. No one likes an asskisser 😛

[@andybettistube]

"If it ain't broke don't break it" has been the unofficial team motto at my work for the past few months. Thanks for that.

[@beenaplumber8379]

I was so nervous when he took the pliers to that tuning machine!!!

[@chriswareham]

Oh blimey, Raytheon. I had an interview for them here in the UK about fifteen years ago. They actually asked me how I felt about my work potentially causing the deaths of people and the I thought "naw, I'm out".

[@CaptainWondermint]

Would be a better world if everyone had that kind of moral compunction. Good on you.

[@ncc74656m]

Nothing quite makes a Sunday like a new relaxing video from Ted.

[@jwsaxe]

My weekly moment of zen.

[@bldallas]

I’ve been checking back since about noon. Definitely a Sunday favorite.

[@thesffog1814]

8:57 "Polishing, polishing... polishing."

[@carnage77]

He didn't do the thing 😢

[@ericbell5272]

But I bet we all did ​@@carnage77

[@mccjoe01]

I know right...I thought I missed it

[@drgonzo3871]

@@ericbell5272 he did it on purpose so we could all say it at home!

[@pete3767]

Truly the mark of an expert filmmaker. We were all thinking it, no words needed to be said. An Oscar-worthy performance by that Mustang fretboard.

[@nascargas]

Protecting and aiding children is perhaps the highest form of nobility. Ill be placing my order for some stickers. And whoooooweeee! TEDS TUNE TUTORIAL?? YES PLEASE

[@pamartin]

This channel should have multi-million subscribers! This man is a treasure and resource to so many of us! C'mon people, share these with ANYONE associated with stringed instruments! You know what he means to you! He ain't loaded up with ads or BS! Just share this channel with 2 other people! Ask them to share if they are as entertained/ educated by them as you! Hey Ted, I'm just an Ozark hillbilly but, I thank you for ALL you do! (polishing, polishing, polishing) 😁

[@jamesmarkham7489]

Ted I’ve been a big fan for a while. But I loved everything you said today.

[@scrubbingmonkeys2488]

The world needs mote of this type of human example. Great job.

[@dlstanf2]

As a long time watcher that enjoys your channel, I ponied up for you sticker. I like to support a hard working & talented man. Great talent sir.

[@thegoldendog7991]

Love the Dennis Wilson nod to Two Lane Blacktop. I have a ‘73 Fender Mustang guitar that I’ve owned since new. Love it!! I was 11 years old when my parents bought it for me as a young guitar student. I competed with it and later gigged with it. All good times!

[@lasvegasira]

I’ve been a fan of your channel for a while. And now, your sticker campaign has moved you to the top of my favorite KZbin channel list. Thank you for being a good human being on top of a talented luthier.

[@dannoall8427]

Firstly, thanks for mentioning Chris Murphy and Sloan. Fab band and musicians. Secondly, I'll be ordering a sticker right away. "Envelope stuffing. Envelope stuffing. Envelope stuffing..."

[@Puisheen]

Dream bass! Always wanted a Comp~Stang, red or burgundy welcome.

[@nikotsalis]

Dear twoodfrd good day from Greece, I enjoy your videos as an amateur musician and tech. Today I found another reason. Thank you!

[@UXBen]

Yes-Patreon is a goooo! Thank you for giving us a way to give back 👏

[@stuartcatt4520]

When a favourite youtuber mentions a favourite podcast, the algorithm has you all figured out

[@cylesmith8291]

Congratulations on the stickers! As a current student of graphic design, loved the inspiration that led to the final comp.

[@scottstewart5784]

T-Shirt ordered. Love the Raytheon based design.

[@glennselwitz1377]

You are a mighty fine human Ted...inspirihg on many levels..

[@matthewridgeway9250]

I am glad to see that Great Gretch repair. Looks fantastic. The battlescars still waving are a salute to a well loved instrument. Thank you.

[@markjames9487]

I am a wood finisher from the UK. I have 35 years experience. Your finishing skills are exceptional. We use a product called “pullover solution “ applied with a rubber which melts the cellulose and gets a glass like shine finish.👍

[@Theonixco]

The man listens to Behind the Bastards. Would have never guessed.

[@Kavurcen]

Ted, you're just such an impressively good dude. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@younkinjames8571]

More before and after side by sides! I had all but forgotten what that used to look like. Fantastic job!

[@armbarre]

The two lane blacktop nod made my afternoon.

[@valjammin]

You're a wonderful human, Ted. Thank you for your videos.

[@tentevent]

Hi Tim, I like watching videos like yours. Many guys get the job done, but the way you work is very nice. You don’t cut corners and have s great eye for detail!

[@GregorydavidMck]

Ted, you are a fantastic human being. Cheers.

[@dustmundo]

Fully support what you’re saying brother. Rock on.

[@bensharp4164]

Glad to here the merch store is back up and running, hope they are still available by pay day, shipping to the UK is a little pricey but my head stock recapitation T is threadbare, haha. Should be putting an order in for a sticker too, big love for your channel ted and want to support! All the best from across the pond.

[@dejadejayoutube]

That merch R&D, design and intent is truly heart warming,... and of cour$e objectively undeniable and variable,... whichever key you play it in 🎸🤘

[@planespeaking]

Love that stamp, good on you for your charitable donations. Having a personal connection with those affected really dispels the dehumanisation of innocent victims.

[@Unexplodedcow]

Indeed. One of these tuners is not like the others. Your work and time are appreciated. :)

[@johnnyennis9864]

Your uploads are one of my favourite parts of the week. Also: love the Sloan mention! I can't see a vintage-style Mustang without think about Chris Murphy ❤

[@davidjohnstone4362]

Just ordered my sticker... one of the best channels on KZbin! Thanks Ted!

[@tylerrichman9]

The card stamp is spectacular! I would certainly buy a shirt with that logo on it!

[@cristianosilva3742]

Beautiful bass. Great job.

[@GRoBBMaN]

Love your work Ted! Keep up the good work and the good fight.

[@josebegui]

Not only are you a Luthier extraordinaire, but you are a man of integrity and a great humanitarian. I will support you on Patreon.

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks Ted. You are a good man.

[@danwetmore9882]

love you more every video. thanks for being here. all the best from pittsburgh

[@Positivonrg]

NOT ONLY DO YOU HAVE SKILLZ YOU ARE AN AWESOME BEING TOM....LIGHT AND LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. & ALL BEINGS....................PALESTINE WON AND IS BEING FREED....DARK EARTH IS ENDING......GONNA NEED A LOT MORE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC....THANX FOR YOUR WONDERFUL GUITAR REPAIR VIDS.

[@bebop425]

Wow. Really impressed with the Gretsch end result and the intonation sounds great.

[@OneMoreBurn]

Ted, you are a superb craftsman but an even better human being - thank you for using your platform to speak up about Gaza and for modeling integrity in general. Rock on.

[@mcvideo5909]

Hamas controls Gaza. Any aid at this point will assist Hamas. Waiting until Israel liberates Gazans from a terror machine would be more sensible approach to assisting children in Gaza. Will aid be sent to Israeli children whose parents were butchered by Hamas? Best to keep guitar repairs & politics separate.

[@contrabandjoe7974]

Speak up about Gaza? About what? How they raped Israeli women and killed Israeli infants and Senior Citizens?

[@audio01]

@@mcvideo5909 sshhhhhh!!!

[@OneMoreBurn]

@@mcvideo5909 Ted “doesn’t wanna hear it” - and neither does anyone else with a human conscience. This is a caring community whose members cannot abide the obvious atrocities being perpetrated against civilians every day. Wake up or get lost.

[@OtaconNachos]

@@mcvideo5909Yeah Israel has done a great job "liberating" those civilians from the living plane.

[@BikePitts]

A Behind the Bastards fan as well!? Amazing! Woodford! Now with knife missiles!

[@slo5283]

! After live music Friday night, each installment is the highlight of my week

[@slo5283]

i have PayPay but do'nt i need YOUR address -- Sticker not on Bonfire either

[@slump75]

So much respect and love for you!

[@ryanriggs9963]

I've been thinking about getting a mustang bass for the past few months and seeing one on this channel felt oddly perfect. Needless to say, I've made another bad financial decision, thank you Ted 😭

[@fenderlead1]

Hi Ted! You won’t have a ground loop in a passive circuit. You only see ground loops when there’s a difference in potential in active circuits. And the intermittent problem probably is related to using the chromed plate for ground. It works great until it doesn’t work.

[@rytaylor88]

This, 100%

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

That is a beautiful bass...nice nod to "Two Lane Black Top"

[@glenncbjones]

Back in the early ‘80’s I owned a very similar Competition Mustang Bass, although it seemed to be decidedly actually quite more of a “British Racing Green” (I never opened it up, but I’ve owned a couple of “Sherwood Green” Fenders, and it wasn’t quite that!), but it had a matching painted cap, and the stripes were more of a crème yellow, matching the color of the words “Mustang Bass” on the headstock decal, and perhaps most curiously of all, it had the same non-contoured body of my “worth less” ‘66 Mustang bass, both of which basses possessed the rare mid ‘60’s “oval” (non floral) buttons, and the neck date was ‘68! I wish I still had it, if only to shield it from “the thousand natural shocks that (guitar) flesh is heir to”… I hope some bozo didn’t rout it for an EMG P/J rig! Thanks Ted, you ‘da man!

[@neilthomas9244]

Good on you with your sticker contribution to Palestinian kids medical help.

[@beenaplumber8379]

I'm ordering stickers and sending extra to go to that charity. They need help, no matter what happened. They're dying over there. I hope the oud luthier is ok! But everyone else too. It's so hard to imagine. My heart goes out to Israeli families who lost loved ones too on Oct 7. I'm a human. Love to all who suffer. And Ted - what an awesome dude to use his platform for good like this!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

​@@beenaplumber8379 Peace for Israel is Amazing

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Unfortunately a combination of Israeli blockading and Hamas’ corruption means it’s going to be a struggle for that help to make it to its intended recipients. Doesn’t mean people should stop trying though.

[@milofh550]

Awesome playing Ted!

[@phil36135]

Very enjoyable video, and much informative. The Grestch turned out great, and I really liked the Mustang. Your New logo is awesome, I cant wait to get a couple of them to put on my guitar case. Thanks again for your contribution. And Im looking forward to your next project.

[@piedmonitor]

Love you, Ted

[@dale1956ties]

Cool! New video from Ted. Love it!

[@blkjckgtr3075]

Awesome repair and finishing on that Gretsch Ted,Cheers!

[@josephbrewer7026]

At one time many years ago in my youth I owned a Mustang bass in walnut finish as well as a Competition Mustang guitar in red. I wish that I’d have kept both. On another note, a friend asked me to look at his bass (an inexpensive instrument) as he was having problems with the jack cutting out. It turned out that his cable was worn out. Easiest repair ever.

[@IdFightMyDad]

Not offended! Love it! Thank you for saying something!

[@robertbull6895]

Your artisanship is only exceeded by your humanity 🙏

[@jrsmoots]

Short scale are quite fun to play!

[@eddiejr540]

You’re a good man Woodford!!!

[@myoptik3x103]

Yeah, I may have a rotten cold, but at least I have a bass repair video from Ted to enjoy.

[@musikman43204]

same!

[@balke7935]

The face on that stamp 😂 killed me

[@bebop425]

The intro commentary was hilarious. "Racing for pinks .." haha

[@monday6524]

I can’t imagine the process of creating the sticker by hand. However, why would I even doubt the quality! And… I’m a new Patreon member and t-shirt purchaser (TBD on arrival date). A great investment. 🎉

[@jetphone1974]

Ted, much respect.

[@Sammywhat]

Good "counteraction," Ted. This world can often be a messy place to live. Guys like you are a blessing and make living in it better. No doubt.

[@jasoncockwell8077]

Nice logo ted, and nice work on the Bass and the Gretch. Will be getting some Merch, as I would love to support your channel.. Peace and Fond regards to you and yours. Jas The Bass..

[@burn740]

The moment I saw Raytheon, I thought “knife missiles”, and then you did a BtB reference. Unexpected but excellent ❤

[@jools182]

Sloan get a mention! I somehow stumbled upon their Smeared album back when it came out. I'm from the UK and I don't remember how I heard about this band but I loved that record

[@Mulgy]

Sounds great Ted, I'll be buying myself a sticker, they look great. Love the design.❤

[@stoutlager6325]

Short scale basses are great. I don't own one but if I were to add to the collection it would definitely be a short scale.

[@fieraci8500]

14.4 volt Craftsman? Damn Ted. That's an oldie but goodie. NiMh is downright ancient these days, but you can still get those replacements brand new. Kudos for holding the line on older tech that works just fine.

[@danielhorsley2259]

Love the Two Lane Blacktop reference! Great video as always

[@mysterj1]

I've kicked around adding a short-scale bass to my collection; I really ought to if for nothing else to have some fun playing some Billy Wyman licks. Enjoyed your video.

[@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj]

Much love and respect to you ❤️🙏🏻, God bless you

[@Darcaster]

I love this channel for many reasons, but the clever shopmade tools is right up near the top. Also that we went to the same Luthiery school.

[@k4vms]

I use masking tape to hold the stings on the Bigsby. Works great and then I remove the tape after the guitar is all strung up. Ricky from IBM(now a guitar Tech)

[@FederinzC]

Thanks for the video and good luck with the new merching enterprise! As a bass palyer myself I'm always happy to see you work on one. My personal opinion is that short and medium scale basses are great and should deserve more popular favor. The long scale Fender came up with is ingenious but relatively arbitrary. Not really necessary for an electric bass to be that size. Cheers from Switzerland!

[@Chris_Grossman]

I finished the sticker order before this video finished. Thank you!

[@cass2771]

I have a red Fender Mustang bass, with ‘racing stripes’, bought new in 1975. And a ‘62 6119 (well, it’s a reissue, made in 2020 I think). Thanks for the vid!

[@misternobody4786]

Short scale basses and especially Mustang competition Mustang are fookin rad

[@audiotechlabs4650]

Growing up my Mother told me several times I had ESP! When I saw that Ted you had posted your Sunday extravaganza I thought to myself, I swear this happened, “I wonder who wrote and recorded your theme song?”. Honest that’s what I thought! When your face came on the screen and you gave the world where the song came from, I freaked out! Maybe I do have ESP, I don’t know? Great video! Even if you don’t know about the old Raytheon logo your’s looks so vintage! Love from Colorado,USA. Thanxz

[@JTNMax]

Tshirt purchased with new design! Check! Keep up the good work sir.

[@daviddaniels6473]

Jeez Ted! I play bass. Never wanted to play guitar. But I subscribed to your buddy's channel. That guy can PLAY!!

[@JonDeth]

*It's a nice direction to go if you're like me and have 8-string guitars. I even have a 10-string bass of a 34" scale maybe even 36.* The timing of bass really forces you to be patient. I remember when I made a recording about 14 or 15 years ago, and while all the guitar parts were obviously easy, timing the bass was extraordinarily challenging. The time signature phrasing gave me a newfound respect for bassists who are often unfairly regarded as failed guitarists. Bass is a ton of fun, but time signatures are no joke. Listeners might hear and see me shred through a bazillion notes and sweeps per second and are impressed, but I'm impressed by a bassist even if just playing a few notes is able to back me up! The timing is just absolutely critical and for me as a guitarist that likes anything with strings, a challenge.

[@OzziePete1]

Always a good day when you see a new one of Ted's videos as Recommended when you open up this app. BTW, I don't know if anyone in North America would know who I'm talking about but the Late Alan Lancaster of Status Quo played a Mustang Bass thru most of his long tenure with Status Quo, modding it along the way as he felt it needed it. Even in his last shows with Status Quo, before he became too ill with MS to do live work, he used the Mustang bass. I do hope Ted has talked to Davey about the sticker posting arrangements in Canada. (Davey's World of Fun Stuff on YoutTube).

[@markvonwisco7369]

Short scale basses are excellent instruments. They have their own sound that differs from the 34" scale basses. My basses are all short scale. A lot of the iconic rock songs of the 60s and early 70s were recorded with short scale basses. Re the Gretsch: That headstock turned out beautifully!

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Gibson EB is short scale, right?

[@markvonwisco7369]

@@RideAcrossTheRiver All EB0s, and EB2s are short scale. Most EB3s are short scale, but there was a long scale version in the early 70s. In my experience, the EB0s and EB3s tend to neck dive.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@markvonwisco7369Yeah, the little slab SG body.

[@monday6524]

Nice work as always! I always learn something. 😊

[@kbjerke]

Almost missed this one. Whew! Thanks for the Sunday Fix, Ted!

[@tetedur377]

That bass riff at the 9:40-ish mark sounded like the bass riff on the opening to John Mayall's "California" from the "Turning Point." Whether you meant to or not, that's what it sounded like. I think that was Steve Thompson on bass for that album. It gets a little confusing because who didn't play with the Bluesbreakers at one time or another. John McVie, for instance, played bass and double bass before he went into obscurity, or something. Some fly-by-night garage band named Fleetwood something.

[@v0lkai]

The re-created Gretsch logo is just amazing.

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

Nice new logo. I was looking at the Raytheon logo thinking... "Better Recep" which I would've thought was supposed to be "Better Reception". So in that spirit.. "Woodford Instruments. Guitar Repa"

[@PeterTmann]

One thing that could contribute to "wonkiness" of the jack is that it appears the plating on the tip contact has worn away in the small contact area that the plug tip wipes against. The base metal under the plating then has a tendency to oxidize and cause poor electrical contact. Contact cleaner and scotchbrite may clean it up for a little while, but it will oxidize again and give intermittent noisiness. Then only true solution is to replace the jack.