Splines and wonders: Yamaha FJ 645A

Headstock repairs for fun and profit. Mostly profit.

[@gauthiermatt1]

This is my guitar! The repair was perfect and I haven't put it down since I got it back. Thanks for the great work.

[@thomaslee849]

Hey, it’s pretty cool to hear from you after watching this work being done on your guitar. You made a great choice in a repairman to fix it. I think we all want anyone who handles our guitars to be this careful and capable. Enjoy!

[@Headwyres]

Looks better than new!

[@The411]

That was the second break? Good grief Matt, be more careful ;)

[@gauthiermatt1]

@@The411 Hahaha. The first one didn't take, it was just a straight glue job by L&M. This is why I went to these extremes to fix it. The guitar has sentimental value but also plays and sounds amazing (for all those Yamaha haters out there). But yes, let's hope it never needs another trip to the guitar doctor...

[@UncleKennysPlace]

@@gauthiermatt1 One of my favorite boxes says Yamaha on it. I'm brand-blind.

[@arnienonymous4458]

"Turned out okay." Your 'okay' is far and away better than most folks' 'damn near perfect'! Always a pleasure to watch your work, and I hope your family is holding up alright.

[@jakobholmbisgaard5350]

Turned out awesome. Great job.

[@JohnDoe-pq8yw]

Gotta love humility. It is what makes us get better.

I know, right. I'm like, look pretty perfect to me. LoL

[@ROOKTABULA]

@@JohnDoe-pq8yw The irony of that statement of you were serious.

[@IceNein763]

A sign of a good craftsman is that they don't overstate the quality of their repair, or they're more critical of their work than a non-professional. By all means I would be completely satisfied with the quality of that work.

[@diowk]

I'm a professional woodworker so I understand the level of skill required to make it look that flawless. Im not often as impressed as I am right now. Phenomenal job!

[@Jackofallthetrades]

"Turned out okay..." = WAAAAYYYY so much an understatement lol Nice job, brother!

[@Da5idc]

Beautiful job - super work

[@michaelgarrow3239]

2 things. When your face is inches away from a project you see every flaw and imperfection that your hands do. And I mean everything that isn’t absolutely perfect. And he is just showing the humble understatement of a true journeyman. 😎

[@joelonsdale]

Yeah, massive understatement!

[@user-xx9ru9tp8v]

Such a talented craftsman. Always a pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@chrisknowles]

Sorry to hear of your loss Ted, I've been through the whole process as well when my own dad passed away. Very nice repair, you are a far better painter than I, thanks for sharing!

[@twoodfrd]

Thanks Chris - but I always feel like a rank amateur whenever I do finish repair!

[@andreambuter6806]

@@twoodfrd hahaha I don't even know how to do a finish repair! You undervalue yourself mate :P

[@sebia12]

@@twoodfrd Hi, amazing job you are doing, would you take on my it have few nicks and bruses I need poloshed.

[@oletrenner]

It is such a great feeling to watch someone with your knowledge, patience and experience try to make the best job he can, even if maybe the second- or third-best might be enough. It feels as if in this day and age not many people share this kind of work ethic. Thank you so much!

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

I love watching your repairs. Top level stuff going on in your shop. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@TheOofus]

Swedish slojd-knifes... As a Swede it’s nice to hear you guys adopting the Swedish word ”slöjd” that means handicraft.

[@thomasbarker7735]

Real sorry for your loss and your work is world class I very much enjoy your videos

[@marknash7113]

Always amazed at your mad set of skills. Your finish work is unmatched. Thanks for sharing.

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Great to watch a craftsman at work. Fascinating. Thank you.

[@notconsenting6633]

I am beyond amazed by this repair. Never would have thought of this. You are truly a master sir

[@raybrennan7851]

That was a perfect job with a great end result. I could watch skilled craftsmen working all day.

[@jamesdahl6949]

Unbelievable craftsmanship, you are a true professional and I thank for all of your videos.

[@sneakerhead6184]

Your repairs are truly unmatched...another EXCELLENT job!!! 👍👌

[@DaveThurstonMusic]

This is by far the simplest spline routing jig I've seen, can't wait to try it out! Thanks for the video

[@AndrewTGreen]

Far out!!! Thank you for posting this excellent example of master craftsmanship! Best Regards.

[@wheelsdeal]

These are the best repairs i've ever encounter.Seriously man you have skills. I wish i had someone like you close by.

[@MichaelSeanHarrell]

Condolences on the loss of your family member.Thank you for the tutorials.

[@Vice3200]

Sorry about your loss! Glad you made it back I really enjoy your work! Great job!

[@michaelmace924]

I wanna thank you for making these videos & uploading them so people like me can watch them, especially at a time like this. Watching your videos is so relaxing & help to take my mind off of the issues in the world, if only for a moment.

[@richardmethot1317]

I’m glad you’re back .... love your work ...

[@vidarragnarsson4020]

Outstanding work very enjoyable to see a true craftsman at work

[@russheath15]

Wow what a job talk about invisible repair mate.Love watching a master craftsman at the top of his game. Keep up the good work and 👍from the UK.

[@russcorbett3923]

I love videos like this ,, thank you so much for sharing !!! I'm sorry for the loss to you and your family . take as much time with family matters as you want and need and don't worry about this channel ,,, you're a Great creator with awesome content ,,, your subscribers won't be going anywhere ,,,, I know I won't ,,, we all learn so much from All of your videos and appreciate all that you do

[@richdelb]

Sorry about your loss, sir. Thanks for continuing to share your passion with us.

[@dadgad1046]

Oooo Gibson is gonna be pissed Yamaha copied the EZ break Authentic crack neck...

[@plaunty]

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!

[@strawsparky33]

Thats weird. Ive had a gibson for 6 or 7 years and never had a problem with the neck. The problem must be the dumbass people that dont know how to handle or store them;)

[@kosycat1]

hahaha

[@Harmonic14]

@@strawsparky33 angled headstocks are objectively stupid from a design standpoint.

[@strawsparky33]

@@Harmonic14 cool story bro. I know its outdated. But i dont care. Lol. My gibson plays great and stays in perfect tune. And i baby the hell out of it. Keep being salty, or buy a different guitar.

[@drewvaldo7231]

Love your videos man! Truly inspirational. These videos help out so much for a beginner such as myself. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@jbann23]

Indeed you're one fine repairman. Your vids are most entertaining and informative. Thanks for another fine job. Keep it up, we love ya.

[@mikethompson6713]

Sorry for your loss. Take as much time as needed ❤️👍

[@jonadams2849]

Sorry about your loss. My mother’s estate took over a year to close and it’s a lot of work. Love your videos - your repairs are superb, and you do a great job explaining them! Welcome back!

[@thinker8699]

Sorry for your loss Ted.........You have such an informative way of teaching. I enjoy your videos very much. They are not just videos. They are great training videos! Thank you.

[@colinlivingston1727]

Genius. A true craftsman. Love your work. And your videos!

[@BuzzcutGtr]

Another "Holy smokes, this guy is GOOD!" amazing job, bruh. Sorry for your loss; went through that estate settling thing a couple years ago myself.

[@sujannna]

my new favorite youtube channel. your attention to detail is meditative and exact. thanks for sharing your work.

[@barrywebber100]

Sorry for your bereavement. Great job on the repair, I can't see that breaking again any time soon! Thanks for posting and best wishes.

[@georgel5308]

Sorry for your loss. Great. Video. Love them all

[@robertmcwhinney4596]

I have an Ibanez acoustic someone had repaired previously. Broke in exactly the same place on headstock. Boy it doesn't look anything like your repair. Someone actually put small nuts and bolts through it in a triangular fashion. Looks solid, just ugly lol! Glad to see it can be repaired professionally! Thanks for the videos!🙏🙋‍♂️

[@bobsmith6538]

Sorry to hear of your loss. sir. I just lost my sister so I feel your pain. This repair on the broken neck/headstock is stellar, as are all of the repairs I've seen you do! Keep up the good work.

[@Colhogan06]

I know this is an older post but I must say, I really appreciate the level of quality in the work you do. I rarely comment on repair videos but when I do it's because the person is really a class act, and you are definitely that! I love how you always do what is morally right for the instrument and not what is easy. Granted there will always be people out there who may criticize a procedure, but in the end you always do what is in the best interest of the instrument. I'm sure anyone reading this would agree, you are definitely a very special kind of luthier, the kind that isn't easy to find. Thank you for everything you do for the guitar world!!

[@angelguevara7730]

Man! I started to work on a carpentry shop three weeks ago and, even I know that your work is totally different, I love to watch your videos y the way you told stories about the guitars and how you explain all the process!

[@darensamuels5208]

Wow! Nice work. Covered up the old repair and the new splines, and should be stronger than ever. Really nice work. Thanks for the video.

[@DiscoD777]

Another great job. Technique is done very well. I can't even tell it was broken.

[@robertnewell5057]

Excellent job, delievered with immense good humour. Thank you. I learnt a great deal in just a short time. Good wishes with your personal life.

[@DewayneGore]

Wow! I'm seriously impressed by not only your work but the excellent outcome. Great job!

[@davidaylsworth8964]

I really enjoy watching your work. Seeing skill and talent come together is part of your magic touch Sir.

[@YoureNowOnTV]

Fantastic video and realistic advice on what works in the real world of repair. Thank you for making this for us!

[@davidholmes8295]

What a fantastic repair, this man is certainly a craftsman.

[@Justic3h]

Watching this video with my one week old boy. He loves your voice and it actually soothes him :) I personally enjoy your incredible expertise and almost scientific approach to it all. Cheers!!!

[@andreambuter6806]

I'm sorry for your loss, take all the time you need, we don't mind. Doing things properly and in proper timing and taking care of yourself is far more important than video output. I'm praying for you! And excellent work on the headstock! I'm blown away by how invisible this repair is

[@sgt.pembry9688]

Excellent video and repair. You are the master of patience.

[@jameswolfe2622]

Amazing work! You make great videos. I enjoy how you don't belabor your videos with off-topic info. Everything is succinct and to the matter.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

Great to watch an artisan / professional add his skills and show the amateurs what can be done. I've only had to repair one head stock which I did with glue and clamp......it's rewarding to note I've done the same as you - though I didn't know it at the time !

[@LostMountainRestoration]

Great work and deepest sympathy to you and yours on the loss of a loved one.

[@Whiskers1949]

Been to many many luthier shops and custom makers, some who work on the pre war instruments. Been doing my own work and setups for 50 years, built 3 classicals. You, are an artist!

[@mlgboy1]

Now that is how you do a top quality repair job. High level skills on show here too. Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@danmiller6800]

One of the best neck jobs I’ve seen done great work

[@roboconnor8731]

My favorite part is when you say “ I think it looks ok” and to me I’m still in awe of the train wrecks you restored .

[@andyt6191]

Watching a Craftsman like yourself is a pure joy! You use power tools as they do the job in a fraction of the time it would take to chisel something out! But the MASTERY comes in when you shape things by hand, sand and refinish! RESPECT!!!

[@robertjohnson3855]

Having been,a,wood worker for the better part of my life I can tell that you have experience,and take pride in your work, which is very important to those of us who love and take pride in our expensive instruments. That neck should be as strong if not stronger than the original. You definitely,did,a great job on the repair, thanks for the post.

[@lawrencedickerson6287]

I always wondered why a GOOD repair is so expensive. Now I know. Lotta precision work! BRAVO!

[@TommySG1]

Hi, stumbled across one of your older videos and have been sort of chain watching them. Great explanations and just great expertise all around. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelinglis8516]

I lost my father at 18 and last remaining grandfather a few years ago. It's always gets the whole family together and things go slow while we all decide what to do. In other words I get what it's like. The fact your still posting at all is surprising to me so if say your ahead of the curve. Thanks!

[@mightyluv]

“Turned out okay.” Understatement of the year, that is an amazing fix! Thanks for that, and also for the tool and product info, and also also for the humble wisdom and philosophy you provide to wood butchers like myself. Always inspiring, thanks.

[@j_freed]

His 'scale of perfection' seems to be at the extreme right of the bellcurve distribution, ie. far from average. Obviously if repairing an original Darkback Goldtop LP or a vintage D-45 he might fiddle much longer with wood and color matching, microscopic final dimensioning - all justified expense in guitars that are worth 500 times as much.

[@joesantamaria5874]

Lovely craftsmanship and care, nice job.

[@gusblacksmith9]

Unbelievable work! Damn, you're too modest, that job is masterful!

[@SaxonSuccess]

What a great job... I really enjoy watching your channel.

[@RA-uj3nm]

Beautiful work......props on the compressed air hack for getting the glue in further 👍👍🍺🍺

[@therooster6071]

Turned out unbelievably badass. Awesome work!

[@dnantis]

Tim ...so sorry for your loss. Amazing perfect job !!

[@ziggylayneable]

I kid you not when I say that you have the coolest job in the world man it takes talent to do this and you get paid for it seriously paid I have got nothing but respect for you

[@jeffh3776]

After watching a bunch of your videos, I just had to subscribe.Great work!

[@PaulyM856]

I'm so sorry for your loss. 😟 Beautiful repair as always. ❤

[@peterjg1952]

As a complete guitar nut, it's a pleasure to watch your sublime skills and clear thinking. Well done man!

[@robertslaughter6525]

WOW...!! That is amazing work...!! I am glad you posted this video....

[@j.s.3297]

You do some of the best neck repairs I have seen...nice vid

[@KeganVanSickle]

Great job! So satisfying to see it all come together.

[@bobjohnson7908]

You always impress me I truly enjoy your videos.

[@fc7896]

Yes, condolences from Vermont and Maine... Heckuva repair. Artistry.

[@walterhambrick8705]

Very well done. Thanks for the instructions. In about 400,000 years I may be brave enough to try something like that. Thanks again.

[@tompass82]

Lighten up and you’ll get a better head”. Words of wisdom. I cut steaks and roasts for a living and have come to understand the value of a good edge on a knife. I push my knife on the honer in a very delicate fashion, and as a result, I don’t have to put my knife on the grinding stones as often.

[@TheAhirishman]

That looks better than ok. Its a damn fine job. Condolences on your loss. Try to have a great Holiday season.

[@garywhitt98]

I hope my work “turns out okay”. Thanks Ted. Love watching.

[@double-a4834]

Excellent work and video. Hands down the best luthiery and repair channel on KZbin...Funny side comment about Yamaha model numbers, I repaired and restored a 1986 Yamaha FJ 600 when I was 18...then I rode it to Florida.

[@vishalverma5280]

super risky hard job - you just explained it well . Great peice of work. loved that satisfying repair

[@Three_Eyed_Willy]

Really beautiful work. Thanks for the tips on the paint and the lacquer.

[@smittenthekitteninmittens2679]

i am a new viewer of yours and i just wanted to say how much i enjoy watching the videos, they really are therapeutic to watch!! Sorry to hear of the bereavement in your family i guess getting stuck into a big job like this is just like therapy to you also!! take care Sir

[@ChingChingPao]

amazing as always man, so satisfying watching your work

[@fenderstratguy]

This guy's logical approach is terrific. The explanations are clear and without BS. Your paint job was first rate. I can't even see any evidence of a repair

[@vanshankguitars]

Glad to see you back at it! Awesome work!

[@ResoBridge]

Very nicely done. There is that old saying that a poor workman blames his tools, but I find it is critical to have exactly the right tools and materials and to know exactly how they will behave to get a great result.

[@rexroman5211]

Masterful and honest...couldn’t ask for much more!

[@bootlebeats6331]

You don't fool me, that's a brand new guitar you've switched in:) That was really a beautiful repair you did! Thanks for sharing.

[@csnelling4]

As usual a brilliant job, sorry about the family bereavement. Thanks for the video 👍👏👏👏👍

[@eln74]

That's an amazing repair job you've done there bro, thanks for sharing it....!!!

[@michaelbritton9778]

Lovely job on the yam you'd never know the difference very smart love it

[@mikenixon4637]

Yup. Very confidence building. Good craftsman.

[@ksell5441]

A beautiful result, very nicely done.

[@finaljesus]

i couldn’t even tell there was a break ted phenomenal work