Taking on the Takamine

What secrets lie below the bridge? Why, it's total destruction of course.

[@waybackplayback1347]

Your videos are a crackling fireplace, a glass of warm milk, and a good book of knowledge all rolled up into one.

[@velvetunderpants44]

True. I can feel all the stress melting away watching his videos. Should be prescribed by doctors.

[@pallecla]

Amen

[@armentumhominum9931]

I would change the milk for some good Scotch. But share the same feel

[@xxxLesPaulxxx]

Warm milk? You’re nasty

[@yungxwill5688]

this is the most accurate comment I have ever read. truly

[@bennyshaversmusic590]

Most luthiers would've passed on that kind of bridge work but you made it look perfect. That guitar sounded absolutely incredible at the end.

[@jfrorn]

Beautiful, thoughtful work with a bit of humor thrown in, what more can we ask for! Always a pleasure your videos....

[@musicmann1967]

Seems like an incredible amount of work for a guitar at that price. But it was truly fascinating to watch you do your thing. I saw the headstock break repair work on the 70's Les Paul Deluxe first and was super impressed as well. You're an artist.

[@altruisticphilanthropic4647]

"...that's up there on the list of annoying jobs." - "...it's inelegant" - "...this was a transplant...we removed the malfunctioning organ..." So many great "Tedisms" in each of his videos...they are always a pleasure. Plus, his incredible, carefully thought out, and carefully executed work, making him and this channel some of the best (if not THE BEST) on KZbin. Your clients and their instruments, are all beholden to you forever...as are we, your lowly viewers. Absolutely great again, Ted, thanks. Please continue posting...forever.

[@TKevinBlanc]

Be all-the-way Canadian. It's fine with us.

[@henryautumn37]

us or US?

[@someinternetrando4993]

@@henryautumn37 Yes.

[@joeshmoe7967]

@@henryautumn37 us, but we are also OK with the US. At least I am.

[@robertowen1956]

After all, nobody's perfect!

[@UmVtCg]

It's all aboot you guys with your flappy heads buddy.

[@mro2112]

An EF341ec. I did the same repair on an EF381ec (12-string). Thanks to this video, I did not make a mistake.

[@stevepetergal]

I'm not a luthier, but am a retired piano rebuilder. I love your work and your videos. They harken me back. About the position-posts acting as a lever, I get it. In fact, I've often wondered why guitar bridge-pins aren't a similar hazard.

[@ICantStopMakingNoise]

I think bridge pins aren't as much of an issue because they're often fragile, at least slightly flexible (plastic will bend, bone or resins will at least spring a bit), tapered pretty significantly, and are slotted so that the tension of the string is mainly acting against the topside of the bridge pin holes and the top of the saddle/strip.

[@citytonightproductions]

I can watch you Repair guitars all day, it’s very calming after a fast paced day. very insightful and straight up good content!

[@Kimians]

2 mins in I was hooked. Great video. For a terrible moment though….I did think we weren’t gonna get to hear it. Many thanks.

[@minnsminns]

1:55 onwards was pretty funny to me, an accountant who works on cars in my spare time, son of a joiner and luthier.

[@michellessard7047]

Thank you Ted for another incredibly informative video and thank you for all the work you put in making those gems . Cheers ! 😊

[@HardwareLust]

I think it has a beautiful sound, and it's only going to get better! Always been a big fan of Takamine.

[@kimkelley9269]

Very informative video! Your repair work, technique and patience are wonderful to watch!

[@timlilly]

Great video and repair. I wouldn't have thought it was repairable so I think you should have an award for that.

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

it's always interesting to see your approach to these repairs. I enjoy the commentary.

[@ModernVintageFilm]

Thank you for helping educate and entertain :) Always trying to learn more for my more serious repair work down the road.. currently just doing setups.

[@petedazer3381]

The master! Really enjoying binging your videos!

[@PraetorianCuber]

i’m completely addicted, where have these videos been all my life? this guy is fantastic

[@mikedavis8165]

Thanks for the free guitar shop repair lesson 👍

[@troubador7384]

Nicely done! Good to know that there's someone nearby who can take on impossible repairs! I have two Takamine's and if I ever run into trouble with them, I know where to go! Thanks for the video!!

[@Slamgod]

Love watching you work, my friend. Your knowledge, and down to earth demeanor is just the way it should be. Kudos, my CANADIAN brother! Carry on.

[@miningwayne935]

Once again...very impressive! I only recently discovered your channel and have since watched many of your videos...totally in awe of your skills! True craftsmanship!!!

[@RickJones222]

When I haven't seen one of your videos in a while, I rediscover how entertaining you are. Great work, and presentation!

[@stevenkarnisky411]

Incredible. Would not have believed that repair was possible!

[@paulseano5100]

Ohhhhh Canadahhhhhhhh! In response to your saying: “ Careful not to be too Canadian. “ Enjoying your instruction. You are a very skilled artisan/ luthier as it were. Very knowledgeable and articulate in your explanations. Thank you. Merry Christmas!

[@roadshowautosports]

“If manicures are important to you...” too funny! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Love this channel

[@maxphoto11]

Great job, and very interesting to watch, as I am in the process of replacing a bridge on an old riviera acoustic 12 string that my brother had tried to repair with an app you resin, without success. I have removed the bridge and at present just waiting on the new bridge to arrive. Thank you for your demo!

[@b.p.7153]

For once a KZbin recommended channel is actually one that I want to watch in its entirety! Thank you fir an informative video, brother. 👍

[@Candywarhol]

One of the most impressive jobs I've ever watched you do!

[@barristanselmy2758]

Takemine sounds great. You did a bloody good job on this one. Thanks for all the information. I feel like i should be paying for this. Feels like a masterclass in repair.

[@brianharris7243]

What a nice job-I was enthralled! Seriously.

[@spinelldete]

You have the skills of a brain surgeon ... and nerves of steel. Above that, your humor is striking. You may have no idea how lucky you are, following your path this way.

[@patrickdecanio5599]

Another fantastic job, you subtle attention to detail is amazing.

[@ChrisWaigl]

Don't check yourself about "about"! It's good to hear an identifiable Canadian accent. I'm a particular fan of Ontario accents from further east, which may almost sound Scottish or Irish. And I'm scientist and my cuticles are no better than yours. This one reminds me of my ongoing dental work...

[@stevenleonard7219]

How you enunciate “about” is about right. I wince every time I here someone say “a-boot”. It sounds so affected to me.

[@Bloodray19]

I am learning a whole lot from you. Enjoy your videos very much. Thank you for everything you do

[@free-birdrocker8809]

Aboot eh? LOL! Wow nice job. So the pickup is hidden under the bridge. Very clever.

[@galvezbeto]

Awesome job, thank you for showing us your good work.

[@robnic52]

A real pleasure to watch you work, the narration is a perfect fit. Considering there is half a millimetre of plastic poured over it the Takamine sounds really nice acoustically. Well, to my ear through tiny phone speakers. Thanks again.

[@jackquentin1950]

I just admire the skill you have. It's amazing

[@russcorbett3923]

Awesome video and Great advice !! Thank You for all that you do !!!

[@standardaussie]

That sound is very similar to my late model takamine dreadnought, she's blonde all over, super distinguished tone for each string/note but with a beautiful bronze string undertone ringing across eachother no matter the material or guage. Great work reviving her 👍

[@1cleandude]

Dude that repair is epic! Wow brilliant! Lovely playing too!!🙏🏻

[@edwardpetersii6276]

Sounds nice! That was such a good repair job! I wouldn’t of known where to even start! Excellent job! I don’t know how the guitar sounded before but it sounds really good, now!

[@thehark6247]

you are an expert beyond most. Something to learn everyday.

[@paulwatson9217]

Master craftsmen, enough said!

[@podfuk]

I would have no idea, how to repair such a mess, that's probably why I'm watching this channel and not repairing guitars I guess :D

[@DTGuitarTech]

I always “like” your videos before I’ve even watched them because I always know they are going to be fantastic.

[@apianta56]

Excellent job and beautiful sound!!! Congrats!!

[@rogertinker1813]

I know this is a older video so not sure you will read this comment.im I'm 62 years old and have played acoustic guitar for about 15 Years , I know I got started late . I have watched hours of your videos. I would never try to repair my guitars but I have learned from you how to set up my guitars to suit myself, thank you. Recently I acquired an older kent guitar that I think needs a new bridge and some fret work I'm going to try this myself if I get it wrong I'm not out nothing but a 50 dollar guitar and the money I spent on some basic tools for the job I'm retiring at the end of this year so who knows maybe some set up work to fill my time and possibly a little extra money is in my future thanks for all the great video's

[@donaldholman9070]

Another great video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@williegibbons9926]

Great work, you have a real talent. A pleasure to watch. Thanks

[@lukedrillbrain9850]

Extraordinary work. It would have been such a shame to see a nice guitar like that end up on the scrap heap. I admire people with the skill to fix something so well like this. Now this Tak will see many more years of making music.

[@paullarnce2167]

This time I'm very impressed. Excellent job!

[@Greghc48]

Fascinating video. Certainly won’t try that at home!! Thx for posting.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

You articulate your endeavours so, so well sir !

[@terryjohinke8065]

Hey my fingernails grow like crazy since my twin and I got separated we both chewed our nails. A psychology student /friend offered to hypnotize me whilst at university .Cannot touch my nails since. Twin has short fingers and hardly any nails. I love your KZbin posts, great work and you don't speak too fast like most US guys. I think Canadians and Aussies are similar. Cheers from Downunder.

[@matthewbartolone7036]

Love the work, Thank you Ted

[@acoustudio]

Ted - you did it once again! During my now 7 months long isolation due to the Corona threat (I´m at high risk) I´ve watched ALL of your great videos - with indeed great pleasure. Your videos should become must-see tutorials for any serious wannabe/established guitar luthier. I´m a banjo specialist/wizard myself - with presently very few banjos to work on due to the crisis - but also I have learned a lot from your videos. Do please keep on posting them - I´ll keep an eye open for new ones. Thanks a lot and kind regards. Polle from Denmark

[@melanisticmandalorian]

Upvote for watching all his videos, downvote for being a banjo player, upvote for learning a lot from the videos.

[@1980bwc]

Here's a tip for you. Next time you have to replace a bridge plate/pad, make it out of Padauk. You will be amazed. That's what Mr. Jerry Rosa uses, and his finished product always ends up with super great tone, and LOUD.

[@gunhawk4892]

Geez....I wish I had your talent (and tools on hand)!! I've "repaired several guitars of my own and for friends...but, mostly, I'm a painter! Your wood work amazes me!!!😄👮

[@bartenationalbart-email-na3284]

I learn so much from you, thank you

[@k4vms]

Really enjoy your channel and your presentations !!!!! On my 2nd career working and learning at Uncle Wally’s Guitar Repair. Working under the leadership of professionally trained Luthier with 20 + years experience!!!! Your presentations provoke me to ask lots of questions to Uncle Wally(no my real uncle, that’s how he’s called). Please keep it up, thank you !!!! Ricky from IBM, Ret

[@stomp43]

Best Lutheier channel on KZbin!!!!

[@telecasterbear]

I bought the same stewmac router bit, because of how short it is. Local hardware stores had bit that had a cutting shank of about an inch tall. My jigs had to be way thick if i needed to route a shallow area.

[@williamarmandsosa5036]

Sweet. Beautiful job (top shelf). I have a similar bridge repair in my future, thanks for the demo. Cheers...

[@robertforrester578]

Just plain old good work Brother. Thanks from Philadelphia

[@bsrobinson]

You saved me today from buying a D28 with damage to the bridge and a huge belly bulge! Until I watched your videos, I wouldn't have known why the action was so horrific (nearly 4mm at 12th fret low E) and probably bought it thinking I could just lower the saddle or adjust the truss rod. I was tempted to buy it and attempt the repair myself, because I (foolishly) feel like I know how to fix guitars after watching your channel! Anyway! Inspiring stuff. I hope to learn some of your skills and perhaps fix my own guitars one day! Thanks!

[@bigbasil1908]

Yeah its wise to question the feeling of knowing how to fix guitars lol. I get the same feeling myself, but actually doing it is something completely different. Ted's had shytloads of experience. Doesn't mean you shouldn't have a go at it yourself, but just go into it knowing you aint gonna do a twoodfrd quality repair (most likely). I'd mess about with electric guitars but not acoustics, they are way beyond my comfort zone

[@ianc4901]

Always interesting to see a craftsman at work !

[@jeffbeck6501]

So awesome. Thank you. I finally found the manicure channel I was looking for.

[@Giaco54]

master at work - enjoyed watching this - highly skilled - and i bet it sounds better now then before..!

[@jamesman3694]

Great job, great video. Thanks for the upload, it was very informative and interesting to watch.

[@lawrencecoffeyjr1300]

Very nice repair. Wonderful sound...

[@garywhitt98]

In Canadian about should rhyme with shoot and scoot. That’s part of the charm of listening to this channel, to hear a talented foreigner speaking the English as only an occupant of the great white north can. Seriously, I’m Virginian and y’all say it like the folks from Richmond. Thanks Ted! Another wonderful video.

[@Hillcapper1]

I used to spend a lot of time on business in the Richmond area, it is a very unique accent.

[@davidmckean955]

I have to admit that after your spiel about sound quality at the end I wasn't expecting this guitar to sound so good.

[@gupp22]

I worked on a friend of mines Takamine acoustic guitar and while inspecting found all the bridge pin holes had drill bit breakout on the underside of the top. There were splinters 1/2 to 3/4 inches long. I thought this was poor quality control. This guitar had never been worked on as it was only 2-3 years old. I think Takamine makes some really good sounding guitars, but mass production has cost them quality workmanship. I know this will be the first place I look if I ever work on a Takamine again. Great work on your project guitar.

[@stratpod]

really enjoyed that one, thanks for posting

[@finaljesus]

this is the only channel i know where i can get a lesson on repairing a bridge and a lesson on math lol holy smoke he must be a math whizz lol thank you for this channel

[@ArtMan659]

Fantastic work as usual!

[@tiralie]

Great videos. Thanks for introducing me to the Veritas carving knife.

[@mrz80]

I found a 3/8" bit with a 1/4" shaft and was able to fit a 3/8" bearing to it. Perfect size for doing the corners of pickup cavity routs.

[@tomkirk6942]

Another great video brother. Cheers.

[@jeffj2495]

Wow. Looks fantastic. And now it should last a lifetime !!!

[@johnlarsen9651]

hahahaha... Your cuticles are just fine. I love your guitar repair wisdom.

[@muddymike10]

Sounds brightly beautiful...

[@plinkleton]

That thing is so glossy Esteban himself would approve this quality instrument !

[@mysticmountains5358]

Wow that tone at the end incredible work

[@davidwacker1925]

Thank you, but I can't take the excitement of the accounting channel and I really like watching you do what you do. I have a broken guitar, but I'm too cheap to have it fixed and too chicken to do it myself. If I keep watching I may give it a shot. Really love your channel.

[@IrisGalaxis]

Sounds decent enough. Better than I thought it would.

[@montauta]

Outstanding work!!!

[@kipmillwee6936]

I have a 1990 Takamine EF341 (no cut-away) I think this is very close to what I have, the inlays around the sound hole are identical and mine is black as well. I bought it new in 1992 and love the guitar. Great seeing what you are capable of doing in pretty dire situations.

[@caaust01]

Immediately after the cuticles comment, an ad for finger nail trimmers played. The KZbin AI apparently has a sense of humor.

[@dongill9650]

Amazing work.

[@MaorHassan]

love your videos very nice work

[@bdyeager678]

Don't you worry about that Canadian accent...you do you! Thanks for the amazing videos!!!

[@pczTV]

I have this very guitar.... and, while I have many Gibsons and watch the broken headstock repairs without emotion (I always keep,them in their case when not played ), this one scared me to death ! My takamine is my gig guitar, my Taylor is my “stay at home guitar” and my Martin is my “dont even effing think about touching” guitar

[@jeanveilleux1153]

Thx for showing us all this knowledge that many of us would never experience. On the Canadian part, since much of the population in North America have differing vocabularies and grammar, I believe you get through clearly. Keep up the good work eh! BTW, my cuticles are horrible too but I can still earn a living.

[@randybecker7339]

I've watched this a couple times and couldn't figure out why you were putting the base of a drill bit into the hole that you then put the screw into. It finally dawned on me the drill bit was a "placement tool" for the nut below. Very clever!!

[@phooesnax]

The two middle clamps.....well.....they are tricky too. Nice job

[@thomasbarker7735]

Great work again Ted