Telecastical Fantastical '63 and '71

[@twoodfrd]

Addendum: I mentioned 3-bolt Teles, which is not entirely correct. Only the Deluxe and Custom went to three bolts. It's weird, but I've worked on far more of those than standard 70's Telecasters.

[@SxSxG666]

Your videos rock!

[@EbonyPope]

Does this one also have a loose neck pocket or did you just say that some of them do?

[@YoloSwagNinja]

I suspect that you’ve worked on more of those because of the bad quality control and the poorly thought out neck change.

[@Oasudude]

Hi ted! :D I've had these 3 bolt guitars and basses on my bench. The problem in my modest view is the sloppy pocket. I've shimmed most of them, first alighning the neck with the pickups and then shimming the sides. Its not on par with your work but it works a treat!

[@mariodriessen9740]

Hahaha…, I was going to point that out. Standard Telecasters never had these three bolt constructions. Most seventies Telecasters did have a wrong body shape. This one seems to sit in this short transitional period where the body shape is somewhere between correct and incorrect. Once you see it you cannot unsee it.

[@Sausage-3-ways]

As a 58 year old man Its embarrassing how excited I get when a new Ted video pops up.

[@stealingtomorrowband]

Don't feel embarrassed I'm 40 and get auper excited myself bro!!!

[@philipgorham388]

I’m glad I’m not the only person

[@IngelaWeeks]

52, 1971 vintage like one of the guitars so I am extra excited!

[@telecasterbear]

I'm 63 here, and I'm right there with you.

[@DavidRavenMoon]

I’m 66. I get excited too. Lol

[@QuestionMan]

Congratulations!! I caught myself saying "polishing, polishing, . . . polishing" during that dead air. Pavlov would be proud.

[@that_thing_I_do]

"Ring, ring , goes the bell..me too.

[@denniskyle8382]

Me too

[@grahamwhitmore286]

Same here!

[@jamesunderhill1603]

So did I, kinda disappointed he didn't say it actually

[@QuestionMan]

@@jamesunderhill1603 I'm guessing it's because he already said "planing, planing, planing." . . . or maybe it was a test.

[@kryptichands968]

You sir are the Bob Ross of stringed instruments. I applaud your diligence, patience and calm demeanor

[@Hemifan4266]

The darkening of the 60's Tele was beautiful, hoping to get a quick completed shot of it later. Its always a good day when a new video comes out. Thanks for sharing your craftsmanship.

[@AndrewAHayes]

In 1984 I went to the guitar shop in the town next to my village to buy a Fender Telecaster, I had been saving up for the whole of my life (I was 14 years old), I had 2 newspaper rounds and saved my pocket money towards this guitar, when I got to the shop they had 3 Telecasters in stock but all 3 of them had manufacturing issues, the salesman kept knocking money off the price every time I spotted a fault but I wanted a perfect guitar. I was about to leave the shop and get a bus to the city where there were a multitude of guitar shops when he brought me a Squier Telecaster to try, I had never even heard of Squier and he told me that's what Fender were called in Japan, the guitar was perfect and sounded perfect also, it was much cheaper also, at first I thought they had made a mistake with the price. I bought the guitar and a selection of pedals also, I still have this guitar today and would put it up against any Fender USA or MIM, I have lost count of the musical friends who have asked for first shout should I ever want to sell my Telecaster, I will never sell this guitar, it feels like an extension of my body.

[@alexbowman7582]

Around 1990/1 I bought a Japanese Squier for £100 from a junk shop, it turned out to be stolen and belonged to a Gordon Gowdie, he has KZbin videos and tours with bands as a guitarist and last time I spoke to him he was off in a day or two for an American tour with Simple Minds. I got my money back, Gordy got his guitar back. Gordon still has that guitar which his father bought him and he says it’s great.

[@the43rdparallelthrift34]

Good to hear a story of someone coming across the Made in Japan Squier in the wild, when it was still new and still having it to this day. I have a MIJ Squier Strat with a floyd rose and the nicest flamed maple, quartersawn neck, I've ever seen in my life. The FR was stock, which I later learned, is something that would have been only available in Japan and not for import/export. They still do that at Fender Japan... Anyway, it was an amazing guitar but unfortunately, it broke where the bridge post goes into the body, so, I have to repair it.

[@awurth666]

The amount of care, precision, and attention to detail you apply to your work is something we all should aspire to apply to our own lives!

[@dvscool]

The work on that Tele headstock is brilliant. I thoroughly enjoyed watching that.

[@michaelr.4878]

The host deserves an award for being so good at his job. Not only his guitar work...but also for his camera work and narration. By far and away, he is the best guy on youtube.

[@scottdunbar4898]

I laughed, I cried, I said "Polishing, polishing, polishing" on cue. This one checked all the boxes. Thanks Ted.

[@HBSuccess]

Having butchered my first (and only so far) “drive the frets out sideways” job I now will do much better thank you Ted. Second the headstock work on “old cracky” was masterful. All of us were glued to our screens. I love it when you tackle the impossible with your Bosch Colt.

[@TomO.3678]

The Fender Telecaster, in my humble opinion, is the greatest electric guitar ever made! It's the Wheel! Thanks, Uncle Leo! 😀👍🏻🎸🎶🎶🎶✌️

[@joesantamaria5874]

This brother takes pride in his work. Commendable!

[@AikiFuz]

Having a Woodford repair on one of instruments would be like a merit badge. "Here’s where it’s stronger than it was before it broke."

[@Sausage-3-ways]

I think you could probably drop off a bag of sawdust and when you picked it back up it would be a perfectly set up guitar

[@alexanderderevin725]

Seamless transitions between the '60s Telecaster, the '70s Telecaster, and the '80s Steinberger prototype. 🤓 In all seriousness, lovely as usual. 👍

[@rabbitbike]

You are so, so talented. That guitar, and the owner are very lucky to have you doing that headstock repair.

[@jamesaldridge6642]

I have learned a lot from your videos. Thanks for making them. I am 70 years old, and built my first acoustic guitar (Stew-Mac kit) two years ago.

[@refugiopoint]

What a craftsman, I could watch these videos all day long, so I Subscribed! Appreciate you taking the time to share.....great job.

[@matthewguski5942]

I can’t imagine myself ever having the confidence to take a router to the headstock of an original ‘63 neck. Bravo.

[@TempoDrift1480]

It's just a tool and a piece of wood. Be a man.

[@stevemc75]

An original 63 neck with a reproduction decal, a shit ton of cracks, an overlay of wood added on the side to help not make the already shit ton of cracking worse? That original 63 neck? You see the year and automatically assume it’s valuable. You’re a vintage guitar markets dream.

[@qua7771]

If it were mine, I would suggest doing the repair on the back to preserve the original face of the head stock. I realize the veneer would be edge more noticeable, but it would be on the back anyway. The cracks on the front would be mostly cosmetic, but natural looking for an old guitar.

[@JoshuaC923]

@@qua7771but the front itself is a replacement veneer right?

[@qua7771]

@@JoshuaC923 I'm not sure I understand your question. Fender headstocks didn't come from the factory with a veneer like Gibson's did. The necks were solid maple.

[@vazquez808]

You are a beast! The ultimate compliment given to a tradesman in spanish is to be called “Maistro” and you sir are a true Maistro

[@ibalrog]

On both of those Telecasters, I've got Leo Fender in my head saying "just replace the neck! It's modular! Just replace it!" Oh, how times have changed.

[@theothertonydutch]

Is that where he left off to?

[@trym2121]

Vintagey weigh more than the initial functional design. Leo gonna roll in his grave

[@petersage5157]

Yeah, I remember reading that this was his explicit reason for the bolt-on necks. He saw his instruments as appliances for people to make music and wanted them to be easily repaired.

[@qua7771]

Sounds like a selling point of that day vs Gibson.

[@Barry101er]

I think you are correct ;)

[@russellfoster2400]

Looking at the direction them cracks are going looks like someone has hammered bushings in there that are too big maple is hard but drilled holes are vulnerable.. great job on fixing up that headstock

[@worthmoremusic]

WOW ! Thank you for this...what an incredible education. I have a tremendous amount of respect for a luthier who truly knows what he/she is doing. Wish you were in the U.S....namely, New England.

[@RedRose4711]

Wow, I haven't to date seen a headstock repair like that one. It looks amazing. Thank you for posting this.

[@user-mb4db2fd6e]

Nice repair,liked the veneer overlay,nice picking!you make my big toe jump up in my boot!LOL

[@keithvaughan6042]

Oh noooo! TRANSITION!! lol Great video, I greatly appreciate your teachings, and your humor. Greetings from Tennessee...

[@cliveburgess4128]

You have an abundance of patience! I appreciate it very much, because I don't!! Good stuff as always!

[@theadventuresofred19]

Superb quality work. So many KZbin channels do things which I shudder to think about, but your work is outstanding. Well done..

[@chrisjscott5150]

My God. That headstock plug is the mightiest show of bravery I have seen in a long time. Bravo, sir.

[@CaeridLock.]

Thanks for the heart attack, I just screamed at the thumbnail WTF HAVE YOU DONE

[@steverolfeca]

Dude! That headstock job on the ‘63 is a seriously impressive repair. Love the way you used the upper fret area as a radius block for the nut on the ‘71 as well. Kudos!

[@dooleyfussle8634]

Thanks Ted! You've inspired me to haul out my pinecaster and work on the action again!

[@Ibaneddie76]

I need to make one of those heel transition pieces for my Jaws that is a really great idea, I always use my arbor press with a jig I built for that part of the neck but that tool you have is handy as heck and easy to make! Great job on the repairs that Tele headstock was something else!

[@bladeoflucatiel]

Couldnt you do that repair from the other side of the headstock and skip the veneer cap?

[@flintdavis2]

Fun watching the repairs, thanks

[@SirBoden]

Your reaction to the cut screen was perfect. “No!”

[@honkytonkinson9787]

After having attempted some minor fret work, I really appreciate Ted’s handy work! It’s not easy to make fret work look so easy!

[@rustyul]

I remember the first refret job I did back in the late 80s. It was a 1978 Univox Les Paul copy. the frets must have been pushed in from the side like they did on the Fenders. When I pulled straight up on them using my fret pullers, big chunks of rosewood came off the fingerboard. It was so bad I had to replace the entire fingerboard plus the refret job! I didn't have to deal with an irate customer because it was mine thank goodness!

[@phil36135]

Thank you I enjoyed todays video as always and learned something new.

[@petedazer3381]

Beautiful work Doctor!

[@rodneykroetsch2924]

Well done!....another enjoyable repair video 😊

[@shaunmartin6569]

Well done Ian; a nicely balanced set of arguments on a potentially, very emotive issue.

[@michaelinglis567]

If that blonde Tele had been mine I would have wanted the exact same fret work done. I bet it plays incredibly now. I built a telecaster a few years ago now with standard period correct frets and as soon as I find the time I plan on refreting it with some slightly wider and taller frets as well. Such a great video as always. I'm sure I'll end up rewatching this one a few times over the following years lol!

[@patrickkem689]

I am forever a fan! Every time I watch you I learn something new… Just really do like your approaches to all situations! Be well.

[@jimspackman5770]

Such beautiful work!

[@forfilmmusic]

The level and depth of knowledge, skill, and history is breath taking. What a master.

[@Kevin.Hearty]

Love all Ted's videos but this is a particularly good one. Love the inlay and veneer on the Tele headstock. Wonderful stuff!

[@chrisgould9101]

Your master of your craft sir. Keep up the amazing work. I do enjoy the videos.

[@Sammywhat]

I HEARD IT!! EVEN THOUGH HE DIDN'T SAY IT... I ACTUALLY HEARD IT!!! 🤪 24:42

[@mariodriessen9740]

Poli…..?

[@matthewmargetts8516]

I have a Jackson with a 3-bolt neck joint, which, whilst very comfortable, seems to induce a twist in the neck over time. I have built four necks for this (excellent) factory body and they invariably seem to end up with back bow on the bass side when your treble side has the relief you want. Or, if you get the bass side flat with the truss rod, the treble side ends up with around .020" relief. My latest neck has carbon fibre rods in it and so far seems to be resisting but I have concluded that the glaring constant is the three-bolt fixing. And this guitar was made in Mexico in the Fender facility, not sure if historically there's a design crossover with what Ted is saying.

[@cyrohzin]

Love the new transitions

[@nicolen.9642]

Remarkable craftsmanship! Always fascinating, always look forward to watch your tlc. Thanks Ted!

[@SixSixthSix]

Beautiful, great and elegant repair, very enjoyable to watch! (Edit: 31:00 , I thought that the face of the headstock was still sprayed with nitro at time due to the Decals flaking of and/or not sticking to well on the polyester finish, and that's why they tend to darken more than the rest, and "knowing" a little Leo Fender History, why buy a whole bunch of new decals and wasted all that money when you can make the 'old' ones work. Cheers, Casper

[@maxammo6282]

Another awesome job. I'm such a big fan of your work. I learned so much from your videos. Thanks for all the content.

[@tommysaints8281]

I absolutely love your work. I don't trust any shops around here for my vintage instruments. Alas trying to absorb as much as I can to do the jobs myself. Thanks

[@johnnyennis9864]

Amazing job!!! This was one of my favourite videos you have posted. Incredible work all around!

[@philgallagher1]

I do love the very minor flex... "Dan Earlywine was watching one of my videos....". Bravo, sir, Bravo!

[@acousticpsychosis]

1:01 And many years later the G&L Asat and other models went the other way, I believe, starting with a 3 bolt and later changing to 4.

[@jeffreywaters_music]

I also eagerly anticipate each Sunday morning video. Reminds me of waiting for Star Trek at 10:00 every Sunday morning on CBC... in the olden days lol!😂

[@Rockstarrodeos]

I really enjoy watching your videos, you’re super pro in my opinion.

[@lewistaylor1965]

Teles....Most beautiful plank....I love 'em!...I have a '76 all original Tele...Needed to remorgage the house for a '50s or '60s one so went for affordable 70's one bought in '92 in Cardiff, UK for £300 ($400)...The shop was closing and had 3 x 70's Teles...I should have bought all 3 but was strapped for money so bought the one that was all original...Black (actually very dark green in strong lighting) body and rosewood fretboard...Still have it...Since then I went for the '76 trend and got a '76 Twin Reverb Silver face (I checked the pots for date) and a 76' natural Strat all original...Now I just need to learn to play!.. ;o)

[@LeWoodmeister]

Like your videos, from one Woodford to another ;)

[@michaelgorman1550]

Once again Ted I’m blown away with your work and I love teles so double wow great 👍🏻

[@TommySG1]

Beautifully done as always Ted, thanks so much for sharing!

[@robostyle9773]

Such a great job on that tele

[@zacharyjohnson1987]

I like Teles bc the electronic control arrangement. Something Laikland does w at least one of their Bass models. Thats mostly why. I also love Fender’s necks. I’ve never even touched one so idk how they feel but they look so nice.

[@danrao3707]

Holy wow! This is extremely impressive work. An artist among luthiers. I hope you’re getting $300 per hour. You deserve at least that.

[@lionvillelion]

Like the Scorses-esque pause and voice over explaining the pool noodle on the fret press.

[@jabeavers]

@33:11 Whoa! Did we transition to a different guitar? I can't tell. There was not cut scene to inform me!!!! :D

[@cgavin1]

Its such a privilege and a pleasure to watch you work.

[@Johnny.D]

The machinest in you shows thru when you talk about the headstock taper of .010" I find myself getting to Precision when building guitars for the same reason of being a mech. Insp for 35 years. 😀

[@sirbaronvoncount4147]

That’s a dream tele. Love everything about it

[@VinylOcelot]

The transitions are comedic gold 😂 thanks for the awesome video Ted. And hello from BC!

[@johntilson2535]

Your expertise is only exceeded by the soothing tones of your voice, Ted!🙂

[@BeesWaxMinder]

Best job of this I've ever seen! So many people forget about the sideways loading…

[@kimbye1]

Always a pleassure seeing your videos. Excellent work.

[@alexsmart5452]

17:07 do the head stocks have different lengths to them? Or is that forced perspective? If so is it dependent on the year, model, or the person who carved the head? Combination? I know Teles have slightly different head shapes. Slight variations to the curves, that can make one nicer looking than another(IMHO..it one of the first things I look at when I see a Tele).

[@1mespud]

As usual, more successful resurrections. These guitars will live on and meet their future!

[@timotheous2815]

My 75 tele is a 4 bolt sunburst lefty and it’s absolutely beautiful! Has an original WRHB in there too!

[@tonymurphy2624]

Taping sandpaper to the fretboard to radius the bottom of the nut is genius. Still get little nuggets even after all this time.

[@mal2ksc]

Just make sure it's a constant radius fingerboard. :)

[@myopicautisticmetal9035]

I am the worst with filing the ends of frets, I almost always slip and scratch the neck. Thankfully they're my guitars so only I care. I once used a chunk of rigid foam as a caul to glue a veneer to a sloped headstock, it worked pretty well. I use a Zero Glide nut system on my Fender style necks, no work needed.

[@daviswall3319]

Top notch T! Very top notch work!

[@dasdaro]

Here is a tip if you do your final wet, sand and polish after two days instead of waiting for it to fully cure it will shrink and make it look older. 32:09

[@alioth2021]

I love Teles. My first good guitar was also a Tele. A 1999 butterscotch Squier Affinity with Fender Noiseless pickups. I got it from the local pawn shop. I have a Cozart Esquire clone these days.

[@schm4704]

While that headstock repair probably was not very complicated on Ted's scale compared to neck resets or body damage etc., I was still amazed by the cleanness of the result.

[@Projekt59]

What an amazing repair!

[@aluminati9918]

Excellent as always! Have a 73 tele with a “Torres” neck stamp myself. Looks more or less identical. Same small frets. I run it with a Musikraft replica neck to play, and keep the original neck as is. Keep the great vids coming!

[@matthewridgeway9250]

OMG! so much laquor! I like the slide out the side method. And yeah, your chisel the corners of the block insert was masterful. I thought you were going to rout out the tuning peg holsed too and give tje tuners new holes altogether. But the end result was really top notch. Thanks for sharing. I have 3 telecasters. I love them. Good show.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

24:48 “And that’s how you do frets!” Sounds easy!

[@SeeMick1]

This might be the greatest video you've ever produced.

[@BachGuitarServices]

That transition fix for the jaws is GENIUS and I am stealing it.

[@stephenhenion8304]

Teller's are way ahead of Strats!!! Love mine!!

[@47Jonesy]

According to things ive gathered on 70's fender, there were massive neck stability issues, but the 3 screw micro-tilt wasnt the source. Supposedly, they just cut the neck pockets way too big.

[@pedroroggla8129]

beautifull work!

[@henryhunter5026]

Great video! I’ve got a 74 Tele with a rosewood board that needs a refret, I’m desperately seeking somebody in the UK who’ll take as much care.

[@davidethridge5748]

My dad worked for Fender doing the spray jobs and he confirmed that yes, he was the one spraying the lacquer on so thick on the neck. And no he isn't sorry, ya whiney babies, he was drunk most of the time.

[@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248]

Those fumes will do that

[@jazzalmenasmusic]

I just had an enlightment! WOW thanks master!

[@Alakamer]

I love the new transition screen! haha.

[@harlanthejester]

My first guitar was in1977 a Telecaster, the last guitar I bought 2023 was ... a Telecaster and several in between. That 71 is gorgeous. Great Channel and always brilliant when I see a new video is up..

[@BR2098.0]

Parabéns pelo trabalho!!! Impecável!!!!