Taking on the Takamine

[@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....

[@mro2112]

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

[@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

[@yungxwill5688]

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

[@joeshmoe7967]

@@armentumhominum9931 I am not a Scotch guy, but I am no fan of warm milk. When you pour, make it 2. LOL

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@TKevinBlanc]

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

[@henryautumn37]

us or US?

[@fulloffools6942]

@@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@paulwatson9217]

Master craftsmen, enough said!

[@HardwareLust]

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

[@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

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@phooesnax]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@7stringbassist]

Blimey what carnage!! I bought my Takamine new in 1997. It's needed no surgery so far (fingers crossed it won't need open bridge surgery like that one in the future!!).

[@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.

[@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.

[@jackquentin1950]

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

[@apianta56]

Excellent job and beautiful sound!!! Congrats!!

[@free-birdrocker8809]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@timlilly]

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

[@Gerry2210]

Genius, think I might have kissed the guitar goodbye and there you go and have it, I would imagine, better than it’s ever been. Great video, always enjoy your repairs. Thanks 👍👍

[@robertforrester578]

Just plain old good work Brother. Thanks from Philadelphia

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@Greghc48]

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

[@patrickdecanio5599]

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

[@panzerlieb]

Gee, I really hate that pickup. Not that it doesn’t work, just whole idea of it compromises the soundboard. Thanks for showing this. It gives me a lot of food for thought

[@Candywarhol]

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

[@stevenkarnisky411]

Incredible. Would not have believed that repair was possible!

[@galvezbeto]

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

[@roadshowautosports]

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

[@olafbigandglad]

I have a lawsuit Takamine, stamped August 2, 1978. It's a fabulous guitar. Got it at Ring Music in Toronto.

[@barristanselmy2758]

Tightbond is good because you can actually wipe it away, Not like other glues that just stick and never wipe off. It dries clear pretty well.

[@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!!!😄👮

[@kimkelley9269]

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

[@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

[@michellessard7047]

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

[@stomp43]

Best Lutheier channel on KZbin!!!!

[@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.

[@plinkleton]

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

[@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!!!

[@heres2ya]

altho im not a "luthier" . i have been doing guitar repairs, and custom builds. (almost 20 years now). i just recently started dabbling in the "acoustic guitar" repairs. do to my buddy having over 15 of them, that needed repairs. my last repair on one of his was almost the same Takamine and condition as the one you repaired. i wish i did that scarf joint as you did. yes it takes time to do them properly. but the rewards of a completed repair far exceeds doing almost anything else and as relaxing. (i only charged him $50 for that repair) and told him, if it happens again, it's a wall hanger

[@paulheartsongs]

Good one! ☝️

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

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

[@jugheadjones5458]

Sounds great.

[@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

[@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.

[@MaorHassan]

love your videos very nice work

[@williegibbons9926]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@ReverendSoupbone]

I had that model Tak, I really liked it a lot. Great guitar to me. Mine was cedar top.

[@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.

[@nimusworks5475]

Wonderful Job. Patience

[@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!!

[@dongill9650]

Amazing work.

[@brianharris7243]

What a nice job-I was enthralled! Seriously.

[@lawrencecoffeyjr1300]

Very nice repair. Wonderful sound...

[@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.

[@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.

[@RickJones222]

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

[@chopsddy3]

Your patience and skill is most admirable. I could hardly stand to look at that mess. I’m starting to think that mass produced electrified acoustic guitars should be made with maintenance ports in the back. Big ones!

[@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.

[@JamieR74]

I’m also a Canadian and also had the same issue with my Tak.guitar. Guess they dont like using glue at the factory and instead rely on the bridge screws on either side to hold it down. I tried to reset the bridge myself and had success. Well sort of. The bridge is solid and glued properly. I did however cut my bridge mounting slot just a bit too big. Guess I can always try to make an oversized bridge to hide my mistake. A lot of work goes into a job like this. Keep up the great work.

[@jthonn]

Sounds great, I bet it sounds better than before. You do great work. That is a bad design for that pickup, but you gave it the best chance for survival. If it were mine, I would have had you fix it without that hole, make a new bridge and put an under saddle pickup of some sort, whatever you think would be the best. But that's me...

[@thehark6247]

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

[@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!

[@lyndamcardle4123]

You articulate your endeavours so, so well sir !

[@ricksalt6860]

therapeutic to see the end result ...... twoodfrd fixing a small piece of the world . thumbs up

[@donaldholman9070]

Another great video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@jeffj2495]

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

[@DTGuitarTech]

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

[@IrisGalaxis]

Sounds decent enough. Better than I thought it would.

[@bldallas]

Really nice job, Ted. I used to have one of those black cut-away Takamines. Springsteen plays them quite a bit; they do sound very good thru an amp....now I wish I still had the darn thing.

[@johnlarsen9651]

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

[@Bloodray19]

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

[@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!!

[@ian-c.01]

Always interesting to see a craftsman at work !

[@tiralie]

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

[@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

[@buckgibbons6218]

Scary project...but very nicely done.

[@philgallagher1]

That bridge pad really did look like a monster... Just waiting to bite your fingers when you poked 'em through!

[@russcorbett3923]

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

[@caaust01]

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

[@abelincoln95]

It is a 1400-1600 guitar, but the repair is worth it, versus scrapping it. The tone of these models of takamine's are incredible. Worth every dollar to repair.

[@robertrussell9336]

My EF325SRC is Koa back and sides with a spruce top in Deep RED. I bought it in 1993? I think, or 94, not certain. I've had zero issues so far and I play it every day. Steve Earle signed it and I'll never part with it.